Meet The Team

Robert McCall aka "Bobby" was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1950 and is one of the original members of the Black Panther Party. As a young man, he became involved in the civil rights movement and was drawn to the Panthers' commitment to community organizing and social justice.

In 1997, Bobby met with Tupac Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, who was also a member of the Black Panther Party. It was then that Bobby made a promise to Afeni that he would keep her son's name and memory alive. Bobby has successfully done this for over 20 years through various community projects.

Bobby is particularly interested in the hip hop scene in the Bay Area, being the father to one of the original members of Digital Underground – Money B, and having a personal relationship with Tupac himself, Bobby saw this as a powerful tool for social change. In 2022, he founded the Bay Area Hip Hop Forever Organization, which provides a platform for young artists to showcase their talent and spread positive messages through music.

Bobby continues to work tirelessly on behalf of the Black Panther Party, and to continue Tupac's vision. Bobby is dedicated to empowering and uplifting the black community and provide education, resources, and cultural opportunities to ensure that Tupac's legacy lives on through Bay Area Hip Hop Forever and the important work we do to promote social justice and equality. Through Bay Area Hip Hop Forever, Tupac will always be remembered as the true visionary and pioneer in the world of hip hop that he was and still is.

Born in Harlem to a family of artists, Andreas moved to Princeton, NJ in his youth and was privileged to study 8 years of classical guitar as a child. Later he studied analog music synthesis at UNC-Greensboro and audio digital signal processing and digital music synthesis at Princeton U under music dept Prof Paul Lansky before getting a degree in computer science from Rutgers U and moving to the SF Bay Area in 1999 to pursue a career in tech. Andreas also worked for the liberal public policy journal, The America Prospect. Andreas has a home recording studio.
 

 Being born to a German father and Chilean mother and the only American in his family, Andreas felt like it was his responsibility to understand what it was to be American and quickly realized that there are two unjustly unequal Americas, the white and the America of color, and that to truly be American, one has to make a point to understand and be mindful of both Americas and do what one can to help achieve more equality for the America of color. Having worked in Oakland and having witnessed Occupy Oakland firsthand, Andreas later had the honor of living with BAHHF founder Bobby McCall, getting to know his family and accompanying him to every day of the week long 50th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party, it was privilege to learn Black Panther history, and he was awed by what the party had accomplished and saddened by its hurdles. In 2021, Andreas was invited by Bobby McCall to help create BAHHF. It has been an honor for Andreas ever since.

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Timothy Walton advises clients regarding many types of Internet and technology-related legal matters including domain name registration disputes, copyright & trademark disputes, email spam & junk faxes, cybersquatting, cyberstalking & cyber bullying, Internet business advice, and all types of Internet and technology-related litigation in California state courts and Federal courts located within the state of California, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Timothy is also a talented bassist and a member of the Santa Cruz-based jam band, F. Dupp.

Karri Loud is a multifaceted legal professional and event  

planner with a passion for hip hop culture. With over 13  

years of valuable experience as a Paralegal in the legal  

field – specifically Estate Planning and Entity  

Formation, this makes her an invaluable asset to any  

organization. As well as being a paralegal, Karri’s  

experience extends further, providing financial and  

support services to seniors and people with disabilities  

through her role with a professional Fiduciary Firm.  

In addition to her passion for wills/trusts and elder Law  

Karri runs and operates several businesses. As a  

seasoned event planner, she has organized and executed  

countless successful events, ranging from small-scale  

networking events and/or birthday parties to large 

conferences. Her attention to details, creativity, and ability to manage multiple tasks  simultaneously have made her a go-to person for planning events to turn your vision into a lifetime of memories. Karri brings her experience in the legal field, event planning,  community involvement, and business building skills to Bay Area Hip Hop Forever.  

Karri's love for hip hop culture has led her to join Bay Area Hip Hop Forever - dedicated to  promoting and preserving this genre of music. As the Treasurer of Bay Area Hip Hop Forever, Karri brings her legal and financial expertise to the table to help protect the  organization's interests and ensure that all activities and events are conducted in an ethical  manner. With Karri's unique skill set and unwavering dedication, she is here to make a  significant impact on Bay Area Hip Hop forever's mission and the hip hop community as a  whole.

Parris understands the struggle and how to best overcome it. For over two decades, he successfully guided recording artist to major record distribution and management deals. He is the published author of several popular personal development books to include "Knock The Devil Out "  "Win Any Way" and "The Combination Code" He's also the creator of the "Win Any Way" philosophy.

To further broaden his reach, and improve his communication skills, he was recently certified through Les Brown's "Power Voice System" .

In the spirit of Tupac Shukar's vision to "spark the brain that will change the world" he joined in as the Secretary with the other members on the board to form Bay Area Hip Hop Forever, a non-profit organization based in Oakland California.

To find out more about Parris Walton or to join the creator movement log on to https://paythecreator.com.

After obtaining her degree in Computer Science in Michigan, Pamela Gerstein relocated to the Bay Area to embark on a new journey.

