Early Risers is a high-fidelity 4k a capella performance where musicians on the West Coast perform for the King Coffee Penguin platform. There is no post-production for audio, focusing on raw talent of the performers. The series is sponsored by San Diego Pepper Company and features San Diego Sauce in each video.
March 25: Ash the Author takes stage
The early risers performance by Ash the Author encapsulates contained emotion about a wide array of “wants.” Ash began most of the sentences with “I want.” He transitioned from personal success topics to betterment of the world around him. Ash took the performance to bring light to the community’s needs.
Ash the Author had only a minute on the microphone. He balances heavy topics around politics and music industry frustration, closing out with a lighthearted repetition of “I want it all”
Artist Profile: Ash the Author
Ash the Author is a Chicago-born, San Diego-based artist whose work is characterized by a blend of hip-hop, soul, and R&B. His background is rooted in a musical family—influenced by a grandfather with an extensive record collection and a father and uncle who were both percussionists. These early exposures to reggae and diverse rhythms formed the foundation for his melodic approach to rap and his deep understanding of cadence.
During the 2020 pandemic, Ash transitioned into a self-contained production model by building a home studio to refine his vocal tracking and engineering. This period of focused isolation resulted in a more polished, intentional sound that defines his current work. His vocal delivery is often noted for its versatility, moving fluidly between traditional boom-bap, melodic R&B, and spoken-word storytelling.
Discography & Releases
Ash’s catalog serves as a benchmark for his evolution, combining technical lyricism with modern production and atmospheric synths. You can explore his full discography on all major streaming platforms:
Latest Singles: Apple Music Profile | Spotify Profile
More Water (2024): Apple Music | Spotify
The Blue EP (2021): Apple Music | Spotify
