Ritchie Valens American singer and songwriter and the first Latino rock and roll star. His short career ended when he died at age 17 in the 1959 plane crash in which Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper also perished. Valens grew up in suburban Los Angeles in a family of Mexican and possibly Native
Crafting bangers about his high-octane lifestyle,Â
Smokepurpp has long idolized the fast-living rock stars of yore. Channeling their energies into a new EP, complete with a cover that pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, Smokepurpp announcesÂ
PSYCHO (Legally
 Insane) coming next week viaÂ
Alamo Records. Titled after an urban legend about those who’ve taken more than seven doses in their lifetime (a total Purpp has long surpassed),Â
PSYCHO (Legally Insane)Â gives the 23-year-old artist the opportunity to experiment with new flows and varied instrumental styles. The EP’s lead trackÂ
“Prom Queen” nods towards hip-hop history, as Purpp rocks clipped cadences over the Wendy Rene sample made famous by Wu-Tang Clan’s “Tearz,” whileÂ