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Mayor of Los Angeles, CA has just announced via Twitter that Metro's new buses will come equipped with Mobile WiFi and Charging Outlets for phones and portable devices. What a great way to keep people moving! New @MetroLosAngeles buses are on their way, with new features like three-bike racks, USB outlets and built-in WiFi! You’ll be able to 🏄 the web, send more 📧 and charge your 📱🔋 on the 🚍! https://t.co/qv6DMZZvkw pic.twitter.com/WQRCckgrrQ — Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) July 30, 2018

EPISODE6 (Download This Podcast:  http://bit.ly/2M9KT48 ) Contents Experiencing Real Life: A Conversation with Gerald “ReaLife” Beamon By Jhantu Randall http://bit.ly/2M5hvfj   Ed Sheeran's $213.9 million grossing 2018 tour breaks records http://bit.ly/2NZXHKz   How A Local Bicycle Club is Making a Difference in Watts, CA http://bit.ly/2vmkWXO   Morris Media Studios Brings Internet Radio to Crenshaw http://bit.ly/2mXbciR   Why They Are Planning to Expand Los Angeles County Jail http://bit.ly/2M6KUWj   Tyrese Discusses His Beef With The Rock http://bit.ly/2NYSp1U   BIRMINGHAM'S K. GOOD IS FLASHY IN "NO MORE WAITING" (Music Video) http://bit.ly/2Aqzf3b   IMERALD BROWN ENIGMA | BAY AREA AND SEATTLE CONNECT http://bit.ly/2v4NQfP   THIS MONTH ONLY THE SEATTLE LIBRARY WILL BUY YOUR MUSIC http://bit.ly/2AoAvns   Chris Rivers- You're Lonely (((AUDIO))) http://bit.ly/2vleYXd ThaWilsonBlock Magazine is a monthly digital publication showcasing loca...

Article by Tammy Mutasa "The reality of a historic site is a plaque in the front and the building remains intact to a certain extent but they could completely change the use of the building, the inside— all of that would forever be different." Continue Reading...

Download "CHIKONDI" by Ockley (((MP3 DOWNLOAD))) Ockley was featured on the cover issue of ThaWilsonBlock Magazine Issue65

Listen to Seven Da Pantha's music    ///   Article by Jhantu Randall It was a hot July day stuck in traffic trying to get to the library on 56th and South Tacoma way. Now a library may sound like an unusual place to meet a rapper for an interview, but on second thought, the location made perfect sense. For a student of Hip Hop that comes from the era of lyricism, to be surrounded by the written word would be be vital. I pull into a beaten down parking lot and parked alongside a few older model cars scattered about throughout that the tattered strip. As I get out of the car, I meet up with a man known to people as Seven Da Pantha . He stood just outside the doorway as he greeted me and asked me to excuse him for a minute while he went and grabbed his phone from the charger. Many assume that rappers, especially local ones would run the stereotype of overplaying a stage persona, but Seven goes against that idea. In reality, his stage show is darker, more reflective and...

Listen to Seven Da Pantha's music    ///   Article by Jhantu Randall It was a hot July day stuck in traffic trying to get to the library on 56th and South Tacoma way. Now a library may sound like an unusual place to meet a rapper for an interview, but on second thought, the location made perfect sense. For a student of Hip Hop that comes from the era of lyricism, to be surrounded by the written word would be be vital. I pull into a beaten down parking lot and parked alongside a few older model cars scattered about throughout that the tattered strip. As I get out of the car, I meet up with a man known to people as Seven Da Pantha . He stood just outside the doorway as he greeted me and asked me to excuse him for a minute while he went and grabbed his phone from the charger. Many assume that rappers, especially local ones would run the stereotype of overplaying a stage persona, but Seven goes against that idea. In reality, his stage show is darker, more reflective and...

M.O.P. meets Heltah Skeltah. "Gutta Rap" is the epitome of undiluted, unadulterated Hip-Hop music. Oakland, CA producer Centric links up with Lil' Fame [M.O.P.], Rock [Heltah Skeltah] and the self-proclaimed 'best rapper you never heard' Joshua Gunn [NC]: scratches courtesy of DJ Flipflop [CunninLynguists]. With so much new music being released on a daily basis its difficult to know what's worth your time but when you see those underground Hip-Hop legend’s names you know exactly what to expect, back-to-back bars over some A+ production. This song isn't part of any particular project (yet!) just a stray bullet in preparation for Grand Opus [Joc Scholar & Centric] sophomore LP "High Power."

Chris Rivers continuing his constant heat with a freestyle over 6ix9ine’s “FEFE” featuring Nicki Minaj called “Free Free”. Chris is having fun on this one with various flows and vigorous bars, bragging and talking about being free. Like share and support !

