4 Bruthas & a Bass

Last updated
4 Bruthas & a Bass
Solo - 4 Bruthas and a Bass album cover.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 22, 1998 (1998-09-22) [1]
Genre R&B
Length61:43
Label Perspective
Producer Henley "Jr." Regisford (exec.) [2] Solo, Raphael Saadiq, Travon Potts, Gerald Levert & Edwin "Tony" Nicholas, Darren "Nitro" Clowers, Celebrity Status (Chak Daddy, Baby Boy & E), McKinley Horton [3]
Solo chronology
Solo
(1995)
4 Bruthas & a Bass
(1998)
Singles from 4 Bruthas & a Bass
  1. "Touch Me"
    Released: August 18, 1998 [4]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]

4 Bruthas & a Bass is the second studio album by American R&B group Solo, released September 22, 1998. [1] Like the group's previous album, this album was also released on Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' record label, Perspective Records; [1] however, Jam and Lewis did not produce the album and production was instead handled by Henley "Jr." Regisford. [2] The album peaked at #123 on the Billboard 200; and its only single was "Touch Me", which peaked at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100. [5]

Contents

Track listing

[1]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Touch Me"
  • Robert Anderson
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
  • Raphael Saadiq
4:18
2."Nights Like This"
  • Robert Anderson
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
  • Raphael Saadiq
4:21
3."Luv-All-Day"
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
5:01
4."Forgive Me" Travon Potts 5:28
5."Free-Stylin All da Woman" (Interlude)
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
1:03
6."Sumthin Kinda Special"
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
4:36
7."Let Me See the Sun"
4:58
8."Love You Down"
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
5:28
9."Make Me Know It"
  • Gerald Levert
  • Edwin Nicholas
4:42
10."Crazy Bout U"
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Darren "Nitro" Clowers
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
  • Angie Stone
4:58
11."Get Off!" ( [upper-alpha 1] )
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Darren "Nitro" Clowers
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
3:57
12."I Hear Love Calling Me" (Interlude)
  • Robert Anderson
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
  • James H. Smith
1:31
13."Till Death Do Us Part" (featuring Brownstone)Chaka Blackmon [7] 4:51
14."What Would This World Be"
  • Ann Gore
  • McKinley Horton
4:56
15."Amen" (Interlude)
  • Darnell Chavis
  • Eunique Mack
  • Daniel Stokes
1:35
Total length:1:01:43

Chart positions

Chart (1998) [5] Peak
position
US Billboard 200 123
US R&B Albums ( Billboard )25

Notes

  1. "Get Off!" contains a sample of "Clean Up Woman" by Betty Wright. [6]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Edgar Winter</span> American musician (born 1946)

Edgar Holland Winter is an American multi-instrumentalist, working as a vocalist along with playing keyboards, saxophone, and percussion. His success peaked in the 1970s with his band the Edgar Winter Group and their popular songs "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride". He is the brother of late blues singer and guitarist Johnny Winter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Perspective Records</span> American record label

Perspective Records is an American record label, launched in 1991 by the producing team Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, through a joint venture with A&M Records—which Jam & Lewis had had a prosperous working relationship with throughout the 1980s, with several of its major acts including Janet Jackson, The Human League, and label founder Herb Alpert.

Solo is an American R&B musical group from New York, New York. The original members were Robert Anderson, Darnell Chavis, Eunique Mack and Dan Stokes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Halfcrazy</span> 2002 single by Musiq

"Halfcrazy" is a song performed by Musiq Soulchild, issued as the lead single from his second studio album Juslisen. The single was released only on vinyl; and it contains a sample of "Vivre Pour Vivre" by Francis Lai. The song is Musiq's biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 16 in 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vapors (song)</span> 1988 single by Biz Markie

"Vapors" is a song co-written and performed by American hip hop musician Biz Markie, issued as the fifth single from his debut studio album Goin' Off. The song peaked at #80 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1988.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">One Last Cry</span> 1993 single by Brian McKnight

"One Last Cry" is a song co-written and co-produced by Brandon Barnes, Melanie Barnes and Brian McKnight. The song was performed by American contemporary R&B singer Brian McKnight, issued in May 1993 by Mercury Records as the fourth single from his eponymous debut album (1992). It was McKnight's first solo hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100, peaking at numbers 13 and 14.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Somebody Else's Guy</span>

"Somebody Else's Guy" is a 1984 song written and popularized by Jocelyn Brown. On the US soul chart, the single peaked at number two and stalled at number 75 on the Hot 100, but in the UK it made the pop top 20. On the disco chart, "Somebody Else's Guy" peaked at number 13. It was the title track of Brown's debut solo album, released the same year.

