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This article is about the R&B singer. For the 1960s pop music singers, see Bobby Vee or Bobby Wilson. The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure For the R&B singer see Bobby Valentino. For another 1960s singer see Bobby Vinton. Bobby Wilson may refer to Bobby Wilson (basketball, American basketball player Bobby Wilson (defensive tackle, American Football player For the baseball player/manager, see Bobby Valentine. Robert John Valentine (born May 13 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut) nicknamed Bobby V, is a former player and manager in
Bobby Valentino
Performing at Southeast Missouri State University during the Xi Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha's Miss Black And Gold Pageant in 2006.
Performing at Southeast Missouri State University during the Xi Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha's Miss Black And Gold Pageant in 2006. Southeast Missouri State University is a public accredited University located in Cape Girardeau Missouri, not far from the banks of the Mississippi River Alpha Phi Alpha ( ΑΦΑ) is the first intercollegiate fraternity established by African Americans Founded on December 4 1906 on the campus of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
Background information
Birth name Robert Wilson
Also known as Bobby V, Bobby V-Tino
Born February 27, 1980 (1980-02-27) (age 28)
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genre(s) R&B
Years active 1996-present
Label(s) Def Jam/DTP (2005-2008)
Associated acts Ludacris, Chingy, Lil Wayne
Website Bobby Valentino's official website

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Music career

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Bobby moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he attended North Atlanta High School. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States North Atlanta High School is a High school of approximately 1300 students in Buckhead, an upscale area of Atlanta, Georgia, United He returned there to appear in the debut episode of Once Upon A Prom aired on MTV May 19, 2007. He first entered the music scene in 1996 with the now-defunct youth quartet Mista. In Music, a quartet (quatuor Quartett quartetto cuarteto is a method of instrumentation (or a medium used to perform a musical composition and consisting of four parts Mista was an American R&B group in the mid-1990's from Atlanta Georgia Some years after Mista disbanded, he enrolled in Clark Atlanta University where he majored in Mass Communications, graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications. Clark Atlanta University (CAU is a private, historically black university in Atlanta, Georgia. Mass communication is the term used to describe the academic study of the various means by which individuals and entities relay information through Mass media to large segments [1] He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Kappa Alpha Psi ( KAΨ) is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity with a predominantly African American membership

Discovered while singing on the bus, Bobby Valentino first made his mark as a singer in the hit teen group, Mista. As a new found member of the Organized Noize Family, Bobby learned firsthand how great music was made from icons such as Outkast, TLC, and Goodie Mob. Organized Noize is an Atlanta -based American hip hop production company made up of Rico Wade Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown. Outkast (typeset as OutKast) is a Grammy Award -winning American hip hop duo based out of East Point Georgia, a city TLC was a Grammy Award -winning American Contemporary R&B, hip hop and pop group consisting of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins Goodie Mob is a hip hop act based in Atlanta Georgia. Members Cee-Lo ( Thomas Callaway) Khujo ( Willie Knighton Jr In 1996 the group released their self-titled debut album and produced chart topping single, "Blackberry Molasses," which still remains a classic to this day. A second unreleased album was recorded with hit makers, Tim & Bob and Delite, but creative differences split the group. Shortly thereafter, Valentino decided to return to his studies and enrolled as a communications major at Clark Atlanta University. While in school, Valentino continued to record in his free time in hopes of one day returning to the stage. [4] He lived with his cousin Kayon Roberts in Detroit Michigan. After earning his degree in 2003, Valentino returned to the studio full time. Bobby Valentino attempted to jump start his career by auditioning for the first season of the hit reality show American Idol, but was rejected by judges, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. American Idol, with the full title American Idol The Search for a Superstar for the first season only is an American reality-competition } Simon Phillip Cowell (born October 7 1959 is an English artist-and-repertoire ("A&R" executive and Television personality / producer Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson (born June 23 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is best known as a judge on American Idol; he is However, armed with three albums of demos and by chance, a demo wound up in the hands of multi-platinum recording artist Ludacris. Immediately impressed by his talents, Ludacris and his business partner, Chaka Zulu (president of DTP) signed Valentino as the first R&B artist on Disturbing Tha Peace Records. Soon after, Valentino was re-introduced to the world as a solo artist and featured on the hit single, "Pimpin All Over The World" off of Ludacris' multi-platinum selling album "The Red Light District" in 2004. [5]

