Gregory Dale

Freelance Writer

Gregory is a media professional and freelance writer based in the Philadelphia metropolitan region. He holds a B.A. in journalism from Delaware State University and spent five years as a writer and editor for the AFRO American Newspaper, a 125-year-old publication based in Baltimore. He has also freelanced for The Philadelphia Inquirer, REVOLT TV, Tidal, Genius, and CBS Radio. Although he's well versed in covering an assortment of different topics, he’s especially passionate about music, technology, and pop culture.

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The Muse
Why Black Professionals Are Turning to TikTok to Get Ahead at Work

Pabel Martinez grew up in New York City's famous Upper West Side-the home of world-class museums, posh restaurants, bustling tourist destinations, and celebrities like Macaulay Culkin, who lived right down the street. But while he shared a zip code with some of the wealthiest people in the country, he resided in public housing.

https://www.inquirer.com
02/24/2020
Why not a hip-hop museum for Philly? | Opinion

When Meek Mill released his fourth studio album Championships in November 2018, it was the perfect comeback story. After being incarcerated for nearly five months at a state prison in Camp Hill for a controversial probation violation ruling, the Philly native was finally released in April of that year.

Tidal
12/09/2019
JUICE WRLD: 1998 - 2019

In his short time on this planet, Juice WRLD, born Jarad Anthony Higgins, experienced some dark days. But he was able to flip his pain into success, which birthed a mantra that he endorsed until his untimely death on December 8. He had just celebrated his 21st birthday six days earlier.

Tidal
12/28/2019
John Legend's 'Get Lifted' Turns 15

For an emerging artist, John Roger Stephens' decision to don the moniker "John Legend" was an audacious move. But now, 15 years after his debut album, Get Lifted, hit the shelves, it's apparent the name couldn't be more fitting.

Washington City Paper
Looking Back At Wale's The Mixtape About Nothing, A Decade Later

Ten years ago this month, a young rapper by the name of Wale released a mixtape that, at the time, was something of an oddity for D.C.'s nascent rap scene. Themed mixtapes were basically unheard of at the time, especially one based on the hit TV show Seinfeld, which wasn't remotely connected to hip-hop culture.

Tidal
08/09/2019
Kurtis Blow, One of Hip Hop's Founding Fathers, Turns 60

Rev. Run of Run D.M.C. owes his life to Kurtis Blow - and that's not hyperbole. Not only did hip-hop's founding father make his career, Run met his wife, Justine Simmons, after performing with the older rapper. Not bad for a fledgling MC. "I was just absorbing things, being on the road with Blow," Run told TIDAL.

Genius
Lil Uzi Vert & What Happens When Artists Fight With Their Labels

Just under two years ago, Lil Uzi Vert was on the top of the world. After building his fan base with mixtapes like 2016's Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World and The Perfect LUV Tape , his debut album Luv is Rage 2 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.