thawilsonblock magazine issue109

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September 9 th ,2019

M e e t R a p A r t i s t " JA Y S E N L A Z Y " from Compton, California

The Seratones Tee Ran KOAN Sounds Ray Robinson Trent Szmolnik Andre Benz Olivia Bliss And much more…

Mount Rainier Photo by Jenny Caywood

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Photo by Trent Szmolnik

Photo by Olivia Bliss

CONTENTS  Stream & Purchase "All of the Pieces" album by Los...  Street Sign T-Shirt of: 300 S. Jackson Street, Cen...  Stream & Purchase "POWER" album by Seratones [Rock...  Meet Rap Artist "JAYSEN LAZY" from Compton, Califo...  Stream & Purchase "Intervals Above" album by KOAN ...  Meditate (poem) By Jhantu Randall  'Perspective' (review) by Jhantu Randall

Contributors

 Jericho Jackson Finds a Path Out of Slum Village  Wakeful Fire By Jhantu Randall  Nas The Lost Tapes 2 By Jhantu Randall  Hot Lead in the Summertime By Jhantu Randall  Black Lion Announce the Release of ‘Black Lion: Th...  Mxnxpxly Family “Hush” Official Video Produced by ...  "Never Again, Cycles Never End" poem by Jhantu Ran...

Photo by Ryoji Iwata

Meet Rap Artist "JAYSEN LAZY" from Compton, California

Jhantu Randall Shawn Smith Natalie Gilbert thawilsonblock magazine is a digital publication that is committed to local arts & entrepreneurship.

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Photo by Andre Benz

Stream & Purchase "POWER" album by Seratones [Rock]

We are beyond g rateful for Kim Ross, Elizabeth Gregor y, Matt Hickey, Ale x Bruford, Jason Klein & Fender, C&C Drums & Bill and Jacob Cardwell, Shrevepor t Music Co, Lottie Haynes, Hope Medical Group, Todd & Adrienne Gabriel, Lewis Pesacov, Jesse Phillips, Jeremy Ferguson & Bear Ferguson, Kim Buie, John Allen & our New West Records Family. Special thanks to Chris Sunday and Brad Schultz, we love you dudes. Most impor tantly we want to e xpress our g ratitude to our e xtended family--our fans. We couldn't do this without your continued Love and suppor t.

Jericho Jackson Finds a Path Out of Slum Village

by Jhantu Randall

When it comes to Detroit hip -hop its assumed that the first names that come to mind would be Eminem, Royce Da 5’9, and maybe Big Sean, but while all 3 are e xceptional in their own ways an ar tist who is consistently overlooked would have to be Elzhi.

Star ting his career near the mid 90’s El has managed to put out a variety of records that always catch a critics ear but never seem to find a niche amongst the public.

While his bars are out of this world and his deliver y as an mc is on point, I personally believe it’s his similarities to Nas, in both sound and appearance, that may limit him from a larger appeal.

Mxnxpxly Family “Hush” Official Video Produced by 5ickness and Directed by Shock B

Hip Hop moguls John Jigg$, M.O.U.F, and Rockwelz of Mxnxpxly Family link up for new summer heat with a distinct message. Over introspective, tight lyrics the trio tells rappers to take a seat and ‘hush’ while they continue to reign throughout the boroughs of NY and worldwide.

Stream & Purchase "Intervals Above" album by KOAN Sound [Electronic]

released September 6, 2019 All tracks written, recorded, mixed and mastered by KOAN Sound .

Featuring guitar written and perfor med by Chalky White.

Ar twork by KOAN Sound.

Black Lion Announce the Release of ‘Black Lion: The Summer Jam’ EP With Leading Single ‘Survive’ Featuring Ray Robinson and Testament

Rich Lindo and brother ‘Heny’ Lindo among other talented ar tists make up the Hip Hop Collective Black Lion, which is recognized for their multi -genre fusion of ‘golden era’ of Hip-Hop, Soul, Trap, and Reggae. Through their music, Black Lion delivers conscious lyricism deeply rooted in awareness of societal issues, worldly events, and even historical themes.

Stream & Purchase "All of the Pieces" album by Lost Ships [Alternative]

After the critical acclaim afforded the Lost Ships debut EP, Best Laid Plans, the Subjangle label is proud to release the latest jangly indie pop brilliance from this foursome.

Hot Lead in the Summertime

By Jhantu Randall

It has been said, thanks due to the Internet, that

The Lost Tapes 2

Nas’ B reels could always compete with most rappers best efforts and without further ado, the Lost Tapes 2 is really goes to test that statement.

Recorded throughout the last 12 years it really gives you a deeper perspective into the mind of one of the top tiered poets to currently exist, a statement that is partially backed up by Nas’ interview with a professor of literary studies from Harvard 2 years ago. This record always opens up

Review by Jhantu Randall

the floor to questions like: “How did this not make…(insert album name here)?”

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