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| occupation = Singer, songwriter, model, actress | occupation = Singer, songwriter, model, actress
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'''Kanesha Nichole Brookes'''<ref>{{cite news|last1=Penn|first1=Charli|title=Singer Brooke Valentine Opens Up About Parenting A Special Needs Child|url=http://www.essence.com/2012/05/13/singer-brooke-valentine-opens-up-about-parenting-a-special-needs-child/|accessdate=December 11, 2014|work=Essence|date=May 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Gilkes|first1=Kimberly|title=Brooke Valentine Rumored to Join "Love and Hip Hop: L.A." Cast|accessdate=December 11, 2014|work=Hip Hop Enquirer|date=January 14, 2014|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/brooke-valentine-rumored-to-join-love-and-hip-hop-l-a-cast/}}</ref> (born October 5, 1984),<ref name="YHIF"/> better known by her stage name '''Brooke Valentine''', is an American singer, actress, and model. Her single "]" peaked on U.S. music charts in 2005, paving the way for her debut album '']'' released via Subliminal Entertainment imprint on ] and went on to sell more than 290,000 units worldwide. After a first attempt at a comeback, Brooke officially returned to the spotlight in 2012 with two singles "Forever" and the Adult R&B Top 40 hit "Don't Wanna Be In Love". '''Kanesha Nichole Brookes'''<ref>{{cite news|last1=Penn|first1=Charli|title=Singer Brooke Valentine Opens Up About Parenting A Special Needs Child|url=http://www.essence.com/2012/05/13/singer-brooke-valentine-opens-up-about-parenting-a-special-needs-child/|accessdate=December 11, 2014|work=Essence|date=May 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Gilkes|first1=Kimberly|title=Brooke Valentine Rumored to Join "Love and Hip Hop: L.A." Cast|accessdate=December 11, 2014|work=Hip Hop Enquirer|date=January 14, 2014|url=http://hiphopenquirer.com/brooke-valentine-rumored-to-join-love-and-hip-hop-l-a-cast/}}</ref> (born October 5, 1984),<ref name="YHIF" /> better known by her stage name '''Brooke Valentine''', is an American singer, actress, and model. Her single "]" peaked on U.S. music charts in 2005, paving the way for her debut album '']'' released via Subliminal Entertainment imprint on ] and went on to sell more than 290,000 units worldwide. After a first attempt at a comeback, Brooke officially returned to the spotlight in 2012 with two singles "Forever" and the Adult R&B Top 40 hit "Don't Wanna Be In Love".


==Career== == Biography ==


=== 1984-2004: Early life and career beginnings === === 1984–2004: Early life and career beginnings ===
Valentine was born in ], ] <ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Brooke Valentine > Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p690735/biography|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=allmusic|accessdate=May 16, 2010}}</ref> She started her musical career as a member of the female group Best Kept Secret.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rochelleoliver.com/blogger/2005/08/24/brooke-valentine-opens-up-about-fighting-friendhip-and-her-flawed-past/|title=Brooke Valentine opens up about fighting, friendhip, and her flawed past « Rochelle Oliver|website=rochelleoliver.com|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> To pursue a solo career, she moved to ] with producer and Subliminal Entertainment CEO Deja the Great and signed to ].<ref name="YHIF">{{cite web|last=Rashbaum |first=Alyssa |title=Brooke Valentine |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/valentine_brooke/ |work=You Hear It First |publisher=MTV News |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104181725/http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/valentine_brooke/ |archivedate=2012-11-04 |df= }}</ref> Valentine was born in ], ] <ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Brooke Valentine > Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p690735/biography|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=allmusic|accessdate=May 16, 2010}}</ref> She started her musical career as a member of the female group '''Best Kept Secret'''. To pursue a solo career, she moved to ] with producer and Subliminal Entertainment CEO Deja the Great and signed to ].<ref name="YHIF">{{cite web|last=Rashbaum |first=Alyssa |title=Brooke Valentine |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/valentine_brooke/ |work=You Hear It First |publisher=MTV News |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104181725/http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/valentine_brooke/ |archivedate=2012-11-04 |df= }}</ref>


