Valery’s Gallery

Valery Caraballo is a sophomore Political Science Major with an interest in writing and music. This column will include a number of  untouched media that peak the interest of many college students, because who isn’t worried about drama and music?

Speaking of music, Tory Lanez new album just dropped on everything from Apple music to Soundcloud. Tory Lanez samples some of our favorite 2000 R&B songs in his latest album Chixtape along with including some well known artist  in the tape as well. The hour and 10 minute long album includes 18 songs that create a smooth throwback vibe .Though Lanez is extremely talented he would not be able to accomplish this vision without the featuring of Lil Wayne , T-Pain ,  Ludacris, Chris brown, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz,Lloyd, and Ashanti ,Jagged Edge and Fabolous , Slim and Nyce. Lanez is no stranger to creativity and he makes this clear when he gives us a blast to the past with phone calls, story lines, and skits throughout his album. His latest mixtape Chixmake has fulfilled the 2000 R&b mix that listeners crave. The album is not only catchy but brings us back to much simpler times; who knew we missed some of the greats so much ? Tory Lanez definitely did. 

Each song on the album allows for a smooth alternation while still  incorporating a different yet creative era we still adore It was genuinely refreshing to hear the old bears clash with his new R&B style . The Song Went from  Jerry Sprunger featuring T pain which our 2000 love song interest to Beauty in the Benz featuring Snoop Dogg touching the heart of all our inner rappers. He is not only a rapper but expresses his talents as a vocalist in as well. Overall his newest album has reintroduced us to the Tory Lanez we knew in the beginning of his career.

Valery Caraballo
vecaraballo@vwu.edu