Agent Sasco Announces ‘Grateful’ Concert

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On June 30th, Agent Sasco (formerly Assassin) took to social media to announce the inaugural staging of his very own ‘Grateful’ concert. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 29, 2024 at UWI Bowl in Kingston, Jamaica. See his full post below.

“In the summer of 1999, at 16 yrs old and with a year of sixth form ahead, I met @spraggabenz3 for the first time at Penthouse Recording Studio who jokingly told Donavan Germain, “Germain, da yute ya wah dj fi him summer holiday”. This basically signaled the start of my professional journey as an artiste and this summer makes it 25 years. I invite you to join me in celebrating that and all else that we each have to be grateful for, on December 29, literally on the banks of the Hope River. “How could I not be grateful?” #GiveThanks #SascoLive”

Bounty Killer Will Perform At ‘Guinness Sound Of Greatness’

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After weeks of scouring the island for Jamaica’s best selector, the Guinness Sound Of Greatness finals are here! Four sounds have emerged at the top and will now compete for the title of Guinness Clash Master on Saturday, July 6th, at Mas Camp. Rockwildaz will go up against Simple Touch, and Ricky Trooper will clash with Body Guard.

Although the sound-system competition is the night’s main highlight, the event will also feature live performances by dancehall legend Bounty Killer, as well as emerging artist Armanii. Starting time is 8:00 p.m., and there is a J$2,500 entrance fee.

Flourgon, Junior Demus & Richie Stephens For Jamaica Day In West Friendship, MD

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, June 29th, the Jamaica Day Reggae Festival will be staged at the Howard County Fairground (2210 Fairground Road) in West Friendship, Maryland, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time.

A few top-tier reggae-dancehall artists have been confirmed for the event: Richie Stephens, Junior Demus, Flourgon, and Dennis Walks. St. Lucie’s Shawn B is also on the lineup. Tickets, which are currently going for US$30.00, can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Former Def Jam Artist Re-emerges On The Dancehall Scene

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Former Def Jam Recording artist Razah, who was contracted to the hip-hop and R&B imprint by music mogul Jay-Z, has now partnered with Reggae Vibes Music for his newest single, Too Much.

Released today, June 21st, the dancehall R&B-fused track is the quintessential summer song. Nonetheless, its subject matter also makes it an ideal club or party tune that should be in rotation regardless of the season. On the rhythm, Razah goes on at length about all that he has done for his girl, while asking her not to talk ‘too much’ about it, especially on social media.

Born in Jamaica but raised in Brooklyn, Razah‘s debut album, Breath of Fresh Air, was released in early 2005. Around that time, pop star Rihanna heard his song Where Do We Go from Here on New York’s Hot 97 and asked to add her own verse to the remix. It was through this connection that Razah met Jay-Z, who soon signed him to Def Jam. He subsequently released a song called Rain that debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while its official video received more than one million views on YouTube, BET, and MTV Jams. Since then, Razah has remained very active on the music scene, despite parting ways with the label.

Too Much is now available on Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, and all other streaming platforms. It comes to us courtesy of Reggae Vibes Music.

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Capleton’s “A St. Mary Mi Come From” Returns On August 5th

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

One of Jamaica’s most entertaining and charitable music events, A St. Mary Mi Come From, will be back in full swing at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay, Saint Mary, on Monday, August 5th. Strategically scheduled around the nation’s Independence celebration, the expectation is that the turnout in 2024 will be bigger than that of previous years.

A St. Mary Mi Come From was initially conceptualized by reggae-dancehall megastar Capleton. It not only acts as a platform to showcase emerging artists, but through its staging, Capleton is able to demonstrate his commitment to charitable endeavors by making substantial donations to Jamaica’s schools, hospitals, etc., especially those located in the parish of St. Mary.

The media launch, which will be hosted by financial advisor and event curator Marlon Campbell, is being held at the Jamaica Pegasus Lawn this coming Wednesday, June 19th, starting at 7:00 p.m. local time. There, the event’s full program, including all confirmed performers, will be announced.

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Sunwave Music Festival

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The forthcoming Sunwave Music Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 27th at the historic Dell Music Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is all about bringing Caribbean vibes to the city of brotherly love.

This year’s lineup includes the man who rose to stardom with the global megahit Jerusalema, Master KG; the queen of the talking drum, ARA; Bob Marley‘s grandson and an accomplished artist in his own right, Skip Marley; and platinum recording artist Kranium. It will be hosted by Flippa Moggela. Click here for tickets.

Karamanti’s First Album “Dancehall Retaliates” Remastered

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

“Dancehall Retaliates,” Karamanti’s first full-length studio album released in 2013, has been remastered and is now back online

Songs presented on this album were instrumental in introducing the global reggae-dancehall community to Karamanti! The project led to her being nominated for the best female solo artist in 2013 by the Dancehall Industry Awards (in the UK). Additionally, the official video for “Rise,” a song featured on “Dancehall Retaliates,” was nominated for best dancehall video for 2013. To top it off, Reggae France included “Dancehall Retaliates” in the WINS REGGAE AWARDS, in the category for Dancehall Album of the year for 2013.

Both the original and remastered versions of “Dancehall Retaliates” were released by Blakkwuman22 Music. Most of the tracks were produced by Ricardo ‘Red Boom’ Reid and Shamarie ‘Digital Sham’ Bogle.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “DANCEHALL RETALIATES – REMASTERED”