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Brooke Valentine

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RS: 2of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4.5of 5 Stars

2005

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"Girlfight," the first single from nineteen-year-old Brooke Valentine, is a nice twist on crunk's fight-music bounce: Over a popping Lil Jon-produced synth beat, Valentine and a nemesis pull off their press-ons while amused observer Big Boi does play-by-play. The rest of Valentine's debut, however, is less compelling. Underwritten dance pop such as "Taste of Dis" and "Million Bucks" comes off like a murkier Destiny's Child. Valentine sounds at ease on pillowy R&B grooves like "Laugh Til I Cry" and "Long as You Come Home." But whether she's telling her man she wants him dead or fielding jealous come-ons from the late O.D.B. on "Blah Blah Blah," her airy voice and unconvincing posturing leave her a few steps short of R&B diva status.

CHRISTIAN HOARD

(Posted: Mar 24, 2005)

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