Ghanaian female emcee Eno is back! (@eno_gh @GarzyMix)

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

While countless rumors were circulating she can’t up her game or perhaps had quit music after her hibernation, Eno has been working secretly off-stage on some upcoming projects as well as making some other connects.

After spilling seasoned cuts like “Maka”, “Love and Pain” in 2014 and the popular cover version of “Megye Wo Boy”, originally done by Sarkodie & Shatta Wale, the Ghana femcee went into ‘hibernation’ in January 2015.

According to her Manager, Moro Mustaphy, “my artiste, Eno, does not only pursue music as a carrier, music is a part of her and from my past and present experiences with her, I don’t think she will ever quit music. Not any time soon. It’s normal for critics and the media to miss the active flow of an artiste and make wild comments or delusional statements, but, nonetheless, the work has to continue. We’ve been up since day one and working. We are back with a reconnection with our fanbase and spreading our circles with Eno’s act. However, my team YSMR (Ya Swag Ma Rag) Unit and the 2mg Music group headed by Mix Masta Garzy together have been working since January 2015 until the sudden demise of her (Eno’s) mum – Mrs. Rebecca Nyame Adom – we had to pause a few things to attend to other critical affairs but we are back and stronger than before. May her soul rest in peace. On behalf of Eno and her family I want to say a big thank you to Lawyer Colleston Morgan, Abeiku Santana, DJ Black, Okyeame Quophi, Dr. Manfred of Joy DADI, Kabum and the OM crew, Stay Jay and everyone who was there to helped immensely during the funeral and burial ceremonies.”

Eno Is Back is the new rap twist in the streets now as we ready to drop her new cut ‘THE BEST’ Ft. Mic Flammez from Togo,(Pamobar Ent) rated the best Togolese Rapper – the joint was produced by Mix Masta Garzy. For this new joint, we would have to leave it to the public and the fans to do the talking, everyone knows what Eno can prove on the microphone, no exaggerations at all.

This new cut will new released on Friday, July 31st to close the month and enter the new month, August with a new energy as Eno storms the stages with it. An accompanying video too is set to come with it.

“I am the Grim the Seeker the Spartacus, believe me this is just the first episode of my season. Keep your eyes wide open,” Eno brags.

UNISON JAM’s Artists for Artists Concert (@UnisonFund)

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Phoenix Concert Theatre will be host to an evening of live music on Wednesday, May 6th, featuring dozens of celebrated artists that are loaning their considerable talents to the Unison Benevolent Fund.

The UNISON JAM will feature performances by Finger Eleven, I Mother Earth, Kim Mitchell, K-OS, Jason McCoy, The Trews, Tom Wilson, Matthew Good, Madison Violet and Tomi Swick, with additional surprise guests to be announced. This “ONE NIGHT ONLY” event will feature very special performances and collaborations throughout the evening. A few of the scheduled highlights include: Kim Mitchell and The Trews performing each others hits; I Mother Earth and Jason McCoy doing some “full metal country”, and Matthew Good performing acoustically. The event will be hosted by Tom Wilson, with special DJ support from Eon Sinclair of Bedouin Soundclash and K-OS.

The Unison Jam will also feature unique, and musical items up for raffle and auction, including a trip to Dublin, Ireland, courtesy of event sponsor Jameson Irish Whiskey.

Advance tickets available for only $20.00 http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5809115.
or Pay-What-You-Can at the door.

UNISON JAM – Artists for Artists
Wednesday, May 6th

The Phoenix Concert Theatre,
410 Sherbourne St, Toronto
Doors at 8 PM

All proceeds from the Unison Jam will go to the Unison Benevolent Fund.

Europe based Dancehall artist Teddy Ziggy gets ready to release music video with Karamanti

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On her recent Euro tour, Karamanti got together with Teddy Ziggy (a Nigerian artist who is now based in Czech Republic) to shoot the video for a song they had released in the summer. The track is entitled “Stand United”, and it calls on Africans to unite regardless of color or class; and to ensure that history, specifically slavery, is not repeated. Shortly after its release, the record began to receive heavy rotation on African radio programs worldwide; so much so that it forced the executive producer to shoot the video.

Karamanti was flown into Prague City on November 14^th and by the 15^th she was on set with Teddy Ziggy and his team filming the video for “Stand United”. Though the official visual is not yet ready, persons can view the teaser at ; and DJs may listen and download the complete song at www.hulkshare.com/karamanti/karamanti-mks-master3

Karamanti will be in Europe this Fall (September to November) touring with Teddy Ziggy to promote both the song and video. Anyone wanting to work with her should send an email to bookings@karamantimusic.com

Puom King Ras Kuuku Prepares for SHS tour (@Raskuuku)

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Ras Kuuku

Whether for the better or worse, there is no doubt that education is the most powerful weapon of transformation to a nation. If you have been educated, at least to the secondary level in Ghana, you may acknowledge it as the truth, that what is now known as Senior High School (SHS) is a major crossroad for the youth. It has been on the political menu, the promise of free SHS; some took it for granted and till date they stand haunted, others made the most of it and today have unlocked a host of opportunities for themselves. The saying that Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom, resonates with many including Ras Kuuku and his Puom crew.

