Valerie Simpson ( Ashford & Simpson)receives her flowers, presented with the Key to the City (NYC)

[get these nets]

Bronx-born music producer, songwriter Valerie Simpson awarded key to NYC

Simpson has contributed to over 50 years in the music industry along with her husband Nickolas Ashford.

bronx.news12.com

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Mayor Adams Awards Key to the City of New York to Music Producer and Songwriting Legend Valerie Simpson​

July 18, 2023

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NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday awarded a Key to the City of New York to legendary songwriter and music producer Valerie Simpson at the 22nd Annual St. Albans Jazz and Rhythm and Blues (R&B) Festival for her over 50 years of contributions to and influence on music history. Alongside her husband Nickolas Ashford as the iconic, prolific pair Ashford & Simpson, Simpson collaborated with music’s largest stars to produce and perform songs such as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Solid.”

“For more than 50 years, Valerie Simpson has been the heart of R&B in New York City and the nation,” said Mayor Adams. “Every note in her songs has been infused with the love and soul of this city. Valerie’s works have been performed by some of the most legendary artists of our time, but her songs will remain timeless. I am honored to present Valerie Simpson with a Key to the City of New York, and I know that her music will be loved by generations to come.”

“I was born in the Bronx, and to receive a Key to the City from Mayor Adams at the St. Albans Jazz and Rhythm and Blues Festival was a true ‘wow’ moment,” said Valerie Simpson. “I could feel all the love from the community. This was a special moment for me, and I’m humbled and appreciative of this honor.”

 

[Toe Jay Simpson]

She was a cute little something back in the day but man, I really don’t know about Nick Ashford. Finding out they were married is a trip

 

[Sbp]

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

This is for the youngin's who don't know....



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[Tribal Outkast]

She deserves it

 

[Dem313wayz]

I was listening to this song yesterday

Quincy Jones Ashford and Simpson and Chaka Khan

 

[get these nets]

She was a cute little something back in the day but man, I really don’t know about Nick Ashford. Finding out they were married is a trip

No slandering of Rev. Oates



Rest in Peace to Nick Ashford

 

[Clayton Endicott]

My shyt



WELL deserved Valerie. Too bad Nick wasn't there

 

[Rollie Forbes]

Well deserved!

 

[Flexington]

She was a cute little something back in the day but man, I really don’t know about Nick Ashford. Finding out they were married is a trip

Lookin like Freddie Gibbs uncle

 

[Neo. The Only. The One.]

She deserves it

I didn't know this is what 50 Cent "best friend" got their sample from


As soon as she hit that "I've waited... I've waited...", I was like


Such a beautiful song. Her man let her down and she called him out to some soulful beautiful classy melodies.

Nowadays these hoes are doing godless activities when they call men out. Sick sick world we live in, but we can dream of better times

 

[get these nets]

*Mandatory wedding anniversary and wedding renewal ceremony song. Such a beautiful record

 

[Tribal Outkast]

*Mandatory wedding anniversary and wedding renewal ceremony song. Such a beautiful record

Maaan this song makes me happy instantly. Straigh up classic

 

[R.B.J1]

Layton Simon, the guy who ran Big Meech out of Detroit said that Ashord and Simpson were his biggest "rivals" back in the day. According to him they were employed in the same occupation as himself and Big Meech. Talented couple.

 

[WaveCapsByOscorp™]

years ago, i was her artist escort (not THAT type, lol) to an event honoring Roberta Flack. it was such a joy to be in the company of a woman who's songs i've listened to my whole life.