| Product Summary | | Label: DEF JAM | | UPC: 00602517027824 | | Release Date: 5/8/2007 | | Buy.com Sku: 202864158 | | Item#: M37L2H | Format:  CD |
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(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.
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel: Bobby Valentino (background vocals); Bill Jabr (guitar); Bob Robinson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer); Tim Kelley (acoustic guitar, keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, percussion, drum programming); Kendrick "Wyldcard" Dean (strings, keyboards); Bryan-Michael Cox (piano, keyboards, drums, programming); Darrell "Delite" Allamby (programming, background vocals); Anesha Birchett, Link, Bobby Wilson (background vocals). | | Audio Mixers: Vincent Dilorenzo; Marcella Araica; Dave Russell ; Ben Arrindell; Jean-Marie Horvat; Rodney Jerkins; Sam Thomas ; Tim Kelley; Leslie Brathwaite. | | Recording information: 2nd Floor Studios, Longport, NJ; Audio Dallas, Dallas, TX; Brandon's Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA; Doppler Studios, Atlanta, GA; Ghettopop Music Studios, Dallas, TX; Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL; Quad Recording Studios, New York, NY; Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA; Studio 609 Recordings, Philadelphia, PA; Studio At The Palms, Las Vegas, NV; The Black Room, Atlanta, GA; The Boom Boom Room, Los Angeles, CA; The Ludaplex, Atlanta, GA. | | Photographers: Kwaku Alston; Nichell Delvaille. | | 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: Bryan Michael Cox; Kendrick 'Wyldcard' Dean; King Logan; Darrell Allamby; Emile Ghantous; Erik Nelson; Andre Harris; Rodney Jerkins; Timbaland; Vidal Davis; Jerome Harmon; Bobby 'Valentino' Wilson; Ludacris; Chaka Zulu; Jeff Dixon |
Engineer: Corey Stocker; Vincent Dilorenzo; Patrick Magee; Andrew Haller; Marcella Araica; Darrell Allamby; Andros Rodriguez; Emile Ghantous; Erik Nelson; Paul Osborn; Rodney Jerkins; Sam Thomas |
Musical Guests | | Fabolous | | Timbaland | | Ludacris |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 05/08/2007 | | Original Release Date : 2007 | | Catalog ID : 0007226 | | Label : DTP/Def Jam | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Runtime : 65m : 38s | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00602517027824 |
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| | Professional Reviews | | Vibe (p.110)
- "Where Valentino really shines is the mid-tempo ballad." |
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| | 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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