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===09-11:===
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Valentine is no longer signed to Virgin Records,<ref>http://www.virginrecords.com/home/artists.html#b</ref> She now resides solely with Subliminal.In May 2010 Brooke released her second mixtape titles "No More Girlfights"<ref>http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/53557991</ref> .In 2010 in a interview Brooke said that she took a break and has been writing music for other artists but now she is ready for a return, she later on that evening previewed a snippet of a new song.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_OS-EVRyI&feature=player_embedded</ref>In January 2011 Brooke stated on her official twitter that she was in the studio and she is ready for the world.<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/4everBROOKE</ref>
Valentine is no longer signed to Virgin Records,<ref>http://www.virginrecords.com/home/artists.html#b</ref> She now resides solely with Subliminal.In May 2010 Brooke released her second mixtape titles "No More Girlfights"<ref>http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/53557991</ref> .In 2010 in a interview Brooke said that she took a break and has been writing music for other artists but now she is ready for a return, she later on that evening previewed a snippet of a new song.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_OS-EVRyI&feature=player_embedded</ref>In January 2011 Brooke stated on her official twitter that she was in the studio and she is ready for the world.<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/4everBROOKE</ref>

===Death===
On October 15,2011 at 1am in the morning dead in her Los Angles Home from a overdose family and friends she had a drug habit from when her previous albums failed and was under severe stress with making her new album. Friends also say that the new album wasn't doing well it had been rejected by two different labels sources also say she had been on suicide watch for the past year.she became addicted to Marijuana,Crack Cocaine, Ecstasy, and sleeping pills


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 23:16, 16 October 2011

Brooke Valentine
Valentine performing in March 2005.
Valentine performing in March 2005.
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genreship-hop, R&B, Crunk&B
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Model, Actress
Years active2004-present
LabelsUniversal Records
WebsiteOfficial MySpace

Kanesha Nichole Brookes[1] (born October 5, 1984),[2] better known by her stage name Brooke Valentine, is an American R&B singer and former member of the group Best Kept Secret. In 2005, her single "Girlfight" was a hit on the United States single charts.

Biography

1984-04: Early Life and Career Beginnings

Valentine was born in Houston.[3] 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 and signed to Virgin Records.[2]

2004-06: Chain Letter

Brooke Valentine made her debut with the album Chain Letter in 2005.[3] The album was led by the hit single, "Girlfight", which features Lil Jon and Big Boi. The single peaked at number twenty three in the United States. It became a moderate success internationally, peaking in the top fifty in Australia and Ireland, and top forty in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Chain Letter debuted at #16 on the US Billboard 200 and #3 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.[4] The album's second single, "Long as You Come Home", peaked at #71 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Valentine recorded a song, "Boogie Oogie Oogie", for the soundtrack to the film Roll Bounce.[5] The album peaked at #16 in the Billboard 200 on April 2, 2005 and #3 in the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. The album sold only 290,000 copies in the US.

2006-09: Physical Education and Physical Education the Mixtape

In 2006, Valentine planned a second album, Physical Education.[6] Its first single was "D-Girl", which featured rapper Pimp C. The song peaked at #92 on the R&B chart.[7] She then released the second single "Pimped Out", which featured Dem Franchize Boyz. After the failure of the first two singles, her second album Physical Education was shelved by Virgin Records. In April 2009, Brooke Valentine released a mixtape, titled Physical Education Mixtape Album. The release featured nine tracks, including the second single, "Pimped Out".

09-11:

Valentine is no longer signed to Virgin Records,[8] She now resides solely with Subliminal.In May 2010 Brooke released her second mixtape titles "No More Girlfights"[9] .In 2010 in a interview Brooke said that she took a break and has been writing music for other artists but now she is ready for a return, she later on that evening previewed a snippet of a new song.[10]In January 2011 Brooke stated on her official twitter that she was in the studio and she is ready for the world.[11]

Death

On October 15,2011 at 1am in the morning dead in her Los Angles Home from a overdose family and friends she had a drug habit from when her previous albums failed and was under severe stress with making her new album. Friends also say that the new album wasn't doing well it had been rejected by two different labels sources also say she had been on suicide watch for the past year.she became addicted to Marijuana,Crack Cocaine, Ecstasy, and sleeping pills

Discography

Brooke Valentine Discography

Albums

Year Album Peak chart
positions
U.S.
U.S. R&B
2005 Chain Letter
  • Released: March 15, 2005
  • Label: Virgin (#94229)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, LP
 16 3

Mixtapes

  • Physical Education Mixtape Album (2009)
  • No More Girlfights(2010)

Singles

Title Year Chart positions Album
US
[12] 		US R&B
[7][12][13] 		AUS
[14] 		GER
[14] 		IRL
[14] 		NZ
[14] 		SWI
[14] 		UK
[14][15]
"Girlfight"
(featuring Lil Jon and Big Boi) 		2005 23 13 50 70 47 28 61 35 Chain Letter
"Long as You Come Home" — 71 — — — — — —
"Cover Girl"[16] — — — — — — — —
"D-Girl"
(featuring Pimp C) 		2006 — 92 — — — — — — Physical Education
(shelved)
"Pimped Out"
(featuring Dem Franchize Boyz) 		— 87 — — — — — — Physical Education: The Mixtape
Year Title Chart positions Album
US R&B
2004 "Guerilla Nasty" (Guerilla Black featuring Jazze Pha and Brooke Valentine) 79[17] Guerilla City

Promotional singles

Title Year Album
"Boogie Oogie Oogie"
(featuring Fabolous and Yo-Yo)[18] 		2005 Roll Bounce
"Wish Everyday Was Christmas"[19] 2010 non-album single

Music videos

Year Title rowspan=2|2005 "Girlfight" Chris Robinson
"Boogie Oogie Oogie" Kevin Hunter
2006 "D-Girl (DopeGirl)" Benny Boom

References

  1. ^ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Brooke+Valentine
  2. ^ a b Rashbaum, Alyssa. "Brooke Valentine". You Hear It First. MTV News.
  3. ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "Brooke Valentine > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  4. ^ "Brooke Valentine > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". allmusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  5. ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Fiona Apple And Jon Brion, Sean Paul, Brooke Valentine, Incubus, Tommy Lee & More". MTV News. August 22, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  6. ^ Crowder, Ashley (July 27, 2006). "Brooke Valentine Gets Physical With Tyrese, Others On 'Sultry' New LP". MTV News. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  7. ^ a b "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Biggest Jump". Billboard. June 17, 2006. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  8. ^ http://www.virginrecords.com/home/artists.html#b
  9. ^ http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/53557991
  10. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_OS-EVRyI&feature=player_embedded
  11. ^ http://twitter.com/#!/4everBROOKE
  12. ^ a b "Brooke Valentine > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". allmusic.
  13. ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Biggest Jump". Billboard. December 2, 2006. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  14. ^ a b c d e f "Brooke Valentine featuring Lil Jon and Big Boi - Girlfight". aCharts.us. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  15. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 579. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  16. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cover-girl-single/id79630900
  17. ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Biggest Jump". Billboard. May 15, 2004. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  18. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/boogie-oogie-oogie-feat-fabolous/id265372826?i=265372830&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
  19. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wish-everyday-was-christmas/id412933387

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