Chain Letter by Brooke Valentine

Tracks:
Girlfight
Taste Of Dis
Long As You Come Home
Blah-Blah-Blah
Cover Girl
Playa
Ghetto Superstar
Tell Me Why? (You Don't Love Me)
Million Bucks
I Want You Dead
Dying Of A Broken Heart
Pass Us By
Laugh Til I Cry
American Girl
Whatcha Lookin At Performer Notes
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Brooke Valentine makes quite a first impression on the opening single of her debut album, CHAIN LETTER. As much a declaration as a song, "Girlfight" announces Valentine's commanding presence with unquestionable authority, as she throws down a supremely catchy tune, abetted by crunk king Lil Jon and Outkast's Big Boi.

While CHAIN LETTER boasts some high-profile cameos, not one of them is phoned in or wasted. Valentine's sultry, decisive voice stands on its own, and guests are only brought in as embellishments. The late Dirt McGirt (AKA Ol' Dirty Bastard) offers another reminder of why he was such a sought-after collaborator on "Blah Blah Blah," an immediate classic where Valentine spins around the usual male "playa" song as she toys with a pleading boyfriend. Throughout the record, Valentine possesses the control of Janet Jackson at the top of her game, whether touting her own sexuality ("Taste of Dis") or giving the ultimate kiss-off to an ex ("I Want You Dead"). A hip-hop chanteuse with spark to spare, Brooke Valentine opens her solo career on a strong note with CHAIN LETTER.

Professional Reviews
: Uncut (p.102) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[W]ith potent production honchos from Soul Diggas to BloodShy, this bombshell brooks no debate." Format
: CD (1 Disc) Country
: USA Studio/Live
: Studio Release Date
: 18 January, 2011 Label
: Emi Dimensions
: 14.2 x 1 x 12.4 centimeters (0.17 kg)

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