MJB Drops New Music “Know”! (@maryjblige)

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Mary J. Blige had her fans and supporters breathless yesterday when she unleashed her new single, “Know.”

Despite all the troubles she had to deal with in her personal life, the R&B singer is having an amazing year! She received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award, signed a first-look TV deal with Lionsgate to develop and produce television series via her newly launched Blue Butterfly Productions Company, and she is currently on the Royalty tour with Nas.

That being said, MJB still finds time to hit the studio to create new music. Click here, or on the image above to listen and download her new track, “Know,” from your preferred music platform.

Tha Vor’s New EP “The Mystikal Yute” Is Now Available For Digital Download (@Thavor)

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The five-track reggae EP by Toronto based artist, Tha Vor, is now available on all digital music platforms. The project, which is dubbed The Mystikal Yute, shows Tha Vor’s deep Rastafarian roots with songs like “King of Glory,” a record honoring Emperor Haile Selassie and “Mystikal Yute,” a descriptive song that focuses on the Emperor’s life from his childhood to his time as sovereign ruler of Ethiopia.

Click here to stream and download the full EP from iTunes.

Nas To Perform In New Orleans On August 24th (@Nas)

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

WCP in collaboration with Joy Theater and the Upbeat Academy Foundation will be hosting Upbeat Academy’s 5th Benefit Gathering. The celebration will feature a full performance by legendary hip-hop artist, Nas.

The event will take place on Saturday, August 24th at the Joy Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana. Doors will open at 7 PM and Nas is scheduled to hit the stage at 8 PM.

Capleton Confirmed For Austin’s Flamingo Cantina On Aug. 22nd (@capletonmusic)

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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The fireman, Capleton, aka King Shango, will be performing at Flamingo Cantina (515 E 6th Street) in Austin, Texas on Thursday, August 22nd. The artist will have the full support of his backing band live from Jamaica.

Capleton will be sharing the stage with DJ Jah Bill and Roots From The Clay. Doors will open at 9 PM and King Shango will hit the stage at 11:30 PM.

Ding Dong’s UK Tour Kicks Off On August 16th (@Dingdongravers1)

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Dancehall recording artist and dancer, Ding Dong, has four upcoming dates in the UK. The entertainer will be performing in London on Friday, August 16th, Leicester on Saturday, August 17th, Oxford on the 23rd and in Manchester on the 25th.

He will be joined by emerging artist Teejay on all the aforementioned dates.

Have You Seen Rapsody’s New Video “Ibtihaj”? (@rapsody @9thwonder @JamlaRecords)

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Hip-hop artist Rapsody is at it again! The lyricist just shared the visuals to her track Ibtihaj, which is a collaboration with D’Angelo and GZA. The video shines light on the Sudan Revolution and honors the women who played a role in the uprising.

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

Rhoda Isabella, Rondell Positive & Minister Marion Hall Will Perform At Unity In The City On Aug. 17th

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The ultimate gospel experience, Unity in the City, will take place at Jamaica’s National Stadium on Saturday, August 17th.

It will feature performances by international artists Travis Greene, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and Fred Hammond, as well as Jamaica’s own Rhoda Isabella, Rondell Positive and Minister Marion Hall. The event will be hosted by popular comedian Ity Ellis and recording artist / TV personality Alaine.

Tickets, which are available at most pharmacy across the island, starts at $2000 JMD for bleachers and goes all the way up $10,000 JMD for diamond.