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JUNE 17TH, 2019

"Seize The Enemy" poem

by Jhantu Randall

Hip Hop artist NXICON talks Acronyms, Latest Music, & Challenges…

featuring

Demi Davis Elizabeth La Aaron B. Thread The Lariat Sarah Spencer Tom Caruana Esther Rose and many more…

Water L on Stand-Up Comedy, The Grind, Nipsey Hussle, & more..

How Mistah Wilson completed the LA Marathon… thawilsonblockmagazine.com

Stream "Perspective" EP Part 1 by ReaLife Stream on: Spotify /// Pandora /// Apple Music /// Deezer

1. EVENT 6/24/19 Santana & The Doobie Brothers in Los...

2. Read "Seize The Enemy" poem by Jhantu Randall 3. Hip Hop artist NXICON talks Acronyms, Latest Music...

4. Cry - Dark Sad Intense Piano Beat | Prod. By Danso...

5. HISTORY OF RELIGION (Part 65): COMPARING THE ISLAM...

6. Ronald McDonald vs The Burger King. Epic Rap Battl...

7. Big U on Rollin 60's, Suge Knight, Nipsey Hussle, ...

8. Listen to "I Still Think About Ya" song by Aaron B...

9. THE HISTORY OF NATIONS & RACISM 10. Discover Local Artists: Ernest Muzik + Ockley + M....

11. Why YouTube ADS are Ineffective 12. Supporting Local Artists Episode17: Suntonio Banda...

13. Growing up on Eastside of Los Angeles during early...

14. J Stone - The Marathon Continues (Official Video) 15. Meet Alternative Pop Musician "Elizabeth La" from ...

16. Recovery - Deep Emotional Storytelling Guitar Beat...

17. BLOODBATH - Maya Huyana 18. Stream "Perspective" EP Part 1 by ReaLife 19. Meet Alternative Rock Band "Thread The Lariat" fro...

20. Stream & Purchase "This Time Last Night" album by ...

21. Meet Pop/Dance Musician "Demi Davis" from Queens, ...

22. Mistah Wilson on How He Completed the LA Marathon 23. Water L talks Stand-Up Comedy, The Grind, Nipsey H...

24. Stream & Purchase "Black Gold Instrumentals" album...

25. Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors - Game 5 ...

26. 10 Most Dangerous Recently Discovered Insects 27. 4 Cheats For Recording Rap Vocals At Home 28. Project Poppa explains why theres no bloods & crip...

29. PacMan Da Gunman explains the difference in L.A be...

Mistah Wilson explains why & how YouTube ADS are ineffective.

Given, advertisements are what help keep services free to use for everyone, but the idea of shoving another ideal in tha face

of viewers who may have came to see specific content can be a deterrent and ultimately work against the best interest of the advertiser. Let's discuss...

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C O N T R I BU TO R S Mistah Wilson Jhantu Randall Shawn Smith

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Discover Local Artists Ernest Muzik + Ockley + M.K. Gray + Langston Doobs + Suntonio Bandanaz

Discover Local Artists is a segment by Mistah Wilson where he discusses the latest artists who join thawilsonblock network. The purpose of this segment is to help local artists become formally recognized on their local music scene . ➢ Meet Gospel/Contemporary Christian Singer "Ernest Musik" from Cleburne, TX http://bit.ly/2WFoXaa ➢ Meet Soul R&B Musician OCKLEY from Lusaka, Zambia http://bit.ly/2Ihh6a5 ➢ Meet Country Songwriter M.K. Gray from Normal, Illinois http://bit.ly/2Zs1INP ➢ Meet Hip Hop Musician "Langston Doobs" from Seattle, WA http://bit.ly/2KLpCzG ➢ Meet Suntonio Bandanaz aka Asun, a pioneer of Seattle Hip Hop http://bit.ly/2Fanu0L

