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DUBCC - Tha Connection => West Coast Connection => Topic started by: Mistah Wilson on January 28, 2026, 05:19:11 PM
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In an era where music moves at algorithm speed and attention spans are shorter than ever, King Leez stands out by doing what most artists won’t: adapting without compromising his craft. The Tacoma-born lyricist has steadily carved out a reputation for razor-sharp bars, consistency, and an instinctive understanding of how the underground breathes—both online and in real life. Since his last in-person conversation with ThaWilsonBlock, Leez has taken creative control of his visuals, expanded his reach, and sharpened his rollout strategy, culminating in the release of Year Of The 9. In this exclusive interview, King Leez breaks down his evolution, his approach to production, the blurred lines between Seattle and Tacoma soundscapes, and the mindset that keeps him locked in while the culture shifts around him..
Mistah Wilson: Yo, King Leez, what’s tha deal, family!? Thanks for comin’ thru for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock. You came thru tha Pueblos a few years back for tha in-person interview. What have you been working on since then?
King Leez: Since then, the way people engage with music and art online changed. I saw people’s reels blowing up from consistently dropping content, so I taught myself how to shoot my own videos so I wouldn’t have to wait. I’ve gained quite a few new followers, and it helped with the rollout of my latest album, “Year Of The 9.”
Mistah Wilson: I must say, your videos be just as lit as tha bars you spit! Shout out to your videographer, fr fr. What have been some of your personal favorite music videos to date?
King Leez: I’m doing the...
FULL INTERVIEW: https://thawilsonblockmagazine.blogspot.com/2026/01/king-leez-mastering-underground-in-age.html