Catch New York’s “Women in Reggae” Tonight!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

soul rebelution On Wednesday April 27, 2016 at The Shrine, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York – 8 pm to midnight – the roof will be raised with the sound of good, no, great, music!

Women in Reggae represents a collective of women of superlative talent who have marked many milestones and paved many paths for up and coming females in the New York reggae scene. Hosted by and featuring Keisha Martin the gifted jamsoul super songstress who launches her new band Soul Rebelution, along with performances from reggae’s sweet soprano, Vernie, and the internationally acclaimed, harmonious divas Marcia Davis & Outro, with Carla Kelly & Simone G.

Wednesday April 27 will definitely be a night to remember. Come prepared to sing along. This night is a guaranteed night of awesomeness! General Admission $10.

New Reggae Release: Nesbeth – Doing Me (@NesbethReggae @madness1616)

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

nesbeth The recently released Wet Wax Riddim from Digital Vibez/Prizzmatic, features new music from Nesbeth, who is currently one of Jamaica’s rising stars. His song on the compilation is entitled “doing me” and as with his previous releases, this song shows his strength as a remarkable lyricist.

In the song Nesbeth says:
“A nuh just now so we stay from birth,
October the second so we balance inna earth,
we nuh weak we nuh chase every black woman skirt,
music fi life but a nuh every concert
we perform inna check the formula,
we nuh come ya fi loose we born winna,
tsunami storm inna ya cant keep we calm inna,
eat good food mek we stamina.”

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/digitalvibez/2nesbeth-doing-me?in=digitalvibez/sets/wetwaxx-riddim-digitalvibezprizzmatic

Which of the following is the best ganja song? (@kappomuzic @Mr_Williamz @RealHiawondah @ANDIITES @MikeyGeneral7)

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Over the weekend, the team at MJE/MJ Magazine got in a heated debate about which of the following herb track is the best. The argument got very heated as everyone on the team, some ganja smokers, some not, presented their points to support their choice. Seeing as though we were not able to select a winner, we decided to create a poll and put it to you the people.

LISTEN ALL SONGS HERE & CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW
Andi-ites & Hiawondah – Herb & Tea

Kappo – Sensimillia

Mikey General & Mr. Williams – Ganja Morning

ROAD TO LAGOS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2016

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Header 2016 This year’s Lagos International Jazz festival 2016 organised by Inspiro productions which coincides with the traditional April Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) and 30 April International Jazz Day celebration kicked off with a series of JAM sessions tagged ‘Road to Lagos International Jazz festival 2016’ held at venues across the city of Lagos. The events were to highlight the importance of Jazz and its extraordinary heritage throughout April and also to publicize the festival happening between the 29th of April and 1st of May 2016. Jazz Roundtable Specials on Metro 97.7FM were also held every Sunday in April to support same.

The JAM sessions kicked off on April 1 at Hotel 1960 – Prince of Anthony – Culture Café, Anthony Village Lagos, it was followed on Friday 8 April at The Pop Up Jazz Lounge Lekki I, Lagos and then the Ayo Bankole Centre for Arts Surulere, Lagos on Saturday 15 April. The highlights of the event were performances by leading Jazz performers and attendance by enthusiasts and lovers of the genre. Present to perform at the events were Director of SPAN Academy of Jazz and Contemporary music and foremost Jazz Musician Bright Gain, Europe based NAIJAZZ guitarist Adedeji Adetayo, classical pianist Ubong Utiah (UB4TY), Sam and the Jazz Apostles featuring Dera, the group Wired, Jazz vocalist Dapo Fasuyi, konkovibrations proponent Niyi Ige, rising Jazz saxophonist Peter Adedeji, trado-soul and jazz singer Empress and a host of others.

Various personalities attended the events and these included top promoter Wale Oluwaleimu, Emmanuel Odole of Blackdrum.TV, Yinka Oni former chairman National Bank, Demola Ogunfolu, Kunle Ogunneye – Country director – Mall of Africa, Sean B, Chairman of the Hotel 1960 group Akin Adeoya and his lovely wife, Mr. Yemi Akinbode, Jazz Pioneer in Nigeria Tunde Kuboye of the Jazz 38 and extended family fame, Muyiwa Majekodunmi of the Jazzville fame, Austin Of Luzol and a host of others. The last JAM session for April is slated for Saturday April 23 at the Shuga Lounge, Hotel 1960 Eagles Park, Ikeja, Lagos.

