Shaggy Will Perform At Uptown Mondays On Feb. 17

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The official birthday celebration for Fada Witty, the man behind the popular party series Uptown Mondays, will take place on February 17 at Uptown Mondays HQ in Savannah Plaza (35 Constant Spring Road) in Kingston, Jamaica.

As this is a special occasion, award-winning international artist Shaggy, aka Mr. Boombastic, will perform live! Selectors Harry Hype, World Boom, Milo, DJ Mental, DJ Ray, and the world immortal Stone Love Sound will also be in the building alongside upcoming artist Rally Banks and entertainer Boysie Roses.

Iba Mahr, Capleton, Sizzla & Turbulence For ‘Reggae Fusion’

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In keeping with the annual Reggae Month celebration, four Rastafarian recording artists will take center stage at Reggae Jamaica Village on Saturday, February 2025. Reggae Jamaica Village is located on Church Road in Bog Walk, St. Catherine.

The previously mentioned artists are Capleton, the fireman; Turbulence, the future; Iba Mahr, the young sensation; and Sizzla Kalonji. Presold tickets, which can be purchased on xticketz.com, are available for J$3,000. At the gate it will be J$4,000.

Chuck Fenda, Loyal Flames & Others For ‘Reggae On The Beach’ In St. Vincent

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Boss Lady Laura Entertainment in association with D.A.C presents Reggae on the Beach, a live reggae concert at Pier 1 – Beach Club & Restaurant in St. Vincent & the Grenadines.

There will be performances by Chuck Fenda, Loyal Flames, Xkhraig, Gillo, and Jo Archer, with support from backing band Hi-Profile. Furthermore, selectors Tankup Bros, Domo Roberts, King Jace, Vyper X, Tornado, and Swagga are all confirmed to play.

Watch the official video for Hopeton Lindo’s “Mi Selecta” ft. on Sly & Robbie’s “Zoom Dancehall”

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Years ago, in an effort to create an uncomplicated dancehall rhythm, Sly Dunbar and his musical partner Robbie Shakespeare re-examined the formula that was crucial to their earlier success. After careful examination, they ended up building a beat that was later released as a 13-track compilation called “Zoom Dancehall.”

“Zoom Dancehall” went live on streaming platforms in late October of 2024 via Taxi Records and One Pop Music. It features Hopeton Lindo, Ambelique, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Hawkeye, Bryan Art, Seprano Silver, El Jamaiquino, Shayy Soprano, and Anthony Red Rose. Even though all the songs are great, one is becoming a favorite among reggae-dancehall DJs; that’s Hopeton Lindo‘s “Mi Selecta.”

“Mi Selecta” is literally a universal dubplate that can be used by any sound system or DJ whilst in the midst of a clash or during a regular juggling session. Hopeton Lindo drives the point home by shooting part of the music video at Stone Love‘s headquarters during one of their world-famous dancehall parties.

Because the visual preceded the release of the compilation, and with so many things happening in the industry, many people may have missed it, so Hopeton Lindo and his team are resharing the official video for “Mi Selecta.” The video can be viewed on Sly & Robbie‘s official YouTube channel, and the audio is available on all streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “MI SELECTA”

7 Gate Record Reshares Planky Don & Empress LehLeh’s “This Time”

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In the first quarter of 2024, Canadian-Jamaican imprint 7 Gate Record released the Paradise Riddim, a 7-track dancehall compilation featuring a handful of Canada’s trending dancehall acts. Among them are Planky Don and Empress LehLeh, real-life intimate partners who often work together.

The couple’s song, “This Time,” which is track #5 on the aforementioned project, is now gaining traction. Its increased rotation has even extended beyond the borders of Canada. Based on the positive feedback, the team at 7 Gate Record opted to produce and publish an official music video. It was directed by Prince Beatz Media and uploaded to 7 Gate‘s Vevo channel on YouTube a few months ago.

“This Time” highlights the age-old problem in sexual relationships, infidelity. On the record, Empress LehLeh reveals that she is aware of Planky Don‘s other woman, while he in turn declares that she is being petty. The two go back and forth to no resolve. It, as well as all the other songs on the Paradise Riddim, is available for download on all major streaming platforms, and the music video can be viewed on YouTube.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THIS TIME”

Fyahrama Concert At Sea

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Tuesday, March 4th, the Love & Harmony Cruise will present Fyahrama Concert, a stage show at sea headlined by 4 dancehall stars. There will be live performances by Capleton, Elephant Man, Cham, and Louie Culture.

The Love & Harmony Cruise will sail out of Miami, Florida, on Monday, March 3rd, and it will make stops in Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica, before returning to Miami on March 8th. The aforementioned event will take place en route to Grand Cayman.

Catch Sizzla Kalonji At Roots Bamboo Beach Resort On Feb. 21st

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Roots Bamboo Beach Resort in Negril continues their Reggae Month celebration with a live performance by one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists, Sizzla Kalonji, on Friday, February 21st.

Sizzla has been active on the music scene since the mid-1990s. He has released well over 45 solo albums and over fifteen combination projects, crossing different genres. Additionally, Sizzla is among the artists that are credited with leading a movement toward the re-embracement of Rastafarian values.