Dynamic Duo Valee x MVW

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"Crème de la Crème" Feat. Pink Siifu

VALEEDATION out October 20

via MVW Productions / Fake Shore Drive

Praise for Valee x MVW:

"The new track "Tailor Swift" from classical composer turned avant-rap producer MVW and off-center Chicago emcee Valee certainly owes some of its success to its central pun, but it wouldn't work without the duo's easy chemistry, combined with a slightly unsettled beat that adds an element of danger to the fun"

FADER

“Every note and gesture seems to be deeply felt and philosophically weighted before a hand touches a piano key or lifts a mallet…gorgeous…evocative…nothing less than cathartic”
Pitchfork

" “White Gucci pants in color, Taylor Swift,” quips Valee on his Taylor Swift-indebted song “Tailor Swift,” a pun we can’t believe hadn’t been made sooner."

NYLON

"we're probably getting one of the most unique and visionary underground albums of the year very soon…" 

HotNewHipHop

"The single ("Tailor Swift") is defined by a psychedelic beat highlighted by chest-thumping bass, a woozily chopped piano sample, and clattering percussion. Valee shows off his predilection for dancing around the beat, weaving his bars in and out of the rhythmic pocket"

FLOOD

“Producer is a title that simply falls short for MVW”
Lyrical Lemonade

"Smooth and restrained"
HipHopDX

“Do yourself a favor and get acquainted with MVW too, because if Valee is rocking with him, you know he has to be top-tier.”
Daily Chiefers

“The music isn't like anything I’d ever heard”
Chicago Reader

“MVW and Valee have become a reputable force in the rapper-producer scene; MVW’s knack for simple, post-minimalist composition matched with Valee’s incomparable wordplay and fluidly experimental flows” 

Our Generation Music

“VALEEDATION will see MVW and Valee continue to grow into one of the best duos in hip hop”

NYS Music

Today Valee x MVW share their hot new track "Crème de la Crème" ft. Pink Siifu. 

The dynamic duo's collaborative album, VALEEDATION, is out on October 20th, 2023

via MVW Productions / Fake Shore Drive

Pink Siifu states "Honestly, Valee has been one of my favorite rappers since like 2016-2017… it’s just a honor and privilege to be able to add to the already strong discography and beautiful legacy. Every time Valee drops it’s a gift for Chicago and those from the city who prevail. This track was easy off top, thanks to MVW. The production was brought to me on a platter and the lay up verse was sensational. Valee is one of the easiest to work with, even when not in the same room, we are able bounce ideas off."

MVW states, "This track was a particularly interesting from an executive production standpoint. Siifu and Valee had worked together in brilliant form, and I thought this track would be particularly good fit for their styles. "Siifu's additional verse is woven into a dialogue to create this unique call and response feel that is decidedly organic."

The avant-rap producer known as MVW has put the finishing touches to an album with regular collaborator Valee, entitled VALEEDATION, with their chemistry resulting in new music that could just well turn out to be the pair’s magnum opus. VALEEDATION offers a unique language that Valee and MVW have developed through their shared artistic vision. The project's sonic correlation with fine art allows it to transcend the boundaries of genre, blending into sounds featuring salient reconstruction of genres. The structural elements of classical music embedded within the song forms on VALEEDATION add an extra layer of sophistication and elevation.

MVW's expertise in contemporary classical composition shines through as he weaves together intricate arrangements, showcasing his ability to meld genres seamlessly. Having studied classical music at New York University and under La Monte Young (one of the most revered American minimalist composers) and Bunita Marcus, Waller has also released three full LPs of classical compositions under his full name Michael Vincent Waller, including Moments which received a 7.8 from Pitchfork. MVW has worked with other innovative rappers such as TiaCorine, Xavier Wulf, Lil Gotit, Matt Ox, and Zelooperz.

MVW says, "The music feels like scenes in a movie more than tracks on an album, highlighted by different lighting on a thematic, subtle vibe. There is this sense of installation."

Valee is a visionary rapper known for his unconventional style and infectious energy. With his distinctive lyrical delivery and unwavering commitment to artistic exploration, Valee has become a transformative force within the rap landscape. This new album follows up Valee’s project with Action Bronson and Greedo 03 produced by Harry Fraud. Valee has also collaborated with artists such as Lil Yachty, YG, G Herbo, King Louie, and Vic Mensa. His EP GOOD Job, You Found Me was executive produced by Kanye West. What sets Valee apart is his artistic evolution over the past few years, which has been meticulously honed alongside one of his core producers, MVW. Together, they have crafted a distinctive sound that fuses contemporary classical influences with refined melodies, elevating the sonic tapestries of trap music.

Valee's artistic journey has been a deliberate departure from mainstream conventions, as he immerses himself in innovative aesthetics that challenge the status quo. This avant-garde approach serves as a guiding beacon for MVW, offering them a unique lens through which to navigate uncharted territories in music, explore novel genres, and push boundaries beyond the familiar.