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5 Harsh Realities Politicians Distract Us From

March 2021

talks Faith, Music, & Shares Her Testimony to Becoming a

Believer in Jesus Christ

Why Rappers Give Back to the Kids How A Tulsa, Oklahoman Impacted A Nation Thru Music # W h a t B l o c k Yo u O n • W h a t S t r e e t Yo u N e e d • Tw e e t Yo S t r e e t @ m i s t a h w i l s o n

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Glory Shalom talks Faith, Music, & Shares Her Testimony to Becoming a Believer in Jesus Christ

Mistah Wilson:

really into the Arts.

Greetings, Glory

My parents noticed

Shalom! We are so

my gift to sing at a

honored to have you

young age and

here with us for this

placed me in

exclusive interview

pageants and

with

different

ThaWilsonBlock

competitions. I also

Magazine! How ya

attended really great

been?

schools with

Glory Shalom: I’m

specialized Arts

doing great and I’m

Programs. I studied

honored to be

Spanish and took up

interviewing with

chorus and learned

you. Thanks for

to play the violin in

having me.

Elementary school.

In Middle School,

Mistah Wilson: For

High School, and

our audience reading

College I studied

this, could you give

Dance and also

us a quick

trained at the Alvin

background on

Ailey American

yourself?

Theater Dance

Glory Shalom: Yes, I

School for a

am a Gospel artist

summer. So, I’ve

born and raised in

always been

Miami, FL. I am a

naturally talented,

singer, songwriter,

which led me on the

worship leader, and

journey of becoming

entrepreneur. I

the woman that I am

currently serve as

today. I’m just a

the worship leader

woman that God has

for my church,

blessed with gifts

Glory to God Global

and talents and I use

Ministries. As a

them to glorify Him.

child, I was always

Mistah Wilson: You are undoubtedly talented

season titled, The Purpose Driven Life , by

with a vocal range that gives me chills every

Rick Warren, which explained that our

time . But, before we get into music , I'd like

purpose in life is to glorify God. As I started

to discuss your Faith a little bit. What is

seeking God, He started to reveal to me that

your testimony to becoming a believer in

my purpose was only found in Him and that

Jesus Christ?

by fulfilling my purpose in Him, I would find

Glory Shalom: I was actually raised in the

true meaning in this life. From there it’s been

church. My parents, who are both Believers

a journey of walking with God day by day.

and are now the Pastors of the church I attend, trained my family up in the Word of

Mistah Wilson: What were some situations

God and taught us about Jesus Christ. It

you went thru in your life that called for you

wasn’t until I went off to college, that I

to muster up Faith?

realized I had to develop my own relationship

Glory Shalom: It takes faith to come to God

with God because just living off of what my

and to trust Him with your life. The bible

parents had taught me wasn’t enough. It had

says that without faith it is impossible to

to become personal for me. When I moved

please God, but whoever comes to God must

away from home to attend college, it was

believe that God exists and that he is a

during this season that I began to stray from

rewarder of those who diligently seek Him

some of the things I had been taught and was

(Hebrews 11:6). It took faith for me to trust

living a sinful life . It didn’t take me long to

that God’s plans for me were much better

realize that these things only led to

than I could ever imagine and it took faith to

destruction and that I wasn’t making the

pursue the dreams that he had placed in my

right choices. Also, doing things that weren’t

heart. The more that I trusted Him and

pleasing to God, left me feeling empty and

stepped out on faith, the more He began to

pushed me further from God. There was no

open doors and just do extraordinary things

joy in that life because everything was

with my life.

temporary and lasted only for a moment. I had a void inside , and I knew that something

Mistah Wilson: What are some strategies you

was missing. I knew that I needed to get my

use to help eliminate sin in your life?

life back on track with my Creator. After

Glory Shalom: For me personally, I have to

this, I started to get serious about getting

guard my heart. I don’t watch or listen to

my life right with God. I gradually stopped

certain things because whatever I put into

doing the sinful things that I knew weren’t

my spirit plants a seed and that seed will

pleasing to Him and then He began to reveal

eventually grow.

to me my purpose . I read a book during that

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I am also careful with the people I hang

life full of sin will keep us from that and

around and the places that I go because bad

from all of the blessings He has in store or

company corrupts good character. If I know

us. When we do slip and fall into sin, God

that listening to certain music will cause me

does not condemn us. We can repent of our

to think about certain things and make me

sin, turn from our sin, and come back to

want to do sinful things then I avoid listening

God.

to that type of music or song. That also goes for the tv shows and movies that I watch.

