Problem Child, Patrice Roberts, Ricardo Drue & More For “Endless Jam Miami Carnival”

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After the 2022 Miami Carnival ends on Sunday, October 9th, the official after party – dubbed Endless Jam Miami Carnival – will begin!

Starting at 8pm on the night of the 9th to 3am the following day, soca lovers will be treated to live performances by Problem Child, Patrice Roberts, Ravi B, Ricardo Drue, Taller Dan, and that is just to name a few. In addition to the stage-show, some of the best Caribbean selectors will also be spinning all the trending soca tunes.

Location is: 590 NW 23rd Street in Miami, Florida. Tickets, which are going for $30-$50 USD, are available on eventbrite.

Burna Boy, Skinny Fabulous Confirmed For “Tipsy Music Fest” In Miami

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The African music giant Burna Boy will join soca kings Skinny Fabulous, Hypasounds and Voice, as well as dancehall artist Teejay at Tipsy Music Festival in Miami on Friday, October 7th. The aforementioned performers will be supported by DJ Puffy, Tony Mix, Travis World and Jus Jay.

The Tipsy Music Festival will run from 3 to 11pm, at Bayfront Park (301 N Biscayne Blvd, downtown Miami). Get tickets here.

Kevin Lyttle Headlines The 3rd Annual Nola Reggae Fest (@Kevinlyttle)

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Vincentian soca artist Kevin Lyttle, who has enjoyed cross-over success in other genres, will be headlining the upcoming Nola Reggae Festival. He will be joined by Jemere Morgan, Dubwise, Teki, Roland & Roots Riddim, Jaican, I-Bari, Rtadax and others.

The 3rd annual Nola Reggae Fest goes down on October 14, 15 and 16 at Congo Square – 701 North Rampart Street – in New Orleans, Louisiana. The musical entertainment will be accompanied by a variety of local vendors selling everything from food to arts and craft.

Bounty Killer, Skinny Fabulous & Voice Will Perform At “Soca + Festival” In Kingston, JA

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2022 staging of Soca + Festival has two nights of live performances from some of the best acts within the Caribbean! On Friday, September 23, the three time Soca Monarch of Trinidad and Tobago, the one that is seen as the face of modern soca, Aaron “Voice” St. Louis will bring the vibes with his melodious vocals and smooth delivery.

On Saturday, September 24, St. Vincent’s Soca Star, Jamol “Skinny Fabulous” Doyle is “charged up” to ignite the stage with absolutely “no behaviour!” Saturday night continues with Jamaica’s Dancehall Legend Rodney “Bounty Killer” Pryce for a musical amalgamation for soca + dancehall lovers alike!

Soca + Festival will take place at the Water Front in Kingston, Jamaica on the aforementioned dates. Get tickets here.

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Patrice Roberts, Romain Virgo On Hot 97’s Reggae & Soca Tip

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Friday, September 2nd, New York’s #1 hip-hop station – Hot 97 FM – will get On Da Reggae & Soca Tip with a live concert at the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn, New York.

The lineup includes: Kes, Patrice Roberts, Ding Dong, Tarrus Riley, Tashina, JB The Artist, Lord Abstract, Mally Stakz, IQ, Noah Powa and Romain Virgo. Tickets are available via Live Nation.

Shabba Ranks, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Machel Montano & Others For “Juke Box Fest 2022”

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Jukebox Concert Series makes its debut on Sunday, August 21st with the 2022 JukeBox Fest, at the historical Queen Mary Park – also known as Harry Bridges Memorial Park – in Long Beach, California. This is a multi-genre festival which brings the nostalgia of yesteryears with a modern twist.

Performers include: Shabba Ranks, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Cutty Ranks, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, Ricardo Drue, Adina Howard, Shanice, Renee Neufville of Zhane, Snap!, Tanya Carter and Osocity. Get tickets and additional information here.

Bugle & Mr. Killa Added To Island Fest 2022

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Grenadian artist Mr. Killa, who is known for the exceptional way in which he incorporates elements of EDM, dancehall and other genres in his soca music; and Jamaican sing-jay Bugle, a man that has set himself apart from all the noise coming out of Jamaica’s dancehall industry, will both be on Island Fest 2022.

The festival, which is centered around Caribbean music, culture and lifestyle, will take place on Sunday, July 17th at 1810 Rodgers Lake Road in Lithonia, Georgia. Additional performers include Vershon, Badda Genaral and Masicka. Tickets are available on eventbrite.