5.15.2024
wolfacejoeyy Shares Valentino, His Versatile New Project
Injecting His Signature and Smooth Mix of Jersey Club and Sexy Drill with Silky R&B Melodies, the 21-Year-Old Rising Star Displays the Romantic Charm of a Matinee Idol Across 13 Songs, Including His Viral Hit “Cake”
Stay Tuned For the Music Video For “Solar,” Dropping Soon on joeyy’s YouTube
Critical Praise:
“The music may be dreamy ear candy, but the depth and structure of joeyy’s craft puts him a rung above his peers…He’s benefiting from more developed song structures and writing his most mature, evocative songs yet. His hooks are still unshakeable, but the tiny details and ingenious melodic flourishes that surround them make each listen feel like a small adventure. Valentino hits like downing a flat white when you really should be sleeping: It’s a jolt of restless euphoria that’ll have you ready to leave the house at all costs, wandering in search of anyone’s company—or anything to do.” – Pitchfork
“‘Joeyy packs so much fun into the song that all you can focus on is having as great of a time as he is.” – PITCHFORK
“‘Now, at 21, Joeyy knows he’s on the cusp of musical renown.” – HYPEBEAST
“Combining the best elements of Jersey club and New York drill to create fresh, lighthearted hits that are instantly recognizable, Joeyy’s tender vocals, fresh production and undeniably infectious hooks have allowed the “buku” artist to flourish beyond first-listen value; he’s a breath of fresh air.” – Complex
“At 20 years old, Wolfacejoeyy has built a cult following on SoundCloud thanks to his production style and unique lyricism.” – Variety
“The result is a unique blend of current rap genres that will make you want to get sturdy on your feet. It’s not too serious, but at the same time, it’s done with precision, which comes from the working relationship 22Joeyy has established since beginning to work together three years ago.” – BET
“He’s making the kind of songs that get stuck in your head after just a few listens.” – Lyrical Lemonade
The Album:
wolfacejoeyy absorbs his myriad influences and filters them through his experience as an artist and college student in New York City. An amalgamation of many of the most innovative styles percolating on the East Coast, injected with a dose of the 21-year-old’s impish charm, joeyy shares Valentino, his debut full-length.
Spanning 13 songs, seamlessly transitioning from one to the next, Valentino is a glistening companion for late night flings, morning-after hangovers, and everything in between. Leaning into his loverboy persona–the album title is inspired by the legendary romantic lead, not the high fashion brand–Valentino refines joeyy’s euphoric sound, which combines the insistent propulsion of Jersey club with the witty sleaze and sparkling samples of sexy drill, adding a dose of sweet R&B melodies and seductive storytelling that sets the project apart from his previous work.
Crafted by wolfacejoeyy along with a core group of producers that includes PoWR Trav, SoundByNova, Matt Nadler, and most crucially, WhereIs22, aka the actor Michael Rainey Jr.(Power, Power Book II: Ghost), Valentino is sonically rich and compulsively listenable, flowing from style to style with ease. At the center of it all is Joeyy, expertly hosting the proceedings with an sly smile on his face. Single “double tap” employs MCVERTT to bring his futuristic synths, ear-catching sound effects, and irresistible percussion, as joeyy carves through the crowded club-like atmosphere with laster-like precision. “Talk Less” finds joeyy harmonizing with Reuben Aziz over a shiny instrumental that would have found a home at urban radio during the Neptunes-dominated heyday of the early 2000s. Recently shared as a freestyle on On The Radar, “Alexis Texas” transforms the synth solo from Tyler, The Creator & Frank Ocean’s “She” into a sexy drill anthem, as wolfacejoeyy literally howls like a wolf in the ad-libs.
Valentino is home to the buzzing single “cake,” which went viral on TikTok, along with acclaimed singles like the heartfelt “don’t be dishonest,” and “I Know,” produced by WhereIs22. “cake” has quickly become a fan-favorite, generating over 160K combined views across social platforms before its official release, earning co-signs from stars like Sexyy Red, Rubi Rose, Veeze, and Kaliiion social media. The song, and it’s line “Ok, for sure/I tell her she’s sexy, she said ‘period, purr’,” has inspired more than 47.8k video creations on TikTok. The flirty music video for “cake” recently surpassed 2.6 million views on YouTube, becoming joeyy’s most-viewed video to date. Featuring additional production from Synthetic and many others, Valentino is available now on all platforms.
With his new music, joeyy is aiming to improve upon his breakout 2023, in which he partnered with Whereis22, on the acclaimed EP 22Joeyy. The album featured the single “weekend” ft. Cash Cobain & Chow Lee, acclaimed by Pitchfork, and additional guest spots from SoFaygo and B-Lovee. Joeyy discussed the project in an interview with BET, and a profile in HYPEBEAST that came out earlier this year, and his fiery 2023 inspired Complex to place him on their list of Rappers to Watch in 2024. After the success of 22Joeyy, joey kept the train rolling, opening for Eem Triplin on tour, throwing a headlining show earlier this year at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, and delivering a standout performance at Rolling Loud California 2024. With over 1 million streams per week on his catalog, joeyy rolls into Spring 2024 with a head of steam.
With Valentino, joeyy establishes himself as the rap game’s romantic lead. Stay tuned for the music video for “Solar,” a highlight from the project, dropping soon on joeyy’s YouTube.
Stream Valentino: https://wolfacejoeyy.lnk.to/valentino
Valentino tracklist:
- stop trippin bout girls u don’t know
- wya
- solar
- I know
- facetime interlude
- cake
- talk less (ft. Reuben Aziz)
- don’t be dishonest
- who me?
- double tap
- TOUCH THE MOON
- alexis texas
- tiffany
Photo credit: Luca Marie (@lucamarieg)
Styled by: Uma Natalia & Luca Marie (@umaluvintage)
Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.
Links:
instagram | tiktok | twitter | spotify | youtube
Valentino: https://wolfacejoeyy.lnk.to/valentino
“double tap”: http://wolfacejoeyy.lnk.to/DoubleTap / https://youtu.be/zQ341otFdGY
“I Know”: http://wolfacejoeyy.lnk.to/IKnow / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfd7Otn-ySE
“don’t be dishonest”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXcDpJQe2Go
“cake”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0_DM9lrHiM
“cake” / “don’t be dishonest”: http://wolfacejoeyy.lnk.to/2pack
“wya”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtRpwi-Q7Q
“buku” ft. SoFaygo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj94OvX4PRk
“weekend” ft. Cash Cobain & Chow Lee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcT-z922Ts0
22Joeyy: https://wolfacejoeyy.lnk.to/22Joeyy