Mistah Wilson: How important is prayer in

There was a season in my life when I was

our lives and how can we develop good

doing things that I knew weren ’t pleasing to

habits of reading the Bible?

God. I was living a sinful life. But once I

Glory Shalom: Without prayer, it’s like you

recognized that I needed God in my life and

don’t have any spiritual power. When Jesus

that my life was meaningless without Him, I

spent his time on the Earth, he spent so

made the decision to stop doing certain

much time in prayer because he knew that

things because they were keeping me from

without communicating with the Father, he

being in a close relationship with God. Sin

wouldn’t have clear direction. The Bible says

separates us from God; but once I made the

to pray without ceasing. We are always to

decision, God began to show me what things

pray. I pray all the time. I pray when I wake

I had to eliminate from my life in order to

up in the morning, when I ’m driving in the

live a life that was pleasing to Him. We

car, when I’m at the grocery store … You can

cannot overcome sin in our own strength,

pray at any time of the day because God is

but Jesus already overcame sin for us by

always listening. I like to talk to God

dying on the cross for our sins. We have to

throughout the day and I ask Him for wisdom

rely on Jesus and the work that He already

and for Him to lead me on the right path.

did for us. People who follow their own

We should never go a day without prayer. If

natural instincts do not have God ’s Spirit in

you don’t know what to pray, you can start

them. But when you give your life to Jesus,

by praying the Lord’s prayer. In the bible,

God puts His Spirit in you, and His Spirit,

the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how

also known as the Holy Spirit, will lead you.

to pray and you can find that scripture

The Holy Spirit will help you in the battle

in Luke 11:1-4.

against sin and when we are tempted, God will always provide a way of escape. God loves us so much and He wants for us to be

in close relationship with Him; but living a

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"As I started seeking God, He started to reveal to me that my purpose was only found in Him and that by fulfilling my purpose in Him, I would find true meaning in this life." Glory Shalom

Prayer is simply talking to God. If you think

into heaven. There is no other way to the

about someone you are in a close

Father but through Jesus Christ. And you

relationship with, you always want to talk

won’t be able to do it just by being a good

with them. That’s how prayer is. It is simply

person and doing good deeds. We are sinful,

just talking to God. To develop good habits

fallen creatures, and we need a Saviour, His

of reading the bible you first have to start! I

name is Jesus Christ. We have to confess our

personally like to use the Bible app, formerly

sins and believe in our hearts this truth that

the Youversion app, on my phone or tablet.

God raised Jesus from the dead. When we

This app is great because there are times

accept Jesus as our Lord and repent of our

when I am on the go, but there is an audio

sins, He makes us new creatures in Christ.

function on the app that allows you to listen

All of our sins are cleared and the slate is

to the bible being read to you. They also

made clean. We can then begin a new life in

have awesome “devotionals”, which are

him, and each day allow Him to transform

reading plans on the app, which are based

our lives as we get closer to Him. The only

upon different topics. For example, if you ’re

way to be made right with God and spend

dealing with grief, or depression, or anxiety,

eternity in Heaven is to confess your sins

you can search the specific topics. Each day

and ask Jesus to come into your heart. It ’s

of the plan offers a reading passage and bible

really simple, just say Lord Jesus, please

verses to go along with it. There are many

forgive me of my sins. Come into my heart. I

plans to choose from. I definitely recommend

believe that you are the Son of God and I

downloading the Bible app.

accept you as Lord and Savior of my life.

Make me new, make me whole, and make me Mistah Wilson: What are some things you

complete. In Jesus Name, Amen.

want people to know about Christianity?

