Valee: The new 'Watermelon Automobile' anthem is of course a Harry Fraud gem

Anything Harry Fraud serves up always hits. So of course the new Valee, Saba and Mavi ‘Watermelon Automobile’ goes hard from start to finish with a full-fledged project on deck.

Valee’s new ‘Watermelon Automobile’ single is officially streaming

While we’ll have to wait a few more days before Valee and Harry deliver their VIRTUOSO album out to the masses, the newest audio gem from the project is - of course - a must-hear.

Three of rap’s top young talents connect on “Watermelon Automobile”!

Personally hand-picked by Kanye West and signed to his G.O.O.D. Music imprint, it didn’t take long for Valee to make an impression.  Not only was Valee named Rolling Stone’s “Hot Rapper Of the Year,” he was also awarded Single of the Year by Spin Magazine for “Womp Womp” (which went Gold) featuring Jeremih.

Yet, what separates Valee from his peers, is that his completely original, unorthodox rap sketches are virtually a sub-genre of their own; one that inspired some of the culture’s biggest heavyweights to dissect, emulate, and copy his soft-spoken style and flow.  For fans of clever lyrics, effortless style, and endless swag, Valee’s artistry resembles trap music for the connoisseur. 

After a successful stint on G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam, Valee opted to embark on an independent career, one that would give the rising Chicago South Sider more opportunity to create as freely as possible. 

Now the rising star embarks on the next phase of his career with the announcement of Virtuoso, Valee’s forthcoming collaborative album with Harry Fraud.  Harry Fraud thrives on being entrusted with artists' most personal statements; recently, producing chart-topping projects for Curren$y (Vices), French Montana (Montega, which hit Billboard’s Top 200 chart), Dave East (Hoffa), Lil Peep (High Fashion), Benny The Butcher (The Plugs I Met 2), Jim Jones (The Fraud Department), Jay Worthy’s You Take The Credit, We’ll Take The Check and 38 Spesh’s Beyond Belief. 

After announcing the album with “Vibrant” featuring Action Bronson, Valee & Harry return with a new single, “Watermelon Automobile,” featuring fellow rising stars Saba & Mavi.  “Watermelon Automobile” was exclusively premiered by Fader.

Valee discussed how the “Watermelon Automobile” collaboration came together with Fader.  “I wanted to work with Saba for a while now and this project was the right time.  Plus, it’s Chicago!  I think Saba is one of the best to come outta the city.  I met Mavi at a show my manager (Andrew Barber) threw in Chicago, and I became a fan of his music and his live performance. It made too much sense to get him on this as well. He went crazy.”

Valee & Harry Fraud’s Virtuoso will be released on 7-21-23.

Saba and G Herbo come through strong with 'Survivor's Guilt'

Who says you have to wait until Friday to get some new music? Just ask Doe Boy and Kanye West, new music Friday is so last week. Rap hitmaker Saba comes through clutch with his hard-hitting ‘Survivor’s Guilt’ with help from Chicago’s G Herbo.

Saba and G Herbo hit hard with ‘Survivor’s Guilt’

Following mounted anticipation for his Few Good Things album to drop in 96 hours, Saba puts out the new audio fire to the masses.

Gearing up for his highly anticipated Few Good Thingsalbum release next Friday, February 4th, acclaimed Chicago rapper-producer and Pivot Gang Co-Founder Saba has recruited fellow Chicago hip-hop artist G Herbo for new single “Survivor's Guilt” available to stream now across all digital platforms via The Orchard.

Chicago’s own can’t wait to drop the new project

While hype is strong for the Daoud and daedaePIVOT co-produced single, it’s all about the new Few Good Things album. The project comes with well over 10 tracks and some seriously major collaborations.

The 14-track LP is the follow up to Saba’s critically acclaimed 2018 record CARE FOR ME and features collaborations with Pivot Gang, Black Thought, Krayzie Bone, 6LACK, Smino, Mereba, Fousheé, Benjamin Earl Turner, and more. “Survivor’s Guilt” follows previously released singles “Come My Way” – featuring Krayzie Bone of influential GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – the hard-hitting “Stop That”, and the funk-laden “Fearmonger” with Daoud.

Grab the popcorn for Saba’s Few Good Things: The Short Film

Along with the new album and collaboration, Saba is fully in Hollywood mode with his video project, Few Good Things: The Short Film, to fans on social media.

Prior to the release of the album, on Monday, January 31st and Tuesday, February 1st, Saba will present Few Good Things: The Short Film. The premiere screening event will take place via the premium social live media platform Moment House and will be followed by a conversation with Saba and film director C.T. Robert and moderated by veteran multi-media journalist Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins. The screening event will be broadcast to various regions around the world including North and South America, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, and the UK, Europe and Africa. See below for livestream dates and times by territory, and visit Moment House’s website for further information.

LIVESTREAM DATES/TIMES BY TERRITORY

1/31 - 6pm ET - North + South America (East)

1/31 - 6pm PT - North + South America (West)

2/1 - 6pm JST - Asia + Australia + New Zealand

2/1 - 6pm GMT - Europe + UK + Africa

Additionally, Saba announced tour dates for his headlining spring 2022 Back Home Tour for North America and Europe/U.K. The tour launches in Europe and the U.K. with support from English rapper, singer, and songwriter ENNY on U.K. dates and Dutch-Sudanese R&B singer-songwriter Gaidaa throughout Europe. The North American leg features support from Charlotte-bred Dreamville rapper Lute and Los Angeles artist Amindi. Complete tour dates included below and tickets can be purchased now at sabapivot.com/tour.