Riley Wallace
Verified
As seen in:
The Indianapolis Star,
HipHopDX,
XXL (Magazine),
Exclaim!,
Okayplayer,
Southern Daily Echo,
buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk,
Hampshire Chronicle,
Andover Advertiser,
WZMB-FM (Greenville, NC)
Covers:
Hip Hop, new artists, editorial centered on industry professionals
Author & Illustrator (@hiphopdx @exclaimdotca & more) + daddy & vinyl head. Legacy verified in 2018 🥶. NEW BOOK “From Boom Bap To Trap” hitting shelves soon.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I wrote for my own publication for a few years before getting on at XXL...
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I remember not having the money for a computer as a child but having a typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
It is more immediate than ever!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Finding and telling the stories that need to be told.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I am a huge fan of Twitter. Keep it concise -- if it sounds intriguing, I'll ask for more.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Why did you become a journalist?
I have always been in love with writing, even since a child. I grew up idolizing Hip Hop writing greats.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Develop your voice! Think of yourself as a brand...develop content that helps bolster your brand.
When's the best time to pitch you?
First thing in the morning.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With my kids, living my best life.
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