New Dancehall Release: Likkle Lightning – Matey Laugh (@likklelightning)

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Roots Reggae singer Likkle Lightning is taking us back to when Dancehall was all about fun and good lyrics. In his new single ‘matey laugh’ Lightning is giving respect to the woman on the side that is well taken care of by her man. This kind of lyrical argument was, and still is, to a certain extent big in the Dancehall.

Ardent Likkle Lightning fans may be surprised by this record as the artist generally focuses on roots Reggae music. However, this is his way of showing that he cannot be boxed into any one genre. Listen ‘matey laugh’ here:

New Dancehall Release: Deep Jahi – Stepping Hard (@Deepjahi @streetdigital)

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

It is always refreshing to hear Jamaican Dancehall artists doing clean music. This is precisely what emerging artist Deep Jahi is doing on his new track ‘stepping hard’ which was recorded for Street Digital Records (a Canadian based record label).

The artist touches on some basic yet fundamental truths in this song. One particular line persons should pay attention to is the line that says; “the same little juvenile that grew up in the cruel slum, that you calling hoodlum & saying we only shoot gun, you gonna have to mute now, to the star is where we shoot now”.

Listen ‘Stepping Hard’ here:

Lt. Stitchie will perform at the JC Interschool Christian Fellowship tomorrow! (@kingstitchie)

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Lt. Stitchie has been performing at a lot of secular events since the start of the year but tomorrow he will be back in the gospel arena at the JC Interschool Christian Fellowship. The event takes place at the Jamaica College Auditorium on March 20^th between the hours of 2:15pm and 6:30pm and admission is free to the public.

Lt. Stitchie will be joined by Kevin Smith, Omari, Jermaine Edwards, Dunamis Reignz, Keneisha Smith, Dawit Jeffery, Ron Testify, Mykal Malachi, Nex Change and Supernova. There will be a special message by Pastor Lobban and Phillip Mckenley and dub poetry by Latoya Hamilton.

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

MJ Magazine interviews Obibini & Michael Asambo about the upcoming concert in GH (@ObibiniBoafo)

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Obibini & Michael Asambo

For the first time Michael Asambo, aka Da Biggest Boss, has invested in his passion, the show business. “Obibini & friends” is a novel act of Michael’s vision to showcase the best yet seen on the Ghanaian music scene. MJ Magazine was privileged to catch up with Mr. Asambo, CEO of Da Biggest Boss Promotions and Obibini, to get a gist of what the coming event was all about. The following is what they had to say.

MJ Magazine: Obibini & friends, what is the idea about?

Biggest boss: This idea is about pushing Obibini to the top. I am the type that pushes talent, and as someone who appreciates Obibini’s talent I thought it appropriate to showcase him to Ghana, Africa; and let the world know who Obibini is. The biggest boss sees OB as a unique artist; I am not just a fan of Obibini, but a part of his Boafo (helper) movement.

MJ Magazine: Is Obibini & friends a contract signed show?

Biggest boss: I thought about putting OB on a show, so I called him and asked to work with the team; I proposed to host Obibini & friends. So we planned it as friends do, to help each other without documentation.

MJ Magazine: You have VGMA (Vodafone Ghana Music Awards) nominated acts on the bill, a second thing you would realize about the bill is its dancehall orientation. OB being a RAP artist, is it to give him a background that he can shine out of or what, why the kind of line up? Dancehall acts on a RAP headlined event.

Biggest boss: It is a street thing, this is a show to grow OB’s fan base. Most of the artists on the bill are artists I think have it. I did not want to have just RAP music on the stage, so we thought of broadening it, let everyone have their feel.

MJ Magazine: Are all acts confirmed?

Biggest boss: Yes all acts have confirmed.

MJ Magazine: A word from OB, how do you feel about the show?

Obibini Boafo: It feels great to be appreciated, thanks to the man them making it happen, Da Biggest Boss Promotions. It’s great, Obibini & friends, the title is sweet, I love it.

MJ Magazine: What would you say about the line up being Dancehall oriented?

Obibini Boafo: The idea is to steal the hearts of the streets, and to broaden our fan base. These acts are bringing their fans, it was going to take some time to get through to those fans, if not for this show. The man behind this event is the face of the street, it’s great, these dancehall acts are great and have great following.

MJ Magazine: We are here to bridge Africa and the Diaspora, what message do you have for the Diaspora

Obibini Boafo: We need them, they were and are still a part of us, we need to live life together; our own in the Diaspora should feel comfortable coming home, repatriation is a must! They taught us that in their music and we endorse it.

Come 21st March 2015, Keegee Hotel will witness what promises to be a memorable showdown of Real Rap meeting Dancehall, in a show dubbed “Obibini & Friends”. The “Wayuusu” hit maker would be supported by acts like Ras Kuuku, Episode, Hus Eugene, Luther, Konkarah, Chymny Crane, ShineyBoy, Agbeshi, King Vuvu, Maslarry, Owurah, Bastero, Gariba, Xpowa, Xblackson and many many more.

ARTICLE BY: ADOKWEI ADDO (@tsotsoobilove)

New Dancehall Release: Karamanti – Road Food Hunt (@Blakkwuman22 @Karamanti)

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

“Road Food Hunt” is Karamanti’s first single release for 2015. It is on the her own Blakkwuman22 Record Label with production credit going to Dose Tres and mixing credit going to ODB Records. “Road Food Hunt” has an aggressive and raw kind of Dancehall sound but Karamanti still manages to maintain her clean image my ensuring that the lyrical content though hardcore is still positive.

The song is being distributed by 21^st Hapilos and is not scheduled to be available for digital download until April 21. However, DJs can contact the record company directly for a promo download link. Their email address is blakkwuman22@gmail.com