Win front row tickets to see Janet Jackson live! (@JanetJackson)

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

JanetJackson_4x4 The promoters are giving away a pair of FRONT ROW tickets to see Janet Jackson on her State of the World Tour!

Simply choose from the list of available shows in your area (you can only choose one) and enter to win two front row seats. They will contact the lucky winner for each show approximately 5 – 7 days before the event so stay tuned to your email for updates.

NOTE: You will need to be in the area and able to attend if you are selected, tickets do not include travel, meet & greet, or any other perks. Tickets are non-transferrable and will be held under the winner’s name for pick up only. Contest is limited to U.S. residents 18 years of age and older. First giveaway will be for Seattle, 9/27; event exclusions: all dates prior to 9/27, Reno 10/1, Air Canada Centre 11/2, and Bethlehem 11/11.

Click here to enter: http://www.janetjackson.com/contest

HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS (@CAHFT)

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Caribbean Cultural Coalition seeks your help and assistance for the people who were affected in the Caribbean island nations devastated by Hurricane Irma. These islands includes: The U.S. Virgin Islands of Saint Thomas and Saint John in a much-needed spotlight. The French territory of Saint Martin and the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten, Tortola, Barbuda, Turks and Caicos, parts of Antigua, and now, Dominica. Our organization, located in Houston, Texas have mobilized to bring relief to the Caribbean region affected by Irma and Maria. Caribbean Americans represent roughly 9 percent of the population of the Greater Houston Area or a little over 400,000. Let us come together as a community to assist our organization in relief efforts through the Help for the Caribbean Islands relief fund.

We are also seeking donations of such items like bottled water, adult and children’s clothing, cleaning supplies, toiletries, diapers, tarpaulins, heavy duty garbage bags, batteries, canned goods. Fundraising for relief efforts for the Caribbean has been a challenge because here in Houston, we are recovering from Hurricane Harvey. Given the devastation of that storm, resources are limited since so many stores like yours and businesses donation of necessary supplies for those adversely displaced by the storm. We however humbly ask you for consideration of a donation or a donations of items listed above, to benefit those in the Caribbean who lost everything during the passing of Hurricane Irma.

Our non-profit organization is uniquely positioned to assist people in the Caribbean because we have direct contacts on the ground to whom supplies can be sent to directly; further we have over eighteen (18) Caribbean Cultural organizations in the Greater Houston Area including The Houston Virgin Islands Association, all working to assist the Caribbean. National media coverage steadily increasing, shining light on the fact that the destruction caused by Irma and Maria is far worse than anticipated. Appearing on All Inon Monday evening September 11, 2017, United States Representative Stacey Plaskett (D) United States Virgin Islands, said to host Chris Hayes: “I would like to thank you for really bringing to light what’s happening here in the Virgin Islands. We are very concerned, although the Federal Government is doing its part, the national news is not really taking note of what’s happening in another part of the United States.”

Through Help for the Caribbean Islands, we ask you to assist us in this worthy cause. Anything you can do to assist us in helping our citizens in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the other Caribbean islands would be greatly appreciated.

For more information, contact Melvina Chapman-Audain at 832-248-5007.

DONATE TO HELP THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS RELIEF EFFORTS

New Dancehall Release: Pliers – In It To Win It

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The legendary Pliers, from the duo Chakademus & Pliers, returns with a stellar new single entitled “In It To Win It,” a feel good inspirational dancehall track encouraging you to follow your dreams and never stop until you succeed!

Click here or on the image above to stream and download from iTunes.

IYARA Biography (@iyaraang @iyaradifyara)

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Standing at six feet tall, the quintessential rising talent to be heard is Eric Somers known to the world as “Iyara.” A deejay with numerous talents, Somers was crafted within a multicultural country called Jamaica “Land we Love.” Grounded and humble Somers gleams that his hometown is one that has the lowest crime rates, highest rainfall and some of the most well-mannered citizens, known as Portland, Jamaica.

Born to Veronica Layne and Carl Somers, Somers is the fifth of six children. Growing up in a small district called Bellevue District in Rio Grande Valley, Somers was exposed to little or no city life distractions therefore school was definitely his main priority. After attending the Bellevue All Age School, he furthered his education at Port Antonio High School. He owes the utmost respect to two particular teachers for molding and grooming him into the man he is today.

His aspiration for music began when he first saw dancehall veteran Rodney Pryce, known to the dancehall world as ‘Bounty Killa’ performed ‘superfly’ at a school event. Since then, his admiration for the music industry grew. As he matured, Somers sought to make his place in the music industry. As a young man, he became an apprentice in his father’s construction company; however little did his father know that Somers was not made out to be a construction worker resulting in him firing him eight times. Music was obviously his direction even though he was constantly hindered or prevented from writing lyrics. Although Somers grew up hearing his father playing jazz, blues, mento and rock steady, Somers identifies himself with dancehall and reggae.

