Justina Valentine

Justina Valentine
Background information
Born (1987-02-14) February 14, 1987[1]
Passaic County, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2006–present
Labels
Associated acts Fetty Wap, Maino, Futuristic, King Bangazs, Da Brat, Randy Haze, Chris Webby
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"[3] featuring rapper Fetty Wap, "All The Way" and "Unbelievable".[4][5]

Early life

Valentine 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.[6] 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.[7]

Career

Valentine 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.[8] 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.[9]

Valentine competed in the MTV reality series The Challenge, which premiered November 21, 2017 and titled Champs vs. Stars.[10]

Musical style and influences

Singer, rapper and songwriter, Valentine has an eclectic pop, and soul infused sound.[11] She has had charting singles and major radio airplay.[12]

Discography

Albums

  • Scarlet Letter (2016) [5]

EPs

  • Valentine (2013) [4]

Mixtapes

  • Route 80 (2012) [1]
  • Red Velvet (2014) [4]
  • FEMINEM (2017) [1]
Guest appearances
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Superman" 2018 King Bangazs Fetty Wap N/A

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2016-present Wild 'N Out Regular Cast Member
2017 The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars Herself

Tour

  • Vans Warped Tour (2012)
  • Relief Tour (2013)
  • Vans Warped Tour (2014)
  • Liquid Sunshine Experience Tour (2015)
  • Hate Us Cause They Ain't Us Tour (2016)
  • As Seen on the Internet Tour (2016)
  • Scarlet Letter Tour (2016)
  • "Futuristic Tour" (2016)
  • Weirdo Tour (2017)

References

  1. 1 2 3 Carter, Brooke. "Justina Valentine Net Worth 2018". Gazette Review. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  2. ↑ Justina Valentine (8 November 2011). "Justina - The Come Up (Documentary Teaser)". Retrieved 11 December 2017 – via YouTube.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. 1 2 3 "Justina Valentine - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  5. 1 2 "Spotlight on REVOLT: Justina Valentine "All The Way" Feat. Futuristic". REVOLT TV. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  6. ↑ "Interview W/ Justina". Jesse James. 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
  7. ↑ "Justina". Olivia Rahim. 2014-05-24. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
  8. ↑ "We Are Jersey: March 2015". Retrieved 2016-09-08. pages 29-38
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ Russian, Ale (2017-10-11). "Cast Revealed! Josh Murray, Shawn Johnson and More Stars to Compete in MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars". People. Retrieved 2017-10-11.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ 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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