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5 Harsh Realities Politicians Distract Us From
March 2021
talks Faith, Music, & Shares Her Testimony to Becoming a
Believer in Jesus Christ
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Glory Shalom talks Faith, Music, & Shares Her Testimony to Becoming a Believer in Jesus Christ
Mistah Wilson:
really into the Arts.
Greetings, Glory
My parents noticed
Shalom! We are so
my gift to sing at a
honored to have you
young age and
here with us for this
placed me in
exclusive interview
pageants and
with
different
ThaWilsonBlock
competitions. I also
Magazine! How ya
attended really great
been?
schools with
Glory Shalom: I’m
specialized Arts
doing great and I’m
Programs. I studied
honored to be
Spanish and took up
interviewing with
chorus and learned
you. Thanks for
to play the violin in
having me.
Elementary school. In Middle School,
Mistah Wilson: For
High School, and
our audience reading
College I studied
this, could you give
Dance and also
us a quick
trained at the Alvin
background on
Ailey American
yourself?
Theater Dance
Glory Shalom: Yes, I
School for a
am a Gospel artist
summer. So, I’ve
born and raised in
always been
Miami, FL. I am a
naturally talented,
singer, songwriter,
which led me on the
worship leader, and
journey of becoming
entrepreneur. I
the woman that I am
currently serve as
today. I’m just a
the worship leader
woman that God has
for my church,
blessed with gifts
Glory to God Global
and talents and I use
Ministries. As a
them to glorify Him.
child, I was always
Mistah Wilson: You are undoubtedly talented
season titled, The Purpose Driven Life , by
with a vocal range that gives me chills every
Rick Warren, which explained that our
time . But, before we get into music , I'd like
purpose in life is to glorify God. As I started
to discuss your Faith a little bit. What is
seeking God, He started to reveal to me that
your testimony to becoming a believer in
my purpose was only found in Him and that
Jesus Christ?
by fulfilling my purpose in Him, I would find
Glory Shalom: I was actually raised in the
true meaning in this life. From there it’s been
church. My parents, who are both Believers
a journey of walking with God day by day.
and are now the Pastors of the church I attend, trained my family up in the Word of
Mistah Wilson: What were some situations
God and taught us about Jesus Christ. It
you went thru in your life that called for you
wasn’t until I went off to college, that I
to muster up Faith?
realized I had to develop my own relationship
Glory Shalom: It takes faith to come to God
with God because just living off of what my
and to trust Him with your life. The bible
parents had taught me wasn’t enough. It had
says that without faith it is impossible to
to become personal for me. When I moved
please God, but whoever comes to God must
away from home to attend college, it was
believe that God exists and that he is a
during this season that I began to stray from
rewarder of those who diligently seek Him
some of the things I had been taught and was
(Hebrews 11:6). It took faith for me to trust
living a sinful life . It didn’t take me long to
that God’s plans for me were much better
realize that these things only led to
than I could ever imagine and it took faith to
destruction and that I wasn’t making the
pursue the dreams that he had placed in my
right choices. Also, doing things that weren’t
heart. The more that I trusted Him and
pleasing to God, left me feeling empty and
stepped out on faith, the more He began to
pushed me further from God. There was no
open doors and just do extraordinary things
joy in that life because everything was
with my life.
temporary and lasted only for a moment. I had a void inside , and I knew that something
Mistah Wilson: What are some strategies you
was missing. I knew that I needed to get my
use to help eliminate sin in your life?
life back on track with my Creator. After
Glory Shalom: For me personally, I have to
this, I started to get serious about getting
guard my heart. I don’t watch or listen to
my life right with God. I gradually stopped
certain things because whatever I put into
doing the sinful things that I knew weren’t
my spirit plants a seed and that seed will
pleasing to Him and then He began to reveal
eventually grow.
to me my purpose . I read a book during that
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I am also careful with the people I hang
life full of sin will keep us from that and
around and the places that I go because bad
from all of the blessings He has in store or
company corrupts good character. If I know
us. When we do slip and fall into sin, God
that listening to certain music will cause me
does not condemn us. We can repent of our
to think about certain things and make me
sin, turn from our sin, and come back to
want to do sinful things then I avoid listening
God.
to that type of music or song. That also goes for the tv shows and movies that I watch.
