Likkle Lightning To Perform Back To Back Shows Before Returning To Jamaica (@likklelightning)

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Likkle Lightning will be doing two major shows in the U.S.A next week end: On Friday, November 13^th he will be at Cash’s Mansion in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida (125 Ferry Road SE). And on Saturday, November 14^th he will be at Club Envy in Huntsville, Alabama (200 Oakwood Ave. NE). On both shows, Likkle Lightning will do an opening set for Turbulence, who is the headlining act.

Following his shows in America, Likkle Lightning will return home to Jamaica to resume work on his long overdue debut album.

“Lovers Rock And Soul” Hits #12 On ITunes UK Charts And #31 On U.S Charts

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

It’s nearing a week since the release of Mr. Vegas’s newest project “Lovers Rock and Soul”, the 11-Track album filled with reggae renditions of classic hits, showcased across iTunes US this past weekend, gaining its spot on iTunes US Charts at #31. The album has also made great strides in the U.K, where it is currently sitting at #12 on the U.K iTunes Charts.

Mr. Vegas and MV Music family are happy with the albums progress thus far and are continuing their promotional journey to ensure it reaches every corner of the world.

New Music Video From Hopeton Lindo & Irie Pen Productions (@hopetonl1)

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Singer/songwriter Hopeton Lindo released his highly anticipated 4th album “My World Your World” in Sept 2015, again he captures the positive vibes of an excellent collection of songs, thus creating a well balance album. Multi-talented Hopeton Lindo or “The Pen” as he is affectionately called for his song writing ability, is used to donning many hats, and it is no different with his new album. Here is the official video for ‘Love You All Over Again,’ which is featured on the album:

Celebrating Hip-Hop Culture In London (@ZuluNationUK)

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This Friday and Saturday The Universal Zulu Nation (UZN) will be celebrating Hip Hop History Month. On Friday they will be opening their Hip Hop Culture Exhibition and on Saturday they have a Hip Hop Culture Community day, consisting of workshops, film screenings, live discussions and music. Location is the House of VANS London. Both events are FREE of charge however they are asking everyone to RSVP online via the following link: http://houseofvanslondon.com/events/calendar/events/universal-zulu-nation-hip-hop-culture-exhibition

The Universal Zulu Nation (UZN) is an international world Hip Hop movement founded by Afrika Bambaataa. They are a group of artists, performers and community activists who have created and used Hip Hop culture for over 40 years as a vehicle for positive change. Initially the founding Kings and Queens wanted to bring about change in their communities however Hip Hop is now a global phenomenon. Using the motto Peace, Unity, Love and Having Fun, the Universal Zulu Nation continues to impact positively on our communities and especially youth and street culture. The UZN believe there are 5 Elements in Hip Hop: Deejaying, BBoying, Rapping, Graffiti and Knowledge.

CARIBBEAN GOSPEL STAR SHERWIN GARDNER RELEASES NEW ALBUM, FIXER (@sherwingardner)

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Internationally-acclaimed Caribbean Gospel star Sherwin Gardner releases his new full-length studio effort Fixer, available worldwide from all major digital retailers on November 13, 2015, with pre-order available now, from Fox Fuse. Born in Trinidad and Tobago and now based in Antigua and Barbuda, Gardner celebrates over 25 years in the Gospel music industry and is a bonafide triple-threat as the producer, performer and songwriter of this spirited collection of Gospel anthems, under his own imprint Flow Masters Records.

Gardner has been earning his musical stripes for most of his life, producing music for 19 years and performing for 31 years, ever since the tender age of five. His seasoned artistry and talented vocal delivery have cemented him as a global ambassador for Caribbean Gospel music, cultivating a fruitful career and strong fan base along the way.

Featuring 15 Gospel gems, Fixer showcases Gardner’s versatility by delivering fusion flavors that span contemporary Gospel, soca, reggae, dancehall and even EDM. He collaborates with international Gospel heavyweights such as American Gospel star Deitrick Haddon(cast member of Oxygen’s Preachers of LA) for the soca-spiced“Praises Go Up,” and Jamaican-born, British Gospel songstressAnnastasia Baker (X Factor contestant and winner of UK Gospel talent competition Time2Shine) to bring EDM vibes on “Wet Me Down.”

Working alongside other top Caribbean musicians to finesse Fixer,Gardner teams with producers Reuel Lynch and Joshua Ali (also a featured artist on the dancehall-flavored “Explosion”) from Trinidad, and Brukway Production in Antigua, to create authentic soca sounds. He also joins forces with Gospel reggae star Joel “Positive” Murray to craft the only reggae track on the album, “Watch Over All.” The official music video for “Watch Over All” was recently shot on location in picturesque Antigua and will debut on VEVO in the coming weeks.

TRACK LIST

1. I Got a Reason
2. Explosion Featuring Joshua Ali
3. On The Road
4. Running to You Lord
5. Fixer
6. Work
7. He Lives
8. Wet Me Down Featuring Annastasia Baker
9. Soldier
10. Good Over Evil
11. Turning Around
12. Represent Him
13. Count On You
14. Watch Over All
15. Praises Go Up Featuring Deitrick Haddon