Dope Girl, Video

Brooke Valentine
Dope Girl
Video

Brooke Valentine's "rhythm and crunk" hit "Girlfight," produced by Lil' Jon, jumpstarted last year a resurgence of hip-hop from Houston that also included other H-Town natives Mike Jones, Paul Wall, and Slim Thug.

Without taking a break, Brooke returns in 2006 with her sophomore set, Physical Education, an album that more clearly boasts her vocal and songwriting talents and features production for Deja The Great and appearances from Tyrese, Pimp C, and Krazyie Bone.

Brooke's vocal styling stands out, especially in era dominated by either over singing or thin, airy vocals.

For her "Girlfight" fans, Physical Education includes numerous staple hip-hop infused tracks. The album's first single, "Dope Girl," featuring Pimp C, is a clever, metaphorical anthem fueled by Brooke's deep, sultry vocals, and a sample of the N.W.A. classic "Dopeman." "Guys always say, 'I need a girl that's down for me,'" Brooke says about her motivation for writing the song. "That's a dopegirl. Guys are going to be like, 'That's the kind of girl I like.'"

Check out the video for 'Dope Girl' now.