Who Is Valentine?

Valentine is a genre-defying recording artist, songwriter, rapper, performer, actor and mixed martial artist from Kent, United Kingdom. Blending musical versatility with electrifying live performance and the discipline of elite competition, he has forged a creative identity that exists beyond any single genre, platform or expectation.

His musical journey began at home, influenced by his older brother’s freestyle sessions and a lifelong fascination with storytelling through sound. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Chris Stapleton, Frank Ocean, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Skepta and J. Cole, Valentine has developed an instinctive ability to move between UK Rap, R&B, UK Garage, Drum & Bass, Dance, Country and Soul. The result is music that feels accessible without sacrificing individuality, combining contemporary sounds with a distinctly personal perspective.

Over more than a decade in music and entertainment, Valentine has built a reputation as a versatile performer and creative force, with millions of streams across digital platforms and experience supporting Grammy Award-winning artists. His wider work includes composing music in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and collaborating with War Child UK to raise awareness for children affected by conflict and hardship

His journey has also been defined by resilience. Having experienced homelessness and personal struggles with mental health and addiction, Valentine has transformed difficult chapters of his life into fuel for creativity, entrepreneurship and purpose. Today, his ambition extends beyond music: using his voice, storytelling and mentorship to inspire others while building the Valenverse Foundation, a long-term platform focused on providing education, funding, clothing and essential support to people and communities in need around the world.

For Valentine, music is only one part of the story. The bigger vision is to build a legacy through art, opportunity and impact.