AshleyWhitaker

Oakland, CA, USA

Oakland has long been known for legendary hip hop artists. Now the rap game is heating again with Ashley Whitaker, a young MC known for her insightful lyrics and in-your-face delivery. Her music, described as gangsta rap with melody, is taking the music industry by storm. Ashley initially broke through with her first single “Owe Me,” a song about how good people can get into bad situations, and how society often fails to recognize the challenges they’ve faced. The song addresses the struggles many people encounter, particularly on the streets, when faced with difficult scenarios. Ashley adds, “Society always expects you to be the better person, but that’s not always realistic. Sometimes people just need to focus on survival.”