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Issue97 April 13 th , 2019
Mihis Alex Marcelo Dias
Tom Francis Blane Lyon Johannes Plenio
Rachel Mazer Tanika Charles Doobie Powell Patrick Antonian and many more…
Neo-Soul
R&B Oldies Classics Jazz Slow Jamz
Lee Fields and the Expressions release
“It Rains Love” [FULL ALBUM]
Discover New Local Music Inside!
"Dear Night" poem by Jhantu Randall Dear dark merciful night, Please shroud in the protection of your vast cloak Shield me from those who preach false hope But Dear Night, Guide me through the valley of decision cursed with the pain of sight Through recent events, it’s taking more to see this reality as a gift
DEAR NIGHT JHANTU RANDALL
Reveling in the idea that fate itself can be hit or miss In search of the energy to continue on the path A path thats paved with the shattered dreams of every broken souls past Interviewing with a vampire that chases the easy things
POEM
POET POETRY
Freed from these restraints that once confined my very being No longer able to bear any sense of captivity But at times, still too timid to test that which is truly limiting
Night, your voice is haunting as it hangs subtly Its whispers are communicated through the rustling of leaves I hear the advice in depth drawn from vastness That spins tales of cosmic dances
All along, amplifying nature’s rhythmic beats Creating soundtracks to stories built on wicked deeds Deceptive practices, shady happenings Done by those who punish
Who themselves are guilty of being imprisoned by greed So for that I repent for the good of what lies ahead The Spirits of teachers block the trauma of places demons have fed
The walls that were built long ago are being exposed Had to walk with you in darkness to even sense light, or even know Dear Night, I give this picture using a poetic flow
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"Breaking Perception" poem by Jhantu Randall
It’s raining, mother Earth waters the forest I say this alluding to the scenery put before us Take in every image in its purest essence BREAKING
Enjoy every breathing moment for its many blessings
PERCEPTION The populace has become wild and rowdy
JHANTURANDALL LYRICS
The environment reflected in the moods, staying cloudy
It’s as if daily there is too much pain
PERSPECTIVE
Suffering and “Sin”
PHILOS OPHY
Together we strive to survive
POEM
Staying on our regimen
POET POETRY
Playing like pawns in a game, forced to remain in position Ambition, sacrifice and sweat perpetually clouding a vision Looking at the gains while simultaneously tallying the loss’ At times, the journey thus far has been quite costly Witnessing an unfolding of rather grim times The most dangerous weapon is a pure heart combined with a calm mind The reasons for these things seem to always remain hidden Left with only crude responses that sounds incoherently written Always up for suspicion Ending this with a loving loneliness lost among the masses Finding a revolutionary beauty in the midst of the havoc Reconnecting with my soul as the world continues to turn Ready for anything as we witness modern day Rome increasingly burn
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34. Listen to "The Gumption" album by Tanika Charles o...
2 . Rene & Angela - Your Smile
35. Delegation - Oh honey
3. Patrice Rus hen - Where There Is Love
36. Reuben Bell - I Heard You Knocking It's Too Late
4. If you don't Believe - Deniece Williams
37. Stream & Purchase Nipsey Hussle's Full Dis corgraph...
5. Minnie Riperton - Perfect Angel (1974)
38. Earth, Wind and Fire - "That's The Way of The Worl...
6. Craig T. Cooper - Quality Time
39. Earth, Wind and Fire - Love's Holiday
7. Smokey Robins on - Quiet Storm
40. Isley Brothers - Living for the Love of you
8. RoyalCas h - Radio Acti vi ty
41. PHOTOGRAP HY: "Leafed Trees" by Mihis Alex
9. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabi ...
42 . Listen to "From Up There" album by Tom Francis on ...
10. Teddy Pendergras s - You're My Lates t, Greates t Ins...
43. To Be True - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
11. Look What You Done For Me - Al Green
44. Isley Brothers - Fight The Power (Parts 1 & 2 )
12 . Lis ten to "Beyond Yes terda y" album by Blane Lyon o...
45. Leroy Hutson - I Do, I Do
13. Lis ten to "How Do We Get By" album by Rachel Maz er...
46. Jerry Butler - Ain't Understanding Mellow (1971)
14. Freelance Journalis ts : Review Thes e Albums and Ear...
47. Eddie Kendricks ~ Happy
15. Read "Dear Night" poem by Jhantu Randall
48. It's Impossible - The New Birth
16. Read "Breaking Perception" poem by Jhantu Randall
49. The DRAMATICS. "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get". 1972 ....
17. Lis ten to "Be With Me" s ong by K Giz z le on Soundcl...
50. Who's Lovin You - Jackson 5
18. Wes t Coas t Kreations (WCK) Records Presents: "Prep...
51. Impromp2 - Keep Doin'
19. Lis ten to "Songs of Love & Freedom" by Cecily on B...
52 . Nipsey on DJ Akademiks "Your Opinion Has Not Been ...
2 0. Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do for Love (Album...
53. PHOTOGRAP HY: "Landscape Photography of Fores t" by ...
2 1. GEORGE DUKE & STANLE Y CLARKE ~ Sweet Baby
54. Listen to "Remedy" EP by Kudz ai Max on Bandcamp
22. Herbie Hancock - Stars in your eyes 1980
55. The Tempta tions -just my imagination
2 3. Maz e Feat. Frankie Beverl y - Can't Get Over You
56. The Dramatics Be My Girl
2 4. You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
57. Bloodstone - We Go A Long Way Back
2 5. PHOTOGRAP HY: Woman Standing Bes ide Railing by Marc...
