MC Lyte Releases New Single “Thank You”

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

One of the pioneers of female rap, MC Lyte, has just released an inspirational single called Thank You. The record features Mary Mary and Muni Long, and is being labeled as gospel by some industry insiders, not because of Mary Mary but rather because of MC Lyte‘s overt and passionate praise and acknowledgement of God.

Hip-hop lovers, however, who are of the belief that Lyte may be dropping an album soon, consider Thank You one of the strongest of her recent releases. It went live on streaming platforms on August 23rd and is on the My Block Inc. imprint.

New MJB Ft. Fabolous “Breathing”

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Mary J. Blige‘s new single, Breathing, which is a collaboration done with Brooklyn rapper Fabolous, is already being called a hit. The laid-back R&B song and its official video were released on August 16. Both have been getting nothing but positive reviews from fans of the artists and music critics.

If you have not yet seen the music video or heard the track, click here or on the image above to watch and listen, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Delicious International Food & Music Festival

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The South Africa-based Digital Satellite Television (DStv) will present the 11th Delicious International Food & Music Festival on September 21st and 22nd at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, located in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, just north of Johannesburg.

This event is all about uniting people through food, music, arts and fashion. International pop stars Janet Jackson and Jill Scott will join local legends Thandiswa Mazwai, Sjava, and others on the main stage. Click here for tickets.

Lupe Fiasco To Embark On “Samurai Tour” This Fall

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Rapper and record producer Lupe Fiasco, who rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor, is gearing up for a 19-city U.S. tour that will begin on October 4th in New York.

Dubbed the Samurai Tour, it will cover approximately twelve states. Its objective is to support Lupe‘s eight-track studio album with the same name, released at the end of June. For additional information about the tour and links to tickets, visit Lupe Fiasco‘s official website.

The Roots & Macy Gray Will Play At The Koka Booth Amphitheatre On August 30

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of August (on the 30th), one of the world’s best hip-hop bands, The Roots, will join multi-award-winning recording artist and actor Macy Gray for an event that will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a Raleigh-based non-profit organization.

It will be staged at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre (8003 Regency Parkway) in Cary, North Carolina. Additional information, and links to tickets are available on the venue’s website.

Talib Kweli Will Be At Charleston Pour House This Tuesday

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This Tuesday, July 23rd, Brooklyn-based MC Talib Kweli will headline a concert at Charleston Pour House – 1977 Maybank Hwy – in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Black Star member will be joined by rapper and songwriter Gregory Skyler Taylor, known professionally as Skyzoo, and indie touring artist Landon Wordswell. As a bonus, there will be opening sets from R Dotta and Trvy & The Enemy. Click here to buy tickets.

Common & Pete Rock’s “The Auditorium Vol. 1” Album And Tour

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Recently, Chicago MC Common, and music producer, deejay, and rapper Pete Rock got together and worked on a fifteen-track record called The Auditorium Vol. 1. It was officially released on July 12th and is already getting an overwhelming amount of positive reviews. Click here or on the image above to check out the music video for All Kind Of Ideas, one of the songs featured on the LP.

To further promote the project, both Common and Pete Rock will be doing a sixteen-city tour commencing on August 28. See all confirmed dates and locations below.

8.28 | THE SOUND
Del Mar, California

8.29 | UNITED THEATER ON BROADWAY
Los Angeles, California

8.30 | BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Napa, California

9.03 | RIALTO THEATRE
Tucson, Arizona

9.06 | THE ECHO LOUNGE & MUSIC HALL
Dallas, Texas

9.07 | TOWER THEATRE
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

9.09 | BROOKLYN BOWL NASHVILLE
Nashville, Tennessee

9.10 | THE FILLMORE CHARLOTTE
Charlotte, North Carolina

9.11 | BUCKHEAD THEATRE
Atlanta, Georgia

9.13 | THE NORVA
Norfolk, Virginia

9.14 | BALTIMORE SOUNDSTAGE
Baltimore, Maryland

9.15 | 9:30 CLUB
Washington, District of Columbia