Brownstone - From The Bottom Up
Review by Christopher MacLellan
From The Bottom Up by Brownstone is a classic R&B album that showcases the trio's soulful harmonies and powerful vocals. Released in 1995, the album features 12 tracks that blend elements of hip hop, gospel, and funk to create a unique sound that is both nostalgic and timeless.
The opening track, "If You Love Me," quickly became a hit and remains one of Brownstone's most popular songs to this day. It's a perfect introduction to the album's themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Other standout tracks include the upbeat "Grapevyne," the emotional ballad "Sometimes Dancin'," and the empowering anthem "I Can't Tell You Why."
Throughout the album, Brownstone's vocal performances are nothing short of impressive. They effortlessly switch between smooth harmonies and powerful solos, showcasing their range and versatility as singers. The production is also top-notch, with each track featuring a unique blend of instrumentation and sound effects that add depth and texture to the music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Deeper Feelings (Ooh La La) | 5:30 | |
| Grapevyne | 5:36 | |
| Sometimes Dancin' | 5:03 | |
| Fruit of Life | 5:14 | |
| I Can't Tell You Why | 4:06 | |
| Don't Cry For Me | 5:19 | |
| Sometimes Dancin' | 5:1 | |
| True to Me | 3:50 | |
| Wipe It Up | 3:25 | |
| Deeper Feelings (Ooh la La) | 05:30 | |
| I Can't Tell You Why | 4:6 | |
| Half of You | 5:42 | |
| Brownstone | 5:30 | |
| True To Me | 3:51 | |
| Don't Cry for Me | 5:18 | |
| Party Wit Me | 4:43 | |
| Fruit Of Life | 5:15 | |
| If You Love Me | 5:4 | |
| Half Of You | 5:43 | |
| Pass The Lovin' | 3:52 | |
| Pass the Lovin' | 3:51 |
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Catalog Numbers
- ESCA 6108
- ET 57827
- 477362 2
- 477362 4
- EK 57827
- 477362 8
- 477362 1
- MCEPC 3971
- ET-3760195, 477 362 4
- EPC 477362 4
- 477362 2, EPC 477362 2
Labels
- Epic, MJJ Music
- MJJ Music, Epic
- MJJ Music
- Epic
- MJJ Music, Epic, Epic Records Group
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Cassette
- Dolby
- Minidisc
- Vinyl
- LP
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. |
| Record Company | Epic/Sony Records |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | MJJ Music |
| Copyright (c) | MJJ Music |
| Distributed By | Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc. |
| Pressed By | Sony Music |
| Glass Mastered At | DADC |
| Made By | Sony Music |
| Recorded At | Larrabee West |
| Mixed At | Larrabee West |
| Published By | Brown Girl Music |
| Produced For | Untouchables Entertainment, Inc. |
| Produced At | Sony Music Studios, New York City |
| Engineered At | Westlake Studios |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Executive-Producer | Jerry Greenberg, Michael Jackson |
| A&R | Jono Kohan |
| Management | DAS Communications |
| Executive Producer | Jerry Greenberg, Michael Jackson |
| Art Direction | Mary Maurer |
| Design | Doug Erb |
| Design [Front Cover | Cheri Grey |
| Logo] | Cheri Grey |
| Mastered By | Alan Yoshida |
| Photography By | Warren Montooth |
Notes
- © 1994 MJJ Music
- ℗ 1994 MJJ Music
- Foldout J-card with Photo/Credits.
- "Flava Street" Hype sticker on case.
- "If You Love Me" embodies portions of the composition "Spellbound" written by Erick Sermon/Kevin Madison/Parrish Smith, published by Slow Flow Music administered by EMI April Music (ASCAP). "If You Love Me" contains samples from the K-Solo recording "Spellbound" courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products.
- Made in Austria
- Note, DADC code on middle right portion of disc face, which distinguishes this from the other US edition
- Executive Producers Michael Jackson & Jerry Greenberg
- P.T. INDO SEMAR SAKTI is Exclusive Licensee of Sony Music International Inc. for Indonesia. Trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Used under from Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- FOR SALE IN INDONESIA ONLY.
- Made in Holland (on labels)
- Variant of From The Bottom Up without SID codes. Issued in a standard jewel case with 12-panel foldout insert.
- Track 1: recorded at Larrabee Studios West. Mixed at Larrabee Studios West. Published by Brown Girl Music/The Night Rainbow Music/EMI Virgin Music, Inc./Chilean Swing Music (ASCAP).