=== 2004-06: ''Chain Letter'' === === 2004-06: ''Chain Letter'' ===
Brooke Valentine made her debut with the album '']'' in 2005.<ref name="allmusic"/> The album was led by the hit single, "]", which features ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/girlfight-radio-edit-single/id723520737|title=Girlfight (Radio Edit) - Single by Brooke Valentine on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> It succeeded internationally, peaking in the top fifty in Australia and Ireland, and Top 40 in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. ''Chain Letter'' debuted at #16 on the US ] and as high as No. 3 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' ] singles charts .<ref name="Billboard albums">{{cite web|title=Brooke Valentine > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p690735/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=allmusic|accessdate=May 16, 2010}}</ref> The album's second single, "]", peaked at #71 on the ] chart. Valentine recorded a song, "Boogie Oogie Oogie", for the soundtrack to the film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=For The Record: Quick News On Fiona Apple And Jon Brion, Sean Paul, Brooke Valentine, ncubus, Tommy Lee & More|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1508096/20050822/brion_jon.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=May 16, 2010|date=August 22, 2005}}</ref> Brooke Valentine made her debut with the hit single, "]", which featured ] and ], which peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the R&B chart. It succeeded internationally, peaking in the Top 50 in Australia and Ireland, and Top 40 in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She then released her debut album '']'' in 2005<ref name="allmusic" /> which debuted at #16 on the US ] and #3 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' ] charts.<ref name="Billboard albums">{{cite web|title=Brooke Valentine > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p690735/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=allmusic|accessdate=May 16, 2010}}</ref> A follow-up single "]" peaked at #71 on the ] chart, while a third (the ballad "Covergirl") was released digitally but not sent to radio.
The album peaked at #16 in the ] on April 2, 2005 and #3 in the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. The album totaled nearly 290,000 units sold since release.


Later that year, collaborated with rappers ] and ] on the single "Boogie Oogie Oogie" for the '']'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|title=For The Record: Quick News On Fiona Apple And Jon Brion, Sean Paul, Brooke Valentine, ncubus, Tommy Lee & More|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1508096/20050822/brion_jon.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=May 16, 2010|date=August 22, 2005}}</ref>
⚫ === 2006&ndash;09: ''Physical Education'' ===
In 2006, Valentine planned a second album, ''Physical Education''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Crowder|first=Ashley|title=Brooke Valentine Gets Physical With Tyrese, Others On 'Sultry' New LP|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1537156/20060726/brooke_valentine.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=May 16, 2010|date=July 27, 2006}}</ref> Its first single was "]", which featured rapper ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/d-girl-feat.-pimp-c-ep/id715731696|title=D-Girl (feat. Pimp C) - EP by Brooke Valentine & Pimp C on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> The song peaked at #92 on the R&B chart.<ref name="D Girl">{{cite web|title=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Biggest Jump|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2006-06-17/r-b-hip-hop-songs?order=gainer|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=May 16, 2010|date=June 17, 2006}}</ref> She then released the second single "]", which featured ]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pimped-out-single-feat.-dem/id715591057|title=Pimped Out - Single (feat. Dem Franchize Boyz) - Single by Brooke Valentine featuring Dem Franchize Boyz on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref>Her second album Physical Education was put on hold due to Virgin Records’ merger with Capitol Records in 2006. The album was later leaked in January 2007.<ref>{{Citation|title=Physical Education by Brooke Valentine|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/release/unauth/brooke_valentine/physical_education/|accessdate=2017-01-10}}</ref> Subliminal Entertainment CEO Deja the Great then acquired the masters and the contract rights from Virgin Records. Some of the material from the Physical Education recording sessions was released in April 2009 as ''Physical Education Mixtape''.


