Cyrus Langhorne
With everyone getting all ooey gooey with Valentine’s Day around the corner, what better time than now for music newcomer Calvin Valentine coming through with the vinyl release of “Eugene” along with a mini-documentary? Kick back and check it out below! [Photo Credit: Joe Baker]
Eugene was initially released to all digital retailers, late last year. Accompanied by the videos “Your Drugs” and “Evergreen,” the album was praised for its musicality and versatility. Weaving between genres, Valentine painted the picture of growing up in Eugene, Oregon, while reminiscing on a number of childhood and adolescent “firsts.”
“Eugene is a love letter to my hometown,” says Valentine. “It is a document of what I was feeling at the time.
The album has been praised for its timeless quality and evocative nostalgia. And it is worth mentioning that Valentine wrote, produced and rapped all but two tracks.
In spite of his youth, Valentine is something of an industry veteran. The Eugene-raised artist started playing the drums at age 6. By 19, he rocked the Warped Tour with his band Medium Troy. He’s produced a full-length album for Planet Asia, as well as, De La Soul’s “God It” (featuring Nas). Along the way, he’s worked with Bun B, Devin the Dude, Juicy J, and Dilla’s younger brother, Illa J. His latest placement is “Two Days,” on Interscope artist Boogie’s Thirst 48 Pt. II. He is currently executive producing projects for both Sam Trump and Illa J.
