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| Background information | |
| Born | (1984-10-05) October 5, 1984 (age 40) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, pop, hip hop, crunk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, model, actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Subliminal Entertainment, WWE Music Group, Virgin Records, Capitol Music Group, Columbia Records |
| Website | bvalentineforever |
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.
2010–2013: 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.
Changing her stage name to 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. A new digital single "Forever" premiered on February 14, 2012.
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 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 June 2016, she premiered a new single "#Craig" produced by Yonni.
Discography
Main article: Brooke Valentine discography- Chain Letter (2005)
- Physical Education - Mixtape (2009)
- Love Letters - EP (2013)
References
- Penn, Charli (May 13, 2012). "Singer Brooke Valentine Opens Up About Parenting A Special Needs Child". Essence. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- Gilkes, Kimberly (January 14, 2014). "Brooke Valentine Rumored to Join "Love and Hip Hop: L.A." Cast". Hip Hop Enquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ 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) - ^ Kellman, Andy. "Brooke Valentine > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
- "Brooke Valentine > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". allmusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
- "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.
- Crowder, Ashley (July 27, 2006). "Brooke Valentine Gets Physical With Tyrese, Others On 'Sultry' New LP". MTV News. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
- "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Biggest Jump". Billboard. June 17, 2006. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
- http://singersroom.com/content/2009-04-06/brooke-valentine-returns-with-physical-education/
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/physical-education-mixtape/id310119938
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_OS-EVRyI
- http://www.centrictv.com/soulsessions/2013/02/14/editors-choice-brooke-valentine-releases-love-letters-ep.html
- http://www.popdust.com/brooke-valentine-is-joining-love-hip-hop-la-1889806802.html
- http://www.thisisrnb.com/2016/07/new-music-brooke-valentine-craig/
External links
- Brooke Valentine on Twitter
- Brooke Valentine discography at Discogs
- Brooke Valentine at IMDb
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- 1984 births
- Living people
- Actresses from Houston
- Actresses from Los Angeles
- African-American actresses
- African-American crunk musicians
- African-American female models
- African-American female singer-songwriters
- American dance musicians
- American film actresses
- American rhythm and blues singer-songwriters
- American television actresses
- Female models from California
- Musicians from Houston
- Musicians from Los Angeles
- Singers from California
- Songwriters from Texas
- Songwriters from California
- Models from Texas