Courtney Melody Says He’s Ready For The 2019 Aarhus Reggae Festival!

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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There is a lot of buzz on the streets of Aarhus as the 2019 staging of the Aarhus Reggae Festival approaches. The event will take place on September 27th and 28th at Voxhall – Vester Allé 15, 8000 – in Aarhus, Denmark, and many are saying that this year’s lineup is by far the best.

Veteran reggae artist Courtney Melody, who made it clear that he is ready for the show, will join Leroy Gibbon as headliners. There will also be performances by Jamaican artists Bunny General, King Kong, Super Black, Kass Smith, Hya P and others. The organizers continue to support local talent by adding:Solomon Gundy, Jessica Rasmussen and Heart X to the lineup. In addition to the live performances patrons will also be treated to music from selectors: DJ Tiger Moth, Kali-Ma Sound, Papa Bongo and the YCHWU Crew.

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TeamVibesy Music Group Set To Release New Afrobeat Riddim In October (@TebanCee)

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Teban Cee, the CEO of TeamVibesy Music Group, is getting ready to release a brand new compilation entitled ‘Magic Touch Riddim.’ The project will feature music from various artists: Tsunami (Zimbabwe), Empress Pro (South Africa), Karamanti (Jamaica), Cathy Matete (Ghana), Blakka Yute (South Africa), Maffie Gee (South Africa) and of course Teban Cee.

Magic Touch Riddim is a captivating, groovy afrobeat sound with some elements of urban dancehall. It is scheduled for release in October.

Koffee Performs In Philadelphia Tomorrow, Sept. 21st (@originalkoffee)

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Koffee is currently on the Daniel Caesar – Case Study 01 Tour. Tomorrow they will be playing at The Fillmore – located at 29 E Allen Street – in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ticket price for this event starts at $68 USD and goes all the way up to $181. Click here to purchase.

The Godfather Of Reggae & Dub, Lee Scratch Perry, Will Perform In Santa Cruz, CA On Oct. 27th (@ScratchLee)

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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At 83 years old, Grammy winning dub and reggae pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry shows no signs of slowing down. It was just announced that he will be performing at Moe’s Alley (located at 1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California on Sunday, October 27th. Perry will be supported by the Subatomic Sound System.

This show, which is for 21 and older, kicks off at 9 PM. Click here for tickets.

Kevin Downswell Releases The Official Video For “Lights” (@kevinDownswell)

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Earlier in the year Troyton Music released the Healing Project, a seven-track gospel compilation that features some of Jamaica’s most respected gospel artists. Among them is Kevin Downswell, who many say did arguably one of the most powerful gospel songs for 2019.

The track, which is titled Lights, has been getting heavy rotation all over the world. The official video was shared on Kevin’s channel approximately a week ago and it shows a snippet of the impact this record is having on listeners.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Tha Vor Will Release His Hip-Hop EP In November (@Thavor)

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After releasing his reggae EP – The Mystikal Yute – a few weeks ago, Toronto lyricist, Tha Vor, is now setting his sights on a hip-hop EP. The project, which he’s hoping to have ready in November, will be called “How to Make a Monster.”

Similar to his reggae EP, “How to Make a Monster” will feature approximately five songs. Additionally, It will showcase Tha Vor‘s lyrical depth, as he’s known for his thought provoking content. It goes without saying that his current trending single, Star Wars, will be featured on the EP.

New Music From Redman Featuring Pressure Busspipe (@therealredman @Busspipe)

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

It is always awesome when hip-hop and reggae collide on the same track! On this occasion it is even more special because of who the artists are: respected New Jersey MC Redman and U.S. Virgin Islands’ reggae singer Pressure Busspipe.

The song and video, titled “Black Man In America,” was released only a few days ago and it’s already buzzing in the hip-hop community. Click here or on the image above to check out the video and here to download the song.