CeCe Winans’ Christmas Album Is Available On All Streaming Platforms

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

CeCe Winans‘ Yuletide LP titled “Joyful, Joyful: A Christmas Album” was released on October 25th via Pure Springs Gospel, which is under exclusive license to Fair Trade Services, LLC. This record has a total of 12 tracks, and it features all of our favorite Christmas carols: “Joy to the World,” “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” “Silent Night,” etc.

In December, CeCe will be doing a nine-city tour in support of the album. See below: Dec. 4 – Reading, PA
Dec. 5 – Charlotte, NC
Dec. 6 – Norfolk, VA
Dec. 11 – Knoxville, TN
Dec. 12 – Savannah, GA
Dec. 13 – Milner, GA
Dec. 18 – Fort Wayne, IN
Dec. 19 – Tysons, VA
Dec. 20 – Newark, NJ

Spend An Evening With Fantasia On Dec. 8th

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Sunday, December 8th, singer and actress Fantasia will headline a concert at the Smart Financial Centre (18111 Lexington Blvd) in Sugar Land, Texas. She will have as her special guest fellow vocalist and TV personality, K Michelle.

Tickets, which range from US$74.00 to US$311.00, are being sold on the venue’s website. This is another Black Promoters Collective event.

Seattle Reggae Nights #27

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Reggae legend Clinton Fearon and his Boogie Brown Band will be back home in Seattle, Washington State, for the 27th edition of Seattle Reggae Nights. It will be held on Saturday, December 7th, at Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St), starting at 8:00 p.m.

Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band will be joined by Dub Collective, a local reggae, dub, rocksteady, and ska ensemble, as well as DJ Cray. Tickets are currently being sold for US$18.00. On the day of the event, it will be US$23.00.

Dub Chemist Muzik Presents “Royal Plus Riddim”

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In the first quarter of 2024, Jamaican producer Dub Chemist, who is now based in America, released five individual singles on an instrumental called Royal Plus Riddim. On its own, the gentle, groovy reggae beat charms listeners with its authenticity. It comes across as a beautiful blank canvas on which each artist painted a different vision with their words and melodies.

The project features “Paradise” by Raquel Sellars, “Love Over All Things” by BlacSpade, “Trim Trim Trim” by Pashon Minott, “Nuh Waan See Yu” by I-Tru Jah,” and “Blend & Mend Again” by Magano. BlacSpade and Pashon Minott songs highlight and celebrate the Rastafarian way of life, while I-Tru Jah and Magano lament on the many challenges and changes we are all confronted with while on this journey. As for Raquel Sellars, she delivered a strong song that is all about honoring reggae music.

The previously mentioned tracks can be streamed and downloaded on Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and all other digital music platforms.

Orlando Octave Is Carrying A “Heavy Load”

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In a genre that is dominated by vain and prideful messages, Orlando Octave definitely stands out. The Trinidadian soca artist has become known for creating intense, socially conscious, thought-provoking music, some of which have been removed from YouTube because of their content.

Orlando‘s latest tune, “Heavy Load,” released on November 6th, 2024, is already capturing attention. If you have not yet heard it, click here or on the image above to check out the official video, and remember to like, comment, and share.

DJR Unleash Global Chart (09/11/24)

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

#1. Murder Dem A Play – Bryan Art feat. Sizzla Klonji & Queen Ifrika – Junction Files

#2. Breathe – Ch4se (the Dream) – Go Mean Go Ent.

#3. Promise – Bugle – An9nted & Evidence Music

#4. I Believe – Imar Shepherd & Sizzla – 24-7 Production

#5. Run Around Girl – Craig Ed. East – Deano Deann Records

The above chart airs on Disc-Jock Redeem‘s Positive Vibrations radio show on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. (CST) on BoBo 89.1 FM in the Cayman Islands, and is rebroadcast on One Harmony Radio in London, UK on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. (CST), 10:00 p.m. (BST).

Earnest Pugh’s CD Release Concert

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Emmy Award winner, Dove and Stellar Award nominee, and four-time #1 Billboard Artist Dr. Earnest Pugh is gearing up to share his new album, “Worthy is the Lamb,” due out on Friday, November 15. The record will be published on the Blacksmoke Music Worldwide label.

On the night of, Pugh will perform at the official CD Release Concert at 5th Ward MB Church (4300 Noble Street) in Houston, Texas. It will be hosted by Rev. Tim Criswell, and there will be additional performances by Brian Dunlap and 1Purpose, Malcom Christopher, Cedric Ballard, Nakitta Foxx, and David Jacobe and The Family Experience.