Brooke Valentine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brooke Valentine
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Valentine performing in 2005
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| Born | October 5, 1984 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Kanesha Nichole Brookes (born October 5, 1984), known as Brooke Valentine, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is famous for her 2005 hit song "Girlfight". This song helped her first album, Chain Letter, become popular. She later returned to music in 2012 with songs like "Forever" and "Don't Wanna Be In Love". Brooke Valentine has also appeared on TV shows.
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Brooke Valentine's Life and Music
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Brooke Valentine was born in Houston, Texas. She started her music journey in a girl group called Best Kept Secret. To become a solo artist, she moved to Los Angeles, California. There, she signed with Virgin Records.
Her First Album: Chain Letter
In 2005, Brooke Valentine released her first big hit, "Girlfight". This song featured famous rappers Lil Jon and Big Boi. It became very popular, reaching #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. It also did well in other countries like Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
After the success of "Girlfight", she released her first album, Chain Letter. The album reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. Another song from the album, "Long as You Come Home", also charted. Later, she worked with rappers Fabolous and Yo Yo on a song for the Roll Bounce movie soundtrack.
Working on Physical Education
In 2006, Brooke Valentine began working on her second album, called Physical Education. However, this album faced some challenges. Her record label, Virgin Records, merged with Capitol Records. This caused delays for the album's release.
Eventually, parts of the Physical Education project were released independently as a mixtape in 2009. Brooke later shared that this album was difficult to make. She was also dealing with a personal loss during this time.
Taking a Break and New Music
Around 2010, Brooke Valentine took a break from releasing her own music. During this time, she wrote songs for other artists. She also became a mom to her son, London. In 2012, she shared her experiences raising her son, who has cerebral palsy. She called him her "tiny hero" in an open letter.
In 2012, she released a music video for her song "Insanity". She also announced a new album called Forever. A new song, "Forever", came out on Valentine's Day that year. Another song, "Rub It In", was a collaboration with Tyrese.
In 2013, she released a new collection of songs called Love Letters – EP. A song from this EP, "Don't Wanna Be In Love", became a hit. It was her first song to chart in six years.
Recent Projects and TV Appearances
Since 2014, Brooke Valentine has continued to work on new music. She has released several digital songs, including "Grow Up" and "Games".
In 2017, it was confirmed that she would appear on the TV show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. This is a popular reality series on VH1. She became a regular cast member on the show's fifth season.
Brooke Valentine's Music Albums
- Chain Letter (2005)
- Physical Education – Mixtape (2009)
- Love Letters – EP (2013)
See also
In Spanish: Brooke Valentine para niños