A devoted music and tech aficionado with an abundance of knowledge in both fields, Pamela has been a successful entrepreneur with two established businesses. She has been profoundly involved in the Bay Area's music landscape, frequently attending performances to show her support for live entertainment. Utilizing these tools to share what she loves about the scene 

via social media platforms, her website, and email, Pamela reaches out to over fifteen thousand people living in the region weekly. 

 Her first company - P B and Jam (est 2000) - specializes in technical support and virtual event production services; while her second enterprise, BISS List Presents (est 2003)  gives powerful music promotion as well as live event production services. With this great combination of skill sets, she is vital to the future of the Bay Area music scene.

With two decades of live event production experience, Pamela is an expert in the field. She has held various roles such as Production Manager, Artist Relations Manager, and VIP Program Manager for concerts and festivals from small to large scale events. 

Pamela is passionate about giving back to her local community, contributing both her time and resources to support many nonprofits in the Bay Area.

Originally from Southern California, Alfie Elaine moved to the Bay Area at a young age and was nurtured by the very essence of its hip-hop culture. From her early days, Alfie Elaine's path was influenced by her mother, Shirley Ann Mims, a talented cosmetologist who had the privilege of working with esteemed artists like The Raelettes and Smokey Robinson. Surrounded by the magic of music from an early age, Alfie Elaine was destined to leave a mark on the industry.

Along with her childhood best friend, Alfie Elaine found herself immersed in the vibrant world of Bay Area music. Their shared passion led them to spend countless hours in the presence of the legendary Larry Graham, a true icon of the Bay Area. While pursuing her education at Southern University, Alfie Elaine's insatiable thirst for adventure led her to briefly step away from college life. Joining forces with the iconic MC Hammer, she embarked on a thrilling journey, traveling the nation and witnessing firsthand the electrifying energy of live performances. Upon returning to California, Alfie Elaine's talent and magnetic presence caught the attention of Digital Underground, a groundbreaking group out of the Bay Area at the forefront of hip hop's golden era. Alfie Elaine made appearances in some of their music videos, including the unforgettable "Kiss Me and I'll Kiss You Back," where she shared the screen with the legendary Tupac Shakur. These collaborations began Alfie Elaine's longtime relationship with Tupac himself, Money B, of Digital Underground and his father, Robert McCall, affectionately called "POPS" by Alfie Elaine! Pops and Alfie Elaine would later come together to form the organization, Bay Area Hip Hop Forever.  

Today, Alfie Elaine wears many hats as the proud owner of Transportation Goddess, a company deeply entrenched in all aspects of the entertainment industry. Through her unwavering dedication, she has built a vast network of connections and fostered relationships with influential figures across the music landscape. Whether coordinating logistics for tours or orchestrating seamless productions, Alfie Elaine's professionalism and expertise make her an invaluable asset to the artists she serves.

From her humble beginnings in Southern California to her current position as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry and Co-Founder of Bay Area Hip Hop Forever, Alfie Elaine's unwavering spirit and love for hip hop continue to propel her forward. Together with BAHHF, Alfie Elaine is dedicated to leaving an enduring legacy that inspires the next generation of artists to chase their dreams and embrace the transformative power of music.

Naru Kwina is an Artist\Educator with over 30 years' experience in early childhood development, administration, and conflict resolution. As a community activist, Naru initiated a Black men’s forum, a playgroup for children of color,  and has lent his talents to various events surrounding youth education, environmental awareness, political prisoners, AIDS, and healthy life styles choices. Naru is also a veteran in the Bay Area Hip Hop scene. In 1987 (as “Sir Quickdraw”) he became one of the first artists from Oakland to record a rap record.  Naru has performed with Run DMC, George Clinton, Last Poets, Spearhead, Digital Underground, Dead Prez, The Coup, Zion I, Living Legends, Azeem, Sir Mixalot, Medusa, Xzibit, EA Ski and CMT, Mr FAB, the Luniz, Dru Down, and Hammer, and many other artists. Naru was the co-founder and lead vocalist of the group "Organic Creations", which blended Hip Hop, Jazz, Spoken Word, and Theater.  Naru's 1998 NAP (Never Again Project) was a groundbreaking Double CD that featured spoken word, hip hop, and a touch of jazz, and soul. In 2004 Naru started a company called Hip Learning which he uses to this day as a vehicle to teach. Hip Learning incorporates music, and educational lyrical content as a means of teaching various subjects to children around the globe. “Cultivating minds with rhymes”.

Naru,  In collaborating with the African Scientific Institute was awarded a 2004 Creative Work Fund Literary Arts Grant. Which he used to turn Hip Science into a 1-hour play. In 2007-2008, and 2019-2020,  Naru was awarded the City of Oakland Cultural Funding Program grant, and in 2009\2010 Hip Learning was awarded the Oakland Indie Award for Youth Empowerment.  To learn more about Hip Learning, visit Mr. Kwina’s website: www.hiplearning.org.