ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue151

Mariea Antoinette is a ground breaking recording artist and the world's premier soulful smooth jazz urban harpist. Mariea has a diverse repertoire. Consisting of Classical and R&B music, Ms.

Antoinette is a native of San Diego, California who began playing piano at the age of seven and sung in her church's Gospel choir for many years; crediting several key teachers in developing her interest in the harp. Attending UCSD for undergraduate studies majoring in music, then on to the University of Arizona in Tucson for Master classes in Harp performance. She played at the Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Southeast Symphony Orchestra. She performed with the All-Star all female group Jazz In Pink. She has since started her own band and played with Ne-Yo and collaborated on other artist projects adding her harp magic. Mariea has released three projects and releasing her fourth album this year. She has headlined the Capitol Jazz festival, Catalina Jazz festival, San Diego jazz festival and won numerous awards, Black Women in Jazz and the arts awards in Atlanta, The Black music award.

New

York, New York [Official Video]

Rating & Review by Mistah Wilson

Starts off good. Raiche is definitely eye candy. I found myself trying to study her beautiful appearance while tha scenes of tha music video cut. I haven't been to New York yet, but this video only makes me want to go even more. I'm a big CITY guy so I loved watching tha different scenes representing daily life in tha big apple. From performing on stage, enlarged crosswalks, and pizza bytha slice, Raiche was able to incorporate so much of what makes New York so great.

This song proves that R&B never died

out. Sometimes, you just gotta know where to look. She has a very sexy voice that matches her iconic look. I can't say I'm crazy about tha song itself, but I'm definitely feeling tha vibe. And vibe is important when it comes to music and tha artists we resonate with. Overall production feels more like a commercial than a music video. The song could've easily lasted another 60 seconds at least. Nonetheless, it doesn't take away from tha quality of this production for both tha song and video.

Raiche, to me, is like Erykah Badu

meets Keyshia Cole. I look forward to checking out more of her stuff to gain more contrast on her general style. Personally, I think tha game needs more songs like this in tha mainstream. As I've grown older, I appreciate more smooth, instrumental, vibe type music. I would say this song can pass fot mood music. I give it a moderately low replay value because it also has a generic feel to it that doesn't set it too far apart from similar sounding songs.

“From performing on stage, enlarged crosswalks, and pizza by tha slice, Raiche was able to incorporate so much of what makes New York so great.” Rating 7.4

"Way Maker" | J. Walker of TLD

Review & Rating

by Mistah Wilson

Sounds good the moment I pressed play. I remember this hook from somewhere but I can't quite call it. Honestly, it feels a bit "manufactured", but tha message, wordplay, & delivery is on point. When artists share their story and testimony, there really aren't any right or wrong answers. Shout out to J. Walker for giving God praise for being his 'Way Maker'. Producer did his thing sampling tha chrous and was able to pull off a fantastic introduction. I would definitely play this song on WilsonBlock1000 Radio. These are tha types of songs we gotta put on our playlist so that we can influence ourselves in tha best way possible.

For anyone who loves music, you gotta feel tha soulfulness in this cut right here. Kinda gives me East Coast Boom Bap vibes, just with a sped up tempo. I like Walker's flow and how his lyrical delivery hugs tha beat. With this song, J. Walker proves that good music is coming out of tha UK. Definitely worth giving a listen to. I would say this song has a moderate replay value. Surely worthy to be added to your favorite playlist. Not too much I'm not feeling about this joint.

Cochren & Co. -

Running Home (Official Lyric Video)

Gotee Records' Cochren & Co. released their debut album, Don't Lose Hope, two years ago to much acclaim and radio airplay. Helmed by singer/songwriter and worship leader Michael Cochren joined by his wife Leah, Cochren & Co. is back with a strong sophomore offering, Running Home, which will release on February 3rd. The 10song project features hope-filled lyrics and timeless melodies as Cochren & Co. blurs the line between American pop/rock and soul/blues to create a classic sound all their own. Today fans can hear the title track "Running Home" as well as pre-order the new album and watch the lyric video below.

My Heart (ft. Noel Robinson & Philippa Hanna) LIVE Fighting For My Heart’ is the debut single from Songs From The Soil, a growing community of UK worship artists and songwriters. The new song, led by Philippa Hanna and Noel Robinson, was originally written by KXC’s Rich di Castiglione and LAbased songwriter Jordan Frye for those wrestling with issues of self-hatred and self-harm, although it has become an anthem of hope to many others too.

Fighting For

Rich di Castiglione

Pete Santos “my ting" (Lyric Video)

MC/singer/songwriter Pete Santos presents "my ting", his new single produced by longtime collaborator B.Cimili, slated to appear on aligned, Pete's forthcoming album featuring guest appearances from Granger Simmons and Janely. A New York City native currently residing in Finland, Pete grew up all over the world, a life journey which heavily influenced his blend of hip hop, pop, R&B, afro-fusion and soul music. Earlier in 2022 Pete released the single "Young." with Paleface, and his last video release was "Last Night People". About his new single, Pete says "The key message of 'My Ting' is that it’s not just about you. Throughout the journey there will be people who tell you you can't do it, or who will try to hinder your growth process. You have to keep in mind that you are just one piece in the puzzle – there are the people you work with, your family, your community and all the people you represent."

Lane Shuler has dropped slower reflective video today for track 'Jehovah' as we enter a New Year

After a year of highs (collaborating with legendary MC Rob Sonic, and Rhymesayers producer Sol Messiah) and lows (the murder of friend and crew member Alonzo Rodgers) Lane Shuler leans in to a softer and nostalgic sound to close out his "Season 3" release run with new single ‘Jehovah’