‘Silent River,’ The First Single From Anaicon’s Debut Album, To Be Released On Oct. 27th (@anaicon14 @OsujahRecords)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2013 Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall contestant, Anaicon, is getting ready to release his debut album, ‘Rebel Wise.’ Now signed to Osujah Records, a label based in St. Ann, Jamaica, the artist has been quietly working on the project and is now ready to share the first single, ‘Silent River,’ with the public. Similar to his previous releases, he once again uses a roots reggae rhythm to educate the masses; this time, advising his listeners to be mindful of the high levels of manipulations, currently being carried out by the collective global Babylonian system.

‘Silent River’ was produced by Jakob Harley in collaboration with the Osujah Records team. And though the official release date for the single is October 27^th, disc-jockeys are encouraged to contact MJE via email to request a promo copy of the song now: mariajacksonent@gmail.com. Stream ‘Silent River’ via MJE’s new YouTube channel:

Sean Paul to Rock Mexico & Latin America (@duttypaul)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

International Dancehall superstar Sean Paul is gearing up to rock the Revolution Fest in Puebla, Mexico on Saturday, October 31. The Grammy-winning artiste will be headlining the show which features a host of Latin American stars such as Ximena Sariñana and Spanish-Rock Band, Caifanes.

Sean Paul will then travel to Santiago Chile on November 7 to once again be a headline act this time alongside Shaggy and Black Uhuru for the staging of GondFest.

Sean Paul has been doing several collaborations with Latin American artistes hence a building fan base is emerging in the Latin American space. The Full Speed Riddim mastermind has worked with Enrique Iglesias on the hit track Bailando and has recently collaborated with Dominican Republic native, Mozart La Para for the remix to his latest single, Take It Low. The two also shot the video for the remix in Kingston, earlier this month.

Sean Paul has enjoyed the success of Latin infused singles such as Punkie andPassion Wine featuring Farukko. The dancehall star also performed at the 2014 staging of Billboard’s Latin Music Award alongside Puerto Rican sensation Wisin for their single, Baby Danger. There is no slowing down for the globe-trotting star as he then heads to Sri Lanka for November 28.

TEAM JAMAICA BICKLE HOST ‘GAME NIGHT’ IN QUEENS

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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With plans to support high school athletes from Jamaica at the 2016 Penn Relay Carnival in Philly in fully gear, Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) recently hosted the inaugural “Game Night” at B&R Spice Restaurant, in St Albans, Queens, NY.

Games Night was a social bonanza; an exciting time among friends as they challenge each other in friendly competition of dominoes, ludi, spades and bingo all in an effort to raise funds for TJB. Proceeds are to aid the organization’s 2016 hospitality program at the Penn Relays.

According to TJB founder Irwine Clare, fundraisers are vital to the organization’s ability to meet the growing demands of the program as more schools seek greater assistance and against the background of scarce sponsorship dollars. Over the past two decades, TJB has hosted athletes from Jamaica and other Caribbean countries at the Penn Relays, providing meals, transportation, accommodation and chiropractic care.

In 1999, TJB became the first Jamaican organization to be a participating sponsor at the Penn Relays. As a result, the Jamaican flag became the first foreign-nation’s flag to be flown at the Penn Relays, a distinction unmatched. Over the years, TJB has received several proclamations and awards from numerous local and national entities.

Lt. Stitchie, Bounty Killer, Miss Kitty And Several Other Celebrities Paid Tribute To King Jammy Yesterday (@GrungGaadZillA @fluffymisskitty @Kingstitchie)

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Water House Community was buzzing yesterday as several celebrities came out to honor veteran producer, King Jammy. Among the star studded line up were two of Dancehall’s most respected artists: Lt. Stitchie and Bounty Killer. The event was broadcast live on Nationwide Radio with host Miss Kitty.

ABOUT KING JAMMY

Lloyd James (born 1947, Montego Bay, Jamaica), who is better known as Prince Jammy or King Jammy, is a dub mixer and record producer. He began his musical career as a dub master at King Tubby’s recording studio. His dubs were known for their clear sound and use of effects

After earning money from building amplifiers and repairing electrical equipment from his mother’s house in Waterhouse in the late 1960s, he started his own sound system. He also built equipment for other local systems. After leaving Jamaica to work in Canada for a few years in the early 1970s, he returned to Kingston in 1976 and set up his own studio at his in-laws’ home in Waterhouse, and released a couple of Yabby You productions. When Phillip Smart left King Tubby’s team to work in New York City, Jammy replaced him, getting to work with Bunny Lee and Yabby You.

In the late 1970s he began to release his own productions, including the debut album from Black Uhuru in 1977. In the 1980s, he became one of the most influential producers of dancehall music. His biggest hit was 1985’s “Under Me Sleng teng” by Wayne Smith, with an entirely-digital rhythm hook. Many credit this song as being the first “Digital rhythm” in reggae, leading to the modern dancehall era. Jammy’s productions and sound system dominated reggae music for the remainder of the 1980s and into the 1990s. He continues to work as a producer, working with some of today’s top Jamaican artists, including Sizzla.

Nigeria’s Reggae Gospel Music Festival Set For October 31st

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is buzzing in anticipation of the first ever Reggae Gospel Music Festival. It will take place at NAF Conference Center and Suites, on Saturday, October 31^st. The event was initially set for October 4^th,but due to some unforeseen issues, it had to be rescheduled. Fortunately, all the problems have been sorted out and everything is now a go for October 31^st. The show begins at 2:00 P.M. with a green carpet media/celebrity staging at 1:00 P.M.

The main headline act for the Reggae Gospel Music Festival is Lt. Stitchie, one of Dancehall’s most dominant artists. Though Stitchie is now an ordained minister of the Gospel, he continues to maintain a strong relevance in both the secular and Gospel Reggae/Dancehall genres. There will be several other Nigerian based Reggae Gospel artists on the show as well.

Kabaka Pyramid’s UK Tour Kicks Off On November 1st (@Kabakapyramid)

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Keron Salmon, known by his fans as Kabaka Pyramid, is an ever-evolving artist that has numerous ways of expressing his creativity.

His UK fans can catch him on November 1st at Concorde 2 in Brighton; November 6th at the Malcolm X Centre in Bristol; November 7th at The Drum in Birmingham, and November 8th at the Electric Brixton in London.

The name “Kabaka” is Ugandan for “King” and Pyramids are thought by the artist to house the mathematical proportions of Universal Laws that are eminent in the creation of this universe. He seeks to embody these laws in his music, spreading truth and higher knowledge to the people who are prepared to listen.

The DJ/Rapper is currently working on an album that will be free to the public. Currently untitled, it is a highly anticipated project that is intended to show the world where Kabaka Pyramid is looking to take Jamaican music, as well as spread the positive messages of spirituality and consciousness.

Turbulence, Mega Banton, Likkle Lightning and Dane Jah, confirmed for One Unity Reggae Concert In Huntsville

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Yard 1 Promote will be putting on a unity concert in Huntsville, Alabama. The event will take place on Saturday, November 14^th,and will feature trending artists Likkle Lightning and Dane Jah as well as Reggae/Dancehall veterans Mega Banton and Turbulence. The One Unity Root Rock Reggae Party, which is the official name of the event, will take place at Club Envy, located at 200 Oakwood Avenue N.E. in Huntsville, Alabama.

Advanced tickets are now available online for $15USD and can be purchased via the following link: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2412459. Patrons will be asked to pay $20USD at the door before midnight, and more after. Doors will open at 9 P.M.