Glory Shalom: I want people to know that

Mistah Wilson: What led you to become a

Jesus Christ came to the Earth to die for the

singer? Where and when did it all start?

sins of the world. After three days he rose

Glory Shalom: Well like I mentioned earlier

from the dead and overcame death, hell, and

I’ve always had the gift to sing. But what led

the grave. God loves you and wants to be in

me to really pursue music as a career was

relationship with you. The only way to be

during a season where I was really seeking

made right with God is to accept the free

God for purpose in my life. I didn ’t know

gift of Salvation, repent of your sins, and

what I was really supposed to be doing with

accept Jesus into your heart. We cannot save

my life and I knew that I wanted to live a life

ourselves and our good deeds won ’t get us

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So I started to get closer to God and he

of speaking life into it and I had been

started to reveal to me the dreams that I had

allowing the enemy to discourage me. I took

in my heart for being a professional singer. It

the phrase that God spoke to me that day

was after reading a devotional about

and began to write the song.

becoming the person God created you to be is when I wrote Altar Ego, which is the first

Mistah Wilson: What inspires your creativity

song on the EP. God continued to pour

when writing new songs?

songs into me and showed me how to play

Glory Shalom: I’m normally inspired by

the piano and put different chord

something I may have read in the bible or an

progressions together. Becoming a singer

idea I may have come across while reading a

wasn’t something that I had planned but it

devotional. Sometimes God speaks a word

happened as I sought God for my purpose.

into me like He did for Eyes of Faith, and then there are times when I may hear the

Mistah Wilson: Of course, we have to

Pastor say something during church service

mention. We came across your song "Eyes of

which sparks an idea in my head. There are

Faith" and it is nothing short of spectacular! I

other times that the ideas come randomly,

am definitely a fan now! Can you tell us

like when improvising on the piano.

about tha motivation that led to you writing

Sometimes just dealing with life situations in

this song?

general. As a songwriter, I am always

Glory Shalom: Eyes of Faith came to me

attentive to ideas I may come across

when I was experiencing a really hard time in

throughout my daily life.

my life and I was very discouraged. My Mother approached me one day and she said that I needed to use my situation to write a song. When she said this to me, I was very

depressed and didn’t see how I could possibly write a song in my state. That same day, as I went to lay down and get some rest, a thought came to me which was, “Look

through the eyes of faith. ” I know now that it was God speaking to me. I immediately jotted that phrase down in my phone, “Look through the eyes of faith ”. I had been looking

at my situation and how bad it was, instead

as a child has had a big influence on me . This was music from Gospel artists like Bebe &

Cece Winans, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, and Out of Eden, just to name a few. When I became older and started to listen to other styles of music , I would sing songs by Mariah Carey, Beyonce , Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, and Selena, singers with amazing voices. I believe those artists have all had some influence on my sound.

Mistah Wilson: Do you have any memorable moments in tha studio? Perhaps anything that

Mistah Wilson: In your opinion, do you think

may have inspired a song?

'influence' has an effect on our consciousness

Glory Shalom: Yes, while working on this

as individuals? Why or why not?

project, this was actually my first time

Glory Shalom: Yes, I do believe that influence

recording in a professional manner and I was

does have an effect on our consciousness,

a little nervous to begin the process. I was

and that’s why “Influencers” are so popular

blessed to have an amazing producer and we

in today’s society. Whatever we see plants an

would start every recording session with

idea in our minds, either good or bad. I want

prayer. It was those moments that allowed

to always be a positive influence on those

me to take the focus off of myself and to put

who I come into contact with and those that

my focus back on God. It allowed me to see

follow me.

the bigger picture of what we were doing and to believe in the gifts that God had placed on

Mistah Wilson: When I discovered

the inside of me. Starting the sessions off

your YouTube channel, I found myself wanting

with prayer created such a vibe and we

more with tha "shorts" videos. What do you

created some great songs as a result.

ultimately want to accomplish with music?

