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Hi, I'm Daren Jackson. I'm the host, writer, and editor behind the Rap Critic web series, where I write, produce, and edit each episode. Over a decade, the show has built a following of more than 240,000 YouTube subscribers thanks to my humorous take on rap lyrics and social commentary. Beyond Rap Critic, I’ve written hip-hop album reviews for epinions, earned a Master of Music at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s from UNC School of the Arts, and performed operatic roles at UMD and local theatres. I also collaborate with fellow creators and interview artists on Goin Off.…Hi, I'm Daren Jackson. I'm the host, writer, and editor behind the Rap Critic web series, where I write, produce, and edit each episode. Over a decade, the show has built a following of more than 240,000 YouTube subscribers thanks to my humorous take on rap lyrics and social commentary. Beyond Rap Critic, I’ve written hip-hop album reviews for epinions, earned a Master of Music at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s from UNC School of the Arts, and performed operatic roles at UMD and local theatres. I also collaborate with fellow creators and interview artists on Goin Off.

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Hi, I'm Daren Jackson. I'm the host, writer, and editor behind the Rap Critic web series, where I write, produce, and edit each episode. Over a decade, the show has built a following of more than 240,000 YouTube subscribers thanks to my humorous take on rap lyrics and social commentary. Beyond Rap Critic, I’ve written hip-hop album reviews for epinions, earned a Master of Music at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s from UNC School of the Arts, and performed operatic roles at UMD and local theatres. I also collaborate with fellow creators and interview artists on Goin Off.…Hi, I'm Daren Jackson. I'm the host, writer, and editor behind the Rap Critic web series, where I write, produce, and edit each episode. Over a decade, the show has built a following of more than 240,000 YouTube subscribers thanks to my humorous take on rap lyrics and social commentary. Beyond Rap Critic, I’ve written hip-hop album reviews for epinions, earned a Master of Music at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s from UNC School of the Arts, and performed operatic roles at UMD and local theatres. I also collaborate with fellow creators and interview artists on Goin Off.

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Hi, I’m Daren Jackson. I’m the host, writer, and editor behind the Rap Critic web series, where I write, produce, and edit each episode. Over a decade, the show has built a following of more than 240,000 YouTube subscribers thanks to my humorous take on rap lyrics and social commentary.

Beyond Rap Critic, I’ve written hip-hop album reviews for epinions, earned a Master of Music at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s from UNC School of the Arts, and performed operatic roles at UMD and local theatres. I also collaborate with fellow creators and interview artists on Goin Off.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

French

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Italian

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Work Experience

Host / Presenter / Writer / Editor at Rap Critic

January 1, 2009 - Present

Web series host of Rap Critic Reviews; responsible for writing, producing, and editing each episode; built a YouTube following of 240,000+ subscribers.

Writer at epinions.com

September 1, 2008 - Present

Wrote written reviews for Hip-Hop albums (2008-09).

Opera Singer at University of Maryland Opera

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Papageno in The Magic Flute (2016).

Opera Singer at University of Maryland Opera

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Horace in Regina (2016).

Opera Performer at Local Theatre

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Shadowboxer (Joe Louis) [new work].