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Meet Alternative Rock Band "Triggered Hear t" from Vallejo, California Meet Alternative Rock Singer / Songwriter " Dewith" from Anchorage, Alaska Meet Americana Songwriter "Eli Gardiner" from Sault Ste. Marie, MI Meet Ar tist Promoter "BIG MOE" from Pasadena, C A Meet Car toons & Cannabis Painter " Korena" from Vancouver, Washington Meet Comedian "Eden Young" from Los Angeles, C A Meet Comic Ar tist "Lymin Lime" from Las Vegas, Nevada Meet Contemporar y Painter "Andre Pace" from Glendale, Arizona Meet Contemporar y Photographer/Painter " Charlin Janene" from Akron, Ohio Meet Countr y Music Promoter "Jessica G Promotions" from Phoenix, Arizona Meet Countr y Musician "Erick Florence" from Lexington, South Carolina Meet Countr y Songwriter "Brandon Maddox" from Nashville, Tennessee Meet Countr y Songwriter M.K. Gray from Normal, Illinois Meet Electronic Rock Musician " Djime" from Seattle, Washington Meet Emotionally Impaired Photographer " LoganLecter" (Daariyon Gardner) from Kalamazoo, Michigan Meet Fashion Designer "Devon Hamwright" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Meet Folk Soul Songwriter "Sheldon Botler" from Seattle, Washington Meet Gangsta Rap Ar tist "Taye Zooited" from Seattle, Washington Meet Gospel Vocal Ar tist "Michelle Miller Bell" from Lansing, Michigan Meet Gospel/Contemporar y Christian Singer "Ernest Musik" from Cleburne, TX Meet Graphic Ar tist "Mabel Baumgardner" from Seattle, Washington Meet Graphic Ar tist "Rober t Wilson" from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Meet Hip Hop / Alternative Rock & Pop Musician " Timi Tamminen" from London, United Kingdom Meet Hip Hop / R&B Songwriter "Verse B." from Pine Bluff, Arkansas Meet Hip Hop & Graphic Ar tist " Buddhakai" from Denver, Colorado Meet Hip Hop & R&B Musician "Ash Kelley" from Pasadena, California Meet Hip Hop Ar tist "FASS BLACC" from Albuquerque, New Mexico Meet Hip Hop Ar tist "Mance Makall" from Hayneville, Alabama Meet Hip Hop Ar tist & Producer "5VE" from Denver, Colorado Meet Hip Hop Ar tist & Producer "Black Rabbitt" from Chicago, Illinois Meet Hip Hop Experimental Jazz Producer " Cijjles" from Federal Way, Washington Meet Hip Hop Group "Little Stranger" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Meet Hip Hop Musician "HENDO" from Tacoma, WA Meet Hip Hop Musician "K James" from Lake Charles, Louisiana Meet Hip Hop Musician "Klee Magor" from Toronto/Ontario, Canada Meet Hip Hop Musician "MoeBetta ThaGoddess" from Syracuse, New York Meet Hip Hop Musician "MoeBetta ThaGoddess" from Syracuse, New York Meet Hip Hop Musician "Pablize" from Redlands, California Meet Hip Hop Musician "Realio Sparkzwell" from Syracuse, New York Meet Hip Hop Musician "SiWel" from Lynchburg, Virginia
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Hip Hop Musician "Y.N.G. DOUGH" from Woodland Hills, California Hip Hop Musician "Young Dellz" from Syracuse, New York Hip Hop Musician FRANK BANK from Pasadena, C A Hip Hop Musicians " Jamo Gang" from California & New York Hip Hop Musicians "Supreme Cerebral & Pete Twist" from California & Virginia Hip Hop Producer Duo "The Goldmine" from Brooklyn, NY Hip Hop Recording Ar tist "JERUSALEM / SC ARFELLA MUSIC" from Schenectady, NY Hip Hop Songwriter " Jav DaHar t" from Patterson, Louisiana Hip Hop Songwriter "M da Great" from Greenville, SC Hip Hop Songwriter "Money Mike" from Pasadena, California Hip Hop Songwriter " ReaLife" from Tacoma, Washington Hip Hop Songwriter & Engineer "Mac Judah" from Tacoma, Washington Indie Band "Floral Empire" from Por tland, Oregon Jazz / Pop Music Producer "Leigh Dickey" from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Jazz Fusion Musician & Producer " Bambo Kino" from Youngstown, Ohio Local Painter "Konfrontational Ar t K.Coleman" from Baton Rouge, Louisiana Local Painter "Phy" from Winthrop, Massachusetts Male Songwriter "Bigg Dutta" from Indianapolis, Indiana Metal / Rock Songwriter "Jonathan Nesbitt II" from Lebanon, Kentucky Mixed Media Visual Ar tist "Stephanie Schafer" from Gig Harbor, Washington Music Producer "Rockton Road" from Altadena, C A Music Producer/Songwriter "West Coast Collaborators" from Por tland, Oregon Musical Entrepreneur "Tyke ThaMob" from Tacoma, WA Musician "BigDru" from Colorado Springs, Colorado Outlaw Countr y Musician "Lee Ellis" from Hiram, Georgia Pop Ar t Painter "Ieesha Naeema" from Chicago, Illinois Pop