7.25.2025
Eddie Valero Continues to Tap Into Memphis Musical History, Sharing Gangsta Blues 2
Featuring Guest Spots from Starlito, Don Trip, and BigWalkDog, Gangsta Blues 2 is Available on All Platforms in Partnership with ONErpm
Following Up the Recently Released Gangsta Blues, Memphis’s Own Superman Shoulders a Burden For His City
Check for Eddie’s Video for Album Intro “Ready For It,” Dropping Later Today on Eddie’s YouTube
Critical Praise:
“2025 Rap Albums You Haven’t Heard—But Should (Gangsta Blues)” – CABBAGES
“In the landscape of contemporary Memphis hip-hop, Eddie Valero’s trajectory is distinguished by his beat selection and narrative prowess. A fusion of street blues, Valero’s sound taps into Memphis’ rich musical legacy, while his lyrical narratives delve into the darker nuances of the city that shaped him. Valero is one of the few up-and-comers to not come under the musical trees of Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti or Young Dolph. His rise stands as a testament to his individual artistry and distinct contribution to the Memphis sound.” – HITS DD
The Announcement:
Steeped in the musical history of his hometown, Memphis rapper Eddie Valero processes his pain through his pen. Returning for another helping of soulful rap songs, Eddie shares Gangsta Blues 2, his new album. The album keeps continues the aesthetic Eddie introduced on May’s Gangsta Blues, using classic soul samples and widescreen soundscapes to evoke the superfly grandeur of a blaxploitation film. Eddie uses the cinematic backdrop as launching point for his gritty street tales, which comment on how he uses the lessons learned during his troubled past to inform his current independent rap hustle. Gangsta Blues 2 features guest appearances from kindred spirits Don Trip & Starlito on the BandPlay-produced “3 Headed Monster,” and a spot from 1017-signed Southerner BigWalkDog on “Flawless Gang.” Home to the high-flying recent single “Clark Kent,” Gangsta Blues 2 is available on all platforms, in partnership with ONErpm.
Along with the new album, Eddie shares the music video for album intro, “Ready For It.” Featuring a sample of Eddie Holman’s 1969 soul classic “Four Walls,” “Ready For It” is a high-octane table-setter for the rest of Gangsta Blues 2, as he delivers a visceral mission statement, explaining why he felt he owed it to his community to return with another project so soon: “Trenches yeah they need me, had to come back I couldn’t let ’em wait,” he spits. Directed by Eddie’s frequent collaborator Global Films, the video drops later today on Eddie Valero’s YouTube.
In May, Eddie Valero made waves with Gangsta Blues, drawing attention from CABBAGES, which named Gangsta Blues one of the “2025 Rap Albums You Haven’t Heard—But Should.” Eddie Valero spent several dates this spring opening for Don Trip & Starlito on their “Step Brothers 4 Life Tour.” Eddie has one more performance lined up supporting those two Tennessee legends, hitting Indianapolis on July 27th.
With Gangsta Blues 2 on the way, Eddie Valero is ready to become Memphis’s next big thing. Stay tuned for more.
Stream Gangsta Blues 2: https://onerpm.link/gangstablues2
Stay tuned for the “Ready For It” video, dropping later today on Eddie’s YouTube
Stream Gangsta Blues: https://onerpm.link/gangstablues
Gangsta Blues tracklist:
- 60 Dayz
- Storytime 2
- Every Member
- New Edition
- Bills To Pay
- For The Hood ft. 8Ball
- Participation Trophies ft. Starlito
- Shawty Lo
- Cool With Me
- Zombies
- Superstar
Step Brothers 4 Life Tour Dates w/ Eddie Valero:
July 27th – Indianapolis, IN
Photo credit: Global Films (@GlobalFilms17)
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
About Eddie Valero
When you talk about the new generation of Memphis Hip Hop, you have to mention Eddie Valero. Eddie’s beat selection and storytelling have moved him right up the ladder in the city and now he’s the talk of the town from the fans to the OGs. His brand of street blues feels like the familiar sound that the city of Memphis was built on but his brand of street tales definitely define the dark side of the city that raised him. And, he’s one of the few true rap success stories to not come under the musical trees of Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti, or Young Dolph.
Born and raised in Memphis, Eddie Valero has built a large audience in his city and beyond the hard way, never compromising his style and eschewing high-profile co-signs on his route to local legend status. Growing up in awe of his city’s OGs, Eddie worked hard at his craft, using his expert beat selection and gritty storytelling to grow his following to over 60k YouTube subscribers. Always confident fans would find him, he started his signature mixtape series, Until They Feel Me, in 2021, releasing 4 installments in all, featuring local hits like “Lero BandPlay” (1.38 million Spotify streams) his hard-hitting collab with the PRE-signed producer. In 2023, he dropped “Flex N Go” with JpOnTheTrack, racking up over 2.5 million YouTube views in the process, and he followed in 2024 with the Undefeated mixtape. Most recently, Eddie shared Just For Y’all, a no frills street tape featuring the buzzing single “Money Locked In.”
About ONErpm
ONErpm is a next generation music company and leader in new revenue opportunities, operating one of the world’s largest music distribution platforms and YouTube Multi-Channel Networks. Offering a full suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, business intelligence, publishing, accounting, and global payment solutions, ONErpm provides the infrastructure needed to help creators and content owners succeed. As a trusted partner, ONErpm emphasizes transparency in everything it does, from executing a marketing campaign to making payments. Located in 29 cities across 20 countries with a staff of over 450, the company’s global footprint is constantly expanding, making it one of the fastest growing independent music companies in the world.
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Links:
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Gangsta Blues 2: https://onerpm.link/gangstablues2
“Clark Kent”: https://onerpm.link/clarkkent / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv8n8AWJp0s
“Superstar”: https://youtu.be/ZzPR0MEth0s
“For The Hood” ft. 8Ball: https://youtu.be/CcsBx5eTPRI
Gangsta Blues: https://onerpm.link/gangstablues
“New Edition” (Prod. by BandPlay): https://onerpm.link/newedition
“Zombies”: https://onerpm.link/zombies