Debut Album and Special Occasion

He is currently signed with Island Def Jam music imprint and is a member of Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label. Here is a list of artists signed to The Island Def Jam Music Group. Disturbing tha Peace Records LLC (commonly known as DTP is a recording company and management company based out of Atlanta Georgia, that specializes in hip His first single, 2005's "Slow Down", from his self-titled debut album became a top 10 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, receiving a huge amount of radio and TV airplay. " Slow Down " is the first single by American singer Bobby Valentino from his first self-titled album Bobby Valentino. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In 2005, he also joined other R&B/hip-hop acts including Bow Wow and Omarion on the Scream 4 Tour. Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9 1987 better known by his Stage name Bow Wow (previously Lil' Bow Wow) is an American Rapper, actor and Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984, in Inglewood California) better known as Omarion, is an American Grammy -nominated Valentino released a second single from his debut album, the remixed "Tell Me" featuring Lil Wayne, and a third single "My Angel. " Tell Me " is the second single from Bobby Valentino 's debut album Bobby Valentino. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. "

The first single of his second album, Special Occasion is titled "Turn the Page. " Turn The Page " is the first single from Bobby Valentino from his second studio album Special Occasion. " The second single, "Anonymous" featuring Timbaland, was released and the video premiered on April 9, 2007 on BET. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Come With Me and Underground Love

On April 29, 2008, Valentino will release his first EP entitled Come With Me. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Following the release, in the fall of 2008 he will release his third album entitled Underground Love. A two singles out now called "Sexy Girl" and "Smile" featuring Lil Wayne. They are rumored to be on Underground Love.

Current work

He will make his acting debut as Barry in the play turned film, Mama, I Want to Sing! which will hit theater's in early 2008. Mama I Want to Sing! is an upcoming 2009 American Musical film written and directed by Charles Randolph-Wright produced by CodeBlack

In a recent interview with DJBooth. net, Valentino explained that he is no longer signed to either Def Jam or Disturbing The Peace. He stated:

“ The decision to leave [the label] was totally mine. I sat down with Ludacris and Chaka Zulu, and I explained to them that it was time for me to venture out on my own. They had no problem with it; they are cool with it, no beef at all. ”

He was reportedly frustrated with the delays and poor sales of "Special Occasion," culminating in his decision to leave the labels. [6]

Discography

Main article: Bobby Valentino discography

Albums

Solo singles

Featured singles

Awards/Nominations

Filmography

References

  1. ^ a b Bobby Valentino. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. The NAACP Image Awards is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding People of color The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment Vibe is a Magazine, launched 1993 by founder Quincy Jones and funded by Time Inc Mama I Want to Sing! is an upcoming 2009 American Musical film written and directed by Charles Randolph-Wright produced by CodeBlack Where the Wild Things Are is a film adaptation of a Maurice Sendak picture book of the same name NNDB. Soylent Communications. Retrieved on 2008-02-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
  2. ^ SOHH Soulful: Bobby Valentino Saves New LP For "Special Occasion" Accessed December 3, 2007
  3. ^ Matters Musical - Bobby Valentino Accessed December 3, 2007
  4. ^ Bobby Valentino, Def Jam Recordings, 2006, http://www.defjam.com/site/artist_bio.php?artist_id=580, accessed June 25, 2007
  5. ^ Bobby Valentino, Def Jam Recordings, 2006, http://www.defjam.com/site/artist_bio.php?artist_id=580, accessed June 25, 2007
  6. ^ Bobby Valentino No Longer Signed to Def Jam or Disturbing The Peace DJ Booth. Accessed April 9, 2008. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

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