Somers decided to leave his humble beginnings to seriously pursue his musical journey and headed for Whitehall, Kingston. As he embarked on his new life in the city, a Rastafarian man overheard him deejaying and thought his talent had meaning; “a voice that needed to be heard.” This was the birth of his stage name Iyara. Music is Somers’ escape and he insisted on getting a musical break. “Advance” a friend of Somers happened to be the nephew of Somers musical idol, Bounty Killa. How ironic is that? With a burning desire to showcase his talent, Advance introduced Bounty Killa to Somers at Bounty Killa’s place of residence. Killa was thrilled by his lyrical content, his passion and his humility. On that day, his talent became his ticket to his success when he joined Killa on stage at 2008 Champion in Actions, which was his very first time performing and which he executed well. Immediately after, he was signed to Alliance Next Generation. Somers’ musical talent would not be detained.

Though riding the momentum Iyara nonetheless encountered rocky roads but managed to overcome them, allowing his career to have highlight performances at events such as Sting, Reggae Sumfest, Champions in Action, and performances in the United Kingdom, Canada, and America. Iyara also give back to his community performing at schools and other local events. His aim within this music industry is to get the entire world to listen to his music and feel his positive expression. But in Iyara’s own words, “Time is the master, you can ask the clock.”

New Reggae Album: Dean Fraser – Melodies of D.E.B

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

For over Forty years, Dean Fraser has made outstanding contributions to the Reggae Industry through the sounds of his saxophone. Leading or partaking in hundreds of Reggae recordings since his entry in the music industry, Dean Fraser is a renowned musician and Jamaica’s finest Brass player with international recognition for his Jazz-toned Reggae sound.

Melodies of D.E.B (Dennis Emanuel Brown) was conceptualized and recorded primarily to please his fans globally, while encouraging aspiring musicians to use their talents to showcase the sounds of Reggae, through their own unique interpretation of the Jamaican genre of music.

Melodies of D.E.B. comprises of twelve original Dennis brown tracks and three cover tracks made popular by the Crown Prince of Reggae. This album showcases another epic result of a true champion saxophonist offering high quality renditions of a few Dennis Brown tracks and making them his own. The late Dennis Brown would have been honoured to have his lyrics translated into such pulsating keys and tones by a magnificent sax player who is a legend in his own right.

Fraser has worked with some of Jamaica’s legends of Reggae music including Bob Marley and The Wailers, Dennis Brown, Sly & Robbie, Jacob Miller, Tarrus Riley and Luciano. For his tremendous service to the music fraternity he received the Musgrave Medal by the Jamaican Government.

Tad’s Record has done it again, taking reggae music to the world in a melodious and superb style.

Written by: Garcia Clarke

New Dancehall Release: Macka B – Wha Me Eat (@mackab)

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

“Wha Me Eat (remix)” is the new single from the upcoming album Health Is Wealth from legendary British reggae artist Macka B. It will be released on September, 29th on Greensleeves Record label.

Persons may stream and download via Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07573GDQQ

The Golden Mic: Hosted by Sunni Patterson (@SUNNIPATTERSON)

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Golden Mic is the biggest Spoken Word Event of the Year; it takes place on Thu, Sept. 28 and Fri. Sept. 29. Congo TV Network launches this Fall and one of the most anticipated shows on the network is The Golden Mic. It’s the ultimate Spoken Word experience hosted by iconic artist, Sunni Patterson, live in New Orleans. It features 32 of the most reknown poets from all over the world all meeting at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (1901 Bartholomew St., New Orleans) to do one thing… Bless The Golden Mic.

THURSDAY Sept. 28 LINE UP:
Kyla Lacey (Orlando) , Masterpiece (Dallas) , Prince Akeem (New Orleans) , Ebony Stewart (Houston) , Georgia Me (Atlanta) , Dichotomy (Atlanta) , Huggy Bear (Mobile) , Sade Cru (New Orleans) , M’Reld Green (Chicago) , Caren Green (New Orleans) , Ed Mabrey (Charlotte) , Moses West (Jacksonville) , LGB (Dallas) , Jonathan Samuel Eddie (Colombus) , Kataalyst (New Orleans)

FRIDAY, Sept 29 LINE UP:
Real Talk (Chicago) , A Scribe Called Quess (New Orleans) , Lady Tess (Mobile) , Red Storm (Atlanta) , K Love The Poet (Chicago) , iCon (New Orleans) , Louis ConPhilction (St. Louis) , Freequency (New Orleans) , Steven Willis (Brooklyn) , Abyss (Atlanta) , Xero (Baton Rouge) , John Lacarbiere (New Orleans) , Lamar Hill (Baltimore) , Brittany Marshall (Baton Rouge)