VALERIE

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. When I was 5 years old I was cast as the lead in my church's Christmas play. My mom says that it was shocking to everyone because up until then I had been shy and quiet, to the point of turning my back whenever I'd sing or speak in front of others. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Fleetwood Mac, Rumours Super Deluxe Edition John Mayer, Battle Studies (Deluxe Version) Lorde, Melodrama It's really hard to pick just 3! But I chose these because while they are so different they share something in common - these 3 albums all tell respective, cohesive stories that you can hear throughout their songs and in their production. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Havana Nights” On May 15, 2024, on what would have been my grandfather's 72nd birthday, I released "Havana Nights", a song that chronicles his life. When you listen, you’ll get to hear about his journey and the legacy he left behind. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? I'm just starting out, but the listening party I held for WITHIN THE CONFINES OF YOU is one of my favorite memories. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? There's a lot on my bucket list since I'm just starting out. I'd like to learn how to produce (beyond just having ideas and overseeing their execution) and I'd like to learn how to play the electric guitar.