58. BLOODS TONE - NATURAL HIGH
2 6. Zoom - Commodores
59. Jerry Butler-Ne ve r Give You Up
2 7. Zapp - Be Alrigh t 2 8. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love
2 9. Alexander O' Neal "If You Were Here Tonight" 30. Lis ten to "Finding Mys elf Again" album by Doobie P... 31. Mint Condition - Forever In Your Eyes 32 . Jodeci - Forever My Lady 33. PHOTOGRAP HY: Grey Concrete Road in the Middle of D...
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PHOTOGRAP HY: Grey Concrete Road in the Middle of Dried Leaves by Dana Tentis
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PHOTOGRAP HY: "Leafed Trees" by Mihis Alex
PHOTOGRAP HY: "Landscape Photography of Forest" by Johannes Plenio
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Read The Official Song Review by Jhantu Randall >>>
Lee Fields’ house. A home that was built with blood, sweat, and tears , and stands on the unshakable foundation of his god given talent. Lee has been singing for 50 plus y ears and is undeniably, y et amazingly, at the top of his game. Those who have paid attention know that Lee is par t of the class that is directly responsible for the revival of old school funk and soul. He has inspired man y of toda y’s younger ar tists who are doing their best to car r y the torch. As long as the road has been, and heavy as the crown ma y be, Fields is proving y et again that he’s “still got it”. His latest of fering is sure to be a warmly received instant classic.
Listen to "It Rains Love" album by Lee Fields & The Expressions ALBUM BANDCAMP IT RAINS LOVE LEE FIELDS LISTEN LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC R&B RHYTHM & BLUES SOUL
Listen to "How Do We Get By" album by Rachel Mazer on Bandcamp BANDCAMP HOW DO WE GET BY LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC R&B RACHEL MAZER RHYTHM & BLUES
Listen to "My Way" song by Pableze (Produced by Salvador Martinez) APPLE MUSIC FIRE HIP HOP MY WAY PABLEZE PABLIZE RAP RAPPER REDLANDS SONG YOUTUBE
This is a heartfelt collection of original songs in several different soulful genres. This album is personal, political and poetic. The styles range from psychedelic soul ballads to bluesy
rocking dub. Themes of survival, love and self empowerment imbue this album with a cutting edge vibe and a spiritual and lyrical intensity.
Listen to "Beyond Yesterday" album by Blane Lyon on Bandcamp
ALBUM BANDCAMP BEYOND YESTERDAY BLANE LYON LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC SAN FRANCISCO
West Coast Kreations (WCK) Records Presents: "Prepare For Glory" Produced by B-Ready. Featuring Medusa, Neb Luv, Jizzm High Definition, & Patrick Antonian
HIP HOP JIZZM HIGH DEFINITION LOCAL MUSIC MEDUSA NEB LUV PATRICK ANTONIAN PREPARE FOR GLORY WCK WEST COAST KREATIONS
Listen to "Finding Myself Again" album by Doobie Powell on Bandcamp
ALBUM BANDCAMP DOOBIE POWELL FINDING MYSELF AGAIN LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC
Listen to "Remedy" EP by Kudzai Max on Bandcamp
BANDCAMP KUDZAI MAX LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC POP REMEDY
A beautifully soulful work, indie/soul music at its best. From Up There is deliberately simple in it's composition and it's production. It is music in it's purest form, hypnotic rhythms, warm lilting keyboards, rich harmony layered choruses and Francis's voice weaving stories that take you in and out of light.
Listen to "From Up There" album by Tom Francis on Bandcamp
ALBUM BANDCAMP FROM UP THERE LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC TOM FRANCIS
"What gave you the gumption?" Tanika Charles rhetoricall y asks during the introducto ry notes of her sophomore album appropriatel y titled The Gumption. While the apprehens ive lover at the receiving end of that inquis ition s hould feel slighted by the remark, it als o alludes to the assuredness Tanika has gained s ince the release of her Juno Awa rd and Polaris Mus ic Priz e-nominated debut Soul Run. The Gumption picks up where Soul Run left off, continuing her tradi tion of marrying classic s oul with modern production styles. Acros s a doz en s ongs spanning 38 minutes , Tanika addres s es moments of vulnerabili ty, vindication, uncertain love, forbidden fruit and the s tate of the world today. "It's a little more mature. It's not feeling guilty about being up front, not being afraid to addres s s ituations ...
Listen to "The Gumption" album by Tanika Charles on Bandcamp
ALBUM BANDCAMP LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC STREAM TANIKA CHARLES THE GUMPTION
Songs of Love & Freedom is a piece of myself I shaped over many months and long hours, and tried to fashion honestly, making it beautiful — true beauty which can only come from Truth. The truth found in solitude; the truth that lifts you from comfort and into
something much more powerful – rebirth.
Listen to "Songs of Love & Freedom" by Cecily on Bandcamp BANDCAMP CECILY LISTEN LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC R&B RHYTHM & BLUES SONGS OF LOVE & FREEDOM STREAM
thawilsonblock network artist K Gizzle drops
"Be With Me" Listen to "Be With Me“ song by K Gizzle on Soundcloud (((AUDIO)))
ARTIST BE WITH ME K GIZZLE LOCAL MUSIC NEW MUSIC RAP THAWILSONBLOCK NETWORK