April is designated annually as Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) Jazz Appreciation Month and its climaxes into the International Jazz Day on April 30 recognized by the UN and UNESCO. The Lagos State government led by His Excellency Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is marking the International Jazz Day 2016 this year at the Lagos state house, Alausa.

The Lagos International Jazz Festival is Nigeria’s Premier Jazz Festival happening over 3 days in the Lagos Megacity. The event has a standard edition happening at the Freedom Park from the 29th to 30th of April and a Luxury edition happening at The Bay Lounge Waterfront Lekki On May 1 both events start at 6pm. The lineup of acts for the event include Mike Aremu, Sharp Band, Orliam, Herbert Kunle Ajayi, Skata Vibrations, Seun Olota, Adeh, Akeem Lasisi and a host of others.

Peppery Signs 3 Year Deal With Blakkwuman22 Music (@pepperyworld)

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Peppery Signs 3 Year Deal With Blakkwuman22 Music UK based Reggae/Dancehall artist, Peppery, has signed a 3 year agreement with Jamaica based label, Blakkwuman22 Music. The new collaboration will see the company acting as his official management for the next 3 years. Peppery initially connected with the label in 2014 when he recorded on their Sprung Riddim (www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IrQzRaF_50 ) and he was recently asked to voice on the Just Believe Riddim, a soon to be released project from both ODB Records and Blakkwuman22 Music. Impressed by his distinctive musical style, BW22’s owner invited him to be a part of the team and he accepted. Going forward, anyone wanting to work with Peppery in any capacity should send an email to blakkwuman22@gmail.com.

Peppery recently recorded and released a track entitled “carry go bring come,” which is on the Cyber World Riddim. Listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUjLE6jXpmw and everyone can download it via the following link: http://tinyurl.com/go9thwu

Lunatix Productions Crafts Groovy Soca Anthems on the Tumba Riddim

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Lunatix Productions crafts new groovy soca anthems on the Tumba Riddim, now available worldwide from all major digital retailers (released on March 25, 2016). Linking an exclusive, worldwide digital distribution deal with FOX FUSE, Lunatix Productions’ entire catalog will now become available to the international audience, for the very first time. The album was featured on the iTunes U.S. Reggae New Music chart, during its week of release.

The Tumba Riddim is short and sweet with four groovy tracks, and the collection boasts a unique flair of soca because of the producers’ main focus on groovy orchestration and melodic rhythms. Trinidadian soca sensations take center-stage on the riddim as Mical Teja proves he is too hot to handle in “Beast,” GBMNutron keeps his listeners “Company” and Silva can be found “Up Under Yuh.”

Based in Central Trinidad, Lunatix Productions, consisting of Alexander Gooding, Richard Gosine and Josh Coomansingh, has been producing music collectively for four years now. “Great music is in the ear of the beholder,” the Lunatix team discloses. “We pay close attention to what type of tones and instruments we use in our productions, to ensure we get a high-quality sound in our instrumentation.” Lunatix Productions has a few special surprises in store for this summer, including collaborative efforts with Jam Track Records, Kes Keyz Productions, AdvoKit Productions, System32 and GBM Productions from New York City.

TRACK LIST
1. Mical Teja – Beast
2. GBMNutron – Company
3. Silva – Up Under Yuh
4. Lunatix Productions – Tumba Riddim (Instrumental)

Soul Singer Percy Sledge Has Passed Away

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Percy-Sledge American soul singer, Percy Sledge, who is best known for his hit song, “When a Man Loves a Woman,” has died at age 74.

It was confirmed by Steve Green from the talent agency Artists International Management Inc. that he died at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday, April 14th.

Sledge’s debut single “When a Man Loves a Woman” reached the top 10 twice in the UK and topped the U.S. Billboard chart for two weeks in 1966, when it also got to number four in the UK chart.