Glory Shalom: Thank you. I want to spread

Mistah Wilson: Who are some of your

the love, hope, and message of Jesus Christ

biggest musical influences and why?

through my music . Music can be healing. I

Glory Shalom: While growing up we only

hope that when people hear my voice and my

listened to gospel music in our home. I

songs, that their lives are changed for the

believe that much of the music I listened to

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Mistah Wilson: What are your thoughts on

excited about and planning to release this

secular music?

year. I am also working on releasing some

Glory Shalom: In my opinion, we have to be

music videos and I have a few features with

really careful about what we feed ourselves

some dope Christian artists that will be

spiritually. If you are feeding yourself with

releasing soon. If you would like to keep up

music with profanity, vulgar, or sexually

with me, definitely follow me on social media

explicit lyrics, then that is going to plant

so that you can stay updated on upcoming

those seeds in your heart and eventually,

releases.

those seeds will start to grow. I don’t listen to secular music because I try to feed myself

Mistah Wilson: If you can recommend only

with things that will help me to grow

two songs of yours to a new potential fan,

spiritually and bring me closer to God. Music

which ones would they be and why?

is powerful because music can be used to

Glory Shalom: The first song that I would

usher in the presence of God. In the bible,

recommend would be “Eyes of Faith”. This

there is a story about King Saul who was

song means a lot to me because I was at a

troubled by an evil spirit, but when David

really low place in my life when I wrote it. I

would play the harp for him, the evil spirit

believe that “Eyes of Faith” will touch anyone

would leave . If you are trying to live for

that hears it. The second song I would

Christ, then there is a constant battle

recommend would be “Altar Ego”. This song

between your spirit and your flesh. The bible

has more of a pop feel and has also been a

says that the spirit is willing, but the flesh is

fan favorite! This song represents the path

weak. I am going to do everything that I can

that led me to becoming an artist. I had to

to keep my spirit pure. Music is one of the

break free from my past in order to become

avenues that the enemy uses to corrupt

the person that God created me to be . Both

people’s minds and plant his own evil agendas

of these songs have deep meaning and I

in them. That being said, secular music is not

believe that any new listener will enjoy them.

what I prefer to listen to. I find myself listening mostly to worship music because I

Mistah Wilson: What positive , encouraging

like to be in the presence of God.

words do you have for aspiring musicians?

Glory Shalom: I would like to encourage the

Mistah Wilson: What current and upcoming projects do you have in tha works?

Glory Shalom: I am currently writing and

recording new music which I am super

aspiring musicians by saying believe in yourself and don’t give up on your dreams.

Be true to who you are and be consistent.

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unique and we each have something to offer

special shoutout to everyone who played a

to this world. Be bold and follow your

part in putting this EP together - my

dreams. With God all things are possible.

Producer, Tracksion and Zorenzo who was a songwriter and did BGVs. I love you all! And

Mistah Wilson: Where can people find and

special shoutout to you, Mistah Wilson and

follow you online?

ThaWilsonBlock Magazine, thank you again

Glory Shalom: You can connect with

for having me. God bless!

me @gloryshalom on Instagram , Facebook and check out my YouTube Channel at Glory Shalom. You can also visit my website www.gloryshalom.com to find out more info about me. My EP “Altar Ego” is out now, you can download it on all digital platforms!

Mistah Wilson: Hey, Glory Shalom! Thank you so much for coming thru for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock Magazine! It's been awesome having you! If

you'd like to send any shout outs, let's hear it...

Glory Shalom: Thank you so much for having me. Well, special shout out to Jesus, because

without Him I wouldn’t be here interviewing with you today. Also, special shout out to my parents who are always there to support me, my friends, and my family members. Thank

you for all of your support! I would also like to give a special shout-out to one of my partners, Eliseo Torrez of the KS Radio Show. Please check him out

at @KSRadioShow on

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5 Harsh Realities Politicians Distract Us From 🧐

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Mistah Wilson launches All-New Mixtape Circuit Mistah Wilson has just launched what he is calling a Mixtape Circuit which is essentially a page featuring songs played on WilsonBlock 100 Radio that listeners can access to download music they hear on tha show. This page was created to help Mistah Wilson acknowledge tha correct information about tha artists and music being played so that if a listener likes a song, there is a page they can get tha music from.

