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'''Bobby Robert Wilson''' (born on [[February 27]], [[1979]]), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Bobby Valentino''', is an [[African-American|American]] [[R&B]] singer. He is known as ''Bobby V'' or ''Bobby V-Tino'' in the [[United Kingdom]] due to a lawsuit<ref name=sohh>[http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/10282 SOHH Soulful: Bobby Valentino Saves New LP For "Special Occasion"]
'''Robert Wilson'''<ref name="NNDB">{{cite web|url=http://www.nndb.com/people/610/000109283/|title=Bobby Valentino|accessdate=2008-02-25|publisher=Soylent Communications|work=NNDB}}</ref> (born on [[February 27]], [[1979]]), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Bobby Valentino''', is an [[African-American|American]] [[R&B]] singer. He is known as ''Bobby V'' or ''Bobby V-Tino'' in the [[United Kingdom]] due to a lawsuit,<ref name=sohh>[http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/10282 SOHH Soulful: Bobby Valentino Saves New LP For "Special Occasion"]
Accessed December 3, 2007</ref>, there being a British musician who had been recording continuously under the same name<ref name=mattersmusical>[http://www.mattersmusical.com/dbdetails.php?AId=294 Matters Musical - Bobby Valentino] Accessed December 3, 2007</ref> since 1975.
Accessed December 3, 2007</ref> there being a British musician who had been recording continuously under the same name<ref name=mattersmusical>[http://www.mattersmusical.com/dbdetails.php?AId=294 Matters Musical - Bobby Valentino] Accessed December 3, 2007</ref> since 1975.


==Music Beginnings==
==Music beginnings==
Born in [[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]], [[Mississippi]], Bobby moved to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] where he attended [[North Atlanta High School]]. He returned there to appear in the debut episode of [http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/once_upon_a_prom/series.jhtml 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 (band)|Mista]]. Some years after Mista disbanded, he enrolled in [[Clark Atlanta University]] where he majored in [[Mass Communication]]s, graduating in 2004 with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in Mass Communications. <ref name="NNDB" /> He is also a member of [[Kappa Alpha Psi]].
Born in [[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]], [[Mississippi]], Bobby moved to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] where he attended [[North Atlanta High School]]. He returned there to appear in the debut episode of [http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/once_upon_a_prom/series.jhtml 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 (band)|Mista]]. Some years after Mista disbanded, he enrolled in [[Clark Atlanta University]] where he majored in [[Mass Communication]]s, graduating in 2004 with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in Mass Communications.<ref name="NNDB"/> He is also a member of [[Kappa Alpha Psi]].


Discovered while singing on the bus, Bobby Valentino first made his mark as the lead 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 (band)|TLC]], and [[Goodie Mob]]. 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.<ref>Bobby Valentino, ''Def Jam Recordings'', 2006, http://www.defjam.com/site/artist_bio.php?artist_id=580, accessed June 25, 2007</ref>
Discovered while singing on the bus, Bobby Valentino first made his mark as the lead 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 (band)|TLC]], and [[Goodie Mob]]. 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.<ref>Bobby Valentino, ''Def Jam Recordings'', 2006, http://www.defjam.com/site/artist_bio.php?artist_id=580, accessed June 25, 2007</ref>
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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]]. 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.<ref>Bobby Valentino, ''Def Jam Recordings'', 2006, http://www.defjam.com/site/artist_bio.php?artist_id=580, accessed June 25, 2007</ref>
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]]. 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.<ref>Bobby Valentino, ''Def Jam Recordings'', 2006, http://www.defjam.com/site/artist_bio.php?artist_id=580, accessed June 25, 2007</ref>


===''Debut Album & Special Occasion''===
===''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. His first [[single (music)|single]], 2005's "[[Slow Down (Bobby Valentino song)|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. In 2005, he also joined other [[R&B]]/[[hip hop music|hip-hop]] acts including [[Bow Wow]] and [[Omarion]] on the Scream 4 Tour. Valentino released a second single from his debut album, the remixed "[[Tell Me (Bobby Valentino song)|Tell Me]]" featuring [[Lil Wayne]], and a third single "[[My Angel]]."
He is currently signed with [[Island Def Jam]] music imprint and is a member of [[Ludacris]]' [[Disturbing tha Peace]] label. His first [[single (music)|single]], 2005's "[[Slow Down (Bobby Valentino song)|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. In 2005, he also joined other [[R&B]]/[[hip hop music|hip-hop]] acts including [[Bow Wow]] and [[Omarion]] on the Scream 4 Tour. Valentino released a second single from his debut album, the remixed "[[Tell Me (Bobby Valentino song)|Tell Me]]" featuring [[Lil Wayne]], and a third single "[[My Angel]]."


The first single of his new album ''Special Occasion'' (released May 8, 2007) is titled "[[Turn the Page (Bobby Valentino song)|Turn the Page]]." The second single, "[[Anonymous (song)|Anonymous]]" (featuring [[Timbaland]]), has been released and the video premiered on [[April 9]], [[2007]] on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]].
The first single of his new album ''Special Occasion'' (released May 8, 2007) is titled "[[Turn the Page (Bobby Valentino song)|Turn the Page]]." The second single, "[[Anonymous (song)|Anonymous]]" (featuring [[Timbaland]]), has been released and the video premiered on [[April 9]], [[2007]] on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]].


