Rapper Vel the Wonder is a Natural on the Mic

In Southern California's vibrant underground hip-hop scene, Vel the Wonder's unassuming aura stands out. She's not one to dash across every corner of a stage in hyping the crowd or be backed by a boisterous entourage. The 28-year old rhymer from Baldwin Park lets her deft monotone delivery do all the talking over relaxed boom bap beats, gaining respect from hip-hop heads with every song along the way. Read more on my latest OC Weekly Heard Mentality Blog post:

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