Mary J. Blige Will Be On The Main Stage At Essence Festival On Sat. July 6th (@maryjblige)

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Mary+J+Blige Anticipation is building for one of the biggest music events in New Orleans this summer, the 2019 Essence Music Festival. This will be three days of some of the best black performances from various musical genres.

One artist that fans are eager to see this year is Miss MJB (Mary J. Blige). She will be on the main-stage on Saturday, July 6th along with both Nas and H.E.R. There will also be a special appearance by first lady Michelle Obama on the same day.

The Essence Music Festival will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Dr) in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 5th through 7th.

Warrior King, Iba Mahr & Others Confirmed For The UK’s One Love Festival This Summer (@IbaMaHr ‏ @Warriorking9) ‏

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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The organizers of the UK’s One Love Festival are pulling out all the stops this year, as they have confirmed a stellar lineup of establish reggae and dancehall acts. The three-day event, which will run from August 30th through to September 1st, will be held at The Hop Farm (Maidstone Road) in Paddock Wood, Kent, UK.

Here are just some of the names that will be on the show this year: King Yellowman, Warrior King, Macka B, Iba MaHr, Dawn Penn, and that is just to name a few. For additional information visit their website: https://onelovefestival.co.uk

I Wayne’s New Single, “Trample The Beast,” Well Received By Reggae Lovers

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

af2a28401068aa3df430f809b464289a.853x853x1 One of reggae’s most underrated lyricist, I Wayne, is getting a lot of attention for his recently released single “Trample the Beast.” Produced by Ns Music Enterprise, the song is featured on the Reggae Explosion Riddim, which also has music from several top-tier reggae acts, namely; Bugle, Lutan Fyah, Singer J and others.

Among all the songs on the compilation however, it is I Wayne‘s “Trample the Beast” that seems to be resonating with listeners. On the record, the lava ground singer touches on topics like unity, integrity, violence (specifically in Jamaica), poverty and various other subjects.

Click here to check out “Trample the Beast.”

Romain Virgo Will Join Beres Hammond & Maxi Priest For ‘Singers In Action’ On Aug. 4th In New York (@RealRomainVirgo @MaxiPriest)

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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The 8th staging of Singers in Action will be held at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk (3052 W 21st Street) in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, August 4th. The headlining act for the event is non other than the king of lover’s rock, Mr. Beres Hammond. The legendary singer will be joined by the man of the moment, Romain Virgo and veteran British reggae artist, Maxi Priest.

Tickets, which range from $35 to $150 USD, can be purchased via Live Nation.

Which Version Of Rapture Is Better, Koffee By Herself Or The Remix With Govana? (@originalkoffee)

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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There is a big debate going on among some music enthusiasts about Koffee‘s latest single, Rapture. Some are saying that the original version with Koffee by herself is way better and a remix was not necessary, while others are saying that the remix is nicer. What do you think?

Click on links below to listen to each version.
Rapture (original) – Rapture (remix ft. Govana)

R&B Singer Keyshia Cole Added To Groovin In The Park Lineup (@KeyshiaCole)

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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The 2019 staging of the popular New York festival, Groovin in the Park, will take place on Sunday, June 30th inside Roy Wilkins Park (Queens, New York).

This year’s lineup includes reggae greats: Third World, Beres Hammond and Sizzla Kalonji. On the R&B front they have added veteran singer Michael Bolton and most recently chart topping songstress Keyshia Cole.

Marcia Griffiths’ New Album ‘Timeless’ Is Out Now!

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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Tad’s Records is proud to present the Queen of Reggae music, Marcia Griffiths, with her new album, Timeless. One of the foremost singers of Reggae music, Marcia Griffiths, is continuing to break new ground. Her new album, which is appropriately titled Timeless, is a selection of 15 songs that pay tribute to the endurance of the Studio One label catalog, which boasts the most solid collection of foundation songs in the historic art forms of Ska, Rock-steady and Reggae music.

Timeless is produced by Donovan Germain with executive producers Tad A. Dawkins and Tad A. Dawkins Jnr. The classic renditions from this album are now available on compact disc (CD), vinyl, and all digital platforms worldwide.