{"title":"Joey Valence \u0026 Brae","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Joey Valence \u0026amp; Brae\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoey Valence \u0026amp; Brae formed in State College, Pennsylvania in 2022 around Joey Valence (Joey Reichard) and Brae Cruz, both attending Penn State University at the time. Their work has been widely cited as a contemporary revival of late-1980s Beastie Boys-style old-school hip hop, with DIY production and skate punk energy. They gained significant audience through TikTok virality during the COVID-19 pandemic and have continued building their audience through extensive touring and festival appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoey Valence \u0026amp; Brae's sound combines old-school hip hop, alternative hip hop, hip hop, rock rap, and rap rock with extensive Beastie Boys-style party energy, sampled breakbeats, and arrangements drawing on classic 1980s hip hop alongside contemporary indie hip hop traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk Tactics (2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Hands (2023, Republic Records)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast Resort (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepublic Records and self-released pressings of the Joey Valence \u0026amp; Brae catalog have been issued in color variant editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Joey Valence \u0026amp; Brae typically start with No Hands (2023) or Punk Tactics (2022). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip-Hop\/Rap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joey-valence-brae-punk-tactics-cd","title":"Punk Tactics CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 3\/6\/26 - The debut album by Joey Valence \u0026amp; Brae.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540733538487,"sku":"210000103139","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4489292-3519100.jpg?v=1781154055"},{"product_id":"joey-valence-brae-punk-tactics-vinyl-gatefold-cover","title":"Punk Tactics LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eEntirely produced in Joey’s home bedroom in State College, PA, the album uses layered, aggressive instrumentals that pull from 90s hip-hop, hardcore punk, and video game soundtracks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540906487991,"sku":"210000103116","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4489291-3519099.jpg?v=1781154676"},{"product_id":"joey-valence-brae-no-hands-boom-bada-blue-vinyl","title":"No Hands LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bombastic record that is rooted in east coast hip hop but with a modern twist in its hyper-energetic bravado and comedic nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540970877111,"sku":"210000091464","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/joey-valence-brae-no-hands-boom-bada-blue-vinyl-qy.jpg?v=1781154909"},{"product_id":"joey-valence-brae-no-hands-cd","title":"No Hands CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoey Valence and Brae's \"No Hands\" dances on the line between frivolity and depth, threading humor with biting social insights. Collaborations with Danny Brown and Z-Trip add flair, but the real intrigue lies in the album's invitation to question who wields the power in the musical exchange. While the initial vinyl launch stirred excitement, the leap to CD invites scrutiny over whether it will dilute or amplify their audacious style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785684234423,"sku":"210000094412","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4386489-3293889.jpg?v=1783045645"},{"product_id":"joey-valence-brae-good-songs-by-jvb-vinyl-rsd-25","title":"Good Songs By JVB LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fan-favorite LP includes 12 of JVB's most beloved (and best streaming) songs from their first 3 releases, including 4 tracks making their vinyl debut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785717428407,"sku":"210000096642","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/good-songs.webp?v=1783045730"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/joey-valence-and-brae.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}