Special Occasion (2007)

Artist: Bobby Valentino
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Label: DEF JAM
UPC: 00602517027824
Release Date: 5/8/2007
Buy.com Sku: 202864158
Item#: M37L2H
Format:  CD

Song Listing

Disc 1
Song TitleSample
1. Intro ~ Bobby Valentino
2. Anonymous - (with Timbaland) ~ Bobby Valentino
3. Checkin' For Me ~ Bobby Valentino
4. Special Occasion - (interlude) ~ Bobby Valentino
5. Rearview (Ridin') - (with Ludacris) ~ Bobby Valentino
6. If I Had My Way ~ Bobby Valentino
7. How 'Bout It ~ Bobby Valentino
8. Turn The Page ~ Bobby Valentino
9. Home Is Where You Belong ~ Bobby Valentino
10. Let Him Go - (with Fabulous) ~ Bobby Valentino
11. Only Human ~ Bobby Valentino
12. Can't Wait 'Til Later ~ Bobby Valentino
13. I Was Wrong ~ Bobby Valentino
14. Soon As I Get Home ~ Bobby Valentino
15. Over & Over ~ Bobby Valentino
16. Right There (Thank You) ~ Bobby Valentino

(P) 2007 DTP Records, LLC
(C) 2007 DTP Records, LLC

Currently learning how to play the piano and working on his new line of Bobby V jeans for women, Bobby Valentino has no plans of slowing down, but he does want us to know that music is still his first love. "As long as my fans keep buying my albums, I will continue to offer them quality music," says Valentino. "So many artists today are straying away from real R&B music and on this new album I'm going to give my fans a taste of what they've been missing."

This album is indeed a Special Occasion for Bobby Valentino - and music lovers everywhere.
 

Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
After conquering the airwaves in 2005 with his smash hit "Slow Down," Disturbing Tha Peace-affiliated R&B singer Bobby Valentino returns with his sophomore album for the revamped Motown imprint, SPECIAL OCCASION. Featuring production work from a cast of hitmakers that includes Timbaland, Dre & Vidal, Don Vito, Tim & Bob, Sean Garrett, and Rodney Jerkins, SPECIAL OCCASION has its share of both sultry slow-jams and catchy club bangers. Ludacris and Fabolous drop guest verses as well.

Producer: Bobby 'Valentino' Wilson; Ludacris; Chaka Zulu; Jeff Dixon

Musical Guests
Fabolous
Timbaland
Ludacris

 
Artist Overview
Born Robert Wilson, the Atlanta-based R&B singer Bobby Valentino began his performing career in his teens as a member of the short-lived mid-1990s group Mista. Eventually Valentino launched his solo career under the guidance of Ludacris and his Disturbing Tha Peace label, resulting in the well-received albums BOBBY VALENTINO and SPECIAL OCCASION. In 2008, Valentino formed his own label, Blu Kolla Dreams, and issued his third full-length album, THE REBIRTH, which benefited from production by Raphael Saadiq.

Artist Influences
Babyface | Brian McKnight | Joe | Ludacris | R. Kelly | Raphael Saadiq | Timbaland | Usher

Artist Contemporaries
B2K | Bow Wow | Chris Brown (R&B) | Mario | Marques Houston | Ne-Yo | Omarion


 
Compilation Appearances
Vol. 19-Now That's What I Call Music
Vol. 20-Now That's What I Call Music
Ludacris Presents Disturb(Explicit Version)
Ludacris Present-ltd Cd/d(w/ Bonus DVD)(Limited Edition)(Explicit Version)
Ludacris Presents (Clean)
Light Poles And Pine Trees (Clean Version)
Light Poles And Pine Trees (Explicit Version)
Block Music (Cln)
Block Music (Explicit Version)
Release Therapy (clean)
Release Therapy (Explicit Version)
Point Of No Return(clean)
Point Of No Return
Jazzmatazz 4:hip Hop Jazz Messenger B
Hate It Or Love It(Explicit Version)
Hate It Or Love It
Tha Carter Iii(Explicit Version)
Tha Carter Iii(Explicit Version)
Tha Carter Iii
Eye Legacy
Tha Carter Iii
Million Dollar Baby Vol 2.5(Explicit Version)
Best Of Both Worlds(Explicit Version)
Strength In Numbers
Total Club Hits 3
After Love

 
Technical Info
Release Date : 05/08/2007
Original Release Date : 2007
Catalog ID : 0007226
Label : Def Jam (USA)
Number of Discs : 1
Runtime : 65m : 38s
Studio/Live : Studio
Mono/Stereo : Stereo
SPAR Code : n/a
UPC : 00602517027824

 
Professional Reviews
Vibe (p.110)
- "Where Valentino really shines is the mid-tempo ballad."

 
Bio
Bobby Valentino

R&B sensation Bobby Valentino knew that music was his destiny at a very young age and like every true artist was driven by the need to express himself through song. Citing influences by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Anita baker, Jodeci and Boyz II Men, Valentino was inspired by their talents to further realize his dreams of one day becoming an entertainer. In addition, platforms such as musical programs in school and singing in the curch choir throughout his childhood and young adult years would set the stage and launch Valentino in the front ranks of superstardom.

After a hugely successful debut album in 2005, Bobby Valentino returns to the spotlight with the release of his sophomore offering, "Special Occasion," released on DTP/Island Def Jam. Showcasing his vocal talents through a 14-track masterpiece, the album is beautifully balanced with harmonious, sexy, melodious ballads and mid-tempos synonymous with Valentino's signature sound.

"Every song on this album is for a "Special Occasion," whether you're by yourself, going to the club or with that special somebody you love," explains Valentino, who also executive-produced the album.

Co-writing more than three quarters of the new album, Valentino worked alongside award winning hit makers such as Rodney Jerkins, Sean Garrett, Tim & Bob, Delite, Bryan Michael Cox and Dre & Vidal. On the album's buzz single, a Sean Garrett produced track, titled "Wreck" Valentino is heard singing and smoothly rhyming over a catchy, up tempo beat. Following the success of "Wreck" Valentino quickly introduced the first official single from the album, a Rodney Jerkins produced ballad titled "Turn the Page", a heartfelt and emotional song about trust, love and taking chances in a relationship.

"I wanted to see how other producers viewed me as an artist," he explains. "That's one reason that made me want to work with a variety of producers, step outside the box, and create a classic R&B album with a Valentino twist."
 


  
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