Brotherhood (3T album)

Brotherhood is the debut studio album by American R&B group 3T. The album was released in 1995 through MJJ Music and 550 Music.

Brotherhood
Studio album by
3T
ReleasedNovember 7, 1995 (1995-11-07)
Recorded1995
GenrePop, R&B, new jack swing, soul
Length55:19
LanguageEnglish
LabelMJJ, 550
Producer
3T chronology
Brotherhood
(1995)		 Identity
(2004)
Singles from Brotherhood
  1. "Anything"
    Released: August 27, 1995 (1995-08-27)
  2. "24/7"
    Released: October 28, 1995 (1995-10-28)
  3. "Tease Me"
    Released: January 4, 1996 (1996-01-04)
  4. "Why"
    Released: January 11, 1996 (1996-01-11)
  5. "I Need You"
    Released: February 20, 1996 (1996-02-20)
  6. "Gotta Be You"
    Released: March 12, 1996 (1996-03-12)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Q[2]

Background

Produced by their uncle Michael Jackson, who also served as the executive producer with Kenneth Komisar, the album was released on Jackson's record label MJJ Music. In 1997, after 3T completed their tour, a Limited European Tour Edition was released that included a remix CD. The album was dedicated to the memory of the band's mother, Delores Vilma "Dee Dee" Jackson (April 1, 1955 – August 27, 1994).

Commercial performance

Brotherhood sold three million copies worldwide. The album peaked at #127 on the US Billboard 200, while in the UK it peaked at #11 on the UK Albums Chart. Six singles were released: "Anything", "24/7" ", "Tease Me", "Why" (a duet with Michael Jackson), "I Need You" (with Michael Jackson on backing vocals) and "Gotta Be You".

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Anything"Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson3T5:21
2."24/7"Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Gerald BaillergeauGerald B., 3T[a]4:39
3."Why" (duet with Michael Jackson)Babyface, Michael Jackson.Michael Jackson5:20
4."Gotta Be You" (featuring Herbie)Denniz Pop, Max Martin, Herbie CrichlowPop, Martin3:34
5."With You"Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Dean PleasantsMichael Vail Blum, Pleasants, 3T5:00
6."Sexual Attention"Damon Thomas, Robin ThickeThomas4:09
7."Memories"Taryll JacksonChris Stokes4:32
8."I Need You" (backing vocals: Michael Jackson)Eric CarmenPop, Martin3:55
9."Give Me All Your Lovin'"Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Gardner ColeCole, 3T4:08
10."Tease Me"Taryll Jackson, BalliergeauGerald B., 3T[a]5:28
11."Words Without Meaning"Taryll JacksonMichael Jackson, 3T4:00
12."Brotherhood" (featuring Prince Markie Dee)Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Mark C. Rooney, Mark MoralesRooney, Morales, 3T5:10
Disc 2: Limited European Tour Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Anything" (The 3T & D.T. remix)Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson3T[b], D.T.[b]4:49
2."24/7" (Linslee's live mix)Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, BaillergeauLinslee Campbell[b]4:23
3."Tease Me" (Todd Terry's Tease Club Mix)Taryll Jackson, BalliergeauGerald B.[b]4:52
4."Why" (DW bonus mix)Babyface, JacksonMichael Jackson5:04
5."I Need You" (Linslee Campbell mix)CarmenCampbell[b]5:24
  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies a remixer

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[22] Gold 35,000^
Belgium (BEA)[23] Platinum 50,000*
France (SNEP)[24] Platinum 300,000*
Netherlands (NVPI)[25] Gold 50,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[26] Gold 25,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[27] Gold 100,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

B-Sides
  • "What Will It Take" (featured on singles "Anything" and "Why")
  • "Didn't Mean To Hurt You" (featured on single "Why")

References
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  22. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1997 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
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  24. "French album certifications – 3T – Brotherhood" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
  25. "Dutch album certifications – 3T – Brotherhood" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved July 15, 2012. Enter Brotherhood in the "Artiest of titel" box.
  26. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (3T; 'Brotherhood')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  27. "British album certifications – 3T – Brotherhood". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 July 2012. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Brotherhood in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.


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