In pursuit of our mission to promote positive black music and tell the stories of the people behind them, MJ Magazine spoke to Puom Music’s C.E.O about his upcoming SHS tour.

Born Kojo Kurankye in Accra Ghana, Ras Kuuku is one of the few who took their secondary education for a gamble yet won the bet. A fast rising Reggae musician from Assin-Fosu and Assin Bosumadwe in the central Region, Ras Kuuku calls himself an African. In his words “I am a black man from Ghana in Africa, known in ancient time as Ethiopia”.”My faith is in Emperor Haile Selassie because him adi king of kings and the lord of lords … I see righteousness and light in H.I.M”.

Ras Kuuku found the need to address the importance of pursuing academic excellence, and to this end the puom legend is preparing for an SHS tour, starting from his Alma mater, Nungua Preseco. In his words “Upon entry into the Senior High School you see different attitudes, some of the youth lose their focus and end up following after friends”. This he said he had fallen victim of, leading to his dismisal then from school. Growing up Ras Kuuku has learnt his lessons and find them more of the reasons to do an SHS tour. Ras Kuuku grew up in Dome, a suburb of Accra, with his brother Jah Shock who gives the outro in every Puom Music. Jah Shock attended Emmit Technical and together the duo intend to use this tour to ‘rebel’ the youth from bad to good deeds, spreading the message of Good over d’evil, irrespective of one’s faith.

Ras Kuuku’s “show them love” herein attached, http://www.reverbnation.com/raskuuku4/song/19504184-show-them-love has been nominated #VGMA15 Reggae/Dancehall song of the year; text S1 to 1767 to vote for the song. Ras Kuuku has also been nominated #VGMA15 Reggae/Dancehall artiste of the year; text G2 to 1767 to vote and to support the cause of increasing excellence in our SHSs. Email: puommusic@gmail.com to book your school.

Article by: Adokwei Addo

Meet Solomon Yemoh, Africa’s hardest working producer (@OdbstudioGhana)

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Solomon Yemoh is an Accra-Ghana based recording engineer and producer who specializes in world music, Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Pop, R&B and African Highlife. He is a graduate of the Galaxy School of Music in Accra but he also studied mixing and mastering with Audio Master Class in the United States of America. Upon completing his studies, Solomon built his own studio called Original Dynamic Beat Studio in Accra-Ghana in 2007. While he was focused on building his studio and establishing his brand, Solomon was simultaneously recording most of the educational material for the Canadian student musicians who attended the University of Ghana (Legon) to work on their exchange program in African Music Studies.

Solomon Yemoh has done work with and for producers like Fred Bongo, Ben Jerry Telfa, Nana Danso, John Dee and several others. Additionally, he has recorded projects for some of the most respected African artists; Paa Bobo ,Uncle Ebo Tumi Ansah, King Ayisoba, Sarkodie, Adani Best, Efya, Screwface, Autentiq, Captan, Episode, Gasmilla, Keche, Eduodzi, Konfi, A1, Mac-Tee, Sam T, Santa Zion, T-blaze, Diane Buckley and many more both on and off the continent of Africa. Something that he is especially proud of is the work he did as an assistant engineer during the famous African Unit Tour by Rita Marley and the Bob Marley Foundation. He also worked for British folklore artists Chris and Lewis.

This humble engineer/producer has scored various radio and television signature tunes. He had a hand in the recording and mastering of most of the ring tones for Mobitel Communication Company and he also has various movie soundtracks.

Anyone wanting to work with Solomon regardless if it’s for bookings, voiceovers, soundtracks, mix tapes, mixing and mastering etc. simply call +233275118031 or email odbrecords@gmail.com

Tal National’s Toronto Debut Cancelled (@SmallWorldNotes)

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The most popular group in the West African country of Niger, Tal National was scheduled to make their debut in Toronto on March 29^th at the Drake Hotel. Unfortunately the promoters had to cancel the show. In a story that’s become all too familiar these days, the group were unable to secure visas in time to make their tour happen.

Tal National are legendary for their unique Afro Pop parties in Nyami, with shows lasting until daylight. In a country where so few can afford instruments, let alone studio time, their first album was a revelation. Drawing on regional traditions from highlife to soukous, Afrobeat and desert blues, they upped the intensity to create what’s nothing short of African rock – a joyously hypnotic sound, with guitars dancing around deep grooves and driving percussion.

On stage Tal National performs with anywhere from six to thirteen musicians. Their concert material combines original songs with new arrangements of West African folk songs, themes of which deal with love, tolerance, peace, feminine beauty, and the woman’s physical dance expression based on traditional African rhythms.