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Soul Train Awards 2022: Who is J. Valentine? Meet the Platinum Selling Songwriter and Performer from This Year’s Ceremony (1)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: J. Valentine performs during the 2022 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/WireImage)

By Tabie Germain

December 9, 2022 / 6:00 AM

If you forgot to catch the Soul Train Awards 2022, you missed one of the industry’s most show-stopping celebrations of soul and r&b. The night was hosted by actor and comedian Deon Cole who kept viewers cackling all night and featured several dazzling performances from several rising stars, including Ari Lennox, SiR, and Muni Long, and even some familiar faces such as r&b singer Tank, who swooned audience members with a sultry performance of his latest single “Slow.”

However, the night got even steamer after platinum-selling songwriter J. Valentine joined the veteran musician. The California native got his start in music in the early 90s. He later began writing songs for some of the industry’s biggest acts before releasing his own music.

In honor of this year’s ceremony, we’re looking back at yet another fantastic night in soul and r&b music and getting to know some of our performers and presenters better, including this year’s guest performer, J. Valentine.

  • He once had hoop dreams

    Growing up in California, J. Valentine, born Johnnie Newt, attended Balboa High School, where he played varsity basketball all four years and in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), where he played alongside former NBA players Deshawn Stevenson and Drew Gooden.

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  • His love for music goes far past just writing

    When the “Cry 4 U” singer was nine years old, he and his brother Bobby Newt formed the band The Newtrons. He founded the CityBoyZ Muzik label, signed hip-hop artist Bailey, and subsequently released the song “Go Dumb,” which was initially a record from his Hide Ya Breezy mixtape. J. Valentine also has a production company, Song Dynasty, which includes his brother, his friend Texx and Tank.

  • He’s written records for several Grammy Award-winning artist

    Much like his brother in music, Tank, J. Valentine has written for several prominent artists in the industry. Some of the “Slow” singer’s work includes Tyrese’s “I Like Them Girls” from his second studio album 2000 Watts, “I’m Tyrna” and ”I Get It In” by Omarion, “Regret” by LeToya Luckett from her sophomore album Lady Love, and plenty more.

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  • He has a posthumous collaboration with rapper 2Pac

    Following his death on September 13, 1996, the estate of rapper Tupac Shakur released seven, nearly double the amount before his unsolved shooting. Among artists who held the honor of being featured on a track with the late emcee included J. Valentine, who provided vocals for a track titled “When I Get Free” from 2Pac’s seventh studio album and third posthumous project, Until the End of Time.

    The singer is also featured on a record titled “Thug Nature (2000)” from the collaborative album Still I Rise from 2Pac and the Outlawz.

  • He’s a podcast host

    The crooner and Tank also host a weekly podcast called R&B Money, where the pair discuss R&B music and other topics with some of the genre's most prominent and rising musicians.

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Soul Train Awards 2022: Who is J. Valentine? Meet the Platinum Selling Songwriter and Performer from This Year’s Ceremony (2024)

FAQs

Who performed at the Soul Train Awards 2022? ›

Ari Lennox, Muni Long Perform; Xscape, Morris Day Honored at Soul Train Awards 2022. Host Deon Cole also welcomed Tank, J. Valentine, SiR and Chanté Moore to the stage.

What singing group was J. Valentine in? ›

Musical career

When Valentine was 9 years old, he and his brothers formed the band The Newtrons. In 2009, he founded the CityBoyZ Muzik label and signed hip-hop artist Bailey, and subsequently released the song “Go Dumb” which was originally a record from his Hide Ya Breezy mixtape.

Who won album of the year 2022 soul train awards? ›

2022. Last year, Beyoncé, the Mother of the House of Renaissance, took home top honors at the Soul Train Music Awards.

Who owns Soul Train Music Awards? ›

All rights and trademarks to the Soul Train brand including the show's extensive library, the annual cruise event, and the award shows are under the ownership of Paramount Global after its Paramount Media Networks division acquired the franchise in 2016.

Who won the Soul Train Awards last night? ›

@sza was the top winner at the 2023 Soul Train Awards, with four awards. Usher won three awards Sunday night, with Victoria Monét winning twice. Usher took best R&B/soul male artist for the second time; he previously tied with Trey Songz in 2010, according to Billboard.

Who has won the most Soul Train Awards? ›

Most awarded artists
Artist(s)No. of wins
Beyoncé25
Chris Brown14
Bruno Mars
Janet Jackson13
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Who is J. Valentine's wife? ›

At the time of his death, Valentine was married to Alice Maud Blanchard Valentine, and they had seven children, four from John's first marriage.

What is singer J real name? ›

Omar Lattibeaudiere, better known by his stage name Singer J is a nephew of veteran songwriter/singer Bob Andy.

Who is the singer with the last name Valentine? ›

James Valentine (musician)
James Valentine
Years active1996–present
Member ofMaroon 5
Formerly ofSquare
SpouseAlexis Novak ​ ( m. 2023)​
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Are the Soul Train Awards live or prerecorded? ›

BET's Soul Train Awards will air from Los Angeles, California, live Sunday, November 26 at 8 p.m. on BET. LIVE STREAM: BET can be streamed through Philo (free trial), FuboTV (free trial) or Sling TV (free trial).

When was Soul Train Awards 2022 filmed? ›

Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige. BET announced the host, nominees and premiere date of this year's “Soul Train Awards” on Thursday. Actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole will host the awards show which will be filmed November 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Who won best soul album? ›

American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album
American Music Awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Last awarded2022
Currently held byBeyoncé – Renaissance
Most awardsMichael Jackson (4)
Most nominationsBeyoncé (7)
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Does Magic Johnson own Soul Train? ›

Soul Train Holdings LLC, the entity created by NBA legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson when he bought the “Soul Train” library and brand last year, has a lot of ideas.

How much did Soul Train dancers get paid? ›

He admits that dancers featured on Soul Train were not paid. “He was giving them air time, and they were making a way for themselves by being seen by choreographers, by artists who came on the show, [who] were looking for background singers and things of that nature,” Tony Cornelius says.

What artist sang live on Soul Train? ›

However, most presentations were live and included legendary performers such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, and the Jackson 5. Soul Train dancers, however, proved to be the stars of the show.

Did Beyonce attend the Soul Train Awards 2022? ›

Xscape to Receive Lady of Soul Honor at 2022 Soul Train Awards. Beyoncé was not, however, present at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, where the show was taped earlier this month. The BET Awards are very much a show about performances and tributes, not awards.

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