ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue132 (January 2021)

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“Where Do We Go From Here”

by Dominance Tha MC

exclusively available in this is s ue of thawils onMAG

Why We Shouldn't Be Selfish People

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Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepher d; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Ye a , t ho ug h I wa l k t hr o ug h t he va l l ey o f the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou ar t with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfor t me .

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup r unnet h over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

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Cairoglyphs on Genres, Influences, & His Creative Process

Mistah Wilson: Yo, Cairo! Thanks for sliding thru for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock Magazine. How ya been?

Cairo: Much respect and thanks to ThaWilsonBlock Magazine for the opportunity to share my music and perspective on your platform. I’ve been good, man. Staying on my grind, focused on growing and improving as a producer and artist in general.

Mistah Wilson: For our audience reading this, could you give us a background on yourself?

Cairo: My name is Cairo. I’m originally from Kansas City, Missouri and I’ve been based here in Portland since 2015. I’m a rapper and producer ; I’ve been making music and writing songs for most of my life. Cairoglyphs is my music project.

Mistah Wilson: Checked out a lot of your beats on Instagram. I heard some pretty eclectic styles.

What's your creative process when producing new instrumentals?

Cairo: My creative process starts with picking the mood I want to create; choosing what key I’m going to play in. From there I set the tempo and program the drum & rhythm section. Then I’ll improvise a bass line, which is the frame or skeleton of the song. Once the relationship between kick drum and bass sounds good, I’ll start adding synths, chords, fx, samples & automation to help flesh out the vibe of the story I want to tell.

If I’m rapping or singing on the track, I write my lyrics on my phone while listening to the beat.

When the song and lyrics are committed to memory, I do a final recording session, mixing & mastering and consider the track complete.

Mistah Wilson: What would you say is your ultimate favorite genre of music and why?

Cairo: Ultimate favorite genre? That’s a tough one to choose. I’ve connected to a specific genre more than others at different ages of my life.

Ultimately, the genres that resonate with me most are those that were either birthed from or influenced by negro spirituals. Those songs became the soul-stirring music of the so-called “black” Christian church, which is the origin of blues, r&b, soul, rock n roll, and which influenced the creation of funk, reggae, hip hop, house and many more. The roots of so many branches that I love and appreciate. Why? Because I felt the power in that music growing up, every Sunday, and I personally believe it is the music ministry that connects with and affects the soul of a person in a way that transcends language.

Mistah Wilson: Who are some musical producers that have helped influence tha sound you produce today?

Cairo: The Neptunes , Timbaland, Omar RodriguezLopez, Larry Heard, Frankie Knuckles, Com Truise, Nocturnal Sunshine, Deadmau5, Glasser, Madlib, Ariel Pink, 808 Mafia, & Zaytoven are some of the producers/songwriters that have had a major influence on how I produce today.

Mistah Wilson: I saw your music video for FLAMES and it gave me tha impression that you actually have much to say. What means more to you as an artist: being a rapper or producer and why?

Cairo: Great question! When I first started writing rhymes, around 4th grade, I connected to the lyrics of songs I loved more than I did the music.

As I started programming my first beats in my teens, the production aspect gradually became equal to my enthusiasm for rhymes. As I continue to grow as a producer, I have noticed lately that production is the most fun for me, but because writing was my first passion, I think it will always mean the most to me as an artist.

Mistah Wilson: What software or hardware do you specifically like to use when producing music?

Cairo: Ableton Live is the software I use to compose, arrange, mix and record instruments & vocals. I use Adobe Audition software for mastering. Hardware: I currently utilize an Alesis 25 Midi keyboard, a couple mics for vocals and my laptop.

Mistah Wilson: Who are some artists you'd like to work with and why?

Cairo: I would be interested in working Omar Rodriguez, Com Truise & Madlib. These are producers who have captivated me with their unique artistry & truly changed the way I thought about making music. Some music just really hits a resonant chord of emotion with me, and there are many songs of theirs that I consider timeless.

Cairoglyphs on Genres, Influences, & His Creative Process

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

Cairo: You can follow me on Instagram @Cairoglyphs You can find my songs on most major streaming platforms like Spotify & Apple Music.

Mistah Wilson: Yo, Cairo! It's been awesome having you here with us for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock Magazine. If you have any shout outs, let's hear em ...

Cairo: It’s been my pleasure to share my thoughts and perspectives with ThaWilsonBlock and I want to thank you again for the opportunity! Shout out to the talented artists of Portland: Jeffrey Rothman, Diction Uno, Rambo Rich, Smokey Sundays, That Fucking Ivan, Rhymewave, Adam Cedar, Makk-E, 4-Tress, Tyre Pinlight, Tr4duce, Rob The Universe; producer homies The Chopper Man, 42 Cloudz, AlignWavers , & everyone who has ever supported my art & vision! Peace to all!

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What we believe has a direct affect on the trajector y of ever ything else we believe .

Lies have been told for so long that they have become facts in the minds of those who just don't think far enough. Asking questions isn't enough, we must ask the right questions. I heard a saying once that was something to the effect of "you can find any answer you're looking for by asking the right question(s)." Makes sense to me.

I find it interesting, the different walks of life from which we all come. Relating to each other by mere human experience ,

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having the same bodily instruments and gifts.