⚫ === 2006–09: ''Physical Education'' ===
=== 2010&ndash;2014: Change to B. Valentine and Love Letters===
In 2006, Valentine set work on her second studio album, ''Physical Education''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Crowder|first=Ashley|title=Brooke Valentine Gets Physical With Tyrese, Others On 'Sultry' New LP|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1537156/20060726/brooke_valentine.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=May 16, 2010|date=July 27, 2006}}</ref> She released the set's lead single "]" featuring ] that year, peaking at #92 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart.<ref name="D Girl">{{cite web|title=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Biggest Jump|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2006-06-17/r-b-hip-hop-songs?order=gainer|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=May 16, 2010|date=June 17, 2006}}</ref> A follow-up single "]" featuring ] was released but failed to catch on.
In a 2010 interview Valentine said that she took a break and has been writing music for other artists, but now she is ready for a return. On December 21, 2010, Valentine released her first ] song titled, "Wish Everyday Was Christmas".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wish-everyday-was-christmas/id412933387|title=Wish Everyday Was Christmas - Single by Brooke Valentine|work='']''|publisher=]|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> January 2011, she previewed a snippet of a new song.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_OS-EVRyI&feature=player_embedded |title=Brooke Valentine talks coming back in 2011 love for New York with Welcome2nyctv's Ap 1nabillion |publisher=YouTube |date=2010-12-07 |accessdate=2012-04-28}}</ref> She later changed her stage name to B. Valentine for three years. A video for her song "Insanity" was released on January 25, 2012, shot entirely on an Apple iPad and directed by Subliminal CEO Deja the Great. The first single, "Forever," was released on February 14, 2012, via Subliminal Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/forever-single/id501846869|title=Forever - Single by Brooke Valentine|work='']''|publisher=]|accessdate=14 February 2012}}</ref> The music video premiere was announed and the music video then premiered on ]'s ] at 6:00pm on February 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/shows/106-and-park/news/catching-up-with-brooke-valentine.html|title=Brooke Valentine|work='']''|publisher=]|accessdate=16 February 2016}}</ref> The second single, "Rub It In" leaked on April 2012 and was later released to ] on August 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rub-it-in-single/id553484327|title=Rub It In - Single by Brooke Valentine|work='']''|publisher=]|accessdate=12 August 2012}}</ref> The third single, "Don't Wanna Be In Love", was released on July 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-wanna-be-in-love-single/id545761522|title=Don't Wanna Be In Love - Single by Brooke Valentine|work='']''|publisher=]|accessdate=17 July 2012}}</ref> The music video premiered on ] on December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/brooke-valentine/1469069/dont-wanna-be-in-love.jhtml|title=Brooke Valentine - Don't Wanna Be In Love at MTV|work='']''|publisher=]|accessdate=30 June 2016}}</ref>


Eventually, the ''Physical Education'' project was put on hold due to ]’ merger with ] in 2008. Subliminal Entertainment CEO Deja the Great then acquired the masters and the contract rights from Virgin Records, and material from the project was released independently on the ''Physical Education Mixtape'' in 2009.<ref>http://singersroom.com/content/2009-04-06/brooke-valentine-returns-with-physical-education/</ref><ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/physical-education-mixtape/id310119938</ref>
On February 14, 2013 (]), Valentine released her third studio album Love Letters. It was her first album to be released in six years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisrnb.com/2013/02/new-music-brooke-valentine-love-letters-ep/|title=New Music: Brooke Valentine – “Love Letters”|work=''ThisIsRnb''|publisher=ThisIsRnb.com|accessdate=14 February 2013}}</ref>


She later said in an interview that the project was a "paper album" with Virgin, as it was a forced effort due to her being on the label's timeline for a new release and being set up with all the "hot" producers at the time. In addition to not turning in the complete album to the label, Valentine was also dealing with the death of her cousin during the "D-Girl" single release, all of which added to the album not being initially released.<ref>http://youknowigotsoul.com/interview-2</ref>
⚫ ===2015&ndash;present: YonniAndFriends era and upcoming projects===
In 2015, Valentine departured from both labels ''Subliminal Entertainment'' and '']''.
In early 2016, She announced that she has signed with YonniAndFriends and that she is currently working with American ] Yonni. On April 2016, she then released the single "Grow Up".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/grow-up-single/id1108212664|title=Grow Up - Single by Brooke Valentine on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> She later released another single "Craig" on July,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/craig-single/id1130473541|title=#Craig - Single by Brooke Valentine on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> "Games" on October,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/games-single/id1162208661|title=Games - Single by Brooke Valentine on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> and "Waze" on December.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.soundcloud.com/youngyonny/waze-ft-brooke-valentine-prod-by-yonni|title=Waze ft Brooke Valentine (Prod. By Yonni)|website=SoundCloud|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> She then announced that her upcoming album will be released on 2017. She later announced her upcoming projects and that she is also working on a ] and focusing on her acting career.<ref>{{Citation|last=Black Hollywood Live|title=Jonn Hart, Brooke Valentine & Malcolm Kelly - Black Billionaires Concert {{!}} Black Hollywood Live|date=2016-12-14|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hJYAbipJO7k|accessdate=2017-01-10}}</ref>


=== 2010–2013: ''Forever / Love Letters EP'' ===
==Personal life==
In a 2010 interview, Valentine said that she took a break and has been writing music for other artists, and was now working on new material.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_OS-EVRyI</ref>
On 2010, Valentine gave birth to her first child, London. She also kept the baby father"s name silent as she said that she doesn't want him to become public.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.essence.com/2012/05/13/singer-brooke-valentine-opens-up-about-parenting-a-special-needs-child|title=Singer Brooke Valentine Opens Up About Parenting A Special Needs Child|last=Penn|first=Charli|date=2012-05-13|website=Essence.com|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref>

