Horace Brown (album)

Last updated
Horace Brown
Horace Brown (album).jpg
Studio album by
Horace Brown
ReleasedJune 18, 1996 (1996-06-18)
Studio
Genre R&B
Length54:13
Label Motown
Producer
Singles from Horace Brown
  1. "Taste Your Love"
    Released: September 6, 1994
  2. "One for the Money"
    Released: March 26, 1996
  3. "Things We Do for Love"
    Released: June 25, 1996
  4. "How Can We Stop"
    Released: October 22, 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]

Horace Brown is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Horace Brown. It was released on June 18, 1996, via Motown Records. Recording sessions took place at Giant Recording Studios, Daddy's House Recording Studios, Sony Music Studios, Soundtrack Studios, Platinum Island Studios, Reflections Studio and Unique Recording Studios in New York City, Caribbean Sound Basin in Port of Spain, and DMH Studios in Elmsford. Production was handled by Dave "Jam" Hall, Puff Daddy, Stevie J, Big Bub, Charles Farrar, DeVante Swing, Dr. Ceuss, Kevin Deane, Troy Taylor, and DJ Eddie F, who also served as executive producer together with Andre Harrell and Lewis Tillman. It features a lone guest appearance from Faith Evans.

Contents

In the United States, the album debuted at number 145 on the Billboard 200, number 18 on the Top R&B Albums and number 8 on the Heatseekers Albums charts. It found more success charting in the United Kingdom, debuting at number 48 on the UK Albums Chart and number 8 on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart.

Singles

The album's lead single "Taste Your Love" was originally released on September 6, 1994, through Uptown/MCA Records. The song's subject, which is oral sex, spurred controversy and was banned in several Southern United States. However, the single made it to No. 38 on the Hot R&B Songs chart domestically and No. 58 on the UK singles chart, No. 9 on the Dance Singles Chart and No. 14 on the Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart in the UK.

The song "Just Let Me Know", released as a promotional single in 1995, marks Brown's final release for Uptown/MCA Records as the label shelved his then-upcoming full-length project.

Through Andre Harrell, Brown moved to Motown Records with the song "One for the Money", released on March 26, 1996, via Motown. The single remains Brown's biggest hit single to date, reaching No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 on the Hot R&B Songs in the US, No. 12 on the UK singles chart, No. 11 on the Dance Singles Chart and No. 3 on the Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart in the UK, and also No. 48 on the Swedish (Sverigetopplistan) singles charts. The single includes remixes done by DJ Clark Kent featuring Foxy Brown and "Buttnaked" Tim Dawg featuring the Lost Boyz.

The third single off of the album, "Things We Do for Love", was released one week after the LP and become Brown's final single to appear on national music charts, peaking at No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 40 on the Hot R&B Songs in the US, and No. 27 on the UK singles chart, No. 12 on the Dance Singles Chart and No. 6 on the Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart in the UK. The remix version of the song features American rapper Jay-Z.

The fourth and final single from the album, "How Can We Stop", was released on October 22, 1996, reaching No. 77 on the Hot R&B Songs in the US.

Songs "Why Why Why" and "I Want You Baby" were also released as promotional singles, but failed to chart.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Why Why Why"
 Dr. Ceuss 5:00
2."How Can We Stop" (featuring Faith Evans)
5:39
3."Things We Do for Love"
 DJ Eddie F 4:57
4."I Want You Baby"
  • Puff Daddy
  • Stevie J
  • D-Dot (co.)
4:30
5."One for the Money"
Kevin Deane4:24
6."Taste Your Love"
 Dave "Jam" Hall 4:45
7."Trippin'"
  • Big Bub
  • Butch Whip (ass.)
4:15
8."I Like"
  • Brown
  • James Earl Jones Jr.
  • Hall
Dave "Jam" Hall5:49
9."Just Let Me Know"
4:32
10."Gotta Find a Way"
  • Brown
  • Geter-Tillman
  • Hall
Dave "Jam" Hall5:39
11."You Need a Man"
 DeVante Swing 4:43
Total length:54:13
Sample credits

Personnel

Guest musicians

Charts

Chart (1996)Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC) [2] 48
UK R&B Albums (OCC) [3] 8
US Billboard 200 [4] 145
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ( Billboard ) [5] 18
US Heatseekers Albums ( Billboard ) [6] 8

Related Research Articles

<i>Affairs of the Heart</i> (album) 1991 studio album by Jody Watley

Affairs of the Heart is the third studio album by American pop singer Jody Watley, released on December 3, 1991, by MCA Records.. Affairs of the Heart supplies a handful of energetic dance numbers and a plentiful selection of quiet storm ballads, the new material result is a set that's much thicker and deeper sound. Watley co-wrote nine of the album's 11 tracks, which delivers a good mixture flow of R&B-funk, to classy house, to inspirational dance pop and groovy melody Motown-inspired soul.