"Seize The Enemy"

poem b y Jhantu Randall

They tell me to ignore division A policy being pushed by an unstable mans decisions Pushed into a prism of us vs them Openly targeting those who posses melanin Somebody wake me from this spell Smearing us all as they search for eternal life like they found in Henrietta lacks cells Like Kendrick Johnson it's like our organs are gone

Somehow the victim is always at fault

Let me breathe, although I'm surrounded by weak people who openly want to hurt any unique thing they see Poisoned by toxic seas Dumped by soulless companies who embrace the love of profiting There's a market for human misery Monetized by psychopaths who posses no empathy

It's like being pushed to the limit endlessly Forced to dance like a circus freak just to prove my humanity I'm done with tired tales from bygone centuries Let the empty vessels burn in eternal fires as they envy me True shots aimed at a system who automatically frames me as an enemy

Meet Alternative Pop Musician "Elizabeth La" from Anaheim, CA

Raised an hour away from Los Angeles, Elizabeth La is a California native who grew up in the streets of Garden Grove. She discovered her passion for music when her mother took her to her first singing lessons at the age of 11. At the age of 16, her brother taught her the beauty of music production and arrangement. These skills would help her unfold her talents as she finds herself through her creative work and aspirations. Today, Elizabeth is a 22year-old singersongwriter/produce r whose mission is to perform for the United Nations. A student of Philosophy at Fullerton College, she hopes to create thought-provoking music that inspires others to live their best lives through beauty and contemplation.

Meet Pop/Dance Musician "Demi Davis" from Queens, New York At age thirteen I discovered my love for music and wrote my first two songs, “Hair” and “Beauty Queen.” Being a girly-girl, I wrote happy pop songs about pretty things but eventually dove into exploring different styles of music. I even got a karaoke machine to practice singing. I was discovering all types of music but my heart belonged to pop. I was sixteen with a dream of music and fame.

Some years later, I got into a studio to learn about recording and production.

I worked with a guy named Milton in the Bronx, NY. He taught me almost everything I know. At our first session he had me write and arrange a song in 30 minutes. We recorded it the same night. He couldn’t believe I had never recorded before. Since then I have worked with several other producers, which was a great way to get different input to shape my unique style.

Meet Alternative Rock Band "Thread The Lariat" from San Diego, CA

Thread The Lariat is a rock band based out of San Diego; beautifully written songs delivered with an edge.

Catchy vocal harmonies interwoven with powerful guitar riffs, they transition seamlessly between heavy and heartfelt. Softer numbers accompanied by energetic anthems keep listeners engaged and display this bands versatile musical range. Playing venues across Southern California, Thread The Lariat has developed an impressively earnest live show. Often compared to many well known mainstream rock acts, their sound carries a broad musical appeal. Whether on stage or in the studio, Thread The Lariat brings a refreshing take on modern progressive rock that is uniquely inspired.

Best of todays rap and R&B music from Oakland songwriter, producer and recording artist Aaron B. Mixing old school soul to compliment the new wave of rap, this Bay Area artist is sure to influence the next generations of musicians to come with this compilation ranging from 2011 up to 2017.

Listen to "I Still Think About Ya" song by Aaron B

Hip Hop artist NXICON talks

Acronyms, Latest Music, & Challenges in an Exclusive Interview w/ Mistah Wilson

"It's always been me on the grind and hustle 100% believing in me. Sometimes, that's all you have and I've adjusted and been cool with that."

Hip Hop ar tist NXICON talks Acronyms , Latest Music, & Challenges in an Exclusive Inter view w/ Mistah Wilson

Mistah Wilson: Yo, NXICON! Thanks for coming thru for this exclusive interview with thawilsonblock

magazine! Great to have you here!

