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December 19 th , 2018

Meet Emo Rap Musician "LOKO ZARNEÂ¥" from Johannesburg, South Africa Watch "Ramble On" music video

by Wes Sp8

Stream "How to Fight" song

by Maya Barragan & Sam Clauer on Spotify (((AUDIO)))

10 Monday Motivational Quotes

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PUBLISHER MISTAH WILSON EDITOR BUTCH THOMPSON JOURNALIST JHANTU RANDALL PHOTOGRAPHER PERCY JOHNSON Poet ERNEST PEACE talks Life, Inspiration, & Poetry in an Exclusive Interview w / Mis tah W ilson on W ils onBlock100 Radio + A ngie Maserati + Carl Madis on + Fat Joe + DJ Khaled + Bus ta Rhymes + & s o much more.....

Because It's Cold Outside! + Jhantu Randall reviews Bing Bing's Beautiful Struggle mixtape + DJ W affles + Masta A ce + Termanology + Noelle Otto + Todd Diemer + 5 W ays to Keep Your Furry Friends W arm This W inter + and so much more...

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Who Remembers Playing KickBall in School #WhenWeWereKids ???

Kickball in elementary school w as like the ultimate sport during recess. W e loved it so much w e even continued to play throughout middle school. Those days have come and gone for the 90s baby generation. A nd it remains a fond memory of our childhood #W henW eWereKids

Throughout the past couple years almost every show, every stage and every event, I’ve come to see Zooited Gang grace the stage and solidify their name. From performing in venues that they hosted to just seeing them from the perspective as a fan, I can’t stress enough that they bring something different to the scene.

With their set playlist I’ve witnessed them all grab the mic and set the place ablaze! Each performance has raised the bar for the other acts, because not only does Zooited Gang know who they are as a collective, they know who they are as individual artists. Always raising the energy of the crowd like a conductor, they know they're brand lies in the business that they run. Whether its merchandise, recording or other types of production, when they say they live hip hop, they don’t need to speak it their actions do all the necessary talking.

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Meet Emo Rap Musician "LOKO ZARNEÂĽ" from Johannesburg, South Africa Born at Vaal Zone7 where I had a lot of Music going on and was inspired by a lot of musicians like 2pac and B.I.G to Kendrick Lamar ,Travis Scott and Trippie Redd.

Making music begin 2015 up until now where I have released songs such as D'Witness.. and still working on an Album.I'm LOKO ZARNEÂĽ expect more from me.

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Listen to "Got Thick" song by Fat Fly Freddie Lee (((AUDIO))) FA T Fly Freddie Lee, eclectic artist, producer, and songwriter announces the release of his new single “Got Thick.� The Hip Hop and R&B infus ed record is available on major platforms for streaming and purchase.

The Brooklyn native has taken a lyrical and retro -groovy approach to break dow n the fallacious stereotypes of curvy, plus size w omen. Lee includes excerpts from w omen celebrating their confidence and embraced sexiness. His canny ability to ignite the mind, s oul, and ears to distinguish societal pressures is unmatched and undeniably w ill top the charts as a timeles s clas sic.

Off "Beautiful Struggle" EP Out Now! Featuring Styles P, Jadakiss, Benny & Sheek Louch.

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by Tony Moxberg, Benny The Butcher, & Sheek Louch

ALBUM APPLE MUSIC BUCKSHOT GRAND OPUS HIGH POWER HIP HOP ITUNES SKYZOO

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Since the late 70's Hip-Hop culture has been a source of

Stream "High Power" LP by Grand Opus feat Skyzoo, Buckshot, & more on Apple Music

empowerment for communities without a voice, giving the unheard and ignored a platform to connect and fully express themselves through the language of art. In comes "High Power" [Shipping] the aptly titled sophomore album from one of California's best kept secrets, emcee / producer duo Grand Opus [Joc Scholar & Centric]. 12 songs deep, the album features collaborations with Skyzoo, Buckshot [Boot Camp Clik], Prolific + others. "High Power" plays as a perfect blend of thought provoking lyricism and hard hitting beats as Grand Opus showcase their signature sound in an effort to elevate the listener and help keep HipHop alive. #grandopus #jocsholar #centric #highpower

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The Lioness is Breaking In

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n hip hop, w e’re inundated w ith stories,

allegories , and fables of dealing, street economics, and torturous tales of redemption. A ll of it is intriguing as a premis e, but the one thing it all has in common is, it is given through a mans perspective. Not to be too divisive, but in actuality s ome of these female emcees have more gripping s tories to tell in this era. I personally love any artis t w ho puts themselves out there, but at some point w hen the arena is run by predominately one gender, it’s refreshing to hear the point of view from someone w ho you may have initially overlooked. That’s w here this story begins ...