Mistah Wilson: How important is prayer in
There was a season in my life when I was
our lives and how can we develop good
doing things that I knew weren ’t pleasing to
habits of reading the Bible?
God. I was living a sinful life. But once I
Glory Shalom: Without prayer, it’s like you
recognized that I needed God in my life and
don’t have any spiritual power. When Jesus
that my life was meaningless without Him, I
spent his time on the Earth, he spent so
made the decision to stop doing certain
much time in prayer because he knew that
things because they were keeping me from
without communicating with the Father, he
being in a close relationship with God. Sin
wouldn’t have clear direction. The Bible says
separates us from God; but once I made the
to pray without ceasing. We are always to
decision, God began to show me what things
pray. I pray all the time. I pray when I wake
I had to eliminate from my life in order to
up in the morning, when I ’m driving in the
live a life that was pleasing to Him. We
car, when I’m at the grocery store … You can
cannot overcome sin in our own strength,
pray at any time of the day because God is
but Jesus already overcame sin for us by
always listening. I like to talk to God
dying on the cross for our sins. We have to
throughout the day and I ask Him for wisdom
rely on Jesus and the work that He already
and for Him to lead me on the right path.
did for us. People who follow their own
We should never go a day without prayer. If
natural instincts do not have God ’s Spirit in
you don’t know what to pray, you can start
them. But when you give your life to Jesus,
by praying the Lord’s prayer. In the bible,
God puts His Spirit in you, and His Spirit,
the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how
also known as the Holy Spirit, will lead you.
to pray and you can find that scripture
The Holy Spirit will help you in the battle
in Luke 11:1-4.
against sin and when we are tempted, God will always provide a way of escape. God loves us so much and He wants for us to be
in close relationship with Him; but living a
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"As I started seeking God, He started to reveal to me that my purpose was only found in Him and that by fulfilling my purpose in Him, I would find true meaning in this life." Glory Shalom
Prayer is simply talking to God. If you think
into heaven. There is no other way to the
about someone you are in a close
Father but through Jesus Christ. And you
relationship with, you always want to talk
won’t be able to do it just by being a good
with them. That’s how prayer is. It is simply
person and doing good deeds. We are sinful,
just talking to God. To develop good habits
fallen creatures, and we need a Saviour, His
of reading the bible you first have to start! I
name is Jesus Christ. We have to confess our
personally like to use the Bible app, formerly
sins and believe in our hearts this truth that
the Youversion app, on my phone or tablet.
God raised Jesus from the dead. When we
This app is great because there are times
accept Jesus as our Lord and repent of our
when I am on the go, but there is an audio
sins, He makes us new creatures in Christ.
function on the app that allows you to listen
All of our sins are cleared and the slate is
to the bible being read to you. They also
made clean. We can then begin a new life in
have awesome “devotionals”, which are
him, and each day allow Him to transform
reading plans on the app, which are based
our lives as we get closer to Him. The only
upon different topics. For example, if you ’re
way to be made right with God and spend
dealing with grief, or depression, or anxiety,
eternity in Heaven is to confess your sins
you can search the specific topics. Each day
and ask Jesus to come into your heart. It ’s
of the plan offers a reading passage and bible
really simple, just say Lord Jesus, please
verses to go along with it. There are many
forgive me of my sins. Come into my heart. I
plans to choose from. I definitely recommend
believe that you are the Son of God and I
downloading the Bible app.
accept you as Lord and Savior of my life.