===''Come With Me & Underground Love''===
===''Come With Me and Underground Love''===
On April 29, 2008, Valentino will released his first EP entitled ''Come With Me''. Following the release, in summer 2008 he will release his third album title ''Underground Love''.
On [[April 29]], [[2008]], Valentino will released his first EP entitled ''Come With Me''. Following the release, in summer 2008 he will release his third album entitled ''Underground Love''.


==Other work==
==Other 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 in film|2008]].
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 in film|2008]].
Valentino has recorded two new songs "Sexy Girl" and "You're Not Alone." On April 29, 2008 he will release a digital Ep entitled "Come with Me" available on internet retail sites (itunes etc.)


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* 2005: ''[[Bobby Valentino (album)|Bobby Valentino]]''
* 2005: ''[[Bobby Valentino (album)|Bobby Valentino]]''
* 2007: ''[[Special Occasion (Bobby Valentino album)|Special Occasion]]''
* 2007: ''[[Special Occasion (Bobby Valentino album)|Special Occasion]]''
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* 2008: ''[[Come with Me (Bobby Valentino album)|Come With Me]]'' - Digital EP (April 29, 2008)
* 2008: ''[[Underground Love]]''
* 2008: ''[[Underground Love]]''

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===Solo Singles===
===EPs===
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* 2008: ''[[Come with Me (Bobby Valentino album)|Come With Me]]''

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===Solo singles===
* 2005: "[[Slow Down (Bobby Valentino song)|Slow Down]]"
* 2005: "[[Slow Down (Bobby Valentino song)|Slow Down]]"
* 2005: "[[Tell Me (Bobby Valentino song)|Tell Me]]" <small>(featuring [[Lil Wayne]])</small>
* 2005: "[[Tell Me (Bobby Valentino song)|Tell Me]]" <small>(featuring [[Lil Wayne]])</small>
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* 2008: "Sexy Girl"
* 2008: "Sexy Girl"


===Featured Singles===
===Featured singles===
* 2005: "[[Pimpin' All Over the World]]" <small>([[Ludacris]] featuring Bobby Valentino)</small>
* 2005: "[[Pimpin' All Over the World]]" <small>([[Ludacris]] featuring Bobby Valentino)</small>
* 2007: "Coast to Coast" <small> ([[Young Gunz|Young Chris]] featuring Bobby Valentino) </small>
* 2007: "Coast to Coast" <small> ([[Young Gunz|Young Chris]] featuring Bobby Valentino) </small>
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==Awards/Nominations==
==Awards/Nominations==
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* [[Image Awards]]
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** 2006, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)


*[[Image Awards]]
* [[Soul Train Awards]]
**2006, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
** 2006, Best R&B/Soul Male Single: "Slow Down" (Nominated)
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** 2006, Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist: "Slow Down" (Nominated)

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*[[Soul Train Awards]]
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**2006, Best R&B/Soul Male Single: "Slow Down" (Nominated)
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**2006, Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist: "Slow Down" (Nominated)


*[[Vibe Awards]]
* [[Vibe Awards]]
**2005, Reelest Video: "Pimpin' All Over the World" (Nominated)
** 2005, Reelest Video: "Pimpin' All Over the World" (Nominated)


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

Revision as of 01:07, 21 March 2008

This article is about the R&B singer. For the 1960s pop music singers, see Bobby Vee or Bobby Wilson.
Bobby V

Robert Wilson[1] (born on February 27, 1979), better known by his stage name Bobby Valentino, is an American R&B singer. He is known as Bobby V or Bobby V-Tino in the United Kingdom due to a lawsuit,[2] there being a British musician who had been recording continuously under the same name[3] since 1975.

Music beginnings

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Bobby moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he attended North Atlanta High School. 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. 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.[1] He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi.

Discovered while singing on the bus, Bobby Valentino first made his mark as the lead 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. 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. 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. 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. In 2005, he also joined other R&B/hip-hop acts including Bow Wow and Omarion on the Scream 4 Tour. Valentino released a second single from his debut album, the remixed "Tell Me" featuring Lil Wayne, and a third single "My Angel."

The first single of his new album Special Occasion (released May 8, 2007) is titled "Turn the Page." The second single, "Anonymous" (featuring Timbaland), has been released and the video premiered on April 9, 2007 on BET.

Come With Me and Underground Love

On April 29, 2008, Valentino will released his first EP entitled Come With Me. Following the release, in summer 2008 he will release his third album entitled Underground Love.

Other 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.

Discography

Main article: Bobby Valentino discography

Albums

EPs

Solo singles

Featured singles

Awards/Nominations

  • Soul Train Awards
    • 2006, Best R&B/Soul Male Single: "Slow Down" (Nominated)
    • 2006, Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist: "Slow Down" (Nominated)
  • Vibe Awards
    • 2005, Reelest Video: "Pimpin' All Over the World" (Nominated)

Filmography

References

  1. ^ a b "Bobby Valentino". NNDB. Soylent Communications. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
  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

External links

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