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D'Andre Ball
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Writer, Freelance
Berkeley
Beats
Biography
Music & culture writer. Audio story teller, with an education policy background.
hip-hop education policy black culture
pop, rap, hip hop, EDM, Country western.
Content
By D'Andre Ball| East Bay Express Verified Nef the Pharaoh is an artist molded by Bay Area hip-hop culture. One of his uncles was a member of the Vallejo rap group Funky Azteks, he counts E-40 and Mistah FAB as trusted early mentors, and Johnny Ca$h, the late Richmond rapper, gave him his nickname “Chang Chang.”“I really try to do it all,” Nef says. “Even though being from the Bay Area and having the culture, that’s just one layer to the cake.
By D'Andre Ball| East Bay Express Verified Certain elite hip-hop artists have developed recognition for both their music production and rap skills. DJ Quik, J Dilla and J. Cole are just a few names that may come to mind. In the early 2000s, Fruity Loops, now known as FL Studio, made it much easier for aspiring hip-hop producers and rappers to create their own beats and record their own music.
By D'Andre Ball| KALW-FM (San Francisco, CA) Verified August Lee Stevens is an emerging indie soul and folk artist from Hercules, California. She’s also a graduate of Oakland School of the Arts. After initially taking a break from music, she has just released her debut EP "Better Places" with a more upbeat and soulful sound. "I feel like I'm more introverted and quiet. But through my music is one of the like, biggest places really, I get to express just how I'm feeling and kind of get to open that up.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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