APHISITH PHONGSAVANH

NICKNAMES: Davenport

FAVOURITE HIP-HOP ARTIST(S): Andre 3000, Nas, Jay-z, ATCQ, LL Cool J, Fat Joe, Wu-Tang Clan, Ludacris

BOOKS I READ IN THE 7TH GRADE: The Giver, Ender’s Game, The Chrysalids, The Lord of the Rings

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

Aphisith is currently finishing his final year in Business at York University with hopes of pursuing graduate studies in Advertising. All throughout his childhood, he has been immersed in the culture of Hip-Hop, developing a passion for music production along the way. As a fresh face within the Canadian music industry, Aphisith has participated in “beat battles” which have garnered him some attention amongst the budding local scene. While tutoring fellow classmates all throughout high school, Aphisith felt a burgeoning sense of passion towards helping others achieve their academic goals. By utilizing his keen abilities to understand, listen, and lead, he looks forward to helping youth in urban communities gain and expand their literacy skills through the power of Hip-Hop.