How Music Saved The Life of NYC Musician Vala [Guest Blog]

NYC singer/rapper Vala brings heart and grit to her artistry with direct, honest vocals that carry her tunes along their way. A staunch supporter of those suffering from mental health and addiction issues, Vala draws on her own struggles in those realms and uses art and music as a tireless propellant to keep her moving forward. All this shines through her new single, “Follow Me,” which tells the heartbreaking story of losing a best friend to suicide. Her general style swings from melodic vocals and minimalist pop melodies to hard-hitting beats and rapped deliveries, but what is constant and dependable within her work is a heart worn boldly on her sleeve and the endless call for positive change. We all know the power of music, and we can all point to stories of music’s comfort and resilienc...

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1. Killin Me 2. Zero Wheels 3. Comfortably Dumb 4. Dial Up 5. Rich to Rags 6. Nervous 7. Naptime 8. PePaw 9. Worm 10. Funerals 11. Sympathy Cone 12. Daughter 13. Travellin Time 14. Cynical Serene

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