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Valee Proves Himself As a “Virtuoso” on Harry Fraud-Produced Full-Length Debut (Album Review)

July 21, 2023 ItsHipHop Leave a comment

Valee is a 34 year old rapper from Chicago, Illinois making waves by releasing 3 mixtapes & a couple EPs from the span of 2015-2018 until one of my top 10 producers of all-time Kanye West signed him to a joint deal with G.O.O.D. Music & Def Jam Recordings. The next 2 EPs G.O.O.D. Job, You Found Me & Runnin’ Rich helped spread plugg music to a mainstream audience despite both receiving mixed reception to the point where he would go his own way from Thersday onward. It should also be noted that Valee additionally has 2 EPs with AYOCHILLMANN as the duo The TrAppiEst as well as 2 more with ChaseTheMoney as the duo VTM & 1 with Stan Lane as the duo Vlane. But coming off the Vacabularee mixtape this past winter, Harry Fraud’s now being brought in to produce Valee’s official full-length debut from top to bottom & it actually had me looking forward to it. On top of that: His manager is now Andrew Barber of Fake Shore Drive, who has one of the most resourceful Twitter pages ever.

“Sea Bass” is a cloudy trap opener to the album talking about the lifestyle that he lives whereas “About That” featuring 03 Greedo goes into even spacier territory sampling Geno Smith’s iconic line they wrote me off but I ain’t write back though” asking how they supposed to feel about bullshit. “Yea But Um” brings in some wavy synthesizers & hi-hats admitting he forgets the brands when he walks in the store, but then “Vibrant” featuring Action Bronson is a more soulful cut showing off the fresh outfits they walked out with.

Meanwhile, the Z Money feature on “Uppity” is one of his best verses post-1017 Worldwide as he & Valee jump on top of a piano trap instrumental describing their bitches as exactly that leading into “Dutty Laundry” giving off a more psychedelic edge boasting that he’s in Gucci like a mixtape, humorously referencing Gucci Mane’s historically endless mixtape catalog. The woodwinds & synths blended throughout “Not Right Now” work so pleasantly targeting it towards his lover on top of RXKNephew’s invigorating guest appearance truthfully making me a fan of his leading into the quirkily-produced “WTF” featuring Twista talking about their bitches once more & it makes sense considering Kanye had a hand in 2 of the Tung Twista’s biggest hits “Slow Jamz” alongside “Overnight Celebrity”.

The song “Washington Wizard” dives into trillwave turf once more telling his girl he needs space with these luscious synthesizer patterns while the penultimate track/final single “Watermelon Automobile” was actually what prompted me into wanting to reviewing this album especially since MAVI & Saba both appear together for the first time I believe over some keys & hi-hats flexing that they switched the paint. To wrap things up here, “Ufillme” sees the former G.O.O.D. Music artist sets to find out if any of us can feel him on everything that says accompanied by an intoxicating beat.

G.O.O.D. Job, You Found Me was an incredibly underwhelming for a lot of people including myself & here we are 5 years later with Harry Fraud behind the boards for his full-length debut album that completely surpassed all expectations I had going into it. Easily the most well-crafted body of work in Valee’s discography. He has some dope lines, but I can understand that his LUCKI-inspired delivery/flow isn’t for everyone & the vibes from the production are mostly similar to that of one of my favorite Playboi Carti cuts “Location”.

Score: 8/10

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Valee & Harry Fraud Release New Single “Vibrant” Ft Action Bronson & Announce ‘Virtuoso’ LP

July 8, 2023 ItsHipHop Leave a comment

Valee returns and this time he’s back with Harry Fraud. Personally hand-picked by Kanye West and signed to his G.O.O.D. Music imprint, it didn’t take long for Valee to make an impression. Not only was Valee named Rolling Stone’s “Hot Rapper Of the Year,” he was also awarded Single of the Year by Spin Magazine for “Womp Womp” (which went Gold) featuring Jeremih.

Yet, what separates Valee from his peers, is that his completely original, unorthodox rap sketches are virtually a sub-genre of their own; one that inspired some of the culture’s biggest heavyweights to dissect, emulate, and copy his soft-spoken style and flow. For fans of clever lyrics, effortless style, and endless swag, Valee’s artistry resembles trap music for the connoisseur.

After a successful stint on G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam, Valee opted to embark on an independent career, one that would give the rising Chicago South Sider more opportunity to create as freely as possible.

Now the rising star embarks on the next phase of his career with the announcement of Virtuoso, Valee’s forthcoming collaborative album with Harry Fraud. Harry Fraud thrives on being entrusted with artists’ most personal statements; recently, producing chart-topping projects for Curren$y (Vices), French Montana (Montega, which hit Billboard’s Top 200 chart), Dave East (Hoffa), Lil Peep (High Fashion), Benny The Butcher (The Plugs I Met 2), Jim Jones (The Fraud Department), Jay Worthy’s You Take The Credit, We’ll Take The Check and 38 Spesh’s Beyond Belief.

In addition to the announcement of Virtuoso, the pair has also offered the album’s first single, “Vibrant,” which features Action Bronson.

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Valee and Harry Fraud Announce Collab Album ‘Virtuoso,’ Release “Vibrant” Single with Action Bronson

July 7, 2023 ItsHipHop Leave a comment

Valee, the rising rap sensation personally hand-picked by Kanye West and signed to his G.O.O.D. Music imprint is gearing up for the next phase of his career by announcing his upcoming collaborative album, “Virtuoso,” alongside renowned producer Harry Fraud.

Valee’s unique rap sketches have earned him accolades, such as Rolling Stone’s “Hot Rapper of the Year” and Spin Magazine’s Single of the Year for his hit track “Womp Womp” featuring Jeremih. Known for his soft-spoken style and effortless flow, Valee has carved out a sub-genre of his own, inspiring some of the industry’s biggest names to emulate his approach.

With “Virtuoso,” Valee seeks to explore new artistic territories and embrace his independence. Teaming up with Harry Fraud, known for his production work with artists like Curren$y, French Montana, and Benny The Butcher, the album promises to deliver Valee’s clever lyrics and endless swag freshly and innovatively.

To give fans a taste of what’s to come, Valee and Harry Fraud have released the album’s first single, “Vibrant,” featuring Action Bronson. The track showcases their seamless collaboration and is now available on all digital streaming platforms.

“We’ve been quietly working on this project, and it’s finally ready for the world. It will be unlike anything you’ve ever heard; so expect the unexpected,” Valee commented.

“Valee has been one of my favorite artists since the first time I heard him, and it’s always been a goal of mine to collaborate with him,” Harry Fraud professes. “Valee and Bronson’s unique approach and rare charisma complement each other perfectly on ‘Vibrant.’”

“Virtuoso” marks an exciting chapter in Valee’s career as he pushes boundaries and captivates audiences with his distinct musical style. Fans can look forward to experiencing a dynamic and genre-defying album that showcases the artistry of both Valee and Harry Fraud.

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