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Initially regarded as a promising east coast underground hip hop dj, Mc and aerosol artist in the early 80’s Victor Valente (known in the 80’s to Mid 90’s as Super V.) has expanded his reach in the years, establishing himself as a profound musician, becoming one of the most versatile hip hop jazz artists today.

Victor’s Career began in 1983, beat boxing for Duane “Darock” Ramos (currently an established hip hop producer in L.A) as a duo called A.N.C. (Another Nasty Crew) Based out of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Performing at local block parties and talent shows. After A.N.C. dis-banded in 1985 Victor went on to form a new duo called the Breakdown Bros. Consisting of Victor Valente (Super V.) As the dj and rapper L.D. On vocals. The Breakdown Bros. became popular for producing underground mixed tapes and circulating them through-out the Boston & tri state area before disbanding in 1991.

Shortly after Victor Valente re-establish himself in New York City, becoming a member of Afrika Bambaatta’s Universal Zulu Nation, working out of the legendary I.N.S. Recording Studio in lower Manhattan. Victor became more involved in producing, engineering and doing scratch work for many known artist such as Dj Jazzy Jay, Chino XL, Shine Head, metaphysical, Franky Cutless, Rock Logic, Rick Ruben’s Def America label and Afrika Bambaatta.

Through out the 90’s Victor Continued DJing, becoming partners with his first saxophone teacher Richard Lee Sisco (one of Kool Herc’s Mc’s best known for his cameo in the motion picture Beat Street) Spinning records at venues through out New York City.

Inspired to take musicianship more seriously, Victor became more dedicated to playing the Saxophone, releasing his first independent release entitled “Off the Canvas” in 2005. Turning heads with his debut singles “Blue Funk”, “Surviving with the time” and his saxophone rendition of MC Lyte’s “Cappuccino” Victor Valente quickly began developing an almost instant fan base with his new style of Hip hop instrumental jazz.

In 2007 Victor released his sophomore independent release “New Life”, a break beat / chamber jazz like album which sprung a world wide range of listeners with songs like “Message From heaven”, Different Circles” and “So Far Away”.

Along with his passion for collecting good music, in 2008 under his own label “Great moon records” (known today as Takeluma records) Victor Produced “My Jazzy Soul”, a various artist compilation introducing talented vocalists & musicians like Anthony Dixon, Bryan Steele, Curtis Jones (from the 80’s group Slave), Brown Baby Girl, Candida Rose, Demetrius Ford, Melvin Smith, Sharron Brooks and more.

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New Breakthrough for Indie Hip Hop Jazz Artist Victor Valente.

New Breakthrough for Indie Hip Hop Jazz Artist Victor Valente.

Source: Michael Ricci

Known for his 2005 saxophone rendition of Mc Lytes 1989 hit “Cappuccino," hip hop jazz musician Victor Valente seals a deal with AMI Entertainment, making Victor the first indie hip hop jazz artist to license music to one of the largest major Hybrid Jukebox Network in the U.S. Since launching his publishing and music licensing company (Victor Valente Music Publishing) Victor has focused his efforts on music for advertising, TV, motion pictures, music production and remixing aside from his own ...

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"New Life," Victor Valente's New Album, Out April 27

"New Life," Victor Valente's New Album, Out April 27

Source: All About Jazz

Greatmoon Records and Victor Valente Publishing proudly announce the release of alto saxophonist extraordinaire Victor Valente's sophomore studio CD New Life, which will be released on April 27th.

New Life is the follow-up to Victor Valente's debut Off The Canvas, which won the hearts of fans from many different genres like hip-hop, funk, traditional and contemporary jazz. Victor Valente was also well-known in the early 1980s as a DJ, spinning records as a member of Afrika Bambatta's Zulu Nation as ...

Saxophonist Victor Valente’s NEW LIFE, followup to his debut, OFF THE CANVAS. For those who had opportunity to hear that album, I cannot express enough that this is no sequel. Appropriately titled, OFF THE CANVAS played at times like a brief, Jazz Opera version of ROCKY, with all its’ grit and rough edges; a man fighting to bounce back, to conquer both love and the world, with the element of Valente’s Hip Hop- influenced past figuring prominently.

On NEW LIFE, Valente fashions a more polished landscape, without dispensing of the raw appeal that made OFF THE CANVAS an enjoyable listen. The artist is still evolving, but life experience has handed a greater sense of depth, of knowing. Few experiences change a person more than the birth of their first child, and Valente is no exception. This becomes obvious in the opening cut, “Nyjuan Lee” (named after his newborn son). Alone with his sax, outdoors, he could be busking, or just playing for his own pleasure. Regardless of the scenario, the mood is clear- joy.

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New Life

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