Robbie Valentine started his musical career originally as a bass player, he backed a host of big names such as Lieutenant Stichie, Micheal Prophet and the late Bim Sherman to name a few.
His career as a singer took off after a chance meeting in 1988 with Clifton Specialist Dillon of Specs shang Records and Pioneer Muzik of Jamaica, at that time Specialist was involved in the staging and promoting of the annual Sting Reggae Concerts in Kingston Jamaica. Whilst visiting a friend in England, he heard Robbie's voice and was so impressed he flew him out to Jamaica to record him and to do a series of shows of which Sting was the biggest.
During his six months stay in Jamaica, an album worth of material was recorded with the Fire house Crew & Dean Fraser at Gussie Clarke studio, three tracks were lifted 'You'll never find', 'Jamming' and '$10,000 reward' all of which which were released on the Pioneer Muzik label and reached England on pre release 7" singles.
On Robbie's return to England he formed his own band the Mystic Crew alongside his brother Andrew and started touring extensively around the U.K and Europe,supporting acts such as Burning Spear, Sugar Minott, Mikey General, Desmond Dekker, Frankie Paul , Beres Hammond and Maxi Priest.
Robbie has also been very busy on the recording scene in the U.K from which there have been many releases on singles and compilations on labels such as Mafia & Fluxy, Gussie P, Cousins & Blakamix.
He has had some big tunes out in recent years which have done very well and reached the reggae charts such as 'Nobody But Jah' on Mafia & fluxy (which also figured on the Jet Star Reggae Hits Compilation), 'satisfaction Guaranteed on Gussie p', 'You are the one for me' on D'jango and 'Looking for love' on Cousins also 'Conscious Warrior' & 'Know thy self' on Recession Beater & Sip a cup & 'Eat my flesh' & 'Batter dem down'on Blakamix were well received and did very well on the roots circuit. In 2001 an album was released called ' Satisfaction Guaranteed' on Gussie P label.
Robbie's most recent album 'JAH IS MY DEFENDER' on Blakamix Int'l label features Robbie Valentine in a full unadulterated roots and culture, available at www.blakamixshop.co.uk and all good music outlets.
Wah agwarn fam? Howz it goin? Hpe ur still doin ur thang..lol, had 2 teef one of ur tunez dem (sorry) for me myspace. Well all I can say is keep doin wot ur doin an keep da fire blazin ok. Newayz holla bk. Stay blessed alwayz.xx
BIG UP ROBBIE V.RESPEC GRID UP & CONCRETE FOR YOU..YES ME LONG TIME FRIEND.HEY GREAT VOCALS BIIIG TUNES.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORKS.. & STAY TUNED TO.BBC THREE COUNTIES RADIO.WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 8-10PM.UK TIME.OR LISTEN ONLINE..www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties
Wishing you & yours all the best over the hols & for the new year. Drop by the cottage later in the week for some rural chill & ting. :) The Very Merry Mos Massive.
The post below is correct Robbie. Delete that Macy's advert two down from this & change your password. Just tried to ring you. Bell me back if you want more info.
Good to see you showcasing some of your classics. Hope to catch up with you on Sat'. I'm after birthday drinks so bring your wallet & credit cards. A day early but, hey! I need the practice.
