I was born in 1988, Hip Hop’s greatest year.
Timeline: Ramel J. Wallace
Ramel Wallace is the Senior Community Manager at BAM. Ramel is responsible for research, development, and manages BAM events in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. Ramel is also BAM’s Office manager and assists in administrative roles. Prior to BAM Ramel was the CEO & Founder of thChrch and an active participant in bridging the gap between art, tech, and creativity. His roots in Hip Hop have allowed him to turn his ability to control a crowd into an ability to run an office and lead a community.
Ramel (Real J. Wallace) is a San Diego native and a recording artist for the past 10+ years. He is an educator, poet and Hip Hop storytelling artist. He has been working with video production teams for the past 5 years refining his storytelling capabilities. Ramel co-founded thChrch, a creative incubator and community space. He is currently the owner of The Holyfield, a former community music studio and now media company. He is a board-member of the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art and He is now the first Black host of Creative Mornings San Diego.
1988.
I was born in San Diego, California. The same year that the Jamaica bobsled team made its Olympic debut, Larry Holmes died, Coming to America was released, Roy Jones Jr was robbed and NWA dropped Straight Outta Compton. Rolling Stone claims this is arguably Hip Hop’s greatest Year.
2008.
For the past 12 + years Ramel has been a poet, Hip Hop Artist, & producer by the name of Real J. Wallace. He has released albums with former Universal artist Blu, Soulection’s Abjo and has opened up for Talib Kweli, Adrian Younge, Action Bronson, Prayers and many more. Hip Hop taught Ramel about leadership, marketing, branding, public relations & storytelling.
2011.
Ramel starts working in the education system as a supervisor and a teaching artist. He co-founds Breakbreadtv, a student ran program at Platt College. Ramel worked in education for 6+ years.
2014.
Ramel became the CEO of The Holyfield, an organization focused on Creativity & Identity and co-founded thChrch, a creative incubator in the historic Barrio Arts District. Landing placements with 9five Eyewear, the Grammys, Delta Airline, NBC, Air BnB, BAM, XXL, The Source and more.
2017.
Ramel became known as The Last Black Man in Barrio Logan after paying an ole to The Last Black Man in San Francisco and telling his story. His Great-grandma moved to Barrio Logan in the 60’s during the 2nd Great Migration. This is also the same year he brought Air BNB Experiences to San Diego.
May 2019.
Started working for BAM the Agency as the Community Manager, BAM is a full-service marketing and communications agency that believes stories move the world, “We move stories forward for technology-driven brands that challenge, change, and create entire industries.
Dec 2020.
He was announced as the new host for CreativeMornings/SanDiego. Becoming the first Black host of CreativeMornings/SanDiego
2021…
To infinity and beyond.
Creative Accomplishments
2021 Became Host of CreativeMornings/San Diego
2021 Collaborated with Mingei Musem + Heron Hues for Sunday Fun Day.
2020 Producer/Voiceover of Dear BAMf podcast for BAM The Agency
2020 Created the BAM Book Jam: Featuring Arlan Hamilton, Ariana Davis, Koa Beck & Keisha Bush
2020 San Diego Design Week Presenter
2020 Speaker at AIGA
2019 Holyfield & Harmony: Hip Hop Artist Teaching Program w/ San Diego Symphony and Art of Elan 2019
2019 Performance @ UCSD: Black History Month Event 2019
2019 Performance @ The California Music Therapy Center 2019
2019 Certified Voiceover artist at the Media Arts Center
2019 Performance @ SDSU American Music Composers Concert 2019 with the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
2018 San Diego African American of Fine Art Board member
2018 Performance @ SoFarSounds with Amnesty International for the largest virtual festival
2017 Spiritualized short film tour
2017 Creative Coach @ UrbanBeatsSD Nonprofit
2017 Bits & Pieces Web series (star & Producer)
2017 Pomegranate Training 2017
2015 Delta Airlines Innovation Class Winner 2015
2014 CO founder of thChrch
2014 Owner/Co Founder of The Holyfield 2014 to Present
2012 Brand Ambassador/ On Air personality for 9five Eyewear 2012 to Present
Co founder of Breakbreadtv (video production program at Platt College) 2012
2012 Brand Ambassador/ On Air personality for 5 & a Dime
Shorts
2021 Cabin Fever
2020 Peace
2019 Monsters
2017 Spiritualized Documentary
2017 The Last Black Man in Barrio Logan Short
2015-2017 Star of Web series Worldwide Wavelengths
Music Albums
2020 Cabin Fever
2019 MYN EP
2018 Re-release of Raelblz
2017 Aloe Vera
2016 Kali (Album)
2014 The Holyfield (album)
2012 Raelblz (album)