About
Val J., founder of Heart Hustle Music, is no stranger to the music business. She learned to play the drums at the age of 8 and has inspired countless artists to start their music careers. As one of the founding members of the band E.S.G, she created music that left an indelible mark on the rap and hip-hop culture. U.F.O. is infamously known for being one of the most sampled songs that many rap and hip-hop artists have used in their music. Having played drums for over 40 years, Val J. has transitioned her love from creating sounds with drums to producing beats for artists.
Background
Born and bred in Bronx, NY, Val J. was surrounded by a family full of musicians who inspired her to express her creativity through music. She began playing drums at the age of 8, producing an endless amount of patterns and sounds. Her constant focus of becoming great lead her to founding one of the most influential bands, E.S.G. From New York’s Santos House Party, Chicago’s Estrojam Festival, and San Francisco’s Mezzanine to Osaka, Japan’s Noon, Barcelona, Spain’s Primavera Sound Festival, and Antwerp, Belgium’s Petrol , Val J. traveled the world with E.S.G. and performed live at countless venues.
Present Day
Now, Val J. is creating music and displaying her artistry for the world to hear with her daughter, Milen So Fancy. The duo has collaborated on producing a plethora of songs, to include the songs that will be on Milen’s first EP, Fancy Chronicles. Below are some of the tracks that Val J. has produced.
You can find Val J. on Instagram and Soundcloud @hearthustlemusic.
For business inquiries, please email hearthustlemusic@gmail.com