Ashley Whitaker(I)
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Ashley Whitaker is an American Rapper, Actress, entrepreneur, director and producer from Oakland, CA. She owns a clothing company, a record label, entertainment company and is creating a film company as well. Ashley is multifaceted and is also a graphic designer, director, editor, producer, engineer, artist, and song writer.
Ashley initially broke through with her 1st 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." This California native had hip hop in her DNA from an early age. By age five Ashley knew she was going to be a rapper. By seven years old she was freestyling inventive lyrics with intricate rhythms and rehearsing hip hop dance routines.
By age 11, Ashley began her work as a serious writer. Since then, this prolific lyricist has amassed a catalog of more than 800 songs covering a wide range of topics from street life, addiction and the challenges of depression.
While just a high school student, Ashley was invited to make her live debut at a popular Los Angeles club. She instantly won the respect of the audience and the other rappers on the gig, initiating the buzz as a respected artist and songwriter. The only thing more powerful than her creativity and relentless career drive is her dedication to the community. Ashley also spends countless hours volunteering at local churches, as well as mentoring the kids in The Bay. Still just 22 years old, Ashley has become one of the most talked-about creative forces in the industry.
Ashley initially broke through with her 1st 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." This California native had hip hop in her DNA from an early age. By age five Ashley knew she was going to be a rapper. By seven years old she was freestyling inventive lyrics with intricate rhythms and rehearsing hip hop dance routines.
By age 11, Ashley began her work as a serious writer. Since then, this prolific lyricist has amassed a catalog of more than 800 songs covering a wide range of topics from street life, addiction and the challenges of depression.
While just a high school student, Ashley was invited to make her live debut at a popular Los Angeles club. She instantly won the respect of the audience and the other rappers on the gig, initiating the buzz as a respected artist and songwriter. The only thing more powerful than her creativity and relentless career drive is her dedication to the community. Ashley also spends countless hours volunteering at local churches, as well as mentoring the kids in The Bay. Still just 22 years old, Ashley has become one of the most talked-about creative forces in the industry.