Dubitation Lioness is rather unassuming among the bills I’ve s een her on. Like a true student of rap, she know s her goal at every show and comes w ith the determination to make it happen regardless of any unforeseen event w hich may occur. W hile keeping her immediate circle very close -knit, she surrounds herself w ith jus t enough people to keep her level in an environment w here the energy is unpredictable. Every time s he grabs the mic and spits a few bars, she has the audience completely focused on her w hile she introduces hers elf through her rhymes.

In a teas er for her new video, Hard to Find, appearing under the name Lady Boss and featuring T.N.F. she manages to s harpen her delivery w hile playing w ith the inflection in her voice about every fourth bar. The video opens w ith a late night meeting w here Lady Boss gets a text on her phone and heads for the door. Emerging from the s hadows s he approaches a car before the video transitions to her w earing a w hite jacket standing in front of a pearl w hite range and letting loose! This is w here you hear the bars s ync w ith the baseline and really start to feel the energy that the track produces.

James Brow n famously sang, “It’s a mans w orld” and in hip hop this concept is almost celebrated on a hyper level, but w hen a female emcee can rock the s tage and flip a verses flow and structure effortlessly it definitely makes those w ho are really listening pay clos e attention. In selling a fantasy in song, it almos t gives w omen more room to play but the criticism s eems to be harsher in response. It’s this precise reas on that I pay extra attention to females w ho are nice w ith their rhymes. In my mind, I try to see the story behind w hat they are telling. It’s because of this that I am draw n to those w ho can openly be more braggadocios. It is more of a treat for the listener, but I hear a fiery passion at the root of it. It’s through lines like “Throw it at me, no lip/Lady Boss up in this bitch/Running Circles around these broke niggas/I’ve been out here getting chips” there's something deeper that fuels it. Stay tuned for more as Lady Boss is using the current platforms available to w rite her story and give you the raw vers ion of it in her ow n voice.

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It would be an understatement to say that the acts of division have been blatantly increasing and the people are falling right in line with it. Through the media’s reporting, we’re being told there’s an invasion just beyond the southern border, an invasion of Central Americans who are fleeing unspeakable violence in their home lands because at this point, their only choices in life appear to be death and death. Either hunted down and murdered by cartels if they refuse to join or starved to death as they suffered a perilous journey only to be met with a fence and armed soldiers blocking them from reaching a port of entry. Going to a port of entry to seek asylum is in fact a legal way of immigrating, but again we have been so divided on this issue, I fear nothing will ever be done to actually fix it unless it includes some sort of horrific removal of an entire group of people just to feed our country’s endless lust for kicking the other when they're already down and

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Now I don’t claim to be an expert on foreign policy or immigration, but I bring it up as a backdrop to show how we as a society have fallen so far from that place were told we were as children. I look at immigration from a human perspective, meaning that I look at it through the eyes of those who are running. Running towards a life that is from this moment on, completely unsure and foreign for them. Not to say that we should scrap policy altogether, we do need a common sense enforcement, but maybe it’s time to sit down and finally make the policy match the creed which every claims inspired it. Give me your tired, your hungry and your poor has always been met with opposition to some degree, but lately its met with a locked door accompanied by a chorus of scorn.

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Jhantu Randall reviews "Beyond Clouds" album by IMAGINE ALBUM REVIEW ARTIST

BEYOND CLOUDS HIP HOP IMAGINE (SGV) JHANTU RANDALL LOCAL ARTIST LOCAL MUSIC

MUSIC PRODUCTION RAPPER With a name like Imagine and a title of “Beyond Clouds,” I have to admit that my interest was definitely peaked but I really wasn't sure what to expect. This song could have been either transcendent or colluded, distorted and disconnected. With that being said, sonically, the production was very pleasing, but lyrically, I was bracing myself. After the initial shock of Imagine’s vocal tone, I began to fall into the words he was speaking and the feeling he was reflecting upon.

