Bobby Valentino - Slow Down

Bobby's first single, "Slow Down," proved to be a wise choice for his foray as an adult vocalist, picking up hundreds of radio spins nearly from the first week of its release. As listeners hone in on Bobby's extraordinary vocal ability, they will be teased by such tunes as "Love Dream," in which he uses his falsetto in a manner reminiscent of classic singers from the 70's. The poignant "My Angel," focuses on the magical chemistry between a man and his true love.

Bobby Valentino, a recent graduate of Clark Atlanta University where he received a B.A. in Mass Communication, redefines R&B music with his debut. "I grew up listening to Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Prince, and I utilized my musical influences on this album. My goal was to defy the odds and go back to the real R&B. "To be honest, I actually record one or two songs a week so that I can perfect my craft. There's an endless amount of music in me. There is an endless amount of music that I would like to create."

Through trials and tribulations, Bobby Valentino has navigated through rough waters of the music industry. At age 13, he was one of the artists in Organized Noize's teen vocal group Mista, whose debut single, "Blackberry Molasses," remains a classic to this day. "Being in the group was definitely a learning experience as it shows how you can be here one day and gone tomorrow," he reflects. Once the group's effort to launch a second album stalled, Bobby utilized the time to enroll in Clark Atlanta University, where, although he was offered a music scholarship, opted to study Mass Communications where he learned film editing, speech, and other areas which could enhance his skills in the music industry. Following his graduation in May 2004, he found an internship at a TV station and spent some of his free time volunteering for his dad's Atlanta Gardening Program where participants learn to grow and care for fruits and vegetables.
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