Why Rappers Give Back to the Kids

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charitable deeds. And, they put it out for tha whole world to see. easons of rap careers have come and

gone. The revolution of social media and instant direct connection with fans has subsequently unmasked a new era of creative marketing strategies. When it comes to "putting on a show", are high profile musical acts any different from big -screen actors and actresses in film? While we can't bypass tha integrity of fine arts, we can still determine for ourselves if a performer is...sincere or authentic. I see thru actor's performances all tha time, but please spare me on tha mentions. I don't want to get too far off track here. Over tha past, let's say, 10 years or so, we've seen artists do all kinds of

In this particular article, I want to talk about why rappers give back to tha kids. Like, tha real reason, ya feel me? Recently, while browsing Instagram, I've been exposed to accounts that claim they are busy giving back to tha kids, helping them do this, helping them do that. When I hear artists and musicians say things like this, they're usually speaking on tha contrary to some form of opposition. And giving back to tha kids becomes somewhat of a defense mechanism they use to leverage their own character a bit. And so, tha impression that I'm left with is that they're simply just...putting on a show. After all, is that not tha name of tha game?

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How A Tulsa, Oklahoman Impacted A Nation Thru Music I was 15 years old. Getting dressed for school. BET Start and 106 & Park aired "Signs" by Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake. Me being so young at tha time , it wasn't my favorite song

by Snoop. Furthermore, I'm afraid to say, I didn't even know who Charlie Wilson was.

Justin Timberlake sure, but Wilson, he was someone that, as far as I could see, appeared to have been an experienced musician. Also being a fan of Snoop Dogg, I knew there had to be something special about who Charlie Wilson was if Snoop not only had him on a song but a single with a music video as well.

Even still, it wasn't brought to my attention that Charlie Wilson was a member of tha Gap Band. I went years not knowing that even after hearing his feature on Snoop Dogg's album "Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece" back in 2004. But, eventually, I found out. And believe me, it wasn't tha first and won't be tha last time I discover a talent I should have already known about. I was born in 1990, cut me some slack, aight.

Charlie Wilson, born in The Sooner

State, is much more than just a musical genius. Boasting a successful career both as a solo artist and in a band, Charlie Wilson's impact stretches far beyond the Arkansas River. I checked out his biography and felt it would be worth mentioning how his stature as a musician has led him to affect culture in cities throughout the United States of America. ThaWilsonBlock is a platform committed to local arts so I thought this would be a good example of how musicians can use their ambition to accomplish more than they ever imagined. In this article, I'm going to take tha liberty of mentioning a few achievements I think are kind of cool so that it may show tha results of a musician's prowess.

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Are There Sharks In Lake Washington?

Mistah Wilson asks a general question about tha mysteriousness of Lake Washington in Seattle

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Mistah Wilson reviews a pizza restaurant local to Los Angeles

Michael Carey talks Southern Music, Gumbo, & His Latest Single "No Doubt About It" Mistah Wilson: Your single "No Doubt About It" damn near got

distinctively different than music coming out of other regions?

me up off tha wall, man and I don't even dance lol! Kool & The

Michael Carey: Southern music got that Gospel root. It has a lot

Gang couldn't even do it but your song was most definitely

of feelings that come out of life situations that an ar tist can

amazing! Tell us about tha single. What was your aim with this

form a song from. The word gumbo is big around here. Southern

one?

music is a mixture it's a lot of soul that goes into making a

Michael Carey: This song is personal to me. I wrote it for my

good gumbo. The culture where a musician grows up in is what

wife. It tells the true story of when we met in detail. It’s a song

makes their sound.

that lots of people can relate to. Everyone has a love story or can remember the very first time they met that special person.

Mistah Wilson: What current and upcoming projects do you

No doubt about it!!!

have in tha works?

Michael Carey: I’m currently in a pickle right now on my next

Mistah Wilson: Who are some of your biggest musical influences

release. My name is star ting to buzz around the country so I

that have inspired your ar tistry today?

have to make sure the next one is always the best one!! I may

Michael Carey: Al-Green is my favorite of all times. I grew up

do a remix of an Al-Green song called “I’m still in love with

singing all his songs. In high school, one of my nicknames was

you.