Make me new, make me whole, and make me Mistah Wilson: What are some things you
complete. In Jesus Name, Amen.
want people to know about Christianity? Glory Shalom: I want people to know that
Mistah Wilson: What led you to become a
Jesus Christ came to the Earth to die for the
singer? Where and when did it all start?
sins of the world. After three days he rose
Glory Shalom: Well like I mentioned earlier
from the dead and overcame death, hell, and
I’ve always had the gift to sing. But what led
the grave. God loves you and wants to be in
me to really pursue music as a career was
relationship with you. The only way to be
during a season where I was really seeking
made right with God is to accept the free
God for purpose in my life. I didn ’t know
gift of Salvation, repent of your sins, and
what I was really supposed to be doing with
accept Jesus into your heart. We cannot save
my life and I knew that I wanted to live a life
ourselves and our good deeds won ’t get us
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So I started to get closer to God and he
of speaking life into it and I had been
started to reveal to me the dreams that I had
allowing the enemy to discourage me. I took
in my heart for being a professional singer. It
the phrase that God spoke to me that day
was after reading a devotional about
and began to write the song.
becoming the person God created you to be is when I wrote Altar Ego, which is the first
Mistah Wilson: What inspires your creativity
song on the EP. God continued to pour
when writing new songs?
songs into me and showed me how to play
Glory Shalom: I’m normally inspired by
the piano and put different chord
something I may have read in the bible or an
progressions together. Becoming a singer
idea I may have come across while reading a
wasn’t something that I had planned but it
devotional. Sometimes God speaks a word
happened as I sought God for my purpose.
into me like He did for Eyes of Faith, and then there are times when I may hear the
Mistah Wilson: Of course, we have to
Pastor say something during church service
mention. We came across your song "Eyes of
which sparks an idea in my head. There are
Faith" and it is nothing short of spectacular! I
other times that the ideas come randomly,
am definitely a fan now! Can you tell us
like when improvising on the piano.
about tha motivation that led to you writing
Sometimes just dealing with life situations in
this song?
general. As a songwriter, I am always
Glory Shalom: Eyes of Faith came to me
attentive to ideas I may come across
when I was experiencing a really hard time in
throughout my daily life.
my life and I was very discouraged. My Mother approached me one day and she said that I needed to use my situation to write a song. When she said this to me, I was very
depressed and didn’t see how I could possibly write a song in my state. That same day, as I went to lay down and get some rest, a thought came to me which was, “Look
through the eyes of faith. ” I know now that it was God speaking to me. I immediately jotted that phrase down in my phone, “Look through the eyes of faith ”. I had been looking
at my situation and how bad it was, instead
as a child has had a big influence on me . This was music from Gospel artists like Bebe &
Cece Winans, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, and Out of Eden, just to name a few. When I became older and started to listen to other styles of music , I would sing songs by Mariah Carey, Beyonce , Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, and Selena, singers with amazing voices. I believe those artists have all had some influence on my sound. Mistah Wilson: Do you have any memorable moments in tha studio? Perhaps anything that
Mistah Wilson: In your opinion, do you think
may have inspired a song?
'influence' has an effect on our consciousness
Glory Shalom: Yes, while working on this
as individuals? Why or why not?
project, this was actually my first time
Glory Shalom: Yes, I do believe that influence
recording in a professional manner and I was
does have an effect on our consciousness,
a little nervous to begin the process. I was
and that’s why “Influencers” are so popular
blessed to have an amazing producer and we
in today’s society. Whatever we see plants an
would start every recording session with
idea in our minds, either good or bad. I want
prayer. It was those moments that allowed
to always be a positive influence on those
me to take the focus off of myself and to put
who I come into contact with and those that
my focus back on God. It allowed me to see
follow me.
the bigger picture of what we were doing and to believe in the gifts that God had placed on
Mistah Wilson: When I discovered
the inside of me. Starting the sessions off
your YouTube channel, I found myself wanting
with prayer created such a vibe and we
more with tha "shorts" videos. What do you
created some great songs as a result.
ultimately want to accomplish with music? Glory Shalom: Thank you. I want to spread
Mistah Wilson: Who are some of your
the love, hope, and message of Jesus Christ
biggest musical influences and why?
through my music . Music can be healing. I
Glory Shalom: While growing up we only
hope that when people hear my voice and my
listened to gospel music in our home. I
songs, that their lives are changed for the
believe that much of the music I listened to
better.
