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.

Marcia Griffiths Receives Reggae Gold Award

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Friday, February 28, 2025, the legendary queen of reggae, Marcia Griffiths, received a Reggae Gold Award for her extraordinary contribution to Jamaican music. It was presented to her by Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness, ON PC. Griffiths was not the only awardee; a total of 17 individuals were recognized and celebrated.

The event was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston. In addition to accepting her award, Griffiths also gave a stellar performance alongside the Reggae Symphony Orchestra.

R.I.P Angie Stone

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On March 1st, 2025, the world lost a beautiful soul, and the music industry lost a real star. That is the date American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer Angie Stone passed. She died in a car accident in the morning following a concert the previous night in Montgomery, Alabama.

Stone is most known for her solo album “Black Diamond,” released in 1999. It received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

“All I See is Melanin” In Arrested Development’s New Video

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Arrested Development has ended Black History Month 2025 with a powerful new song and video called “All I See is Melanin.” It debuted on the Black-owned social media platform Fanbase, which was founded by Isaac Hayes III.

This song is a celebration of Black identity, resilience, and unity. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Shaggy & Sting Collaborate On “Til A Mawnin”

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Thursday, February 27, Orville Richard Burrell, professionally known as Shaggy, surprised everyone with the release of a reggae collaboration done with none other than English musician, activist, and actor Sting.

The track, titled “Til A Mawnin,” accentuates the role of sound systems and dancehall parties in Jamaican music. The official video, which came out on the same day as the audio, was filmed at an actual street dance and shows both men performing in front of large speakers.

“Til A Mawnin” is on Shaggy‘s Ranch Entertainment label and the independent Caribbean-owned imprint VP Records. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to watch the video, and remember to like, comment, and share.