Rick Ross Music Group’s Boneface, is a recording artist well-known for being an award-winning tattoo artist but it’s his latest album “Fruition” getting all the attention. He is clearly aiming to lead the summer of 2018 off strong by releasing two unfiltered, surreal projects, “Fruition” the album and “Fruition” the mixtape simultaneously. The projects were released June 29th, 2018 and contain hard-hitting dynamic singles such as "Spend It", “Come Up” featuring Ye Ali, “Solid AF” featuring Joe Green, and “Countin’ Money” featuring Block 125. The production on the album comes from heavy-hitting powerhouses including Grammy-nominated “Evil -G” whose production credits include Ludacris, Gucci Mane and Dej Loaf, award-winning producer “Faided” who has produced for Snoop Dogg, Berner and The Game as well as Boosie’s label producer “Jit the Beast”. The break out single "Spend It" produced by Evil-G is an energetic summer anthem with a hard-hitting trap beat, that paints a...

Dr. Dre "Everyone who does Writing should be involved with ASCAP"

Marz Money & Teddy Da Don makes a song using slang that's spoken in their heavily populated West Indian community Flatbush, Brooklyn. This is one of many collaborations to come from the duo, including the highly anticipated project from Marz since his return to the streets called "Marzy Home" EP. Teddy Da Don also produced for acts like Fabolous, Cam'ron, Souljah Boy, Uncle Murda, Don Q, True Life, 22 Gz, Nas Blixky & more...

Article by BY TIM INGHAM Drake is the biggest artist of all time on both Spotify and Apple Music, according to MBW’s calculations – and has generated comfortably over $100m for himself and his fellow rights-holders across the two services. Apple confirmed over the weekend that, following the release of his record-breaking Scorpion album, Drake has now surpassed 10bn lifetime streams on Apple Music, becoming the first artist in history to do so. Continue reading... A new era. 📈🦉 10 billion streams on Apple Music. Congratulations, @champagnepapi. #drake A post shared by Apple Music (@applemusic) on Jul 19, 2018 at 10:27am PDT

Chris Rivers is back with a freestyle over Mick Jenkins “Vibe” record with his version “ Be You”. Chris flex’s his skills and talks about the importance of being yourself but also the difficulties of maintaining that. Please like share and support!

August 18 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free A free All-Day Urban Arts Festival in the Squire Park neighborhood of the Historic Central District with an aim to engage and strengthen the community music, dance, entertainment, and various all ages activities...

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Produced by Yodi da hustler   ///   Visual by OneWay Productions Alabama rapper Mance Makall drops the Official Music Video for " Po Boy Sack " off of his album " Diamond In the Mud "

Article by Digital Music News Jay-Z and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney have reached an agreement. The rapper/entrepreneur’s Made in America festival will remain in Benjamin Franklin Parkway. A joint statement from Mayor Jim Kenney and Roc Nation reads “Mayor Jim Kenney and Desiree Perez, Chief Operating Officer of Roc Nation, had a productive meeting today to discuss the future of the Made in America festival. Both parties have agreed to continue to host the festival along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and are committed to addressing operational and community challenges associated with this large-scale event.”

Article by  LISA JOHNSTON A company spokeswoman offered the following statement to TWICE: “The way people buy and listen to music has dramatically changed and, as a result, we are reducing the amount of space devoted to CDs in our stores. However, we will still offer select CDs, vinyl and digital music options at all stores.” Continue reading...

Article by MICHAEL MAUSER, HARMAN LIFESTYLE AUDIO Do you listen to music, podcasts, and watch TV or movies on your smartphone? These days, audio and video entertainment are immediately accessible at any time of the day or night, whether we are at home, at work, or on the go. While the luxury of a personalized, portable, “always on” digital audio experience is taken for granted today, it is a relatively recent phenomenon. Join me as we travel back in time to trace the fascinating evolution of audio, before gazing into the future for a glimpse of the acoustic innovations awaiting our ears. Continue reading...

For those unfamiliar, a one-sheet is a one page overview of your band and/or music. Often, a one-sheet is used by PR agents, distributors, and other industry professionals to determine how sellable your band is to any given audience. When crafting a one-sheet, you want to ensure that it’s pleasing to the eye and making an impactive impression of your band. By following our essential checklist, your one-sheet will stun readers and professionals alike. Continue reading...

