Joeboy Ends 2020 With A Celebration

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Emerging Nigerian popstar Joeboy today shares the vibrant visuals for “Celebration,” his latest single and his final release of 2020.

The Dammy Twitch-directed video builds on the jubilant, gospel-inflected sound of “Celebration,” released to DSPs earlier this month. An uplifting addition to a season that, in any normal year, would be reserved for festive gatherings, “Celebration” depicts life’s simple joys, with a color scheme inspired by traditional Yoruba attire.

The breakout act from Mr Eazi’s #emPawa100 talent incubator, Joeboy has become one of African music’s brightest new stars in just over a year, topping charts across the Continent with an improbable run of smashes. With lyrics that capture the innocence of young love and the sting of youthful heartbreak, the 23-year-old crooner has carved his own lane within the increasingly crowded field of Nigerian pop stars, amassing more than 500 million streams of his music across DSPs.

KRS-One Goes In On American Politics “Don’t Fall For It” (@IAmKRSOne)

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Yesterday (December 15th) I made a post talking about the one good thing that covid19 has done for a music addict like myself; and that is to inspire some of music’s best MCs, lyricists, songwriters, artists etc. to start creating again.

That being said, KRS-One aka hip-hop’s teacha, is back in the booth! I am learning that the legend has a new album coming on December 21st titled “Between Da Protests.”

Just a few days ago he shared the video for one of the songs that will be on that project, “Don’t Fall For It.” On the record, KRS goes all the way in on the highly charged political atmosphere in the United States. He accused both political parties of using black and brown people for their respective political gains.

It is truly refreshing to hear substantive lyrics in hip-hop again. Click here to check out “Don’t Fall For It“ and remember to like, comment and share.

New Music From Bushman “I Believe” (@NyahManBushman)

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

St. Thomas recording artist Bushman spent the last two weeks hyping up his new single, “I Believe,” which was officially released today (December 16th). The absolutely amazing reggae tune – that also features Earl Chinna Smith – is heavy on guitar riffs and has a slow steady drum beat that completely enchants the listener.

As usual, Bushman keeps it positive making it clear that he will not fall to temptations or distractions. Click here to stream and download “I Believe” from Amazon.

Crystal Reid Collaborates With Jai Kingston On 2nd Single From Her Upcoming Album (@ChrissyCrystal @Jaikingston)

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Gospel recording artist and performer, Crystal Reid, just shared another single from her upcoming album, “Power.” The new song, which is a collaboration done with Jai Kingston, is titled “Fight My Battles For Me Lord.”

Like much of her other songs, this one is also inspired by real life events. According to Reid, she penned her part at the beginning of the year after being attacked in both her professional and personal life. Once she realized that she was indeed in the midst of a spiritual warfare, she turned the battle over to God, hence the name “Fight My Battles For Me Lord.“

The track was produced by Worship5eer Production, owned by Minister Solomon Bill, who is from Zimbabwe. Bill played all the instruments on the track, while the mixing and mastering was done by Enoch Attey of the Table 12 Group production team. Crystal Reid recorded her vocals at the Worship5eer Studios in Edmonton, Canada and Jai Kingston did his at Image Records in Kingston, Jamaica.

When asked what she would like people to take away from the song, Reid said the following:
“This song encourages us that when we are faced with any situation that seems difficult or hard to handle, just call on the Lord to fight the battle for us. So instead of cursing, getting upset, or even falling along the way, we have to stand on the assurance that God is a present help in the time of trouble and all he requires for us to do is call on him. The reality is that there will be difficult times, but God promises to be our refuge and strength. I called on him and yes he came through for me and i promise you that he will do the same for many others.”

CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT “FIGHT MY BATTLES FOR ME LORD”

New Hip-Hop Video: Xzibit, B-Real & Demrick – Summer of Sam (@xzibit)

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Have you ever heard the saying, “there is good in everything”? Well if you haven’t you are hearing it now! With that being said, one good thing about 2020 is that it has inspired a lot of old school, veteran artists to get back in the studio and create new material for music addicts like myself.

One artist that I am personally excited to see back on the scene is hip-hop MC Xzibit. A couple years ago he partnered with B-Real and Demrick to form the super group Serial Killers. As far as I know they dropped a mixtape in 2018 and then they went quiet. That is until 2020!

In October the men released a full length album titled “Summer of Sam.” And a few days ago – December 10th – they shared the official video for the title track. If you are into hip-hop pay close attention to Xzibit‘s verse; he went hard! Click here or on the image above to check it out.

Fantan Mojah Brings Us “Good Meditation” (@IamFantanMojah)

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of November, the soulful Rasta singer Fantan Mojah released a beautiful song that all reggae lovers should check out.

The track is titled “Good Meditation,” and it has a powerful yet soothing instrumental which comes courtesy of the Dreadites. The very relaxing beat is complimented by Fantan‘s deep voice and laid back melody, as well as the strong message he delivered.

Click here to listen and stream “Good Meditation” from your preferred music platform.

Kid Cudi’s New Album “Man On the Moon III: The Chosen” Is Out Now! (@KidCudi)

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The highly anticipated album, “Man On the Moon III: The Chosen,” by the Cleveland native rapper, Kid Cudi, is now available on all music platforms. The record was officially released on Friday, December 11th via Republic Records – a division of UMG Recordings.

“Man On the Moon III: The Chosen” has eighteen tracks and it features collaborations with Skepta, Pop Smoke, Phoebe Bridgers and Trippie Redd. In an interview, which was centered around the release of this new project, Kid Cudi told Apple Music: “The whole flow of my life is like so in tune with like everything that I want it to be, I’m solid with my baby’s mom. I’m solid with my mom, I’m solid with my sister. I’m solid with my daughter. I’m solid with my nieces. Everything’s in place. And I’m happy, you know?”