<i>Solo</i> (Solo album) 1995 studio album by Solo

Solo is the debut studio album by American R&B group Solo, released September 12, 1995, via Perspective Records. The album was executive produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and it peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard 200.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">So Alone (song)</span> 1992 single by Men at Large

"So Alone" is a song recorded by American contemporary R&B group Men at Large and issued as the fourth single from the group's eponymous debut album. Released in 1992, the song peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993 and was the group's only song to appear on the chart; as well as the group's only pop hit.

<i>Faithful</i> (Hi-Five album) 1993 studio album by Hi-Five

Faithful is the third studio album from American contemporary R&B group Hi-Five, released October 26, 1993 via Jive Records. The album peaked at #105 on the Billboard 200 and at #23 on the Billboard R&B chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gloria (Enchantment song)</span> 1976 single by Enchantment

"Gloria" is a song performed by American R&B group Enchantment, issued as the second single from the group's eponymous debut album. It was written by lead singer Emanuel Johnson with frequent collaborator Michael Stokes; and was produced by Stokes. The song was the group's biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #25 in 1977.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">There She Goes (Babyface song)</span> 2001 single by Babyface

"There She Goes" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B musician Babyface, issued as the lead single from his sixth studio album Face2Face. Produced and co-written by The Neptunes, it was the first single Babyface released that he did not produce himself. The song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001, making it his last Top 40 entry to date.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Don't Talk (Jon B. song)</span> 2001 single by Jon B.

"Don't Talk" is a song written, produced and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B. It was issued as the first and only official single from his third studio album Pleasures U Like (2001). The song peaked at number 58 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2001.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fix (Blackstreet song)</span> 1997 single by Blackstreet featuring Ol Dirty Bastard, Slash and Fishbone

"Fix" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Blackstreet, originally appearing as the fourth track on their second studio album Another Level. A remixed version of the song was issued as the third single from the album and features the band Fishbone, as well as Ol' Dirty Bastard and ad-libs by Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash. The song peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">What If (Babyface song)</span> 2001 single by Babyface

"What If" is a song written, co-produced and performed by American contemporary R&B musician Babyface, issued as the second official single from his sixth studio album Face2Face. The song peaked at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001.

<i>Surrender to Love</i> 2003 studio album by Kindred the Family Soul

Surrender to Love is the debut studio album by American neo soul group Kindred the Family Soul, released February 25, 2003 via Hidden Beach Recordings. It peaked at #159 on the Billboard 200 and #29 on the Billboard R&B chart. The album's only official single was "Far Away", which peaked at #53 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

<i>Paradise</i> (Ruby Turner album) 1989 studio album by Ruby Turner

Paradise is the third studio album by Jamaican contemporary R&B singer Ruby Turner, released December 19, 1989 via Jive Records. It is her only album to date to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at #194 in 1990. It also peaked at #39 on the Billboard R&B chart.

<i>Trina & Tamara</i> (album) 1999 studio album by Trina & Tamara

Trina & Tamara is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B group Trina & Tamara, released May 11, 1999 via C2 Records. Co-produced by the group along with Randy Jackson, it did not chart on the Billboard 200 but peaked at #99 on the Billboard R&B chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Get None</span> 1999 single by Tamar Braxton

"Get None" is the debut single by American R&B singer Tamar Braxton. It is the opening track on her eponymous debut studio album and was issued as the album's first single. The song features raps from American hip hop musicians Jermaine Dupri and Amil and uncredited background vocals performed by Mýa. Mýa originally recorded her own version for her album Fear of Flying, but it didn't make it onto the album. It peaked at #59 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1999.

<i>This Time Its Personal</i> (Somethin for the People album) 1997 studio album by Somethin for the People

This Time It's Personal is the second studio album by American R&B group Somethin' for the People, released September 23, 1997 via Warner Bros. Records. Co-produced and primarily written by the group, it was their first album to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 154. The album also reached number 33 on Billboard's R&B chart.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "4 Bruthas and a Bass - Solo | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic . All Media Network . Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Solo (8) - 4 Bruthas & A Bass (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs . Zink Media. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  3. Solo - 4 Bruthas & A Bass (CD liner notes). Perspective Records. 31454 9040-2
  4. "Amazon.com: Solo: Touch Me/Cds: Music". Amazon.com . Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Solo | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  6. "Get Off! - Solo (Group) | WhoSampled". WhoSampled . Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  7. "Solo (8) - 4 Bruthas & A Bass (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved January 8, 2015.