Starting with a sound that is a mixture of horns and drum patterns that leave you feeling vibrant, its the vocals of the artist himself who makes the biggest first impression. It may take a few listens to get used to his sound but once you do, you’ll really appreciate the attention to detail, especially in the aspects of wordplay and flow. A song to zone out to in a session, its arrangement has you running through your mind, contemplating random thoughts and connecting with the tale Imagination is weaving.

Imagination. What a high bar to set for yourself as the name holds endless possibilities accompanied by quick consequences if you don’t manage to create an atmosphere. Judging off this song alone, Imagination not only lives but thrives within this world that exists for 4:03.

While it’s Imagination’s verse structure and rhyme schemes create a world it’s The Homegirl Monie’s voice that breathe the elements of life that give this track a whole new layer. Her chorus pulls together the struggles that's being rapped about by giving it a nurturing tone which makes the track more relatable towards the casual listener. The surprise comes as she spits in the final part of the song. A sharpness that cuts through with a poetic tone, a blunt delivery and a certain type of sincerity that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.

With just this track to base everything on, I will say my minds always looking for a way to escape at times.

In those moments, it’s artists who are bold enough to create a full on movie score to accompany their rhymes that has a strong draw on me, personally. To create a world is bold, to truly pull it off? Very rare. This track does sound very promising and leaves one wondering if they can build upon this track and take the listener on a journey for a while? I’ll say that if theres truly no limits to the Imagination then let’s get ready to fly. If there’s something Beyond the Clouds, I’m eager to see it but am also preparing for a turbulent yet entertaining ride.

My Name Is Hezekiah Wilson I Am An Artist From Richmond, Virginia and This Is My Latest Single "All Saints Burn" ft Dj Stizz Off My Lastest Album "IX"

Watch "The MC" music video by Grand Opus Music video by Grand Opus performing "The

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Watch "All Saints Burn" music video by Hezekiah Wilson featuring DJ Stizz

Listen & Download "CLOSER" song by BinX (((AUDIO)))

This is a song I wrote when I was temporarily living in Los Angeles. It’s about being near lots of people but not really being with anyone. It is a relaxed invitation to come in, be real and be human.

Stream "How to Fight" song by Maya Barragan & Sam Clauer on Spotify (((AUDIO)))

A simple acoustic song written about a young girl moving on from heartbreak, and learning “how to fight� for After being cheated, lied to, and deceived by someone close, she learns the complicated nature of self love and satisfaction with ones being without the need for a romantic companion. Played with one acoustic guitar by Sam Clauer, and vocals by Maya Barragan, this quaint singer songwriter pop song brings light to the complicated emotions and typical struggles of young love and growing as a person.

Listen to "Whats Free" freestyle by Marz Money (((AUDIO)))

Marz Money can tell you all about What's Free. Another Freemix building momentum for new Project on the way. #FreestyleFriday #Noxmen

Listen to "Hey You Lover" by Inès Burton (((AUDIO)))

From Portland, Inès Burton started making music in her bedroom when she was 16. Inspired by love, travel, the ocean, nature, she produces and sings on those slow melancholic pop song.

Listen to "Cake on Cake" song by Korey Buckets (((AUDIO)))

Buckets creativity with music is his weapon of choice in the struggle against society’s age, music, and cultural expectations for American youth. The diversity of his subject matter has endeared him to fans of all genders and ages. Since music does bridge so many gaps in humanity, why not have that be a driving force for his creations? His deep appreciation of where music has come from directly influences where his creativity will be going in the future.

Listen & Download "William Penn" album

by Hubbs

ALBUM BANDCAMP C.SCOTT GRAMMY

HUBBS LP MUSIC NYSCEWORKK P-HOT PRIMAVERA VILLS SEBASTIAN HOCHSTEIN SONGS WILLIAM PENN

Pittsburgh artist Hubbs returns with his 9th project and full length LP, William Pen. Features from former Mac Miller

duo member Beedie, and former REMember Music artist, Franchise of The Come Up. Production from Grammy nominated M16, along with former REMember Music artist Primavera Vills. Additional production from long time affialiate Nysceworkk, as well as maticulous, C. Scott, Sebastian Hochstein, P-Hot, and Hubbs himself. Follow @itsHubbs on all networks. Stay tuned for the vinyl press.

Watch "Ramble On" music video by Wes Sp8

Ramble on is about the longing to understand life through experimentation and historical context. We only know the past, and yet we barely know it's passing, I'm searching for meaning and I'm yet to find it, so ramble on!