Justina Valentine

Justina Valentine
Background information
Born Passaic County, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2006–present
Labels SRC Records(2011-2012)[1]
Associated acts Fetty Wap, Maino, Futuristic, Da Brat, Randy Haze
Website justinamusic.com justinafashion.com

Justina Valentine is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and model from Passaic County, New Jersey, best known for her singles "Candy Land"[2] featuring rapper Fetty Wap, "All The Way" and "Unbelievable".[3][4]

Biography

Early life

Justina Valentine (formerly Justina), was born in Passaic County, New Jersey. She grew up in a family of musicians and did theater and dance as a child. Valentine always had a love for hip hop and pop. In 2006 she started recording her own music.[5] Valentine said she was never shy about being in the spotlight, and always loved to put on a show, make people laugh, and overall make people happy. She started starring in school and local town plays as a child, while taking dance lessons. She comes from a musical family and her father is the lead vocalist in a band and plays a number of instruments.[6]

Career

Valentine is known for her eclectic hip-hop and soul infused sound. She released her first mixtape Route 80 in 2012, the singles "Bubble Gum" and "Hip-hop Joan Jett" became viral hits on Youtube. Valentine released her EP, Valentine, in 2013 debuting at #38 on the iTunes R&B charts.[7] On July 8, 2014, the singer released her second mixtape, Red Velvet. In 2016, she released her studio album, Scarlet Letter. As of 2016, Valentine is also one of the new cast members on Season 8 of Wild 'N Out on MTV.[8]

Musical style and influences

Singer, rapper and songwriter, Justina Valentine has an eclectic pop, and soul infused sound.[9] She has had charting singles and major radio airplay.[10] Valentine is influenced by her father who is a vocalist and musician and artists including Lil' Kim, Eminem, Tupac and The Beatles.

Discography

Albums

Eps

Mixtapes

Singles

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2016-present Wild 'N Out Regular Cast Member

Tour

References

  1. Rathon, Rocko (2015-07-03). "Listen As New Jersey's Own Justina Valentine And Fetty Wap Link Up On ‘Candy Land’". The Source. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  2. "Justina Valentine - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  3. "Spotlight on REVOLT: Justina Valentine "All The Way" Feat. Futuristic". REVOLT TV. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  4. "Interview W/ Justina". Jesse James. 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
  5. "Justina". Olivia Rahim. 2014-05-24. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
  6. "We Are Jersey: March 2015". Retrieved 2016-09-08. pages 29-38
  7. "MTV To Bring Back Wild N' Out For Season 8 On August 4th With Iggy Azalea, Erykah Badu, Omarion And More; Watch Preview - ComedyHype.Com | Comedy ReFueled". 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
  8. "Justina Valentine Releases Red Velvet Mixtape And Drops Video For "Yeah Me" Single - DrJays.com Live - Fashion. Music. Lifestyle". live.drjays.com. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  9. Davis, Rea Melissa (2015-03-31). "Premiere: Justina Valentine- "FADED"". Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos - Allhiphop. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
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