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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.

Content

Total articles 140

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  Champion Sounds: Onra's 10 Favorite Dilla Flips

  By David Ma Verified

  Mar. 18, 2025

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  Boxcar Sessions: Saafir's Eulogy

  By David Ma Verified

  Nov. 22, 2024

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  The Making Of "Secret Wars 1" By The Last Emperor

  By David Ma Verified, Jeff Weiss, Douglas Martin, Max Bell Verified

  Sep. 27, 2022

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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.