Jah Bouks To Perform In Ghana On August 17

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Marcus Garvey Day is commemorated annually on the 17th of August in the African nation of Ghana. Garvey, the Jamaican political activist who advocated for the empowerment of people of African descent is usually celebrated with various events across the country.

One of the festivities scheduled for 2025 is being presented by Earth Seed at Crowther’s Residence in Aburi. Starting at 11am, it will feature diasporan and indigenous businesses showcasing their goods and services, a wide array of food and juice vendors, a kids zone, and much more.

The event will wrap up with a mini concert headlined by Jamaican recording artist Jah Bouks. He will be joined by DJ Tony Roots, DJ Serius, African Star Sound System, and MC Jah B. For additional information, visit earthseedevents.com.

Stadium District Festival 2025

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, the Memorial Field Foundation will present the Stadium District Festival. This is a Gospel Praise Party that will run from 1pm to 7pm at Memorial Field (431 Garden Avenue) in Mount Vernon, New York.

This event is all about spreading joy, love, and positivity through the power of music. There will be performances by Grammy-nominated, seven-time Stellar Award winner Byron Cage, as well as Micah Lee, Bryan Andrew Wilson, Jovonta Patton, Michah E. Clarke, Brandon Watts & Selah Sound, David Wright, and the New York Fellowship Mass Choir. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

The National Hip-Hop Honors & Concert 2025

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This year’s National Hip-Hop Honors & Concert will take place on August 18-23 at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. During the week, from Monday through Friday, the event will be free and open to all ages. There will be a pop-up exhibit of rare artifacts from The National Hip-Hop Museum collection. It will include the Hip-Hop Declaration of Peace, RIAA Gold Awards, stage-worn apparel, vintage posters, and much more.

Starting at 12 noon on Saturday, August 23rd, the main event will feature The National Hip-Hop Honors, a podcast, an induction ceremony, and a live concert. Hosted by Master Gee and Grandmaster Caz, the 2025 inductees are Kid ‘n Play, Jungle Brothers, DJ Red Alert, Dana Dane, Kwamé, Sweet Tee, Antoinette, DJ Hollywood, and DJ Wiz. For additional information, visit The National Hip-Hop Museum’s official website.

Hempress Sativa Confirmed For Dub Camp Festival In France

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Hempress Sativa (The Lyrical Machine) will be working with Italian sound engineer and musician Paolo Baldini on a DJ set at this year’s Dub Camp Festival in Lac de Vioreau, Joué-sur-Erdre, France. The three-day event will run from July 11th through the 13th.

For this 10th edition, Dub Camp will be presented in four locations: Dub Club Arena, Sound Meeting Arena, Outernational Arena, and Boxman Yard. As this is a festival that highlights the sound system culture, it will feature several reggae and dub selectors.

Sativa and Baldini are scheduled for Friday, July 11th, at the Outernational Arena. Click here for additional information.

Capleton’s 2025 Euro Tour

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Capleton kicked off his 2025 Summer Euro tour on June 25th with a performance at Afrodom Festival in Paris, France. While in Europe, the “Raggy Road” singer is scheduled for three additional stops before heading over to the United Kingdom for two dates. See below.

July 4th – St. Paul’s Bay, Malta
July 12th – Plein-les-Watts Festival, Lancy, Switzerland
July 13th – Sun Splash Reggae Festival, Den Haag, Netherland
August 2nd – Reggae Land, Milton Keynes, UK
August 8th – Albert Hall, Manchester, UK

This Is Where Steel Pulse Will Be In The Month Of July

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Steel Pulse‘s 50th anniversary tour continues in July, with stops in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. Below are all the confirmed dates and locations, and tickets can be purchased on their website.

Jul 1 Tue
New Realm Brewing @ 4:30 PM
Virginia Beach, VA

Jul 2 Wed
French Broad River Brewery @ 6:00 PM
Asheville, NC

Jul 3 Thu
Boathouse @ 6:00 PM
Myrtle Beach, SC

Jul 5 Sat
The Refinery Charleston @ 6:00 PM
Charleston, SC

Jul 6 Sun
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater @ 6:00 PM
Wilmington, NC

Jul 8 Tue
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon @ 7:00 PM
Fort Myers, FL

Jul 9 Wed
Jannus Live @ 7:00 PM
St Petersburg, FL

Jul 10 Thu
Miami Beach Bandshell @ 6:00 PM
Miami Beach, FL

Usain Bolt Collaborates With Agent Sasco On “Spend Time”

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In an industry that often celebrates violent, vulgar, and deplorable content, good music filled with positive, well-crafted messages stands out like a sore thumb, immediately capturing the attention of everyone who hears it. This is the case with Agent Sasco‘s latest single, “Spend Time.”

Produced by track-and-field star Usain Bolt for his A-Team Lifestyle record label, “Spend Time” is a contemporary dancehall track on which Agent Sasco imparts valuable insights about the significance of time. Many people often lament their lack of financial resources to pursue their desires; however, Sasco suggests that rather than concentrating on what we lack, we should dedicate substantial time and energy to our aspirations.

Regarded as one of the best lyricists in reggae-dancehall, Agent Sasco has consistently produced and shared thought-provoking music. Unlike some of his peers, his songs, while contemporary in sound and style, have always been both inspirational and entertaining.

“Spend Time” is available for streaming and download on Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and iTunes.