I love to bring diverse groups of people together, and create memorable experiences for them through music. As the Executive Director of Move Forward Music, I've built a reputation for spotting talent early, and booking the first show of some of the biggest stars in the industry, right before they blow up. I curate, produce and promote live events that impact culture and have launched the careers of some of today's hottest stars, from Kendrick Lamar to Doja Cat to Shaboozy and many more. Leaning on over a decade experience throwing concerts, I produce full scale experiential events and activations for companies like Spotify, Heineken and Twitch, helping brands establish emotional connections with consumers through music, events, and access to their favorite artists.I relish the opportunity to take on new and exciting challenges and I'm constantly working on developing my skills and self-improvement. I go after the things I want in life, and once I set my mind to achieve something, I can hardly be stopped. Outside of music, I enjoy good food, travel and basketball. People call me Al D. Areas of expertise include music curation, event production, content capture, live-streaming, concert promotion, talent booking, A&R, guerilla marketing, branding, artist management.