That year, she also gave birth to her first child, a son named London. In 2012, she did an interview with ] discussing raising her son's cerebral palsy diagnosis.<ref>http://www.essence.com/2012/05/13/singer-brooke-valentine-opens-up-about-parenting-a-special-needs-child</ref> She also penned an open letter to him with ], calling him her "tiny hero."<ref>http://www.ebony.com/life/dear-london-my-most-perfect-special-needs-child#axzz4WFIbqBKw</ref>

Adding to her stage name the alias B. Valentine, she released a music video for the song "Insanity" in January 2012, shot entirely on an Apple iPad and directed by Subliminal CEO Deja the Great. She announced a new album titled ''Forever'' set for release later in the year, led by a new single "Forever" which premiered on February 14, 2012. "Rub It In" (a collaboration with ]) was announced as the set's second single<ref>http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/23/new-music-brooke-valentine-f-tyrese-rub-it-in/</ref> and released as a digital single, but the album was later pushed back in lieu of a new project.

In 2013, she released a new EP titled ''Love Letters'' which garnered a positive response.<ref>http://www.centrictv.com/soulsessions/2013/02/14/editors-choice-brooke-valentine-releases-love-letters-ep.html</ref> A single from the set, "Don't Wanna Be In Love" was released and peaked at #29 on the Billboard Adult R&B chart, marking her first chart appearance in six years.

⚫ === 2014-present: ''#CRAIG and new projects'' ===
In 2014, she joined the L.A.-spin off cast of ]'s hit reality series '']'',<ref>http://www.popdust.com/brooke-valentine-is-joining-love-hip-hop-la-1889806802.html</ref> which did not get picked up. Since then, she's been working on her second studio album.

In 2016, she released a series of new digital singles, with "Grow Up" on April 29, "#CRAIG" (produced by Yonni)<ref>http://www.thisisrnb.com/2016/07/new-music-brooke-valentine-craig/</ref> on July 2, and "Games" on October 5.<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/games-single/id1162208661</ref>


== Discography == == Discography ==
{{Main article|Brooke Valentine discography}} {{Main|Brooke Valentine discography}}
* '']'' (2005)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chain-letter/id712722250|title=Chain Letter by Brooke Valentine on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref> * '']'' (2005)
* ''Physical Education – Mixtape'' (2009)
*''Physical Education'' (2007)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Brooke-Valentine-Physical-Education/release/9283514|title=Brooke Valentine - Physical Education|website=Discogs|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref>
* ''Love Letters – EP'' (2013)
*''Love Letters'' (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Brooke-Valentine-Love-Letters/release/9283794|title=Brooke Valentine - Love Letters|website=Discogs|access-date=2017-01-10}}</ref>


== References == == References ==
{{reflist|2}} {{reflist|30em}}


== External links == == External links ==
* {{Twitter|@4everBrooke}} * {{Twitter|@4everBrooke}}
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* {{Discogs artist}} * {{Discogs artist}}
* {{IMDb name|id=1874124|name=Brooke Valentine}} * {{IMDb name|id=1874124|name=Brooke Valentine}}

Revision as of 01:10, 29 January 2017

Brooke Valentine
Valentine performing in March 2005.Valentine performing in March 2005.
Background information
Born (1984-10-05) October 5, 1984 (age 40)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresR&B, pop, hip hop, crunk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, model, actress
Years active2004–present
LabelsSubliminal Entertainment, WWE Music Group, Virgin Records, Capitol Music Group, Columbia Records
Websitebvalentineforever.com
Musical artist

Kanesha Nichole Brookes (born October 5, 1984), better known by her stage name Brooke Valentine, is an American singer, actress, and model. Her single "Girlfight" peaked on U.S. music charts in 2005, paving the way for her debut album Chain Letter released via Subliminal Entertainment imprint on Virgin Records and went on to sell more than 290,000 units worldwide. After a first attempt at a comeback, Brooke officially returned to the spotlight in 2012 with two singles "Forever" and the Adult R&B Top 40 hit "Don't Wanna Be In Love".

Biography

1984–2004: Early life and career beginnings

Valentine was born in Houston, Texas She started her musical career as a member of the female group Best Kept Secret. To pursue a solo career, she moved to Los Angeles, California with producer and Subliminal Entertainment CEO Deja the Great and signed to Virgin Records.

