thawilsonblock magazine issue94

for tha revival & preservation of

m

a

g

a

z

i

local arts

n

e ISSUE94 March 23 rd , 2019

FEATURING Rippy Austin

Photo by Eneida Nieves

Clan Destined Lee Fields & The Expressions Georgia Anne Muldrow Ivan Torrent

Meet DJ "M Haffa" from Bronx, New York

Apollo Brown Mr. Woodnote And many more‌.

Something New Everyday! thawilsonblockmagazine.com

1. Listen to "Winter of Woodshed" album by Mr. Woodno...

2. Watch "HISTORY OF RELIGION" (Part 10): DANIEL & TH...

3. Listen to "Reverie - The Compilation" album by Iva...

4. It Rains Love, by Lee Fields & The Expressions (so...

5. Listen to "The Journey" album by Rippy Austin on B...

6. Listen to "Self Titled" album by Clan Destined on ...

7. Listen to "Clouds" instrumental album by Apollo Br...

8. Listen to "A Thoughtiverse Unmarred" album by Geor...

9. Seeking Freelance Writers, Journalists, Photograph...

10.Meet DJ "M Haffa" from Bronx, New York 11."Facetious" by 5ve album review (written by Jhantu...

12.Watchyatone FINALLY drops "Love Me Like I'm Dead" ...

13.Listen to "Still" album by Clear Soul Forces on Ba...

14.Getting Twisted Insane (article by Jhantu Randall)...

It Rains Love, by Lee Fields & The Expressions (song review by Jhantu Randall)

When it comes to an old school voice that

in the fray, but even with all the new gimmicks,

contains both a gravelly tone and a rich vibrato look

avenues and lanes accessible to the newer artists,

no further than a voice like Lee Fields. It’s no

there’s one thing the veterans posses that can’t be

surprise that with a sound like that, you find that

duplicated, experience;

Mr. Fields has been in the industry for over 40 years. Also known as “Little JB” because of his vocal

Some people can sing while others are just

similarity to the late Godfather of Soul, James

born to. Music exists deep in their souls, their

Brown, Lee Fields is celebrating releasing a new

words exist to connect others. Lee Fields in one of

album “It Rains Love” alongside his band The

those rare singers that is a masterclass in Soul, he’s

Expressions who he’s played with since 2009.

someone who could choose to stay in the sound of the 60’s but his voice is so diverse that he runs the

Lee Fields & The Expressions have released the title track to their upcoming release, “It Rains

gamut of blues to political advocacy, to life and religion and God.

Love” slated for April 5, 2019. With and era that’s currently experiencing a certain re-emergence of R&B Soul it’s quite easy of the old heads to get lost

READ FULL REVIEW

The word “Facetious” is defined as the act of treating serious issues with deliberate inappropriate humor, so I can see where it can strike a rather visceral reaction. It ’s this particular trait that I happen to enjoy in music if the artist is able to do it correctly without coming off as condescending or just down right mean. Rappers such as Redman, Ludacris and even early Eminem come to mind when it comes to having this quality and giving it a mass appeal. Needless to say, I was sent the link to an album with the name Facetious by 5ve & Gadjet.

With an album carrying that name my expectations were to be humored, possibly offended and entertained overall. The title track kicks off with a good energy as 5ve’s verses show a comfortable delivery coupled with a few punchlines that are worth a playback. The song “Strange Ways” almost comes off as a satirical spin on modernizing doo -wop in it ’s chorus as 5ve states: “It's nice to meet you, hello my name's Quinn, I'm here to teach you that 5ve is you're friend.“

READ FULL REVIEW

Getting Twisted Insane article by Jhantu Randall

Back in February I had bought ticke ts to a show being headlined by San Diego native , Twis ted Ins ane. I’ve always been a fan of double time rhymers, choppers , and any quick cadence in -between. Being a lis tener of groups like Do or Die or artists like Twis ta , I was always impres s ed by the speed in which they flowed. From there I was drawn to Tech N9ne which I bring up for a couple of reasons, first off being given the opportunity to get in to cover that show by Lez errick Holiday of 03 Ent. lead to the platforms I now have. In addition to that, it was through Tech N9ne’s s ong “World Wide Choppers” that I was first introduced to the s ound of Twis ted Insane, and with 03 Entertainment and Yahhh Music, started by Taz z Jones and Fas a Labree promoting and performing, this article feels as if s omething has come full circle.

Returning to Frankie’s Sport’s bar in Olympia, I was actually excited to return to the place tha t kicked off my New Year. Walking in, the show was already kicking off with DJ Es kro on the turn tables as an artis t who goes by the name of “The Message” was performing. I was drawn not only to his words but the songs thems elves . I could feel his pain and his journey through almos t every rhyme. Afte r immediately being

greeted by George Kus h, he informed me that The Mes s age was a military man which only added more gravi ty to the words he s pit for us all to hear.

Following his was David Kits ch who I had s een a few times before and thoroughl y enjoyed. His energy and interaction with the crowd is always a welcomed part of his s ets . Fasa Labree came up next, repres enting Yahhh Music she jumped right in to some of her current s ongs which can be found on her s ound cloud.

