Ashok Kondabolu

Ashok Kumar Kondabolu, also known by his stage name Dapwell, or Dap, is an American Internet personality, DJ, and dancer from Queens, New York City. A graduate of Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, Kondabolu is best known for being a member of and hype man for the New York-based rap group Das Racist. Kondabolu has also announced that he will eventually release his own solo material.[1] He is the younger brother of comedian Hari Kondabolu, with whom he conducts the semi-regular Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Project as well as the Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Podcast. Rolling Stone India described Ashok as "New York’s stock Joe Gould-like character injected with the creative adrenaline of gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson and the uncouth coarseness of writer Charles Bukowski."[2] With the breakup of Das Racist in December 2012, Kondabolu stated that he would be focusing his attention on his television and radio show, co-created with Despot, called Chillin' Island (Elara Pictures).[3]

Ashok Kondabolu
Kondabolu inside the former East Village Radio studio in 2012
Background information
Born1985 (age 35–36)
OriginQueens, New York, United States
Occupation(s)Musician, writer, comedian
Years active2008–present
Associated actsDas Racist, Hari Kondabolu
Websitewww.dapwell.com

Discography

With Das Racist

See also

References
  1. David Bevan (September 19, 2011). "Das Racist Shenanigans/Treats Abound". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2011-09-21.
  2. Neha Sharma (April 20, 2012). "The Small Town South Indian Boys Of New York". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  3. Beverly Bryan (December 5, 2012). "Is There Life After Das Racist? Relax, Dapwell Says, Yes, There Is". MTV Iggy. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
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