2004-06: Chain Letter

Brooke Valentine made her debut with the hit single, "Girlfight", which featured Lil Jon and Big Boi, which peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the R&B chart. It succeeded internationally, peaking in the Top 50 in Australia and Ireland, and Top 40 in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She then released her debut album Chain Letter in 2005 which debuted at #16 on the US Billboard 200 and #3 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts. A follow-up single "Long as You Come Home" peaked at #71 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, while a third (the ballad "Covergirl") was released digitally but not sent to radio.

Later that year, collaborated with rappers Fabolous and Yo Yo on the single "Boogie Oogie Oogie" for the Roll Bounce soundtrack.

2006–09: Physical Education

In 2006, Valentine set work on her second studio album, Physical Education. She released the set's lead single "D-Girl" featuring Pimp C that year, peaking at #92 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart. A follow-up single "Pimped Out" featuring Dem Franchize Boyz was released but failed to catch on.

Eventually, the Physical Education project was put on hold due to Virgin Records’ merger with Capitol Records in 2008. Subliminal Entertainment CEO Deja the Great then acquired the masters and the contract rights from Virgin Records, and material from the project was released independently on the Physical Education Mixtape in 2009.

She later said in an interview that the project was a "paper album" with Virgin, as it was a forced effort due to her being on the label's timeline for a new release and being set up with all the "hot" producers at the time. In addition to not turning in the complete album to the label, Valentine was also dealing with the death of her cousin during the "D-Girl" single release, all of which added to the album not being initially released.

2010–2013: Forever / Love Letters EP

In a 2010 interview, Valentine said that she took a break and has been writing music for other artists, and was now working on new material.

That year, she also gave birth to her first child, a son named London. In 2012, she did an interview with Essence Magazine discussing raising her son's cerebral palsy diagnosis. She also penned an open letter to him with Ebony Magazine, calling him her "tiny hero."

Adding to her stage name the alias B. Valentine, she released a music video for the song "Insanity" in January 2012, shot entirely on an Apple iPad and directed by Subliminal CEO Deja the Great. She announced a new album titled Forever set for release later in the year, led by a new single "Forever" which premiered on February 14, 2012. "Rub It In" (a collaboration with Tyrese) was announced as the set's second single and released as a digital single, but the album was later pushed back in lieu of a new project.

In 2013, she released a new EP titled Love Letters which garnered a positive response. A single from the set, "Don't Wanna Be In Love" was released and peaked at #29 on the Billboard Adult R&B chart, marking her first chart appearance in six years.

2014-present: #CRAIG and new projects

In 2014, she joined the L.A.-spin off cast of VH1's hit reality series Love & Hip Hop, which did not get picked up. Since then, she's been working on her second studio album.

In 2016, she released a series of new digital singles, with "Grow Up" on April 29, "#CRAIG" (produced by Yonni) on July 2, and "Games" on October 5.

Discography

Main article: Brooke Valentine discography
  • Chain Letter (2005)
  • Physical Education – Mixtape (2009)
  • Love Letters – EP (2013)

References

  1. Penn, Charli (May 13, 2012). "Singer Brooke Valentine Opens Up About Parenting A Special Needs Child". Essence. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  2. Gilkes, Kimberly (January 14, 2014). "Brooke Valentine Rumored to Join "Love and Hip Hop: L.A." Cast". Hip Hop Enquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  3. ^ Rashbaum, Alyssa. "Brooke Valentine". You Hear It First. MTV News. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Brooke Valentine > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  5. "Brooke Valentine > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". allmusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  6. "For The Record: Quick News On Fiona Apple And Jon Brion, Sean Paul, Brooke Valentine, ncubus, Tommy Lee & More". MTV News. August 22, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  7. Crowder, Ashley (July 27, 2006). "Brooke Valentine Gets Physical With Tyrese, Others On 'Sultry' New LP". MTV News. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  8. "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Biggest Jump". Billboard. June 17, 2006. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  9. http://singersroom.com/content/2009-04-06/brooke-valentine-returns-with-physical-education/
  10. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/physical-education-mixtape/id310119938
  11. http://youknowigotsoul.com/interview-2
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_OS-EVRyI
  13. http://www.essence.com/2012/05/13/singer-brooke-valentine-opens-up-about-parenting-a-special-needs-child
  14. http://www.ebony.com/life/dear-london-my-most-perfect-special-needs-child#axzz4WFIbqBKw
  15. http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/23/new-music-brooke-valentine-f-tyrese-rub-it-in/
  16. http://www.centrictv.com/soulsessions/2013/02/14/editors-choice-brooke-valentine-releases-love-letters-ep.html
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  19. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/games-single/id1162208661

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