Malen Blackmon

Malen “Mars” Blackmon has been a contributor to the Observer since 2019. Entrenched in Southern California’s music and culture at an early age, he wrote and recorded music until he realized he wasn’t cut out for the music industry and turned to journalism. He enjoys driving slowly, going to cannabis conventions and thinking he can make sweatpants look good with any outfit.

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Image: Lotto, Ladies and Livin': Reb Creezy Is an Artist To Watch

Hip-Hop

Lotto, Ladies and Livin': Reb Creezy Is an Artist To Watch

By Malen Blackmon

Image: Dallas Singer Lavoyce Is Living the LA Dream as a Grammy Nominee

Local Music

Dallas Singer Lavoyce Is Living the LA Dream as a Grammy Nominee

By Malen Blackmon

Image: Dallas Singer Honey Daii Is Catching Listeners With Her Sweet R&B

Music News

Dallas Singer Honey Daii Is Catching Listeners With Her Sweet R&B

By Malen Blackmon

Image: Dorrough Has a New Rap Name But He's Still a 'Star, Baby'

Music News

Dorrough Has a New Rap Name But He's Still a 'Star, Baby'

By Malen Blackmon

Image: The Best Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth in Dallas This Year

Holidays

The Best Ways To Celebrate Juneteenth in Dallas This Year

By Malen Blackmon

Image: People Are Buying Dallas Land ... in the Metaverse

Arts & Culture News

People Are Buying Dallas Land ... in the Metaverse

By Malen Blackmon

Image: Profit God Is a Holy Hip-Hop Trinity

Music News

Profit God Is a Holy Hip-Hop Trinity

By Malen Blackmon

Image: Artists Will Show Off Their Spaces and Compete to Paint a Mural At Deep Ellum Open Studios

Arts & Culture News

Artists Will Show Off Their Spaces and Compete to Paint a Mural At Deep Ellum Open Studios

By Malen Blackmon

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