David Ma

Media Outlet/Journalist · United States
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David Ma is a veteran writer and editor based in the Bay Area who co-hosts Dad Bod Rap Pod and co-owns indie record label, Needle To The Groove. He teaches a course on hip-hop studies at San Jose State University. He's also a veteran music journalist whose bylines include NPR, Wax Poetics, The Ringer, The Guardian, Billboard, Rolling Stone, The Paris Review, Vibe Magazine, The Fader, Pitchfork, Vinyl Me, Please, San Jose Mercury News, Metro Newspapers, and more. His work includes music reviews, long-form articles, liner notes, interviews, legacy pieces, and insightful contextualization of music and its creators.
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  • Genres
    African music
    Afrobeat / Afropop
    Chill / Lo-fi Hip-Hop
    Funk
    Hip-hop
    Instrumental
    Instrumental hip-hop
    Rap in English
    Reggae
    Soul
  • Moods
    Authentic
    Catchy
    Chill
    Contemporary
    Creative
    Dark
    Offbeat
    Eccentric
    Eclectic
    Experimental
    Standard
    Good vibes
    Groovy
    Unique
    Intense
    Meaningful lyrics
    Melancholic
    Melodic
    Original
    Subdued
    Tropical
    Underground
  • Attributes
    Beatmaker
    Beats
    Featuring
    Covers
    Demos
    Electronic sounds
    Freestyle
    Instrumental
    Live recording
    Low fidelity
    Drums
    Piano
    Radio edit
    Strings
    Synths
    All supports
    Urban sounds
    AI Music
    Available on Spotify
    BIPOC artist
    Composer
    Early project
    On stage experience
    Female artist
    Male artist
    Strong social media presence
    Unsigned artist
    Upcoming project
    Young talent
They are also open to receiving...
  • Genres
    Beats / Lo-fi
    Cloud Rap / Hip Hop
    Disco
    Film music
    Indie folk
    International rap
    Minimal
    Phonk
    Synthwave
    Trip hop
  • Moods
    Curious
    Dramatic
    Engaged
    Lo-fi
    Midtempo
    Dreamy
    Positive
    Provocative
    Psychological
    Simple
    Surprising
    Captivating
    Weird
  • Attributes
    Unplugged
    Explicit
    Finished track
    Professional production
    Remix
    Vocals
    International potential
    Supported artist
They don't want to receive...
  • Genres
    Acid house
    Canzone Italiana
    Classical music
    Commercial / Mainstream
    Death / Thrash
    Electro Jazz / Nu Jazz
    Experimental electronic
    Jazz fusion
    German song
    Hardcore
    Holiday music
    Melodic metal
    Metal / Heavy metal
    Modern jazz
    Urban pop
    Chanson Française/Variété
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  • Unreleased tracks and released tracks

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1% opportunity rate Last 12 months
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