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Mistah Wilson: What are your thoughts on
excited about and planning to release this
secular music?
year. I am also working on releasing some
Glory Shalom: In my opinion, we have to be
music videos and I have a few features with
really careful about what we feed ourselves
some dope Christian artists that will be
spiritually. If you are feeding yourself with
releasing soon. If you would like to keep up
music with profanity, vulgar, or sexually
with me, definitely follow me on social media
explicit lyrics, then that is going to plant
so that you can stay updated on upcoming
those seeds in your heart and eventually,
releases.
those seeds will start to grow. I don’t listen to secular music because I try to feed myself
Mistah Wilson: If you can recommend only
with things that will help me to grow
two songs of yours to a new potential fan,
spiritually and bring me closer to God. Music
which ones would they be and why?
is powerful because music can be used to
Glory Shalom: The first song that I would
usher in the presence of God. In the bible,
recommend would be “Eyes of Faith”. This
there is a story about King Saul who was
song means a lot to me because I was at a
troubled by an evil spirit, but when David
really low place in my life when I wrote it. I
would play the harp for him, the evil spirit
believe that “Eyes of Faith” will touch anyone
would leave . If you are trying to live for
that hears it. The second song I would
Christ, then there is a constant battle
recommend would be “Altar Ego”. This song
between your spirit and your flesh. The bible
has more of a pop feel and has also been a
says that the spirit is willing, but the flesh is
fan favorite! This song represents the path
weak. I am going to do everything that I can
that led me to becoming an artist. I had to
to keep my spirit pure. Music is one of the
break free from my past in order to become
avenues that the enemy uses to corrupt
the person that God created me to be . Both
people’s minds and plant his own evil agendas
of these songs have deep meaning and I
in them. That being said, secular music is not
believe that any new listener will enjoy them.
what I prefer to listen to. I find myself listening mostly to worship music because I
Mistah Wilson: What positive , encouraging
like to be in the presence of God.
words do you have for aspiring musicians? Glory Shalom: I would like to encourage the
Mistah Wilson: What current and upcoming projects do you have in tha works? Glory Shalom: I am currently writing and
recording new music which I am super
aspiring musicians by saying believe in yourself and don’t give up on your dreams.
Be true to who you are and be consistent.
Instagram and Facebook and check out his
Don’t let the world dictate to you what you
show which airs every Friday at 8pm ET on
should and should not do. Each one of us is
Blog Talk Radio. And last but not least,
unique and we each have something to offer
special shoutout to everyone who played a
to this world. Be bold and follow your
part in putting this EP together - my
dreams. With God all things are possible.
Producer, Tracksion and Zorenzo who was a songwriter and did BGVs. I love you all! And
Mistah Wilson: Where can people find and
special shoutout to you, Mistah Wilson and
follow you online?
ThaWilsonBlock Magazine, thank you again
Glory Shalom: You can connect with
for having me. God bless!
me @gloryshalom on Instagram , Facebook and check out my YouTube Channel at Glory Shalom. You can also visit my website www.gloryshalom.com to find out more info about me. My EP “Altar Ego” is out now, you can download it on all digital platforms! Mistah Wilson: Hey, Glory Shalom! Thank you so much for coming thru for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock Magazine! It's been awesome having you! If
you'd like to send any shout outs, let's hear it... Glory Shalom: Thank you so much for having me. Well, special shout out to Jesus, because
without Him I wouldn’t be here interviewing with you today. Also, special shout out to my parents who are always there to support me, my friends, and my family members. Thank
you for all of your support! I would also like to give a special shout-out to one of my partners, Eliseo Torrez of the KS Radio Show. Please check him out
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Mistah Wilson launches All-New Mixtape Circuit Mistah Wilson has just launched what he is calling a Mixtape Circuit which is essentially a page featuring songs played on WilsonBlock 100 Radio that listeners can access to download music they hear on tha show. This page was created to help Mistah Wilson acknowledge tha correct information about tha artists and music being played so that if a listener likes a song, there is a page they can get tha music from.
