aka Bong Mayer is an accomplished artist and producer. The multi-instrumentalist/rapper/producer has produced critically-acclaimed records for an impressive and eclectic list of artists including full-length projects with Ryan Beatty (Boy in Jeans), Illa J (Home, John Yancey), and Planet Asia (Camouflage Jackets). Moreover, the Los Angeles transplant (by way of Eugene, OR) has also managed to create an equally impressive catalog as a solo artist exclusively writing, producing, recording, & mixing his 4 solo albums and 2 instrumental projects himself.

With “Save The Planet,” Valentine is in his comfort zone, documenting his “Polo-rocking, hippie kid” lifestyle over some choice sample flips. The perfect fit is on full display as the album smoothly transitions between hip hop bangers (Franco) to Disco-esque party jams (Jnco). Furthermore, as Valentine’s 1st fully independent release on his own imprint Gravity Hits “Save The Planet” is truly only a “snapper” of the product he has on deck.

Always prolific, never compromising, Calvin Valentine’s unique blend of old-soul vintage and shiny-pop sonics will surely continue to be a hot commodity with a number of solo and collaborative projects loaded in the chamber ready to fire up and get the whole world high.

May 1, 2020