Al-Green some say I sound like him. Mint Condition and Stevie Wonder are two more I love to sing.

Mistah Wilson: In your own words, what makes Southern music

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Jsun Borne talks Midwest Rap, Passion for Hip Hop, & Violence in Chicago Mistah Wilson : What's tha Midwest rap scene like? Give us tha good, bad, and ugly...

Jsun Borne: The midwest scene is live right now and Chicago is being back on the spot light music -wise but its actually a lot more to the music scene than what's being exposed to the world. It's so creative here in music but the state of violence that has taken over in our city is hurting us very much.

Everything is violence, destruction,

prison, deaths, and funerals that's all it's become but it has always been more than that here in Chicago.

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"My biggest challenge was not

getting embraced. To be honest, everything outside of our city they

jumped on but local artists were and still are overlooked... My reward was

storming every stage I could getting the name out there even leaving the

state as a solo artist"

How Californians React to Oregonians Pumping Their Gas "Yeah, tha Fire Marshall doesn't take too kindly to people who don't let us pump their gas."

If I can remember correctly, it was my first time driving across state lines in my own car on my own time. I was surely trying to be more careful than fast even though I was mildly unaware that I chose to travel during one of tha most treacherous seasons...Winter. Before leaving Seattle after a hectic Summer of heartbreak and emotional stress, I stopped in tha South End to get my hair braided.

Grabbed an ounce of tree from tha dispensary then hit i5 South to Los Angeles. I didn't even get an oil change or tuneup. The Mercury Grand Marquis is a great vehicle!

Portland and revisit some old home grounds but I thought it would be best if I kept it pushing. I mean, I had to make sure that if nothing else, I would get myself home...even if tha car breaks down. I ended up pulling over at a gas station in Salem, Oregon to get some shuteye for tha night because I knew tha rest of tha drive would be a long stretch thru California. I wanted to be wide awake for that drive. Because after being in Washington for tha first time, I experienced (and survived) my first car crash in Samammish, WA. I won't go into details, but let's just say, Thank You, God I am still alive.

So, I'm driving and driving making my way toward the Washington/Oregon border. I really wanted to stop off in

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Why Police Think They Are More Important Than Citizens

Mistah Wilson reveals tha short answer as to why police believe they are more important than tha citizens they serve.

Historic Architecture Abounds Amid Nationwide Homelessness Homelessness throughout LA County has been severe since tha day I started actually paying attention. You'll hear a lot of preservation advocates insist on an open discussion now that our ancestors who've already done tha damage are gone. But, tha issue has a little more depth than that. See, homelessness is clearly a systemic problem.

It was caused by inhumane business practices from Wall Street, insurance companies, realty firms, politicians, and so on. I mean, let's be real for a minute here. In a capitalist society, those who are without have no seat at tha table. Because of that, people throughout all generations alive today are left in a disposition. In my opinion, it starts at tha Federal level. But, without going too far back and into this thing, let's discuss on a local level.

Over tha decades, industry and

building has been an ever -growing activity.

Firms are granted contracts and those contracts come with stipulations that must satisfy Federal administrative appetites.

Now, you have big development companies wanting to buy and rebuild plots of land while a plethora of commercial real estate and residential apartments lay vacant. Yea, that big high-rise they're building around tha corner that has all tha construction delaying your travel every day. Your local politicians approved it while renters have little to no protection. It begs tha question to council men and women: how do you manage to close new development deals that impede on tha quality of life in tha city while, at tha same time, allowing tha displacement of your own citizens? Who's really benefitting here?

Because it doesn't appear to be tha people being gentrified out. READ FULL ARTICLE

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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

Mistah Wilson sat down with Pasadena artist Dirty Twon for an in-person exclusive interview at Farnsworth Park in Altadena, California. In this long-awaited interview, Dirty Twon opens up on his background in music and working with different camps.

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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

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Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

Dirty Twon talks Pasadena, Music Groups, & Working with Industry Artists + Full Gallery

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