Atlanta-based amateur football club, Jamhuri, will be having a party to celebrate their 20th anniversary on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. The event will be held at Kore Steakhouse (585 Franklin Gateway) in Marietta, Georgia.
Reggae legend Glen Washington has been invited to perform as their special guest. He will be supported by DJ Dynamq and DJ Nicho. The admission fee is $25 before midnight.
The Kingston Creative Artwalk Festival will be staged on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Water Lane in Downtown, Kingston, Jamaica. This is a family-friendly event that’s scheduled to run from 10am to 6pm.
Attendees will experience book readings by award-winning Jamaican authors, film and movie screenings by JAFTA, UWI, and GATFFEST, walking tours, artisan markets, and a live concert featuring reggae and dancehall artists, poets, and more. The live show will be headlined by Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter Lila Iké.
The Kingston Creative Artwalk Festival is a free event that’s all about celebrating the stories, rhythms, and soul of Jamaica.
Jamaica, the island of reggae music, will welcome R&B giants Brian McKnight and Dru Hill, with their lead singer Sisqó—who is also an accomplished solo act—on Saturday, June 28th. They will headline Live & Direct, a concert series that’s known for featuring top-tier rhythm-and-blues performers.
The men—Brian McKnight and Dru Hill—along with local entertainers Joby Jay, Christopher Ellis, and Mozein Sutherland, will perform at the Constant Spring Golf Club (152 Constant Spring Road) in Kingston.
Physical tickets can be purchased locally at SVL Flagship Stores, Fontana Island Wide, Kingston Jerk, Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Gibson’s Gas Station (May Pen), Zaynx (Park Plaza), Signature Styles (Central Plaza), and, of course, at the event’s location, the Constant Spring Golf Club. Tickets are also available online via caribtix.com.
Dancehall artist Karamanti has just released the official video for “Hell Fyah,” a song she recorded some time ago and one that aptly explains why she’s been so inconsistent with sharing new music and making public appearances in recent months.
The song is featured on the Land Scape Riddim, a compilation that’s produced by recording artist and producer Rajah Dalla (aka Amnon) for his label Watzh You Frenz Records.
The visuals for “Hell Fyah” were captured in Jackson Town, Kingston, Jamaica. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
CJ Milan, the promoter behind two recent sold-out Vybz Kartel shows at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, will present Return of the Warlord Bounty Killer at the same venue on Saturday, July 5, 2025. As this marks Bounty‘s first performance in the United States in approximately 15 years, there is already a buzz in and around the city as dancehall enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the event.
Dubbed Killer and Friends, the concert will also feature performances by popular dancehall artists Mavado, Aidonia, and Masicka. The promoter has also indicated that additional guest performers will be announced on the day of the show.
Bounty Killer is entering this event with an extensive catalog! His journey began in the early 1990s with hits like “Copper Shot” and “Spy Fi Die.” Those were followed by several successful albums released through VP Records and Greensleeves. Among his most recent releases is the hit song “Ball a Roll,” which debuted last year and continues to receive significant airplay on both traditional and digital media platforms. “Ball a Roll” is featured on the “Passion Fruit Riddim,” produced by Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC.
Tickets for The Return of the Warlord Bounty Killer are available on Ticketmaster.com.
On Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, popular live music venue Moe’s Alley will welcome two reggae giants: Triston Palma and Carlton Livingston. Moe’s Alley is located at 1535 Commercial Way in Santa Cruz, California.
Palma and Livingston will be joined by San Diego-based music creative Mara Sulu, the Revival Band, and Kanakamon. This is a 21-and-older event. Click here for tickets.
Uzman, the Jamaican-Canadian rap artist, is hoping to make a significant impact this Emancipation Month with his new single titled “August Free (Emancipation Anthem).” Commemorated in Canada every August, Emancipation Month serves as a reminder of the end of slavery within the British Empire on August 1, 1834, following the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. This month not only acknowledges the enduring legacy of slavery, but it also celebrates the resilience and strength of Black communities. This is usually done through various gatherings and festivities.
Uzman‘s latest release, which went live on streaming platforms on May 12th under his own Beat Charge Incorporated music label, embodies this spirit of remembrance and unity. The soca-inspired track highlights the importance of acknowledging this historical milestone while encouraging collaboration within Black communities across Canada. By addressing the numerous issues faced by Black immigrants and their descendants, “August Free (Emancipation Anthem)” serves as a tribute to those who came before us. Importantly, it also highlights the fact that legislation was enacted recognizing an entire month (August) as Emancipation Month.
Listeners can access “August Free (Emancipation Anthem)” on major streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, Amazon Music, and others. As we reflect upon this essential chapter in our history during Emancipation Month, Uzman‘s anthem stands as an uplifting reminder of our shared journey.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 