NXICON: Thanks for having me! It's an extreme honor when a magazine such THAWILSONBLOCK Magazine takes notice of you and wants to interview you! I appreciate the opportunity. I'm originally from Grand rapids, Michigan and moved to Atlanta because the atmosphere for my music wasn't what I needed in order to strive in Grand Rapids. I had been in a few groups at the time but it always seemed to dwindle down to myself and a DJ. The three main ones were DJ BKO out of Lansing, DJ Mikey Mike of the Other Bros. and DJ Rose both out of Grand Rapids, but I was more heavily influenced by the West Coast style of rap where everyone else was more East Coast. I was under contract with an independent label, KJ Records but due to discrepancies with the contract, I had to opt out and that gave me my opportunity to explore new territories. I began self producing my own releasing my own projects and am currently up to my 7th independent release that's currently untitled.Being an independent artist has opened so many doors and opportunities for me. I push for any and every artist to be independent! It's a risk but it's well worth it! I've been blessed to have my music featured on 10 compilations, a jewelry store overseas, a web series "UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE" by April Whitaker and an independent film, "THE LIST" by Prime Factor Films. My current release was called "YOUNG GOD". I started my own production company called KUUNTAAR MUSIC which is the parent company for my own label ANX RECORDS and MEDIANTIX Film and Photography. I'm also and actor of both stage and film and an author of 3 novels. So I stay busy and involved in as many things as possible to get my name and brand out there. I'm currently in the process of putting together my first short film to which I'm also producing the music for as well. Music has been my therapy and I love the whole process from beginning to end.

Hip Hop ar tist NXICON talks Acronyms , Latest Music, & Challenges in an Exclusive Inter view w/ Mistah Wilson

Mistah Wilson: First off, I want to talk about the name. What is NXICON an acronym for and what message are you trying to send with it?

NXICON: You're the first person to ask me that...lol....NXICON is definitely an acronym. It stands for No eXcuses I Can Overcome Negativity. I came up in the streets of Lansing and Grand Rapids and saw a lot, did a lot. Risked a lot. I had a lot of negativity not only from those streets but from people in my life that I had to overcome to be the person that I am. We all go through and some of us give in to the

negativity. I'm a testament that anything negative in your life doesn't have to own and/or control you.

You can take that energy and refocus into something positive but that had to start within me. I had to block out the naysayers and haters to believe in me first and foremost. Black males hear how bad, how

weak, how sorry we are all the time. We're not going to amount to anything but being criminals and inmates. I almost took the bait. Gave up. Gave in to social pressure and the hateful atmosphere but then the music came to me and gave me a voice. A feeling that I could not only change my thoughts but

the thoughts of others. We have to CHOOSE to go against the grain and stand up to make a difference.

NO EXCUSES. Any negativity can be overcome if we start with ourselves first and listen to the voice in our heads telling us that we're important even if we don't hear it from anyone else. Prayer also works.

Mistah Wilson: How was life, and the local music scene, like growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

NXICON: Life was life in Michigan as with any other place. I just felt that I wasn't growing as an individual or as an artist. I did have some wonderful opportunities but they just weren't what I felt was needed. Considering Grand Rapids was the home of DeBarge, this group called EURO-K, Iceman Ja and Robert S. You would have thought that it would be booming music-wise but it just wasn't the environment for me. Plus the life that I was living at the time was getting to me and I really needed to escape. I was heavy into the dark side. Running around with gangsters and the like. I felt like it was either hell or a jail cell and I wasn't looking for either one. So I packed up and moved to Atlanta.

Hip Hop ar tist NXICON talks Acronyms , Latest Music, & Challenges in an Exclusive Inter view w/ Mistah Wilson

Mistah Wilson: Let's talk music! You've already have a firm body of work. Tell us about some of your favorite albums and the theme behind them...