- Track 2: music for Untouchables Entertainment, Inc. Produced for Untouchables Entertainment, Inc. Recorded at The Hit Factory Studios, NY. Mixed at Larrabee Studios West. Published by Brown Girl Music/The Night Rainbow Music/Stone Jam Music Publishing/Ness, Nitty & Capone/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP).
- Track 3: music for Untouchables Entertainment, Inc. Produced for Untouchables Entertainment, Inc. Recorded at The Hit Factory Studios, NY. Mixed at The Hit Factory, NY. Published by Stone Jam Music Publishing/Ness, Nitty & Capone/Orisha Music Publishing/WB Music Corp./Brown Girl Music/The Night Rainbow Music (ASCAP). This compositions embodies portions of the composition "Spellbound" written by E. Sermon/K. Madison/P. Smith, published by Slow Flow Music, administered by EMI April Music (ASCAP). Contains elements of the K-Solo recording "Spellbound" courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with Warner Special Products.
- Track 4: produced for SoulPower Productions. Recorded at Pure Studio and Westlake Audio. Mixed at Westlake Audio. Published by Brown Girl Music/The Night Rainbow Music/My House Music (ASCAP)/Jumbo Boom Boom Publishing (BMI)/Agelong Music Pub., Inc. (ASCAP). Contains elements from "Kamazaki", written by Lloyd James. Published by Agelong Music Pub., Inc. (ASCAP). Performed by Prince Jammy. Used courtesy of Trojan Records, Ltd.
- Track 5: produced for Character Music Corporation at Sony Music Studios, NY. Mixed at Larrabee Studios North. Publishing by Jeddrah Music/Cass County Music/Red Cloud Music (ASCAP).
- Track 6: music for Untouchables Entertainment, Inc. Produced for Untouchables Entertainment, Inc. Recorded at Sony Music Recording Studios, NY. Mixed at Larrabee Studios West. Published by Brown Girl Music/Kwakwani Publishing/Harmoni-Horyzon Music/The Night Rainbow Music (ASCAP)/P-Man Music/Untouchables Muzac/Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Inc. (BMI).
- Track 7: music for Untouchables Entertainment, Inc. Produced, recorded and engineered at Westlake Studio "C" L.A. Mixed at Can-Am Recorders. Special thanks to Night Technology for use of their EQ 3. Published by Brown Girl Music/Kwakwani Publishing/The Night Rainbow Music ASCAP/P-Man Music/Untouchables Muzac/Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Inc. BMI.
- Track 8: recorded at Larrabee Studios West and The Enterprise. Mixed at Larrabee Studios West. Published by Brown Girl Music/Harmoni-Horyzon Music/The Night Rainbow Music/EMI Virgin Music, Inc./Chilean Swing Music (ASCAP).
- Track 9: recorded at LA Q Studios. Mixed at Titan Studios. Published by Brown Girl Music/My House Music/The Night Rainbow Music (ASCAP)/Jumbo Boom Boom Publishing (BMI).
- Track 10: music for Grand Jury Productions. Produced for Grand Jury Productions. Recorded at Winsonic Studios. Vocal arrangement for Grand Jury Productions. Mixed at Larrabee Studios West. Published by Brown Girl Music/Kwakwani Publishing/Harmoni-Horyzon Music/Miron Music (ASCAP)/Mike's Rap (BMI).
- Track 11: music for DUI Inc. Produced for DUI Inc. Recorded at Sony Music Studios, NY. Mixed at Larrabee Studios West. Published by Brown Girl Music/Kwakwani Publishing/The Night Rainbow Music/DUI Publishing (ASCAP).
- Track 12: engineered at Sound Castle. Mixed at Sound Castle. Published by Brown Girl Music/The Night Rainbow Music/WB Music Corp./Orisha Music (ASCAP).
- CD label:
- Made in Austria. "Epic" registered trademark. [Epic logo] is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc. © + ℗ 1994 MJJ Music
- Back cover:
- © 1994 MJJ Music/"Epic" registered trademark/[Epic logo] is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc./Distribution Sony Music
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About Brownstone
Brownstone is a female R&B group popular during the mid-1990s. Originally consisted of Nicole "Nicci" Gilbert, Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell, and Monica "Mimi" Doby, They are best known for their 1995 hit single "If You Love Me
Name Vars
- Bronestone
- Brownstoun
Members
- Nichole Gilbert
- Kymberli Wright
- Kina Cosper
- Charmayne Maxwell
- Monica Doby
- Racquel Roberts
