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David Ma
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Music Journalist and Editor, Wax Poetics
San Francisco, San Jose, The Bay
Beats
Biography
Veteran music journalist and editor with over two decades of published work. Bylines: Billboard, Vibe, NPR, The Paris Review, Pitchfork, Egotrip.com, The Source, Wax Poetics, Rolling Stone, Okayplayer, San Jose Mercury News, Redbull Music Academy, Passion of the Weiss, and others.
Hip Hop , Soul , Jamaican , Historical Work
Content
By David Ma Verified| Passion of the Weiss Verified Onra via Onra/Instagram, J Dilla via Gregory BojorquezIndependent rap journalists will recommend you new music until their voices give out. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. David Ma‘s TV ain’t HD, that’s too real. J Dilla could build an entire world around one minor sound. Detroit’ own James Yancey was well known for flouting convention on the MPC, using unquantized drums that were tapped live (imperfections and all).
By David Ma Verified| Passion of the Weiss Verified Image via “Light Sleeper” video/YouTubeShow your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. David Ma‘s TV ain’t HD, that’s too real. Halfway through Boxcar Sessions, Saafir wonders “Where will I go when I die?
By David Ma Verified, Jeff Weiss, Douglas Martin, Max Bell Verified| Passion of the Weiss Verified Image via The Last Emperor/DiscogsSupport real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. David Ma’s TV ain’t HD, that’s too real. In the mid-‘90s, the sky cracked open. We were given a tale of Iliad proportions, an exuberant performance of soaring fiction, one where rap gods were paired with comic book heroes in a vale-tudo match for the galaxy.
Company Info
Wax Poetics
Wax Poetics is a prominent music platform that began as a print magazine in December 2001, focusing on vinyl culture and music journalism. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company has evolved into a multifaceted entity that includes a membership platform, a record label, and merchandise. It operates with an estimated revenue of $4 million and employs around 25 people. The membership platform provides access to over 24 years of archives, featuring more than 1,000 articles and interviews. Wax Poetics also publishes themed print journals and operates a record label that showcases artists like Kendra Morris and Adrian Younge. Additionally, the company offers apparel and books, expanding its brand within the music community. With a global reach, including a subsidiary in Japan, Wax Poetics serves music collectors, DJs, and vinyl enthusiasts, emphasizing deep dives into various music genres and preserving music history through its content.
Van Buren, Arkansas, United States
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Founded: 2001