Steeped in the musical traditions of his hometown, Memphis rapper Eddie Valero is a student of the game. Eddie is making his most complete statement to date, releasing his new album Gangsta Blues. Spanning 11 tracks, the high-octane album harkens back to all eras of Memphis music, from the country-fried underground rap of the 90s, to the hustle-hard anthems of recent years, reaching all the way back to the blues that made Beale Street famous. Processing his trauma and chronicling his come up through his lyrics and toe-tagging beats with his flows, Eddie Valero uses his virtuosity as a weapon in the same way that Memphis bluesmen like B.B. King once did.
Crafted by producers including BandPlay, Gangsta Blues is a treat for fans who appreciate 70s soul as much as modern trap, weaving in samples from greats like Curtis Mayfield and The Isley Brothers to animate Eddie’s street stories. Eddie’s resonant rap voice bounces off twangy guitars and speaker-knocking 808s. and gives glimpses into the darker aspects of his rise. The Orange Mound native earns major co-signs from two of his state’s most respected rap names: 8Ball, of legendary duo 8Ball & MJG, blesses the neighborhood anthem “For The Hood” with his gruff gravitas, while Nashville’s Starlito croaks a standout guest verse on “Participation Trophies.”
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