Why "What We Believe" Matters Let me ask you this. How many relationships have you built where , at the beginning of the relationship, it had little

Isn't it obvious that what we believe

to nothing to do with what either of you

directly affects our cohesiveness? Growing

believed individually? It could be a

up in America where, you know, babies

coworker, a neighbor, perhaps a stranger

have babies, we are not taught essential

you met at the grocer y store. You hit it off

healthy practices and behaviors toward one

and have great communication. Then, at

another. Don't let me over-generalize here,

some point, you experience this

but I just want to make some points.

counterpar t off the record. In a personal,

Rather, in the name of pleasure, we seek

more informal setting. And you find out

after the convenience of the status quo.

that they have different fundamental beliefs

But, if you've played the game of Dominos

than you. These different fundamental

enough, you learned that all money ain't

beliefs translate to an alternate lifestyle

good money. Just tr y telling that to a

and you are then prompted to 'embrace' or

generation being brought up on modern

'reject'.

technology their whole life.

Some may argue that it's healthy to engage

That was during a time when I couldn't

with those who think, believe, and act

fathom another human having the intent to

differently than you. There's no shor tage of

do me harm. I couldn't relate to that level

tourists in the world who have an

of evil. I was too unexposed as a foster

unquenchable thirst for experiencing

child in a lot of ways.

different cultures. Personally, I think it's a good thing to know how to adapt in

We become fond of celebrities who inspire

different environments and situations. At

us and influence our way of life until we

the same time , experiencing other cultures

discover who they are beneath the surface .

should not influence you to change,

The American media has surely had it's

denounce , or make you forget your own

days dealing out character assassinations

Faith. In other words, just because you see

and false narratives. Never theless,

someone do something doesn't mean that

whatever it is that we believe has a direct

you have to imitate. As humans, we are

impact on the level to which we hold

always ready to be influenced. That is why

ourselves to. Being a consumer of pop

conscience decision making is imperative in

culture, I've had more than a couple ar tists

any generation.

I looked up to insist that they are not

positive role models. But, like I addressed The harsh reality is that we live in a fallen

in my podcast episode "Why Celebrities

world where elitists have effectively hidden

Are Not Positive Role Models", we are role

the Truth and disguised the lie. If we all had

models whether we like it or not. It's just a

the same beliefs, life would be a

matter of if we care to accept

compliment to each other. Perhaps we'd

responsibility for how we influence our

even thoroughly enjoy each other's

peers.

company as well.

The power of encouragement is also a When I reflect on moments of my past, hey,

great example. With respect to the

I was a young man running around the city

different contexts, the encouragement

tr ying to unite people that didn't even

and/or discouragement you give a person

know each other. I was doing my best to

can help determine the course of their day.

create content that would influence us in

Take a homeless man who wakes up in the

the best possible way. But, what I didn't

cold and goes to the local corner market

understand back then was that all energy

to panhandle.

don't mix well.

Even if there is nothing anyone can do for

So, the best thing to do, in my opinion,

him financially, a little kindness can help

even though nobody asked, is to consume

him along. Be rude and watch how his/her

content responsibly. One's fundamental

self-esteem is reduced. I like to stress to

beliefs will determine if these ideas are

my friends and family that we, each other,

even wor th giving thought to, let alone

is what's impor tant, and that we shouldn't

considering and carr ying out.

pass up oppor tunities to demonstrate our lovingkindness to our brethren.

Now, after growing up in foster care , being homeless and exploited by characters in

Even as a free society, so to speak, we all

the streets with ulterior motives, you can't

ought to have some form of decency that

just tell me anything these days. I've had to

we hold ourselves to. When we give

find myself. I've had to figure out in my life

ourselves over to trivial, pagan knowledge,

where I was suppose to be going. It was up

we , in effect, mislead our siblings and

to me to make the best decisions possible

immediate circles down a path of darkness.

for myself, I couldn't rely on anyone else .

And I beg to question, if the Truth is in us

Being around people all the time

then why would we want to place our Faith

suppresses too much of my ideas, opinions,

in dark matter? For this reason, I don't

and frustrations. So, I took advantage of

watch horror movies. I wholehear tedly

the alone time I have had with myself to

reject the notion of anything evil when it

think things through. Far from perfect, but

comes to the content I consume. Now,

we're always a work in progress.

given, a lot of things slip through. But, for the sake of my own psychoanalysis, I don't

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want horrific images replaying in my head.

Horror is not something I'm "dying" to dream about lol. Fur thermore, what we consume is what we have to give back to others. Take ants, for example. They forge

for food and take some for storage and some for personal use. The food they store goes back to the nest and is vomited up to feed the lar vae . In this way, we influence

each other. We take the things we learn and consume and share them with each other.

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me .

Stream & Purchase "What We Leave Behind" album by Gabriel Teodros Before the pandemic I was planning an event for June 24th, the 20 year anniver sar y of my fir st solo show at Rainier Valley Cultural Center. Since ever ything ever ywhere got cancelled I thought of something else . What We Leave Behind is a collection of some of the br ightest gems from my unreleased archives , with a few new songs recorded specifically for this project. Wanted to give y'all something special for all the love you've given me these past few decades . There's a completely new album coming this year as well... but for now you can enjoy these lost tapes .

Love , Gabr iel

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