Joey Valence & Brae is a rap duo formed in 2021 in Pennsylvania, USA. It comprises Joey Bertolino and Braedan Lugue, 22-year-olds from Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA. They graduated from Penn State University. Joey is a multi-genre producer, vocalist, and writer who blends elements of classic breakbeat hip-hop, boom bap, hardcore punk, and other alternative genres, while Brae is a vocalist.
The duo brought back the sounds of 80s and 90s hip-hop with their releases. They use TikTok and Instagram to reach their audience. They have over 1,623,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Some of their popular songs include Punk Tactics, Underground Sound, Ready Set, Hooligang, and Watch Yo Step. Their first performance was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
In 2022, the duo performed with Zedd and What So Not at the Canacopia Fest. The same year, they organized a world tour, touring the UK, Belgium, Spain, and several states in the United States. They released their debut EP, The Underground Sound, in 2022.
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