Ar t Painter "Ieesha Naeema" from Chicago, Illinois Pop Musician "Marcuse Bowden" from Kalamazoo, Michigan Pop Songwriter "K Gizzle" from Stone Mountain, GA Professional Face/Body Painter "Lily Ruiz" from Phoenix, Arizona Punk Rock Painter "Brian Burks" from Pleasant Grove, Alabama R&B / Soul Singer Songwriter " Kallion" from Los Angeles, California R&B Beat Boxer "RhynoTunez" from Pasadena, California R&B Musician "MONROE" from Atlanta, GA Rapper "CallumJP" from Pasadena, C A Rapper / Producer "Cali Jackson" from Blytheville, Arkansas Seattle Ar tist Langston Doobs Singer/Songwriter "Tony Valor" from Palm Beach, Florida Singer/Songwriter/Producer "Xavier Lamar Truesdell" aka XL from Chicago, IL Soul R&B Musician OCKLEY from Lusaka, Zambia Suntonio Bandanaz aka Asun, a pioneer of Seattle Hip Hop Trill/Phonk/Rap Musician "$krr t Cobain" from Waco, TX
Mistah Wilson explains how 300 Bars by The Game is hands down tha greatest rap diss record ever and why most critics don't know what they're talking about đ&#x;‘€
PODCAST: And so, We Walked 22 Miles Thru Seattle đ&#x;šś đ&#x;šś đ&#x;šś đ&#x;‘€ đ&#x;‘€ Mistah Wilson talks about his 22mile Walk for Provision thru Seattle, Washington on August 29th, 2018 with Dominic Poole and Joseph Alaniz. The walk started at Shoreline Community College and ended on 2nd & Rainier Avenue in Renton. Although Mistah Wilson documented tha walk with conceptual street signs, he says they will be released exclusively on merchandise and apparel.
Watch "Icon" freestyle music video by Axel Leon
Watch "Forewarning" music video by A.B. Soarin & FreshfromDE featuring MizzoTheO
Later this Fall 18', Rising Boston artists AB Soarin and FreshfromDE [via Delaware] will be releasing their upcoming sequel EP "The Leftovers 2" which is a follow up to the recently released "The Leftovers." Earlier last month they hit you with the MizzoTheO featured single "All There" and the inspiring trap anthem "Pack It Up" video produced by Missing Link back to back and the duo are maintaining that consistency as they drop yet another visual from the extended play, the Len Luciano directed "Forewarning" featuring long-time collaborator and hometown rapper MizzoTheO, produced by Ayydot x TeeWaTT. #forewarning #absoarin #freshfromde
I met this artist at a gig about a year ago and we just seemed to click right away. Beyond his music, there was just a way he carried himself that drew me into highlighting his story. Without going in too deep, I found out through previous conversation that he had a link or connection to Snoop Dogg, so while I didn’t really dive into that, just the name recognition alone told me that ThaArtist Kali was definitely on the right path. We sat down at a random sports bar near Parkland, WA and I just turned on my recorder and began talking. I
only intended for a 10 minute interview but we talked for almost an hour about all aspects of music and just life as an artist. Unfortunately, I had to condense the interview to roughly 1200 words or less so a lot of the interview wont be transcribed this time around. I will say that if you ever have a chance to attend one of Kali’s shows, take it. The man has a stage presence that allows him to own that stage whether he’s the opener or the anchor closing it out. If you West Coast to your heart, Kali’s verses will speak to your soul. Read More…
Meet Country + Pop Musician "COUNTRYGIRL" from Macon, Georgia "I'm just a simple country girl livin' my dream. I have filmed with Tyler Perry And was featured in Ink Master. I am also planning to do organizations for kids And abused women."
Meet 60s Rock & Soul Band Musician "Dain Norman" from Tacoma, Washington "Dain Norman Evokes John Lennon"- The Weekly Volcano Real
music with real soul. Taking the music and styles from the 1950's1970's and redefining it for the modern age. Nostalgia with originality.
Meet Recording Artist & Author "Chanell J. Wilson" from East Bay, California Chanell J. Wilson recording artist, released her debut single Draw Near to Me an eclectic R&B/Soul Tune about getting close to the one you love.
I purpose to find beauty in all things through the lens of my camera. Constantly, I am on the lookout for the next great photo opportunity, and you can find both my camera and phone on hand at all times. Life is about the moments and things within those moments, both big and small, that capture your interest and attention, and spark passion, creativity, and presence.
