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 new 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 album Chain Letter in 2005. The album was led by the hit single, "Girlfight", which features Lil Jon and Big Boi. It succeeded internationally, peaking in the top fifty in Australia and Ireland, and Top 40 in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Chain Letter debuted at #16 on the US Billboard 200 and as high as No. 3 on the U.S. BillboardTop R&B/Hip Hop Albums singles charts . 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.
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 totaled nearly 290,000 units sold since release.
A typical chain letter consists of a message that attempts to convince the recipient to make a number of copies of the letter and then pass them on to as many recipients as possible. In reality, the "chain" is actually a geometrically progressing pyramid that cannot be sustained indefinitely. Common methods used in chain letters include emotionally manipulative stories, get-rich-quickpyramid schemes, and the exploitation of superstition to threaten the recipient with bad luck or even physical violence or death if he or she "breaks the chain" and refuses to adhere to the conditions set out in the letter. Chain letters started as actual letters that one received in the mail. Today, chain letters are generally no longer actual letters. They are sent through email messages, postings on social network sites, and text messages.
There are two main types of chain letters:
Hoaxes - Hoaxes attempt to trick or defraud users. A hoax could be malicious, instructing users to delete a file necessary to the operating system by claiming it is a virus. It could also be a scam that convinces users to send money or personal information. Phishing attacks could fall into this.
Chain Letter is a 2010 horror film directed by Deon Taylor. It was written by Diana Erwin, Michael J. Pagan, and Deon Taylor. The film is about six friends who are stalked by a murderer that uses chains to kill them if they do not pass on the chain letter to five people.
Plot
The film opens in a garage with an unconscious young woman having her head wrapped in duct tape and her legs chained to the back of two cars. A man and woman walk to their cars on their way to work. As the couple start their cars they exit the driveway. The woman in the car notices the victim, but as she exits her car to warn the man, he drives off. Neil Conners (Cody Kasch) receives a chain letter from an anonymous person telling him that he is the first person who links the chain, and instructing him to forward it to five people or else he will die. His sister Rachael (Cherilyn Wilson) forwards the letter, but to only four recipients. Neil then adds his sister to the list and sends it.
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Dying From A Broken Heart · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Programmer: Deja Johnson
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Tony Maserati
Associated Performer, Guitar: Chris Traynor
Associated Performer, Programming: Randy Washington
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
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published: 28 Aug 2015
Ghetto Superstarz
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Ghetto Superstarz · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Programmer: Michael Bink
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Erik Nordquist
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Tony Maserati
Associated Performer, Guitar: Sharief Hobley
Producer, Co- Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Background Vocalist, Programmer: Deja Johnson
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: J.R.K.
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
Composer: P. Magnet
Composer: R. Harrell
Composer: The-Dream
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published: 11 Nov 2014
Girlfight
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Girlfight · Brooke Valentine · Lil Jon · Big Boi
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Programmer, Producer: Lil Jon
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Matt Still
Studio Personnel, Asst. Recording Engineer: Mac Attkisson
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Ray Seay
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton
Associated Performer, Bass (vocal): LaMarquis Jefferson
Associated Performer, Guitar: Craig Love
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Antwan Patton
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist, Music Production: Deja Johnson
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Jonathan H. Smith
Composer: Christopher Stewart
Composer: P. Magnet
Composer: Antwan Patton
Com...
published: 11 Nov 2014
Pass Us By
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Pass Us By · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar: Deja Johnson
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Mixer: David Lopez
Associated Performer, Guitar: Sharief Hobley
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
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published: 28 Aug 2015
Long as you come home
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Long as you come home · Brooke Valentine · Mike Jones
Long As You Come Home
℗ 2007 EMI Music
Released on: 2005-01-01
Author: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
Composer: Walter Milsap III
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Dying From A Broken Heart · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005...
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Dying From A Broken Heart · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Programmer: Deja Johnson
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Tony Maserati
Associated Performer, Guitar: Chris Traynor
Associated Performer, Programming: Randy Washington
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Dying From A Broken Heart · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Programmer: Deja Johnson
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Tony Maserati
Associated Performer, Guitar: Chris Traynor
Associated Performer, Programming: Randy Washington
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Ghetto Superstarz · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
...
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Ghetto Superstarz · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Programmer: Michael Bink
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Erik Nordquist
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Tony Maserati
Associated Performer, Guitar: Sharief Hobley
Producer, Co- Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Background Vocalist, Programmer: Deja Johnson
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: J.R.K.
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
Composer: P. Magnet
Composer: R. Harrell
Composer: The-Dream
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Ghetto Superstarz · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Programmer: Michael Bink
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Erik Nordquist
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Tony Maserati
Associated Performer, Guitar: Sharief Hobley
Producer, Co- Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Background Vocalist, Programmer: Deja Johnson
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: J.R.K.
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
Composer: P. Magnet
Composer: R. Harrell
Composer: The-Dream
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Girlfight · Brooke Valentine · Lil Jon · Big Boi
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: ...
