David Ali is the Founder and CEO of Above Ground Entertainment, a full-service management and entertainment company based in Los Angeles which boasts Kehlani, Larry June, Tee Grizzley, Destin Conrad among its clients, as well as several overseas artists. Above Ground was established in 2008 as an event promotion and management company before growing into an talent management company in 2010. David promoted events in San Francisco from 2007 - 2014 including shows for Jhene Aiko, Wale, Big Sean, Mike Posner, Freddie Gibbs, Iggy Azalea, Kreayshawn, DJ AM & Steve Aoki, Dom Kennedy, Yelawolf, and many more.