“We have always invested in our creators’ success and will continue to do so to ensure they have a great experience and can find continued growth and opportunity on YouTube.” Google has started signing six-figure checks to YouTube’s top creators in an attempt to keep new content exclusively on the video platform, or at least on both platforms. Canadian YouTuber Lily Singh and others received checks as high as seven figures, according to Business Insider. YouTube dismissed the news, stating it has “no new initiative in place.” Continue reading...

"We all need to stop worrying about what Kanye's thinking," Styles P explains. "Just let him be Kanye and you don't have to take what he says personal, but if you're worried about him, send him some love and a hug." A positive solution to a rocky situation.

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The Chillionaires Ruciano and Sky Scraper come through with new visuals for there track titled "Too Cool"

Facebook    ///    Instagram I am emotionally Impaired. Most of the emotions people have I struggle to understand, Express, or feel. My photos are what those feelings may look like. My goal is to find other people who are emotionally impaired so they may understand they dont need to feel stuck and feel they cant be accepted.

Reflecting on a stressful year of ups and downs, trying to separate the good from the bad and promising to move forward with the positives. I wrote this song in 5 minutes in dressing room before performing it on stage.

Count it up, it's... "All There" is a song taken from the recently released "The Leftovers" [ep] by A.B. Soarin and FreshfromDE. The pairing joined forces with Boston's Mizzo, and producer Jus Clide for this polished Trap/Hip-Hop fusion. A.B. & Fresh have decided to release it in preparation for "The Leftovers II" [Fall, 2018] and to demonstrate the synergy between them both. "All There" [visual coming soon] shows what can happen when 3 individual artists and a producer with different styles can get together on the same wavelength to create an effortless collaboration.

A romantic cosmic jazz odyssey distilling the dizzying sensation of falling in love and feeling simultaneously grounded and flung into spiraling orbit. A portrait of a beautiful face seen briefly in full focus and now blurred by the constant motion of infatuation and attraction. Loading...

One of the biggest challenges facing musicians is generating income. Gone are the days when a band could rely solely on music sales and touring to earn a living. Part of the reality of being a working musician today is the need to diversify your revenue streams. Although sales of recorded music have gone down significantly in recent years, there are new sources of income available to musicians. A mix of traditional and more modern income streams can help today’s musicians earn a living. Here’s a list of 18 ways to generate revenue for your music career... Continue Reading...

Start Date: July 28, 2018 End Date: July 29, 2018 Time: 11:00 am To 7:00 pm Location:Central Avenue Jazz Park, Between King Blvd. & Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles Website: http://centralavejazzfest.com Legendary artists Betty Bryant and the Pete Escovedo Orchestra are among the dozens of performers taking the stage at the 23rd Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival July 28-29. For more than two decades, the FREE music festival has been a staple for the South Los Angeles community, celebrating the region’s rich cultural past and turning the spotlight on what was once considered the heart of the Jazz scene. Held along Central Avenue between King Boulevard and Vernon Avenue, the citywide signature event features back-to-back concerts from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on three stages. This year’s lineup includes a wide array of musicians, including performances by TC Carson, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Harvey Mason Chameleon Band, Pete Escovedo Orchestra, Betty Bryant, Ernie Andrews, Mark de Clive-Lowe and m...

As the recording industry continues to battle against the steady decline of physical album sales, and now steady decline in digital album sales, it can be difficult as an independent musician to determine the best path to take for long-term growth and success. Ultimately this crossroads is met with three separate avenues: DIY (Do It Yourself) Independent Label Major Label There are pros and cons to each avenue, which should be weighed carefully against what type of musician / band you are and how you expect to see growth. Continue Reading...

Session work is one of the steadiest ways to earn a living as a musician. The work is often flexible, so you can schedule it around your other projects as you see fit. Whether you’re a guitarist, drummer, singer, or play a different instrument, as a session musician you’ll be hired to play your instrument for studio sessions, live shows, and tours for either a percentage of the profits or a flat fee. Here are some ways to help you find work as a session musician... Continue Reading...

Download This Show: http://bit.ly/2NR0Aya Mistah Wilson talks about why he uses Blogger platform over Wordpress and breaks down the Pros and Cons between them. This is worth a listen even if you're sold on Wordpress. Music by  Sobukwe Toure "Limitless" http://bit.ly/2zJ1Wbc Moniquea "Not Enough" http://bit.ly/2KZEwUu Francis Anderson "Still Is The Night" http://bit.ly/2LrrkDG

Download This Show:  http://bit.ly/2LrtPpy Mr. McStrange debuts new music by GhutterPhunk exclusively on WilsonBlock100 Radio  Music by  Eternal Y Grim "For The People" http://bit.ly/2uD4ylc   GhutterPhunk "Addict #6"  Eternal Y Grim "Life Is But A Dream" http://bit.ly/2zJA9rg

