D'Andre Ball

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D’Andre Ball is an education advocate and freelance writer born, raised, and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work explores music, culture, and community, with a particular focus on the influence and legacy of Bay Area hip-hop.

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Gaza’s MC Abdul on life in the Bay—and a debut album that maps his journey

September 22, 2026

Palestinian rapper learned English listening to Tupac. Now he's dropping 'Day by Day, Shway Shway' on SF's EMPIRE label

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Danny Brown enters his sober era, with wild ‘Stardust’ still intact

November 21, 2025

Rehab stint led Detroit rapper to hyperpop and 'The Artist's Way'; new LP highlights one of the genre's true originals.

D'Andre Ball

Gaza’s MC Abdul on life in the Bay—and a debut album that maps his journey

Danny Brown enters his sober era, with wild ‘Stardust’ still intact

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