NXICON: I would say that my favorite was "IS U DOWN" because that was written specifically for an online label. And the title was because there were so many people claiming that they had my back and that were down for me but their actions and mannerisms said otherwise. They all have the same

mantra that I've had since the beginning "DO OR DIE". That's how I live. either I'm down for you or I'm not. I can't and won't fake it. I expect the same and if I have to ask "IS U DOWN?" then I have to cut you loose. Loyalty is everything to and with me. All of my projects have titles that depict what I'm feeling at

the time except for "THE MIXTAPE" that was just something fun to do. "REQUIEM" was because a certain persona of mine had to be let go and buried for NXICON to rise up. "SCORPIO" because I'm a Scorpio and I was feeling it strong at the time. "TRUST ISSUE" because I felt I had no one in my corner.

"YOUNG GOD" because I was coming into my own and my latest "SOLJAH" because it's time for us that "claim" that we're SOLJAHS to raise up and take our positions for US. Our people. Our Future. Our Legacy.

Supporting Local Artists Episode17

Hip Hop ar tist NXICON talks Acronyms , Latest Music, & Challenges in an Exclusive Inter view w/ Mistah Wilson

Mistah Wilson: Where do you pull inspiration from when writing new songs?

NXICON: Lately, it's been from personal things going on in my life. Nothing makes a better song that your own personal trials and tribulations. I also draw from everyday life. Thing s that I hear on the news or on the internet. especially when it has to do with Black people and the fact that we're dying and disappearing at an alarming rate and no one seems to bat an eye. 2Pac and so many others spoke

about this and were effectively assassinated for saying so. Now it's time for US to speak on it. Not "mumble" and whisper about it but put it out in the open. The only that things are going to change with and for Black people in Amerikkka is for it to START with Black People in Amerikkka. Our backs are

against the wall and it's time to come off of it.

Mistah Wilson: Who are some key artists and musicians you listened to growing up that influenced the

artist you are today?

NXICON: I've grown up listening to everything and anything. Key artists tho were Public Enemy, X-Clan, NWA, Ice Cube, of course 2Pac, BDP, who I was extremely honored to have met and spoke with KRS-

ONE one day in Atlanta. He was the biggest influence in music.

Mistah Wilson: Who are some artists you collaborated with and would like to work with in the near future?

NXICON: I haven't had the opportunity to collaborate with any but I would love to collab with T.I, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre any artist that has a platform of positivity and is willing to stand up against oppression and brutality.

Hip Hop ar tist NXICON talks Acronyms , Latest Music, & Challenges in an Exclusive Inter view w/ Mistah Wilson

Mistah Wilson: What are some challenges and rewards you've encountered along your journey as an artist?

NXICON: My biggest challenge was having no support base like so many others. It's always been me on the grind and hustle 100% believing in me. Sometimes, that's all you have and I've adjusted and been cool with that. The people will come when it's time. In the meantime, my rewards have been many.

Being in this magazine for one! But I've had my music featured in stores overseas, I've had them used in movies and in a web-series, radio play the list goes on. I'm humbled and honored by each of them because NONE of you have to give me this opportunity. But you did. And anyone that doesn't

understand that doesn't deserve attention given. Everyday in this industry is a challenge but if you want the prize, then you have to go through the challenges. At the end it will be worth it.

Mistah Wilson: Where can people find and follow you online?

NXICON: I am on Facebook, Instagram, Holonis you name it. Everything is NXICON. All you have to do is type it in the search engine...lol

Mistah Wilson: Yo, NXICON! It's been an honor having you here with us for this exclusive interview with thawilsonblock. If you have any shout outs you wanna drop, let's hear it!

NXICON: I appreciate the opportunity and the honor. My shoutouts would be to Tami Baily, DJ Mikey Mike and Frankie J, The Other Bros., DJ BKO, DJ Rose, Jaquetta quashie and Peace Delightful Treats,my son William, his moms Cindy, The Davis and the Walker family and anyone else that's always followed me if it wasn't for them, there would be no me!

Stream & Purchase "Black Gold Instrumentals" album by Tom Caruana (Hip Hop)

This album was recorded live to tape on April 10 -12th, 2017 at Mashed Potato Studios in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Stream & Purchase "This Time Last Night" album by Esther Rose (Country)

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