Melvin Villaver

Assistant Professor of Audio Technology and Global Black Studies

Contact
Department of Performing Arts
Office: 116 Brooks
Website: https://li.sten.to/Melvinearlmusic
Email: mvillav@clemson.edu

Courses
Hip Hop and African American Contemporary Culture, Hip Hop Production Techniques, The Music of Black Americans

Melvin Earl Villaver, Jr., is a Hip Hop artist and scholar, honing his expertise in both Blues Epistemology and music production. His journey led him to earn a Ph.D. in American Studies from Purdue University in August 2023. Presently, he holds the esteemed position of Assistant Professor of Audio Technology and Global Black Studies at Clemson University, a role he commenced during the fall of 2023. Drawing from almost two decades of music production and songwriting acumen, Dr. Villaver intricately weaves together the practical nuances of Black Musical technical skill with the rich tapestry of theoretical and historical foundations in his research and teachings.