Charles Wilson III (a.k.a. BLKBOK)

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Charles Wilson III (a.k.a. BLKBOK) on KCRW

On his new album “9,” BLKBOK merges classical and hip-hop music. The record is named after the Little Rock Nine, who desegregated their white school in 1957.

Love and unity are at center of BLKBOK’s sophomore album ‘9’

On his new album “9,” BLKBOK merges classical and hip-hop music. The record is named after the Little Rock Nine, who desegregated their white school in 1957.

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