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Brownstone is an American female contemporary R&B group. Popular during the mid-1990s, Brownstone began a revival in 2007. The group is best known for their 1995 hit single "If You Love Me", which was nominated for a Best R&B Performance Grammy Award. "Grapevyne" and "Pass the Lovin'" also brought them some success, as well as their rendition of "I Can't Tell You Why," a song originally recorded by the Eagles.

The three original members of Brownstone were Monica "Mimi" Doby, Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell and Nichole "Nicci" Gilbert. Founded in Los Angeles, California, the singers met each other after attending different auditions around the city. They formed the group and were signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Music record label less than a year later. The group soon 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". The public wasn't receptive of the change in member chemistry and the group failed to regain their past glory.

The members of Brownstone are now in many different places. Doby left the music business altogether and became a successful teacher. Gilbert released a solo album and is currently producing "Soul Kittens Cabaret",as well as a possible New Brownstone Album. 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.

Brownstone had another attempt for a comeback in 2007, where they welcomed vocal talent Racquel Roberts (an international performing artist with theater credits on ‘Hairspray,’ ‘Rent,’ and ‘The Lion King)’ 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 2011.
[edit] Discography
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
[edit] Singles
Year Single Chart positions[2][4] Album
U.S. U.S.
R&B U.S.
Dance UK
1994 "Pass the Lovin'" — 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
[edit] 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
[edit] 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"

Videos: Brownstone

5 Miles To Empty

Grapevyne

I Can't Tell You Why

If You Love Me

Kiss And Tell

Pass The Lovin'


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	Videos: Brownstone 5 Miles To Empty Grapevyne I Can't Tell You Why If You Love Me Kiss And Tell Pass The Lovin' Brownstone is an American female contemporary R&B group. Popular during the mid-1990s, Brownstone began a revival in 2007. The group is best known for their 1995 hit single "If You Love Me", which was nominated for a Best R&B Performance Grammy Award. "Grapevyne" and "Pass the Lovin'" also brought them some success, as well as their rendition of "I Can't Tell You Why," a song originally recorded by the Eagles. The three original members of Brownstone were Monica "Mimi" Doby, Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell and Nichole "Nicci" Gilbert. Founded in Los Angeles, California, the singers met each other after attending different auditions around the city. They formed the group and were signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Music record label less than a year later. The group soon 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". The public wasn't receptive of the change in member chemistry and the group failed to regain their past glory. The members of Brownstone are now in many different places. Doby left the music business altogether and became a successful teacher. Gilbert released a solo album and is currently producing "Soul Kittens Cabaret",as well as a possible New Brownstone Album. 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. Brownstone had another attempt for a comeback in 2007, where they welcomed vocal talent Racquel Roberts (an international performing artist with theater credits on ‘Hairspray,’ ‘Rent,’ and ‘The Lion King)’ 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 2011. [edit] Discography [edit] 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 [edit] 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 [edit] Singles Year Single Chart positions[2][4] Album U.S. U.S. R&B U.S. Dance UK 1994 "Pass the Lovin'" — 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 [edit] 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 [edit] 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"
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