With this new emergence of R&B it’s exciting to s ee s omeone on a local level really appreciate the craft while at the s ame time, s howing why s he’s one to pay atten tion to. After putting the crowd into almos t a trance like s tate with her vocals , s he premiered a new s ong. While the name of it s lips my mind, I will s ay that after s he was done s he had the crowd s creaming for an encore! Afte r acknowledging the crowd, s he fulfilled their wis hes by s inging an impromptu s ong in acapella.

Next up was George Kus h who…

READ FULL ARTICLE

Listen to "Still" album

by Clear Soul Forces on Bandcamp

Nearly four year s and a number of solo projects later, Detroit’s Clear Soul Forces are back with their most impressive release to date . Still is what happens when four proven ar tists continue to hone their craft and find their collective flow. At 11 tracks deep, this album eschews trends and instead provides timeless , straight-up dope Hip Hop.

Watchyatone FINALLY drops "Love Me Like I'm Dead" feat. Big Spec & Real Kozby

Undoubtedly one of Tacoma's Best Kept Secrets , Man Listen, Watchyatone finally drops some NEW HEAT featur ing NW heavyweights Big Spec & Real Kozby! Just warming up for tha Summer. Peep!

Listen to "Clouds" instrumental album by Apollo Brown on Bandcamp

Clouds is a 27 track instrumental project from Detroit producer Apollo Brown (The Reset, Brown Study, Gas Mask). While most have come to know Apollo's production for its smash mouth, head nodding, gr ime , Clouds reveals another aspect of his production ability. This complex, mello instrumental album is ideal on a winter afternoon, or as a nightcap to the day. Each track is hypnotic and imaginative .

Clouds is a 52 minute instrumental r ide , a backdrop for reflection.

Photo by Charry Jin

Listen to "The Journey" album by Rippy Austin on Bandcamp

Ever y once in a while , a rare individual ar ises on the landscape who exudes an exceptional level of ar tistic achievement and integr ity. That individual is an ar tist who sets the pace , and whose name and work are synonymous with the term, “Renaissance .” Such an ar tist is Los Angeles -based designer, musician, rapper, singer and producer Rippy Austin, a “Renaissance Man” in the truest sense . Rippy is a 23year-old ar tist who is passionate about creating music that is true to who he is .

Listen to "Reverie - The Compilation" album by Ivan Torrent on Bandcamp

Live instruments , huge percussions , choir s , hybr id elements , and dreamy vocals gathered in a compilation of 26 tracks that you can't miss , keeping all the or iginal sound nuances of a master ing carefully done .

Photo by Gabriela Pereira

Listen to "Winter of Woodshed" album by Mr. Woodnote on Bandcamp

Mr Woodnote recorded Winter of Woodshed with two saxophones , one flute , his human beatboxing and stacks of effects . The album features the production skills of Dub Fx and vocals from some of Mr Woodnote's favour ite MCs .

Listen to "Self Titled" album by Clan Destined on Bandcamp

All songs wr itten by Clan Destined (DT for Lester's House Productions/ASC AP, and AmDex/BMI for Ambidextrous Ar ts) as well as where noted. All Tracks produced by Yamin Semali (DJ AmDex/BMI) except 9, 13, and 19 produced by Illastrate (Illastrate Productions/ASC AP) and 10, 18 and 20 produced by DT (Lester's House Productions/ASC AP)

Photo by Marco Lima

Listen to "A Thoughtiverse Unmarred" album by Georgia Anne Muldrow on Bandcamp

Georgia Anne Muldrow is a seeker and truth -teller. The words on her fir st rap album—produced entirely by Chr is Keys —balance a beautiful deliver y with brutal honesty. These are the honest confessions of a mother who refuses to turn a blind eye to immediate and ancestral misdeeds . Her rhymes are conscious , but more impor tantly, they speak to our deeper conscience .

Meet DJ "M Haffa" from Bronx, New York

Starting off his career at the age of 13 w lunchbox full of Cheetos, a fistful of mon bike and a dream, DJ M Haffa watched f afar some of the greatest turntablist like Master J and Grand Master Flash get to at local parties around his neighborhood From there, DJ M Haffa decided that it w his time to shine and so he began using cash he saved to buy records. Later on, D Haffa threw himself more in the mix and started to play at small parties, foreshadowing a close friend and then perfecting his technique day by day.

Although this disc jockey had to give in h turntables and sell the records he owne his friend while going away to college, th didn't stop DJ M Haffa for pursuing his lo for music. Once graduating, he went bac into the mixing field, impressing a mass individuals all across the globe and it wa because of the choices he decided to m Currently, he is blessed to be playing his dynamite radio show called "The DJ MH Experience Show" now currently on five radio stations and growing. Each and ev Thursday starting at 11am you can listen him on several internet radio stations around the world and at 6pm to 8pm yo can listen to him on www.legalcrimeradio.com. Also he curre playing on-air each and every Saturday a 12:30pm to 2:00pm only on www.legalcrimeradio.com. He recently joined Federal District Records as their official DJ in October 2018.

Fo r T h a R e v i v a l & P r e s e r v a t i o n o f L o c a l A r t s

m

a

g

a

z

i

n

e