This year’s Rock The Bells Cruise is officially sold out!

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Rock the Bells, the hip-hop platform that was conceptualized by LL Cool J, has announced that their 2025 cruise is officially sold out. It will set sail on October 27th from Miami and will head to Bimini, Bahamas, before returning to Miami on October 31st.

Some of the confirmed performers are The Lox, Lupe Fiasco, MC Lyte, Xzibit, Dead Prez, Nappy Roots, Smif-N-Wessun, Fabolous, Juvenile, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh, DJ Kool, and that is just to name a few.

The organizers have set up a First Available Program and are encouraging potential attendees to sign up so that if anyone with tickets cancels, they will be able to get a cabin. Get additional information here: rockthebellscruise.com.

Pressure Busspipe Confirmed For Anthony B’s Birthday Bash In St. Croix

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Recording artist Anthony B will be celebrating his birthday with a concert at Legendz Lounge (3 Market Street) in Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI, on Saturday, March 22nd.

The event, dubbed Anthony B & Friends, will feature Pressure Busspipe, Lava, DJ Kimo, Fya Emblem, and DJ Calvin. It is being presented by Anthony B‘s Bornfire Music Label. Click here for tickets.

Morgan Heritage, Romain Virgo & Ding Dong Confirmed For Far East Reggae Cruise 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2025 Far East Reggae Cruise will set sail on Thursday, September 11th from Tokyo, Japan, and will run until Tuesday, September 16. The organizers (Mighty Crown) have announced that Morgan Heritage, Romain Virgo, and Ding Dong will all be on board, as well as selectors Rory Stone Love, Killamanjaro, and Bodyguard Sound System.

For additional information, such as the full lineup, stops, and links to tickets, visit fareastreggaecruise.com.

Winston Irie Sends Inspirational Message Ahead Of The 2025 Lent Season

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Lent, the solemn religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation, begins on March 5th. To that end, reggae artist Winston Irie, who has always been open about his faith as an Ethiopian Orthodox, is using the opportunity to send a message to his fans and supporters. See his statement below.

“This is the Lent season, and as you’ve seen, heard, and know, this is a time of tribulation. So I will encourage the people to have faith, you know, faith and works, fasting and praying; that’s the order of the day. That fasting and praying involves living well with your neighbor, and remember that God is still in charge. The lesson is, fasting is also forgiving, so when we fast, we have to forgive each other.”

Winston Irie is currently promoting his latest single “Unto Thee O’Lord,” released on January 31, 2025, via 4/20 Records. The ska tune was produced by Bernard Joseph, who is affectionately referred to as IOBI, Derrick Barnett, and Winston Irie.

Lee Vasi’s Story

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Lee Vasi is an Atlanta-based Christian R&B artist with a soulful, contemporary sound and an empowering message. She found mainstream success in 2024 with the release of the Billboard-charting single “Teach Me. “Vasi‘s Puerto Rican-Dominican and African American heritage provided her with an expansive set of musical blueprints to work from, and by the age of ten, she was writing her own songs and appearing in the Broadway production of The Lion King in the role of Young Nala.

In 2018, Vasi was a contestant on the 16th season of American Idol, making it into the Top 50 but unable to advance to the final 24. The experience led to a period of personal evaluation that found the young singer-songwriter embracing her Christian faith. 2023 saw the release of “My Bad,” which gained social media traction after her bilingual rendition of the song went viral. “Teach Me” appeared the following year and proved Vasi‘s first chart success, reaching number two on the Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales chart and number 21 on the Hot Gospel Songs list.

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Gospel Explosion (Maryland, USA)

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

K&R presents Gospel Explosion, an event tailored to those who find themselves bound by life’s struggles, shackled by chains of addiction, trauma, and hopelessness. The objective is to create an environment where they can experience a powerful transformation.

The Gospel Explosion encounter will be held at High Point High School (3601 Powder Mill Road) in Beltsville, Maryland, on March 15, 2025. Ministers Darren Grant, Keisha Walters, and Kerry D Bless are all confirmed, as well as Jamaican gospel singer Rhoda Isabella. The entrance fee is USD $35.

Yellowman Returns To Moe’s Alley On March 20

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

King Yellowman will be back at the popular live music venue, Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California, on Thursday, March 20th. He will be joined by special guests Pacific Vibration and DJ Aye Que Linda.

This is a 21 and over event that’s scheduled to start at 7pm local time. Advance tickets are available for USD$30 on ticketweb.com. It will be USD$35 on the day of the show.