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Brownstone
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres R&B
Hip hop
Years active 1994 – 1998
2008
Labels MJJ Music/Epic/SME Records (1994-1997)
Associated acts Michael Jackson
Tatyana Ali
Quo
Former members
Nicci Gilbert (1994-1998, 2007-)
Maxee Maxwell (1994-1998, 2007-)
Mimi Doby (1994-1995)
Kina Cosper (1995-1998)
Racquel Roberts (2007-2008)
Teisha Brown (2008-)

Brownstone was a Grammy Award-nominated female contemporary R&B group, popular during the mid-1990s that has began a revival in 2007. It is best known for its 1995 hit single "If You Love Me." The group also had some success with the singles "Grapevyne," "Pass the Lovin'," and "I Can't Tell You Why," the latter of which a song originally recorded by the Eagles.

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Group history

The three original members of Brownstone were Monica "Mimi" Doby , Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell and Nichole "Nicci" Gilbert. The group was founded in Los Angeles, California, after the three singers met each other after going to different auditions around the city. They formed the group, and less than a year later were signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Music record label. The group recorded its debut album, From the Bottom Up, which spawned the hit "If You Love Me." In 1995, the group earned a Grammy Award nomination and a Billboard Music Award.

After extensive touring around the globe, Doby left the group after what was released in the media in an interview with BET Video Soul host Donnie Simpson as a medical problem of bronchitis. It was later revealed, through radio interviews, to be because of internal strife with the other two members of the group. She was replaced by Kina Cosper of Detroit, Michigan and after a difficult transition period, Brownstone had a brief showing with "5 Miles to Empty".

During the group's down time, Gilbert has had small roles in a few movies and TV. She also released a solo album titled Grown Folks Music. Maxwell had an on-off career in Europe as a recording artist. Cosper released a self titled solo album, and is currently working on a second album plus Doby left the music industry and is a teacher with two children.

Brownstone had a brief attempt for a comeback in 2007, where they welcomed vocal talent Racquel Roberts to the group. They performed in Los Angeles, New York City, and Atlanta, GA.

On April 28, 2009, Maxee Maxwell of Brownstone confirmed that the group had not disbanded. The group is said to be recording new material for an album with an anticipated release date in late 2009.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album Chart positions[1][2] U.S.
certifications[3]
Record label
U.S. U.S.
R&B
UK
1995 From the Bottom Up 29 4 18 Platinum MJJ Music/Epic
1997 Still Climbing 51 16 19
"—" denotes the album failed to chart or was not certified

Compilation albums

Year Album Chart positions U.S.
certifications
Record label
U.S. U.S.
R&B
UK
2000 All for Love Sony Music
2009 Super Hits
"—" denotes the album failed to chart or was not certified

Singles

Year Single Chart positions[2][4] Album
U.S. U.S.
R&B
U.S.
Dance
UK
1994 "Passin' the Love" 58 42 From the Bottom Up
"If You Love Me" 8 2 8
1995 "Grapevyne" 49 6 16
"I Can't Tell You Why" 54 22 27
1997 "5 Miles to Empty" 39 6 38 12 Still Climbing
"Kiss and Tell" 41 21
"—" denotes the single failed to chart

Guest singles

Year Single Artist Chart positions Album
U.S. U.S.
R&B
U.S.
Dance
UK
1995 "Freedom" Various 45 18 Panther (soundtrack)
"—" denotes the single failed to chart

Awards and nominations

Year Award
1995 Billboard Music Award for Top Hot R&B Singles Airplay for "If You Love Me"
1995 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles Artist - Duos/Group
1995 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles Artist
1995 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top New R&B Artist
1995 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top R&B Artist - Duos/Group
1995 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles & Tracks for "If Your Love Me"
1995 Grammy Award nomination for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Duo or Group ("If You Love Me")[5]
1995 Lady of Soul Music Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Song of the Year for "If You Love Me" [6]

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