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Girlfight · Brooke Valentine · Lil Jon · Big Boi
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Programmer, Producer: Lil Jon
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Matt Still
Studio Personnel, Asst. Recording Engineer: Mac Attkisson
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Ray Seay
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton
Associated Performer, Bass (vocal): LaMarquis Jefferson
Associated Performer, Guitar: Craig Love
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Antwan Patton
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist, Music Production: Deja Johnson
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Jonathan H. Smith
Composer: Christopher Stewart
Composer: P. Magnet
Composer: Antwan Patton
Composer: La Marquis Jefferson
Composer: Craig Love
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Girlfight · Brooke Valentine · Lil Jon · Big Boi
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Programmer, Producer: Lil Jon
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Matt Still
Studio Personnel, Asst. Recording Engineer: Mac Attkisson
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Ray Seay
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton
Associated Performer, Bass (vocal): LaMarquis Jefferson
Associated Performer, Guitar: Craig Love
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Antwan Patton
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist, Music Production: Deja Johnson
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Jonathan H. Smith
Composer: Christopher Stewart
Composer: P. Magnet
Composer: Antwan Patton
Composer: La Marquis Jefferson
Composer: Craig Love
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Pass Us By · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associa...
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Pass Us By · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar: Deja Johnson
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Mixer: David Lopez
Associated Performer, Guitar: Sharief Hobley
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Pass Us By · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar: Deja Johnson
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Mixer: David Lopez
Associated Performer, Guitar: Sharief Hobley
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Long as you come home · Brooke Valentine · Mike Jones
Long As You Come Home
℗ 2007 EMI Music
Released on: 2005-...
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Long as you come home · Brooke Valentine · Mike Jones
Long As You Come Home
℗ 2007 EMI Music
Released on: 2005-01-01
Author: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
Composer: Walter Milsap III
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Long as you come home · Brooke Valentine · Mike Jones
Long As You Come Home
℗ 2007 EMI Music
Released on: 2005-01-01
Author: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
Composer: Walter Milsap III
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Dying From A Broken Heart · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Programmer: Deja Johnson
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Tony Maserati
Associated Performer, Guitar: Chris Traynor
Associated Performer, Programming: Randy Washington
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Ghetto Superstarz · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Programmer: Michael Bink
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Erik Nordquist
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Tony Maserati
Associated Performer, Guitar: Sharief Hobley
Producer, Co- Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar, Background Vocalist, Programmer: Deja Johnson
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: J.R.K.
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
Composer: P. Magnet
Composer: R. Harrell
Composer: The-Dream
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Girlfight · Brooke Valentine · Lil Jon · Big Boi
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Programmer, Producer: Lil Jon
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Engineer: Matt Still
Studio Personnel, Asst. Recording Engineer: Mac Attkisson
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Ray Seay
Studio Personnel, Mixer: Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton
Associated Performer, Bass (vocal): LaMarquis Jefferson
Associated Performer, Guitar: Craig Love
Associated Performer, Additional Vocals: Antwan Patton
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist, Music Production: Deja Johnson
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Jonathan H. Smith
Composer: Christopher Stewart
Composer: P. Magnet
Composer: Antwan Patton
Composer: La Marquis Jefferson
Composer: Craig Love
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Pass Us By · Brooke Valentine
Chain Letter
℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Released on: 2005-01-01
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Brooke Valentine
Producer, Associated Performer, Guitar: Deja Johnson
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Vaughan Merrick
Studio Personnel, Mixer: David Lopez
Associated Performer, Guitar: Sharief Hobley
Composer: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
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Long as you come home · Brooke Valentine · Mike Jones
Long As You Come Home
℗ 2007 EMI Music
Released on: 2005-01-01
Author: Brooke Valentine
Composer: Deja Johnson
Composer: Walter Milsap III
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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 new 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 album Chain Letter in 2005. The album was led by the hit single, "Girlfight", which features Lil Jon and Big Boi. It succeeded internationally, peaking in the top fifty in Australia and Ireland, and Top 40 in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Chain Letter debuted at #16 on the US Billboard 200 and as high as No. 3 on the U.S. BillboardTop R&B/Hip Hop Albums singles charts . 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.
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 totaled nearly 290,000 units sold since release.
He walked right by me I knew he was a hottie I had to back it up So I can go and say hi (hottie) He had a cute little booty My thoughts moved through me I had to get them digits Got to mack them up smoothly And I say hey boy You looking kinda cute Wont you slip me them digits On the cool I wanna hook up with you real soon I hope I aint to Aggresive for you babe I see you looking baby, dont be shy Better catch me now, now, now Don't let us pass us by Everything is right about him He's just my type Ain't no slippin my pimping Gotta lock his thang tight Though I'm not that kinda girl There's a first for everything When I see something I want You know I spoiled as can be You could be the one to marry me A house, a dog, you can be my baby daddy