<i>Tracie Spencer</i> (album) 1988 studio album by Tracie Spencer

Tracie Spencer is the debut album of American singer Tracie Spencer, released on June 25, 1988 on Capitol Records.

<i>Love, Peace & Nappiness</i> 1997 studio album by Lost Boyz

Love, Peace & Nappiness is the second studio album by American hip hop group Lost Boyz. It was released on June 17, 1997, via Universal Records. Recording sessions took place at Unique Recording in New York and at Honey Comb Hideout in Brooklyn. Production was handled by Bink!, "Buttnaked" Tim Dawg, Glenn S.O.N. Faide, Mr. Sexxx, Ron G, Terence Dudley, DJ Rob, Easy Mo Bee, Ike Lee III, "Pito" Jones, and Charles Suitt, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from A+, Canibus, Queens Most Wanted, Da Black Pharaoh, King Keiwanee, Lovebug Starski, Redman and Aarian Pope. The album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 and number two the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart in the United States. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 17, 1997. Its lead single "Me and My Crazy World" reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100.

<i>Winner in You</i> 1986 studio album by Patti LaBelle

Winner in You is the eighth studio album by American R&B singer Patti LaBelle. It was released by MCA Records on April 28, 1986, in the United States. Recording sessions took place during 1985–1986. Production was handled by several record producers, including Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Nickolas Ashford, among others.

<i>Music to Driveby</i> 1992 studio album by Comptons Most Wanted

Music to Driveby is the third studio album by American gangsta rap group Compton's Most Wanted. It was released on September 29, 1992 through Orpheus/Epic Records. Recording sessions took place at Big Beat Soundlabs in Los Angeles and at Slips X Factor Studios in Inglewood from May 18 to June 9, 1992. Production was handled by members DJ Slip, MC Eiht and DJ Mike T, as well as The Unknown DJ and Ric Roc. It features contributions from William "Willie Z" Zimmerman on background vocals, keyboards, saxophone and harmonica, EMmage on backing vocals, and guest appearance by Scarface of Geto Boys.

<i>John P. Kelly</i> (album) 2001 studio album by Mr. Cheeks

John P. Kelly is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Mr. Cheeks. It was released on October 16, 2001 through Universal Records. Production was handled by Mr. Sexxx, Stephen Marley, DJ Sage, Bink!, Caspa, Dejah, Easy Mo Bee, J.J. Brown, Mas, Rated R, Terence Dudley, and Mr. Cheeks himself. It features guest appearances from Stephen Marley, Big Gipp, Horace Brown and W. Walt.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pushin' Weight</span> 1998 single by Ice Cube featuring Mr. Short Khop

"Pushin' Weight" is a song written and performed by American rappers Ice Cube and Mr. Short Khop. It was released on October 13, 1998 through Priority Records as the lead single from the former's fifth solo studio album War & Peace Vol. 1 . Recording sessions took place at Atomic Dog Studios in Houston. Production was handled by N.O. Joe. An accompanying music video was directed by Gregory Dark starring Westside Connection and Mr. Short Khop.

<i>Michelle</i> (album) 1989 studio album by Michelle

Michel'le is the debut studio album by American singer Michel'le. It was released on October 23, 1989, on Ruthless Records, Atco Records and Atlantic Records. The album was co produced by Dr. Dre of N.W.A and André “LA Dre” Bolton. The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America five weeks after its release.

<i>Funhouse</i> (Kid n Play album) 1990 studio album by Kid n Play

Funhouse is the second and penultimate album by American hip hop duo Kid 'n Play. It was released on March 13, 1990, through Select Records. Recording sessions took place at Bayside Sound Recording Studio and at Soundcheck Studio in New York. Production was handled by Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor and the Invincibles. It features the lone guest appearance from Salt-N-Pepa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">This Time Around (Michael Jackson song)</span> 1995 promotional single by Michael Jackson

"This Time Around" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his ninth studio album, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, with a guest appearance by rapper the Notorious B.I.G. It was released as a promotional single in the US, and is the album's fourth single overall. The song, which details a musician's problems with being famous and dealing with stardom, was written by Jackson, while the music was composed by Dallas Austin, Bruce Swedien and Rene Moore. Dallas Austin and Michael Jackson produced the song, while Bruce Swedien and René Moore served as co-producers. In the United States, "This Time Around" entered three Billboard component charts, respectively peaking at numbers 18, 23, and 36 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and Rhythmic Top 40, having charted solely due to radio airplay throughout the country. It received positive reviews from contemporary music critics.