Meet Nature + Landscape Photographer "Brynn Colmer" from Daytona Beach, Florida
Meet Electronic Musician "JAMES GARDNER" from Tualatin, Oregon James Gardner is a songwriter, electronic producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist based in the Portland area. His work has been compared to that of Disclosure, Flume, and EDEN. Earlier this year, James released his sophomore studio album, "Want". He performs live frequently throughout the area.
ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue67 (September 2018) OUR FINAL MONTHLY ISSUE!!! Our FINAL Monthly Issue Release! + Annie-O + 22 Mile
Walk for Provision thru Seattle, WA + Gangsta Ric's NEW
ALBUM "West Til' My Death" + Manny P + Stephen A. Smith
+ Snoop Dogg + Jay Rock + Anderson .Paak + Chris Webby +
so much more!!!
by Jhantu Randall
He’s the kind of person you’d want representing your establishment. With a steady path and a sure gesture, George has a connection with every patron he greets that seems to go beyond what you would normally think. If a bar is a meeting place than George Cain is one of many draws that keeps the people coming back. Now when the lights shine and the turntables are set, grabbing the mic to kick off the show, we meet the rapper, entertainer and businessman, George Kush. Under this moniker, Cain amplifies his already inviting personality into an aggressive spitter who’s writing dives into mindset of a man who is doing all that he can to rise while questioning his own demons and notions of what it means to be a success in this competition. From questioning death to uplifting the audience to live who they are and spread positivity in even the seemingly most insignificant moments, the honesty in which he speaks on this duality is guaranteed to stay with any listener long after that nights show has ended.
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Street of tha Week of August 1st, 2018 "11900 Garvey Avenue" El Monte, California by Mistah W ilson Photography http://bit.ly/2oZlL5W
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Listen & Download "P.Y.H" by Siahh (((AUDIO))) http://bit.ly/2Ml5eTj
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Get to Know ANNIE -O http://bit.ly/2CJvaZh
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Watch "By Myself" music video by ANNIE -O http://bit.ly/2x5lcMh
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Listen to "Brooklynn Love" by PR Dean feat. Marz Money, Rome Streetz, Estee Nack (((AUDIO))) http://bit.ly/2Mpcw8m
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W hy Macklemore is One of the Best Artists in Hip Hop!!! http://bit.ly/2oW Hr2K
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SONG: "Don't Mean Nothing" by Manz Rivalz feat. Chris Rivers, Meet Kaur (Produced By: Vic Jones) http://bit.ly/2Ob31eX
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Top 10 Convicts W ho Freaked Out After Given A Life Sentence http://bit.ly/2QobXiz
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PODCAST: I Feel An Identity Crisis Coming On ð&#x;‘€ ð&#x;‘€ ð&#x;‘€ by Mistah W ilson on W ilsonBlock100 Radio http://bit.ly/2NAtepT
10. PODCAST: W hy Streaming Music Sucks by Mistah W ilson on W ilsonBlock100 Radio http://bit.ly/2O80YIk
Contents (Download This Podcast: http://bit.ly/2xa88p3) 1. PODCAST REVIEW: Dick's Burgers (Seattle, WA) by Mistah Wilson on WilsonBlock100 Radio http://bit.ly/2p4F122 2. "No One Is Safe" A Profile on Chris Kemp and Dirtay http://bit.ly/2CQ8Htt 3. MUSIC VIDEO: "2OFFICIAL" by EZZY MONEY X LIL BABY PRODUCED BY BUGATTI ON DA BEAT http://bit.ly/2CS3otE 4. SONG: "BlackTop Spitters" (Ayden Remix) by PR Dean feat. 38 Spesh, Melissa J, Profit, Rome Streetz http://bit.ly/2N6cBDg 5. Listen to "Stay Hungry" (Freestyle) by Chris Rivers http://bit.ly/2p9RZM9 6. EVENT: 9/7/18 - 9/9/18 Music Industry Legends Gather in Atlanta for 4th Annual Music Business Empowerment Conference http://bit.ly/2p4ix1g 7. Watch "Pack It Up" music video by AB Soarin & FreshfromDE http://bit.ly/2xepf9t 8. OptiMystic presents "Dreams Alive" music video featuring Sickflo, Mic Handz & Tenette Smith (Salty Waterz) http://bit.ly/2CQGkez 9. Stream "Fruition" album by Boneface on Spotify http://bit.ly/2NIFULs 10. Listen to "Negrita" by Melissa J (((AUDIO))) Produced by AYDEN http://bit.ly/2QslrZQ
Listen to "Racks On Racks" by PR Dean feat. Melissa J x Big Flip Papi (((AUDIO)))
Stream "The Move" Volume3 by Tokyo Dawn Records on Spotify
Watch "Mannas" music video by Marz Money & Teddy Da Don
Listen to "On Everything" by TONIII featuring KING LOS (Produced by 3FOLDTINO)
Listen to "Bring It There" by Centric & Wordsmith [Prod. Enrichment] (((AUDIO)))
Watch "One Shot" music video by Innocent Flow