The ‘Summer Block Party Tour’ Kicks Off This Friday

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The highly anticipated Summer Block Party Tour, which features all four members of Jodeci (DeVanté Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and JoJo), SWV, and Dru Hill, will commence this Friday, July 28th at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This is a six-week tour that will wrap up in early September in Concord, California. In addition to the aforementioned cities, it will also stop in Baltimore, Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta etc. See full schedule below.

7/28 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
7/29 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
7/30 Greensboro, NC – White Oak Amphitheater at Greensboro Coliseum Complex
8/4 Brooklyn, NY – Coney Island Amphitheater
8/5 Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
8/6 Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center
8/10 Detroit, MI – Aretha Franklin Amphitheater
8/11 Chicago, IL – Arie Crown Theater
8/13 Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
8/15 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
8/18 Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
8/19 Birmingham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheater
8/20 Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
8/24 Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center
8/26 Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
8/27 Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
8/31 Denver, CO – Bellco Theatre
9/2 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater
9/3 San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheater
9/7 Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
9/8 Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion

Wolf Trap On Schedule For ‘Masters of the Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour’

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After previewing at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans last month, the Masters of the Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour is now in full swing. It officially launched on July 20th in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be stopping at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Thursday, August 17th.

Masters of the Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour is the ultimate party bringing together the best and most respected MC’s of all time for one unforgettable night. Attendees will be treated to innovative wordsmith Big Daddy Kane, the original human beatbox Doug E. Fresh, conscious hip-hop pioneer KRS-One, legendary lyricist and MC Rakim, plus the storyteller Slick Rick. Special guests Roxanne Shante, hip-hop’s first female solo rap artist, and the great DJ Spinderella are also on the line-up.

Beenie Man Announces Release Date For “Simma” (@KingBeenieMan)

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After what seems like years of teasing, Jamaica’s dancehall king Beenie Man has finally given us an official release date for his highly anticipated album, Simma. The date is Thursday, August 31st, 2023.

Simma will feature nineteen tracks produced by Roel Powell, Seanizzle, Frankie Music, Richie D, Walshie Fire, Teddy Riley, Rohan Smith, Tony Kelly and several other noteworthy names in reggae-dancehall production.

Hugh English’s “Where Do We Go From Here” Is Out Now! (@bigfeetrecords)

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Trench Town recording artist Hugh English has once again given us a tuff song that is both enchanting and thought-provoking. Titled Where Do We Go From Here, the beautiful reggae record was officially released yesterday – Friday, July 21st – via Big Feet Records.

On top of perfectly meshed bass and keyboard (played by Josh Harris), drums by Santa Davis, and stunning harmonies sung by the legendary Pam Hall, Hugh asks us to contemplate what should we – as individuals and collectively as a society – do next. This after outlining the indisputable fact that global communities have plunged into darkness, lacking moral values of any sort.

Even though it was just shared, the track has already gotten the stamp of approval from reggae selectors who’ve received a promo copy (courtesy of Maria Jackson 27’s Record Pool). The general consensus is that this is one of Hugh English‘s strongest songs to date.

Where Do We Go From Here is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and all other streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE”

Fus A August Emancipation Day Fest

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Maidstone Community Council in collaboration with Member of Parliament for the Manchester North Western Constituency, Mikael Phillips, present Fus A August Emancipation Day Fest, on August 1, 2023, at Maidstone in North West Manchester.

There will be lots of family activities, food and live music by local and invited guest artists. Confirmed are Ernie Smith, Tony Rebel, Luciano, Jai Kingston and Tashara.

Inner Circle & Fantan Mojah Are Performing At ‘Black Forest On Fire’ In Germany

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After a three-year hiatus, the anticipation for the upcoming Black Forest On Fire Festival is greater than ever. For three days (July 28th to 30th) patrons will be treated to music, food, fun, and overall good vibes at Pappelwaldsee in Berghaupten, Germany.

The biggest highlight of the weekend of course is the live show. There will be performances by Inner Circle, Fantan Mojah, Nattali Rize, Culture, Kenyatta Hill, and many more. Get additional info here.

Have You Heard Auraiya’s Single “Pendulum”? (@Auraiyahope)

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Though we can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic was a dark time, we should also acknowledge that it has given us with some great talents. One such gift is former medical practitioner turn singer, Auraiya. The Jamaica-based vocalist penned and published her first song, This Must Be Love, during the epidemic and hasn’t left the studio since.

One of her most recent records is Pendulum, a Caribbean-pop track – fused with dancehall – that will serve as the lead single for her forthcoming debut album. Pendulum, which literally means being swung between two extremes, was inspired by lessons learnt in life, love and relationships. It’s being described by some selectors as both different and refreshing.

When asked what she would like listeners to take away from the song Auraiya said the following: “I am not a feminist, however I wanted our women to feel empowered and to know their worth and to know when to walk away if they don’t feel valued. It also for real men out there, to know their value, and never be a ‘Pendulum’.”

Pendulum is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms, and it comes to us courtesy of Rocky Valley Records.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN & DOWNLOAD “PENDULUM”