VALÉ took the stage at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, as the opener for The Driver Era on the second leg of their Obsession Tour on June 13.
From the moment she stepped into the spotlight, VALÉ captivated the room with the infectious energy of tracks like “lo tengo mal,” making it clear her presence extended far beyond that of a typical opener. She commanded the stage with powerful vocals and a clear determination to win the crowd over—and she did. Even those hearing her for the first time were impressed—many pulled out their phones mid-set to follow her on socials or add their favorite tracks on streaming platforms.
To be fair, the genre-defying vocalist and songwriter is no newcomer to the spotlight, having won over thousands of fans during the tour’s first leg last year. She moved through her set with ease, featuring crowd favorites like “fit mami” and “oop.”
Just a few songs in, VALÉ showed exactly why she was invited back for the second leg of the tour—she was the perfect opener for The Driver Era.
With the momentum of her live shows fueling her artistry, VALÉ recently dropped her latest single, “Lightspeed,” inspired by the fast-paced reality of life after tour and the drive to chase her dreams without looking back. A reflection of VALÉ’s signature pop style, “Lightspeed” is an eclectic, feel-good anthem that encourages listeners to keep up with the momentum, live boldly, and embrace the journey.
Speaking on “Lightspeed,” VALÉ revealed: “I wrote ‘Lightspeed’ after getting off tour last year when everything in my life felt like it was moving 100 miles per hour. The song really reflects what I was feeling—overwhelmed, excited, but mostly just ready to keep going. It’s about momentum, about owning your moment, and letting yourself be pushed forward by the chaos instead of held back by it.”
This single follows her bilingual breakup anthem “vueltas” and continues to build on the vibrant sound introduced in her debut EP, ‘under the sun.’
You can catch VALÉ on stage as she continues to open for The Driver Era on the remaining dates of the second leg of their Obsession Tour. With her magnetic stage presence, genre-blending sound, and an ever-growing catalog of catchy tracks, VALÉ is proving she’s not just one to watch—she’s one you won’t want to miss.
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