MF DOOM: Losing Hip-Hop’s Supervillian
“My world will never be the same without you,” Jasmine Dumile writes on December 31, 2020, as the public is informed of her husband’s death,…
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The Uchis Movement
After working with well-established artists like Tyler, the Creator, Thundercat, Tame Impala, the Gorillaz, Steve Lacy and Rico Nasty; Kali Uchis has claimed a spot…
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Tay Money Bussin’ Her Way Through the Rap Industry
TikTok has become an odd platform for songs to go viral. For Tay Money, TikTok has been instrumental in getting her music out into the…
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Gasanova: Mom Music to Not Give a F*ck To
When asked to describe his new album, “Gasanova,” in three words, Yung Gravy replies with “it thumps,” “carefree” and “gas.” These three words seem to…
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TOKYO’S REVENGE: The Rapper Who Keeps Us Guessing
If you don’t know much about TOKYO’S REVENGE, don’t worry — that’s exactly what he wants.
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Spotify Versus Apple Music
There are many details within streaming services that make or break a listening experience. These minor changes have led to an interesting corporate rivalry in…
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Tyler, The Creator Sheds A Light on Minority Content Mislabeling
“Backhanded Compliment.” That’s what musical artist Tyler, the Creator said following his win at the 2020 GRAMMYs. Rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, Tyler Gregory Okonma,…
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Rence: Creating Music Without Genre
Looking for the perfect song to bump to in your headphones around campus? VALLEY needs you to hear this up-and-coming artist.
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The Perfect Summer Aux Playlist
From bump sessions to beach days to pre-game playlist or maybe even a dance in the mirror all by yourself with a hairbrush — you name that type of playlist — VALLEY’s got you this summer.
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New Artist Spotlight: Introducing Guccci Goggles
Khalil Dunham-Carson, also known as Guccci Goggles, has been an icon at Penn State since coming to campus in 2015. Known for his iconic trademark, his vibrant personality and drive for success, he has used his image and energy to fuel his rap career day by day.
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A Night in Astroworld
Travis brought amazing special effects to each arena he took over, and Penn State was lucky enough to visit Astroworld right in the Bryce Jordan Center on February 27.
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R&B Artist Tinashe Takes Penn State
This Friday, American R&B singer-songwriter Tinashe performed at Alumni Hall at the HUB.
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Lil Wayne Back On Top: “Tha Carter V”
Lil Wayne’s album “Tha Carter V,” which dropped on Sept. 28, has already hit the top of the Billboard charts. This is Wayne’s fourth number one album following…
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Mac Miller Songs Worth the Listen
Pittsburgh born and raised, Mac Miller tragically passed away on Sept. 7, 2018 at only 26 years old. Through his many albums and singles, Miller…
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ye: Kanye Talks Mental Health
After the immense success of his last album, “The Life of Pablo,” in 2016, Kanye West did not disappoint when he dropped his latest groundbreaking album…
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Empowering Women with Music
One thing that goes unnoticed in the music industry is the fact that a lot of the lyrics are aggressive towards females. This has become…
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Your THON Playlists
Here at VALLEY we know that THON weekend can be one of the most amazing, unforgettable, but tiring experiences for any Penn State student. We’ve…
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The Power of Music: How it Affects our Daily Lives
We all have our favorite genres, artists and individual songs that we use to evoke various moods and either soothe us when we’re down, or get a party started on a Saturday night.
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Valley Artist Spotlight: SZA
SZA brings a warm, breezy and emotional approach to her tracks. As an R&B singer, she is already able to reach a musical destination that her fellow members cannot.
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The World Famous Tony Williams Has Valley’s Backstage Pass to Kanye
“This is my favorite college campus. We’ve been coming here since ’06 and it’s the best show on the tour.”
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