Melvin Villaver
Assistant Professor of Audio Technology and Global Black Studies
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.
