Daryl Nelson

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Location
Miami, Florida
School
Virginia Union University, Virginia State University, Medgar Evers College
Expertise
Rock and rap history, Songwriting analysis, Celebrity news
  • Daryl has been obsessed with music since childhood, not only listening to songs and albums, but deconstructing them by analyzing each lyric and melody. Each day, he seeks out the newest releases and hunts for older albums to broaden his knowledge.
  • Before journalism, he was a songwriter and recording artist who was signed to Arista Records in the 1990s.
  • As an entertainment reporter for over 20 years, Daryl had the privilege of interviewing artists like OutKast's Big Boi, Grammy award winner India Arie, and Grammy-nominated singer Raheem DeVaughn.

Experience

Daryl's journalistic journey started over two decades ago, writing for sites like The Boombox, Hip-Hop Lately, Pop Crush, Atlanta Black Star, the International Business Times, and Consumer Affairs. He's also written for ScreenRant's music section, where he co-managed a writing team and edited their articles. Daryl also has bylines with The Drop.fm, Rhyme Junkie, and Static Media's Nicki Swift. He brings that experience to his current body of work to give readers a deep look into the world of entertainment. Daryl is also passionate about celebrity news, keeping abreast of the latest happenings, while following the professional and personal lives of singers, rappers, songwriters, producers, and actors.

Education

Daryl studied English at Virginia Union University, Virginia State University, and Medgar Evers College.

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