David Ma
@davidmadavidma.bsky.social
Music journalist/editor: NPR, Wax Poetics, Dust & Grooves, Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Paris Review, Billboard, SF Weekly, Pitchfork, Passion of the Weiss, The Ringer, etc. Needle To The Groove Records + Dad Bod Rap Pod + SJSU
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Alice Wong, writer and disability activist, has died. She was an educator and a communicator and a warrior who lit the way. I’m grateful to have crossed paths with her. Rest in peace.
November 15, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Alice Wong, writer and disability activist, has died. She was an educator and a communicator and a warrior who lit the way. I’m grateful to have crossed paths with her. Rest in peace.
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oh shit forgot i had this flic from backstage at msg this summer. pretty much the only politician i wouldn’t be embarrassed to know. “we’ll see if he can run the city tho” yeah yeah same with any mayor that’s the gig. having a genuinely good dude try is a big step up from these previous fucks.
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
oh shit forgot i had this flic from backstage at msg this summer. pretty much the only politician i wouldn’t be embarrassed to know. “we’ll see if he can run the city tho” yeah yeah same with any mayor that’s the gig. having a genuinely good dude try is a big step up from these previous fucks.
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well at least I’m not yet out of bourbon
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
well at least I’m not yet out of bourbon
LIQUID SWORDS turned 30????
Here’s my talk with the Genius wherein he breaks down his masterpiece track-by-track.
magazine.waxpoetics.com/article/wu-t...
Here’s my talk with the Genius wherein he breaks down his masterpiece track-by-track.
magazine.waxpoetics.com/article/wu-t...
Liquid Swords: GZA
Wu-Tang’s GZA breaks down every track on Liquid Swords.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
LIQUID SWORDS turned 30????
Here’s my talk with the Genius wherein he breaks down his masterpiece track-by-track.
magazine.waxpoetics.com/article/wu-t...
Here’s my talk with the Genius wherein he breaks down his masterpiece track-by-track.
magazine.waxpoetics.com/article/wu-t...
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Danny Brown made one of the most creatively adventurous, sonically progressive, and best rap albums of the year.
@sonraw.bsky.social went deep on the experimental hyperpop fusion, omnivorous eclecticism, and sense of liberation of "Stardust."
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/06/d...
@sonraw.bsky.social went deep on the experimental hyperpop fusion, omnivorous eclecticism, and sense of liberation of "Stardust."
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/06/d...
On 'Stardust,' Danny Brown Runs Towards the Light | Passion of the Weiss
Danny Brown's latest, 'Stardust,' is one of 2025's most daring and rewarding rap albums.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Danny Brown made one of the most creatively adventurous, sonically progressive, and best rap albums of the year.
@sonraw.bsky.social went deep on the experimental hyperpop fusion, omnivorous eclecticism, and sense of liberation of "Stardust."
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/06/d...
@sonraw.bsky.social went deep on the experimental hyperpop fusion, omnivorous eclecticism, and sense of liberation of "Stardust."
www.passionweiss.com/2025/11/06/d...
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wrote about armand hammer’s beautiful and bruised new album for @pitchfork.com
Armand Hammer / The Alchemist: Mercy
Read Dash Lewis’ review of the album.
pitchfork.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
wrote about armand hammer’s beautiful and bruised new album for @pitchfork.com
“Courage Under Fire” b/w “Freedom Now”
By Aceyalone & MUMBLES
Limited 45 🌋🌋🌋🌋
OUT TOMORROW !!!
By Aceyalone & MUMBLES
Limited 45 🌋🌋🌋🌋
OUT TOMORROW !!!
November 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“Courage Under Fire” b/w “Freedom Now”
By Aceyalone & MUMBLES
Limited 45 🌋🌋🌋🌋
OUT TOMORROW !!!
By Aceyalone & MUMBLES
Limited 45 🌋🌋🌋🌋
OUT TOMORROW !!!
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this man @jamesgunn.bsky.social really out here touching rap grass this year
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
this man @jamesgunn.bsky.social really out here touching rap grass this year
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After a somewhat disappointing SC2, myself and Oliver Wang went in on the indisputable greatness of the first one for @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social
lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
After Further Review: Ghostface Killah’s “Supreme Clientele” | Los Angeles Review of Books
Oliver Wang and David Ma discuss Ghostface Killah’s “Supreme Clientele” and the trajectory of the Wu-Tang Clan around the turn of the century.
lareviewofbooks.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
After a somewhat disappointing SC2, myself and Oliver Wang went in on the indisputable greatness of the first one for @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social
lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
After a somewhat disappointing SC2, myself and Oliver Wang went in on the indisputable greatness of the first one for @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social
lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
After Further Review: Ghostface Killah’s “Supreme Clientele” | Los Angeles Review of Books
Oliver Wang and David Ma discuss Ghostface Killah’s “Supreme Clientele” and the trajectory of the Wu-Tang Clan around the turn of the century.
lareviewofbooks.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
After a somewhat disappointing SC2, myself and Oliver Wang went in on the indisputable greatness of the first one for @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social
lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
lareviewofbooks.org/article/afte...
