Brotha
"Brotha" is a song by American singer Angie Stone, which appears on her second studio album, Mahogany Soul (2001). It was written by Stone along with Raphael Saadiq, Harold Lilly, Glenn Standridge and Robert C. Ozuna, while production was overseen by Saadiq and Jake and the Phatman. Along with the standard version, a remix version of the song, featuring singer Alicia Keys and rapper Eve, was released as the first single from the album.
"Brotha" | ||||
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Single by Angie Stone | ||||
from the album Mahogany Soul | ||||
Released | August 28, 2001 | |||
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Length | 4:28 | |||
Label | J | |||
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Music video
The music video for "Brotha", directed by Chris Robinson features cameos by Will Smith, Calvin Richardson, Luther Vandross, Sinbad, Saadiq, Avant and Larenz Tate, and it honors male leaders such as Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Marvin Gaye, Muhammad Ali and Colin Powell.[1]
Part II
"Brotha" was officially remixed with vocals from American rapper Eve and singer Alicia Keys. Produced by Stone, Keys and musician Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, J Records liked the remix so much that it was rushed to include the track on Stone’s album.[1] "Brotha (part 2)" contains a sample of Albert King's "I'll Play the Blues for You".[1]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Brotha Part II" (Remix Album Version) | 3:45 |
2. | "Brotha Part II" (Album Version) | 4:31 |
3. | "Brotha Part II" (El B Remix) | 6:12 |
4. | "Brotha Part II" (Spen & Karizma Mix) | 7:40 |
5. | "Brotha Part II" (Remix Edit) | 4:24 |
6. | "Brotha Part II" (Reptile's Cryptotech Remix) | 4:40 |
7. | "Brotha Part II" (Video) | 4:31 |
Charts
Chart (2002) | Peak position | |
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Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[3] | 8 | |
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[4] | 5 | |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 49 | |
Netherlands (Tipparade)[6] | 6 | |
Scotland (OCC)[7] | 53 | |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[2] | 59 | |
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 37 | |
UK R&B (OCC)[9] | 8 | |
scope="row" | US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[10] | 3 |
US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 52 | |
References
- Moss, Corey (2001-11-05). "Alicia Keys, Eve Help Out A 'Brotha' For Angie Stone LP". MTV News. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Angie Stone feat. Alicia Keys & Eve – Brotha Part II". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
- "Ultratop.be – Angie Stone feat. Alicia Keys & Eve – Brotha Part II" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
- "Ultratop.be – Angie Stone feat. Alicia Keys & Eve – Brotha Part II" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Angie Stone feat. Alicia Keys & Eve – Brotha Part II" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
- "week 16 (20 april 2002)" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Angie Stone Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- "Angie Stone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2020.