Download This Show:  http://bit.ly/2Lsl6DC   Mistah Wilson goes over a few basic things every local artist should have.  Music by  Gabriel Teodros "Little Things" https://youtu.be/NLKtY6ERNJA   2-Hye "It's Sealed" http://bit.ly/2urYaOA   Spacepimpin "Backseat Driver" http://bit.ly/2LoaAR0

I took this walk in the Summer of 2017. After moving to Seattle, I was desperate to build my street sign collection. I was just anxious to see it done. Unfortunately, I didn't have the appropriate tools to manufacture the watermark & filtering process. Oh, trust & believe it's actual work involved. Formatting and all. And when you go on long-distant walks like I do, there could by quite a few images to go through. I started out on 23rd and Jackson. I parked my car near Starbucks and snapped photos of the intersection. It should be noted that I didn't really plan to go as far as I did. But, I would only discover this determination once I made it passed Union Street. After passing 23rd & Union, I felt good about going even further. I mean, I wanted to be able to say that I got as many as I did. Working in Seattle, I would sometimes take 23rd into the U-District. So, I knew how far I was willing to go. Once I passed Aloha, I knew the walk was nearing the end. And, ...

Supporting Local Artists is a segment on WilsonBlock100 Radio where Mistah Wilson discusses 10 topics from http://www.thawilsonblock.net Every post on our blog gets published in ThaWilsonBlock Magazine on the 10th of every month. This segment was created so that our YouTube audience can experience ThaWilsonBlock Magazine.  Download This Podcast Contents: Did You Even Know There is a Pasadena Music Scene TV Show??? There is only 1 Blockbuster Store Left in the USA? How YouTube is Addressing Excessive Plagiarism A Lesson in Humble Leadership Jay-Z & Beyonce's COMBINED Net Worth Is Now Over $1 BILLION EVENT: 7/21/18 Los Angeles Live Score Film Festival (Proudly sponsored by ASCAP) Watch “Lovin’ U” (Music Video) by TANI "If It Wasn't for Bad Luck" by Midnight Sailor written by Kevin M. Berthiaume (Into The Sunset) Dujuan Elliott feat. Tani - "Don't Wanna" (Music Video) "Pull Up" by Nine (Official Music Video) [produced by the Snowgoons] ThaWils...

Download This Show Mistah Wilson explains why true Angelenos don't want LeBron James playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and yes he's speaking for EVERYBODY 👀 👀 👀  Music by Yancy Deron "I'm from Pasadena" Kstone "Been Thru It" Lovey Elise "Finish Lines"

Wild Germanz is off the PR Dean upcoming compilation album "B.A.S.E" (Bobbito And Stretch Era). Wild Germanz is a track of 6 Puerto Ricans (Borikwas) emcees showing there Mic skills with Super Producer Domingo on the beat also a Puerto Rican. I wanted to show the Hip Hop world that Latinos especially Puerto Ricans can spit with the best of them and been here since day one. It seems that every other Race gets there props but the Puerto Ricans (The Co-Creators of Hip Hop). Hip Hop heads need to do they research on our history in this culture. Also in the works and part of the upcoming compilation album is "Underground Railroad" Pt.4. Go to Spotify or Apple Music and check out "Underground Railroad" 1 to 3 dope Hip Hop.  IG & Twitter @ PRDean ::: Hardtimes Records :::  DO YALL KNOW WHAT WILD GERMANZ MEANS, AND WHERE IT COMES FROM?

Chris Rivers has not missed a freestyle every Wednesday. This time he attacks Jay Rock’s “For What It’s Worth” instrumental with his own rendition “What’s It Worth?” Where Chris talks about choosing to compromise what you know you deserve in the face of difficulties or depression and real life bearing down on you. All the while flexing his lyrical skills we know and love. Like share and support!

Gaming has been loitering on the edge of absolute domination for some time but now it’s official - gaming is the most popular form of entertainment on the planet. More money is spent on games than on TV, movies, books, and just about any form of entertainment you can think of. According to Reuters, gaming grew by 10.7% during the last year alone, while television continued its steady decline with an 8 percent drop globally. The total gaming revenue for the past year amounted to an estimated $116 billion, compared to $105 billion for TV and TV streaming services. Compared to movies and music, gaming absolute the dwarfs the competition though. Just $17 billion was made from digital music sales and streaming, while movie box office totals for the past year amounted to $41 billion. So to clarify - gaming is now worth almost three times as much as the movie industry. Gaming’s big then, no surprises there, but where’s the increased coming from? Growth in China is one of the leading answers. ...