Why Rappers Give Back to the Kids
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charitable deeds. And, they put it out for tha whole world to see. easons of rap careers have come and
gone. The revolution of social media and instant direct connection with fans has subsequently unmasked a new era of creative marketing strategies. When it comes to "putting on a show", are high profile musical acts any different from big -screen actors and actresses in film? While we can't bypass tha integrity of fine arts, we can still determine for ourselves if a performer is...sincere or authentic. I see thru actor's performances all tha time, but please spare me on tha mentions. I don't want to get too far off track here. Over tha past, let's say, 10 years or so, we've seen artists do all kinds of
In this particular article, I want to talk about why rappers give back to tha kids. Like, tha real reason, ya feel me? Recently, while browsing Instagram, I've been exposed to accounts that claim they are busy giving back to tha kids, helping them do this, helping them do that. When I hear artists and musicians say things like this, they're usually speaking on tha contrary to some form of opposition. And giving back to tha kids becomes somewhat of a defense mechanism they use to leverage their own character a bit. And so, tha impression that I'm left with is that they're simply just...putting on a show. After all, is that not tha name of tha game?
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How A Tulsa, Oklahoman Impacted A Nation Thru Music I was 15 years old. Getting dressed for school. BET Start and 106 & Park aired "Signs" by Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake. Me being so young at tha time , it wasn't my favorite song by Snoop. Furthermore, I'm afraid to say, I didn't even know who Charlie Wilson was. Justin Timberlake sure, but Wilson, he was someone that, as far as I could see, appeared to have been an experienced musician. Also being a fan of Snoop Dogg, I knew there had to be something special about who Charlie Wilson was if Snoop not only had him on a song but a single with a music video as well. Even still, it wasn't brought to my attention that Charlie Wilson was a member of tha Gap Band. I went years not knowing that even after hearing his feature on Snoop Dogg's album "Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece" back in 2004. But, eventually, I found out. And believe me, it wasn't tha first and won't be tha last time I discover a talent I should have already known about. I was born in 1990, cut me some slack, aight. Charlie Wilson, born in The Sooner
State, is much more than just a musical genius. Boasting a successful career both as a solo artist and in a band, Charlie Wilson's impact stretches far beyond the Arkansas River. I checked out his biography and felt it would be worth mentioning how his stature as a musician has led him to affect culture in cities throughout the United States of America. ThaWilsonBlock is a platform committed to local arts so I thought this would be a good example of how musicians can use their ambition to accomplish more than they ever imagined. In this article, I'm going to take tha liberty of mentioning a few achievements I think are kind of cool so that it may show tha results of a musician's prowess.
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Michael Carey talks Southern Music, Gumbo, & His Latest Single "No Doubt About It" Mistah Wilson: Your single "No Doubt About It" damn near got
distinctively different than music coming out of other regions?
me up off tha wall, man and I don't even dance lol! Kool & The
Michael Carey: Southern music got that Gospel root. It has a lot
Gang couldn't even do it but your song was most definitely
of feelings that come out of life situations that an ar tist can
amazing! Tell us about tha single. What was your aim with this
form a song from. The word gumbo is big around here. Southern
one?
music is a mixture it's a lot of soul that goes into making a
Michael Carey: This song is personal to me. I wrote it for my
good gumbo. The culture where a musician grows up in is what
wife. It tells the true story of when we met in detail. It’s a song
makes their sound.
that lots of people can relate to. Everyone has a love story or can remember the very first time they met that special person.
Mistah Wilson: What current and upcoming projects do you
No doubt about it!!!
have in tha works? Michael Carey: I’m currently in a pickle right now on my next
Mistah Wilson: Who are some of your biggest musical influences
release. My name is star ting to buzz around the country so I
that have inspired your ar tistry today?
have to make sure the next one is always the best one!! I may
Michael Carey: Al-Green is my favorite of all times. I grew up
do a remix of an Al-Green song called “I’m still in love with
singing all his songs. In high school, one of my nicknames was
you.