<i>Through the Storm</i> (Aretha Franklin album) 1989 studio album by Aretha Franklin

Through the Storm is the thirty-second studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin. It was released on April 25, 1989, by Arista Records.

<i>United</i> (Commodores album) 1986 studio album by Commodores

United is the 12th studio album by the Commodores, released on October 7, 1986 on Polydor Records.

<i>Good to Be Back</i> 1989 studio album by Natalie Cole

Good to Be Back is the eleventh studio album by American singer Natalie Cole. Released in May 1989 by EMI USA, it contains the hit singles "Miss You Like Crazy" and "I Do".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Behind the Mask (song)</span> 1980 single by Yellow Magic Orchestra

"Behind the Mask" is a 1979 song by the Japanese synth-pop group Yellow Magic Orchestra. The composer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, wrote the first version for a television commercial. This was expanded with the band and the British lyricist Chris Mosdell for inclusion on the 1979 Yellow Magic Orchestra album Solid State Survivor. In the US and the UK, "Behind the Mask" was released as a single from the album X∞Multiplies in 1980.

<i>Everlasting</i> (Natalie Cole album) 1987 studio album by Natalie Cole

Everlasting is the eleventh studio album by American singer Natalie Cole, released on June 14, 1987 by Manhattan Records. The album peak to number 8 on Billboards Top R&B Albums chart, and number 42 on the Billboard 200 chart.

<i>Boyfriend</i> (Boy George album) 1989 studio album by Boy George

Boyfriend is the third solo studio album by English singer Boy George, released in April 1989 by Virgin Records, just six months after his previous album, Tense Nervous Headache, which Virgin Records decided to not release in the United Kingdom, due to its lead-single "Don't Cry" performing poorly.

"I Must Stand" is a song by American recording artist Ice-T. It was released on April 9, 1996 as a single from the rapper's sixth studio album Ice-T VI: Return of the Real through Rhyme $yndicate Records/Priority Records/Virgin Records. The song was written and produced by Ice-T and Santiago "San Man" Sanguillen. The single peaked at number 83 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 23 on the Hot Rap Songs charts in the United States, and also reached number 23 and number 43 in the UK and Switzerland respectively. "I Must Stand" was later included in the rapper's greatest hits album Greatest Hits: The Evidence.

<i>Individuality (Can I Be Me?)</i> 2000 album by Rachelle Ferrell

Individuality is the third studio album by American vocalist Rachelle Ferrell. It was released on August 15, 2000, through Capitol Records. Recording sessions took place at Le Gonks West and Andora Recording Studio in Los Angeles, at The Blue Room in Philadelphia, and at O'Henry Sound Studios in Burbank. All songs overdubbed and mixed by Erik Zobler at Le Gonks West, a studio owned by George Duke, who served as producer of the album. It features guest appearances from Jonathan Butler and Russ Barnes.

<i>I Commit to Love</i> Album by Howard Hewett

I Commit to Love is the debut solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Howard Hewett. It was released on June 25, 1986 via Elektra Records. The album serves his first release after he departed from the group Shalamar. Recording sessions for this ten-track album took place at nine various recording studios viz. Americayn Studios, Ground Control Studios, Larrabee Sound Studios, Le Gonks West, Mama Jo's, Nick's Place, Soundcastle, Studio 99 and Village Studios. Together with Hewett, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Glen J. Barbee, Ross Vannelli and Monty Seward worked on the production of the album.

<i>Organized Bass</i> 1997 studio album by Kilo Ali

Organized Bass is the sixth studio album by American rapper and record producer Kilo Ali. It was released on July 29, 1997, via Interscope Records. Recording sessions took place at Synergy Studios and Purple Dragon Studios in Atlanta. Production was handled by Red Money, Cooly C, DJ Taz, Kool-Ace, Mr. Richards and Kilo Ali himself, with King J and Organized Noize serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Big Boi, CeeLo Green, George Clinton, JT Money and Kool-Ace.

References

  1. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Horace Brown - Horace Brown | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  4. ↑ "The Billboard 200". Billboard . Vol. 108, no. 27. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 6, 1996. p. 107. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Top R&B Albums". Billboard . Vol. 108, no. 27. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 6, 1996. p. 20. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Heatseekers Album Chart". Billboard . Vol. 108, no. 27. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 6, 1996. p. 17. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved June 13, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.