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People my book would make an excellent Christmas present for:
Hip-hop heads
Readers who enjoy music biographies
Readers who enjoy political history
Lefties
All the comrades, outlaws and generally scandalouz
Hip-hop heads
Readers who enjoy music biographies
Readers who enjoy political history
Lefties
All the comrades, outlaws and generally scandalouz
November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
People my book would make an excellent Christmas present for:
Hip-hop heads
Readers who enjoy music biographies
Readers who enjoy political history
Lefties
All the comrades, outlaws and generally scandalouz
Hip-hop heads
Readers who enjoy music biographies
Readers who enjoy political history
Lefties
All the comrades, outlaws and generally scandalouz
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Happy 74th birthday to Susan Cadogan.
A librarian at the University of West Indies, she recorded her timeless version of Hurt So Good at Lee Perry's Black Ark studio in 1974.
It features Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals...
youtu.be/ZXXbTzuogBE?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
A librarian at the University of West Indies, she recorded her timeless version of Hurt So Good at Lee Perry's Black Ark studio in 1974.
It features Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals...
youtu.be/ZXXbTzuogBE?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
November 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Happy 74th birthday to Susan Cadogan.
A librarian at the University of West Indies, she recorded her timeless version of Hurt So Good at Lee Perry's Black Ark studio in 1974.
It features Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals...
youtu.be/ZXXbTzuogBE?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
A librarian at the University of West Indies, she recorded her timeless version of Hurt So Good at Lee Perry's Black Ark studio in 1974.
It features Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals...
youtu.be/ZXXbTzuogBE?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
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rest in peace to PEACE of the Freestyle Fellowship
October 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
rest in peace to PEACE of the Freestyle Fellowship
Dropping next week from Needle to the Groove Records: “Courage Under Fire” by the legendary Aceyalone + MUMBLES.
A dark, dark song befitting these dark, dark times.
Limited pressing of 300 45s. Taking orders 10/24/25 🌋🌋🌋🌋
A dark, dark song befitting these dark, dark times.
Limited pressing of 300 45s. Taking orders 10/24/25 🌋🌋🌋🌋
October 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Dropping next week from Needle to the Groove Records: “Courage Under Fire” by the legendary Aceyalone + MUMBLES.
A dark, dark song befitting these dark, dark times.
Limited pressing of 300 45s. Taking orders 10/24/25 🌋🌋🌋🌋
A dark, dark song befitting these dark, dark times.
Limited pressing of 300 45s. Taking orders 10/24/25 🌋🌋🌋🌋
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A beautiful requiem for the miracle that was D'Angelo.
The pen, the voice, the face, the talent.
The three classics.
The genius that he could summon by force of will.
The impossibility of categorizing him.
The void that his death leaves.
By Abe Beame
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/14/d...
The pen, the voice, the face, the talent.
The three classics.
The genius that he could summon by force of will.
The impossibility of categorizing him.
The void that his death leaves.
By Abe Beame
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/14/d...
The Anointed One: A Requiem For D'Angelo | Passion of the Weiss
Abe Beame eulogizes the inimitable genius of the soul icon who tragically passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer.
www.passionweiss.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A beautiful requiem for the miracle that was D'Angelo.
The pen, the voice, the face, the talent.
The three classics.
The genius that he could summon by force of will.
The impossibility of categorizing him.
The void that his death leaves.
By Abe Beame
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/14/d...
The pen, the voice, the face, the talent.
The three classics.
The genius that he could summon by force of will.
The impossibility of categorizing him.
The void that his death leaves.
By Abe Beame
www.passionweiss.com/2025/10/14/d...
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Could you imagine if Jay-Z took Columbia Records to court in 2001 bc Nas called him a "Tae Bo ho" in "Ether" ?
October 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Could you imagine if Jay-Z took Columbia Records to court in 2001 bc Nas called him a "Tae Bo ho" in "Ether" ?
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Live right now!
the morning show with Open Mike Eagle: 100 best rap albums that I could think of | REACTIONS! (new Black Thought, Benny's nerds)
twitch.tv/open_mike_ea...
the morning show with Open Mike Eagle: 100 best rap albums that I could think of | REACTIONS! (new Black Thought, Benny's nerds)
twitch.tv/open_mike_ea...
October 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Live right now!
the morning show with Open Mike Eagle: 100 best rap albums that I could think of | REACTIONS! (new Black Thought, Benny's nerds)
twitch.tv/open_mike_ea...
the morning show with Open Mike Eagle: 100 best rap albums that I could think of | REACTIONS! (new Black Thought, Benny's nerds)
twitch.tv/open_mike_ea...
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for every post you make about a major pop album today i decree you make one bandcamp friday purchase
October 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
for every post you make about a major pop album today i decree you make one bandcamp friday purchase
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Open Mike Eagle - ok but im the phone screen (official video)
YouTube video by Open Mike Eagle
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October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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The last Cold Chillin’ album features an amazing performance from Kool G Rap and some top notch production. Great fall/winter album.
Kool G Rap released his debut solo album ‘4,5,6’ 30 years ago on September 26, 1995 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/koolgrap456
Kool G Rap’s Debut Solo Album ‘4,5,6’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Compared to Kool G Rap’s output with DJ Polo, there’s a palpable pain and somber vibe that permeate much of his debut solo LP, an ideal backdrop for his tales of crime and urban despair.
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September 27, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The last Cold Chillin’ album features an amazing performance from Kool G Rap and some top notch production. Great fall/winter album.