Al-Green some say I sound like him. Mint Condition and Stevie Wonder are two more I love to sing.
Mistah Wilson: In your own words, what makes Southern music
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Jsun Borne talks Midwest Rap, Passion for Hip Hop, & Violence in Chicago Mistah Wilson : What's tha Midwest rap scene like? Give us tha good, bad, and ugly... Jsun Borne: The midwest scene is live right now and Chicago is being back on the spot light music -wise but its actually a lot more to the music scene than what's being exposed to the world. It's so creative here in music but the state of violence that has taken over in our city is hurting us very much. Everything is violence, destruction,
prison, deaths, and funerals that's all it's become but it has always been more than that here in Chicago.
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"My biggest challenge was not
getting embraced. To be honest, everything outside of our city they
jumped on but local artists were and still are overlooked... My reward was
storming every stage I could getting the name out there even leaving the
state as a solo artist"
How Californians React to Oregonians Pumping Their Gas "Yeah, tha Fire Marshall doesn't take too kindly to people who don't let us pump their gas." If I can remember correctly, it was my first time driving across state lines in my own car on my own time. I was surely trying to be more careful than fast even though I was mildly unaware that I chose to travel during one of tha most treacherous seasons...Winter. Before leaving Seattle after a hectic Summer of heartbreak and emotional stress, I stopped in tha South End to get my hair braided. Grabbed an ounce of tree from tha dispensary then hit i5 South to Los Angeles. I didn't even get an oil change or tuneup. The Mercury Grand Marquis is a great vehicle!
Portland and revisit some old home grounds but I thought it would be best if I kept it pushing. I mean, I had to make sure that if nothing else, I would get myself home...even if tha car breaks down. I ended up pulling over at a gas station in Salem, Oregon to get some shuteye for tha night because I knew tha rest of tha drive would be a long stretch thru California. I wanted to be wide awake for that drive. Because after being in Washington for tha first time, I experienced (and survived) my first car crash in Samammish, WA. I won't go into details, but let's just say, Thank You, God I am still alive.
So, I'm driving and driving making my way toward the Washington/Oregon border. I really wanted to stop off in
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Why Police Think They Are More Important Than Citizens
Mistah Wilson reveals tha short answer as to why police believe they are more important than tha citizens they serve.
Historic Architecture Abounds Amid Nationwide Homelessness Homelessness throughout LA County has been severe since tha day I started actually paying attention. You'll hear a lot of preservation advocates insist on an open discussion now that our ancestors who've already done tha damage are gone. But, tha issue has a little more depth than that. See, homelessness is clearly a systemic problem. It was caused by inhumane business practices from Wall Street, insurance companies, realty firms, politicians, and so on. I mean, let's be real for a minute here. In a capitalist society, those who are without have no seat at tha table. Because of that, people throughout all generations alive today are left in a disposition. In my opinion, it starts at tha Federal level. But, without going too far back and into this thing, let's discuss on a local level.
Over tha decades, industry and
building has been an ever -growing activity. Firms are granted contracts and those contracts come with stipulations that must satisfy Federal administrative appetites. Now, you have big development companies wanting to buy and rebuild plots of land while a plethora of commercial real estate and residential apartments lay vacant. Yea, that big high-rise they're building around tha corner that has all tha construction delaying your travel every day. Your local politicians approved it while renters have little to no protection. It begs tha question to council men and women: how do you manage to close new development deals that impede on tha quality of life in tha city while, at tha same time, allowing tha displacement of your own citizens? Who's really benefitting here? Because it doesn't appear to be tha people being gentrified out. READ FULL ARTICLE
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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
Mistah Wilson sat down with Pasadena artist Dirty Twon for an in-person exclusive interview at Farnsworth Park in Altadena, California. In this long-awaited interview, Dirty Twon opens up on his background in music and working with different camps.
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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery
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