Justina Valentine

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]

Justina Valentine
Background information
BornPassaic County, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • singer
  • television show host
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2012[1]–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitejustinavalentine.com

Early life

Valentine was born in Passaic County, New Jersey. She grew up in a family of musicians and did theatre and dance as a child. Valentine always had a love for hip hop and pop. In 2006 she started recording her own music.[5][6]

Career

Valentine released her first mixtape Route 80 in 2012. The singles "Bubble Gum" and "Hip-hop Joan Jett" became popular hits on YouTube. Valentine released her EP, Valentine, in 2013 debuting at No. 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. In 2016 Valentine was added to the cast of Season 8 of Wild 'N Out on MTV and has been a member of the cast for every successive season since.[8]

Valentine competed in the MTV reality series The Challenge, which premiered November 21, 2017 and titled The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars.[9] In 2019, Valetine hosted the two-part reunion of The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2.[10]

In November 2018 Valentine was selected to co-host a relaunched version of the MTV dating game show Singled Out alongside rapper and fellow Wild 'N Out cast member Conceited that aired exclusively on the network's YouTube channel.

Musical style and influences

Valentine's eclectic music style infuses hip hop with elements of other genres.[11] She has had charting singles and major radio airplay.[12]

Discography

Albums

  • Infrared (2020)
  • Scarlet Letter (2016)[4]
  • Favorite Vibe (2019)[13]

EPs

  • Valentine (2013)[3]

Mixtapes

  • Route 80 (2012)[14]
  • Red Velvet (2014)[3]
  • Feminem (2017)[14]

Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2016–present Wild 'N Out Regular Cast Member Seasons 8-present
2017 The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars Herself MTV
2018–present The Challenge Reunion Host MTV
2018–present Jersey Shore Reunion Host MTV
2019 How Far Is Tattoo Far? Co-Host MTV
2019 The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2 Reunion Show Host MTV
2019–present Basic to Bougie Co-Host MTV
2019–present Lip Locked Host MTV
2019–present Justina Makes Over Your Man Host MTV
2020 Revenge Prank Guest MTV

Tour
  • Vans Warped Tour[1] (2012)
  • Relief Tour (2013)
  • Vans Warped Tour (2014)
  • Mike Stud 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)
  • Weirdo Tour (2017)
  • Favorite Vibe Tour (2019)[15]

References
  1. "Justina Valentine | Biography & History". AllMusic. David Jeffries. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  2. Rathon, Rocko (July 3, 2015). "Listen As New Jersey's Own Justina Valentine And Fetty Wop Link Up On 'Candy Land'". The Source. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  3. "Justina Valentine – Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  4. "Spotlight on REVOLT: Justina Valentine "All The Way" Feat. Futuristic". REVOLT TV. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  5. "Interview W/ Justina". Jesse James. April 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016.
  6. "Justina". Olivia Rahim. May 24, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  7. "We Are Jersey: March 2015". Retrieved September 8, 2016. pages 29–38
  8. "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". June 9, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  9. Russian, Ale (October 11, 2017). "Cast Revealed! Josh Murray, Shawn Johnson and More Stars to Compete in MTV's The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars". People. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  10. Longeretta, Emily. "Wes Bergmann Talks Returning to MTV's 'The Challenge,' Playing Cupid and Johnny Bananas: 'He's This Season's Layup'". US Weekly. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  11. "Justina Valentine Releases Red Velvet Mixtape And Drops Video For 'Yeah Me' Single – DrJays.com Live – Fashion. Music. Lifestyle". live.drjays.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016. Justina's sound has been referred to as eclectic, hip-hop and soul infused.
  12. Davis, Rea Melissa (March 31, 2015). "Premiere: Justina Valentine- "FADED"". Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos – Allhiphop. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  13. "Justina Valentine". Retrieved June 23, 2019 – via YouTube.
  14. Carter, Brooke. "Justina Valentine Net Worth 2018". Gazette Review. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  15. "Red-Headed Bombshell Justina Valentine Bares All As She Spills Out Of Black Bra". The Inquisitr. April 27, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
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