Here Are The Big Winners From The 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Awards

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Last weekend – on Saturday, July 16th – the 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Awards were held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The big winners for the evening were CeCe Winans, Ricky Dillard, Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music, who each won three awards. See list of categories and winners below.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group

SONG OF THE YEAR
Jireh (Featuring Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine); Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick & Chris Brown; TRIBL Records

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group

ALBERTINA WALKER FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Tamela Mann; Overcomer; Tillymann Music Group

DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
E. Dewey Smith; God Period; Pebble Street Records

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group

CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
CeCe Winans, Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, Greg Ham, Derek Spirk & Chaz Corzine; Believe For It; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media
Marcus Hodge; Power; My Block Inc

CONTEMPORARY DUO/CHORUS GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

CONTEMPORARY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Mike, Jr.; I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Black Smoke Music Worldwide/ Rock City Media Group

TRADITIONAL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel

CONTEMPORARY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Tamela Mann; Overcomer; Tillymann Music Group

TRADITIONAL FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Martha Munizzi; Best Days; Epic Music

CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
I Got It: Single’s Ministry Vol 1; Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group

TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The N.O.W. Experience; Kelontae Gavin; RCA Inspiration

URBAN/INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Amazing; Pastor Mike, Jr.; Black Smoke Music Worldwide / Rock City Media Group

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Help Me; David Mann Jr.; Tillymann Music Group

TRADITIONAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
Ricky Dillard; Breakthrough: The Exodus; Motown Gospel

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Good News (Instrumental); Charles Butler & Trinity; Impact One Music / Red Alliance Media / Fair Trade Services

SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

RAP HIP HOP GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
No Church In A While; 1K Phew & Lecrae; Reach Records

YOUTH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Janessa Smith; Finish This Race; Inspired Recording

QUARTET OF THE YEAR
The Brown Boyz; The Reintroduction; SIX19 Music

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
Jonny x Mali: Live in L.A. EP; Tyler Siemen; Life Room/K Approved/RCA Inspiration/MNRK

PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Believe For It; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media

PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
Believe For It; CeCe Winans; Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade Services / Red Alliance Media

RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
Redeemed ft. Mali Music; Amethyst; Independent

Pandemic Records Presents The “Logic Riddim” Ft. Sizzla Kalonji, Fantan Mojah, Munga Honorable & Others

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In 2021 while most of the entertainment industry was still grappling with the negative effects of covid-19, Sheldon Edwards – a true visionary – conceptualized the imprint we now know as Pandemic Records. Although the label initially started with just him, in no time it became a team of four which now includes: Rodrick, Garth, Leroy and of course Sheldon.

They stepped out on the global stage approximately one year ago with an inspirational dancehall single called World Prayer, performed by Ras Kronik and Chillum. The success of that song served as the catalyst to the now trending Logic Riddim, which came out on June 16, 2022.

Logic Riddim is a dancehall compilation that has a blend of emerging and established artists. It features Munga Honorable, Diffa Element, Sizzla Kalonji, Fantan Mojah, Chillum, Shava, Little Hero, Mr Easy, Jah Soulja, Skystar, Tabeta Cshae, Pezd, Ras Kronik and Kash Promise Move. The well produced – positive – project is giving hope to dancehall lovers who are distraught by the direction the genre is going in.

With songs from the Logic Riddim on heavy rotation all over the world, the team at Pandemic Records feel inspired to do more. When asked what’s next for the camp, they said: “BIG THINGS, We have recently launched a Real Energy Merch Website where fans of Pandemic Records can get their favorite songs on t-shirts and other stuff!!! We are putting in a lot of work we never stop because it is definitely big things for Pandemic Records.”

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “LOGIC RIDDIM”

Disc-Jock Redeem Brings “Positive Vibrations” On Roots 96.1 FM (@IMREDEEM @Roots96FMJA)

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After working in Jamaica’s media for approximately twenty-two years – with stints at SunCity 104.9 FM, Bes 100 FM and Styles 96.7 FM – Disc-Jock Redeem is now back at his original home, Roots 96.1 FM, unleashing Positive Vibrations each and every Saturday from midnight to 6am on Sundays.

The six-hour program, which is also streamed live on his Facebook profile, features various musical genres spanning several decades. What makes the show unique is that unlike other radio programs, Redeem welcomes and promotes music from up-and-coming artists, providing their lyrical content is not negative or derogatory.

Although Roots 96.1 FM is a community radio station based in Kingston, Jamaica, it can be heard right across the island – and the world – via the internet. The station uses four online radio tuners, which means that it broadcasts digitally twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Listen online via one of the following links:

https://zeno.fm/radio/roots-961fm/
https://streema.com/radios/Roots_96.1_FM
https://radiosjamaica.com/roots-961-fm
https://onlineradiobox.com/jm/roots961/?cs=jm.roots961&played=1

Nelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Fabolous & Others Will Perform In Oakland On Aug. 5th

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Some of the biggest names in 90s hip-hop will converge at the Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way) on Friday, August 5th, for what many are calling the ultimate rap concert from that era.

The lineup includes: Nelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lil Jon, Ma$e, Fabolous, Ying Yang Twins, Lloyd, Amerie and Lil Mo. DJ Livia is also on deck to provide additional music on the turntable.

Upcoming Dates For Dru Hill’s 25th Anniversary Tour (@DruHill4Real)

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Hailing from Baltimore, R&B group Dru Hill whose entrance on to the music stage dates back to the 90s, is now in the midst of their 25th Anniversary Tour. So far they have made numerous stops in various cities across the United States.

Their upcoming dates includes venues in Hammond, Atlanta, Columbus, Miami, Philadelphia, and that is just to name a few. Click here for a list of all shows with locations and links to buy tickets.

Lupe Fiasco Drops Visuals For “Autoboto” & Heads To The Hamptons (@LupeFiasco)

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Lupe Fiasco, the rapper, singer and record producer who rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, delivered another masterpiece last month. On June 24th he released a ten-track project titled Drill Music In Zion and its got the hip-hop community in a frenzy.

He followed up the album release a few days ago – on July 7th – by sharing some stunning visuals for Autoboto, one of the tracks from the record. If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Additionally, Lupe Fiasco will be performing at The Clubhouse – 174 Daniels Hole Road – in East Hampton, New York on Saturday, July 30. Tickets for the show, which is scheduled to begin at 9pm, are now available via seeticketsdotus. General admission starts at $75 USD.

‘Jamaica Festival 2022 Song Competition’ Now Available On Streaming Platforms

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2022 Jamaica Festival Song album is now live on global music streaming services across the world including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal and Pandora.

The album titled ‘Jamaica Festival 2022 Song Competition’ features the ten finalists in this year’s contest. It’s the third consecutive year that finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition have been released on global streaming platforms.

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honorable Olivia Grange, who has been leading the initiative as part of her strategy to revitalize Jamaica Festival is urging “lovers of Jamaican music, everywhere, to support the artistes by streaming and downloading the songs.”

According to the Minister, “It is essential that people hear and get to know the finalists and participate in selecting that one song which will drive our Jamaica 60 Independence celebrations. These 30, or so, streaming options are a good medium to expose the music and the performers.”

The winning song will be decided by judges scores as well as public voting via text messaging in Jamaica and via the Reggae Jamaica App across the world. There’s a prize of three million dollars for the winning song to be shared among the producer, the writer and the singer.

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