LYRICAL / GENESIS VALENTINE
GENESIS VALENTINE
San Francisco-based drummer and event curator, renowned for her deep pocket, heavy-hitting grooves, and impeccable sense of rhythm.
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Lyrical Opposition events Genesis Valentine has played or organized, newest first.
Hyphy Theology: Live Music + Art Gallery
April 11, 2025 · 99 Leland Ave, Visitacion Valley, San Francisco · event planning and organizing; also in the music lineup
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March 30, 2024 · Chabot Theater, Castro Valley · special guest drummer on Lyrical Opposition’s set
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Lyrical Opposition at Magnificent Chill 2
Lyrical Opposition’s set at the Chabot Theater in Castro Valley, March 30, 2024, where Genesis Valentine joined as a special guest drummer.
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Genesis Valentine is on the Lyrical Opposition artists roster. She joined Lyrical Opposition’s set at Magnificent Chill 2 in 2024 as a special guest drummer, and handled event planning and organizing for Hyphy Theology: Live Music + Art Gallery in 2025, a collaboration between Lyrical Opposition, Kairos Fellowship and New College Berkeley.
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Biography
Genesis Valentine is a San Francisco-based drummer renowned for her deep pocket, heavy-hitting grooves, and impeccable sense of rhythm. Her drumming, energy and precision is guaranteed to keep audiences dancing all night long. Genesis began playing the drums at just 4 years old, and since then, her passion for rhythm has shaped her into one of the most dynamic drummers on the scene.
With an eclectic style that blends various influences, Genesis has become a sought-after collaborator, sharing the stage with an impressive list of artists including Madame Gandhi, Vanthan, Orchestra Gold, Sang Matiz, Cardboard People and many more. Whether performing in intimate venues or large festivals, her powerful presence behind the kit elevates every performance.
A true force in live music, Genesis Valentine’s drumming is a celebration of groove and expression, making her a standout talent in the music world.