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
ReleasedNovember 7, 1995 (1995-11-07)
Recorded1995
Genre
Length55:19
Label
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]
Cash Box(favorable)[2]
Los Angeles Times[3]
Q[4]

Background

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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

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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

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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" (featuring 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

Credits

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Charts and certifications

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Weekly charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[24] Gold 35,000^
Belgium (BEA)[25] Platinum 50,000*
France (SNEP)[27] Platinum 330,000[26]
Germany 120,000[28]
Netherlands (NVPI)[29] Gold 50,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[30] Gold 25,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[32] Gold 170,000[31]

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

References

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  1. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r228870
  2. ^ Robertson IV, Gil L. (18 November 1995). "Urban" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 11. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  3. ^ Johnson, Connie (11 February 1996). "In Brief". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  4. ^ Cooper, Mark (March 1996). "3T: Brotherhood". Q: 103.
  5. ^ "Australiancharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  6. ^ "Ultratop.be – 3T – Brotherhood" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
  7. ^ "Ultratop.be – 3T – Brotherhood" (in French). Hung Medien.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – 3T – Brotherhood" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
  9. ^ "Hits of the World - Eurochart". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 15 February 1997. p. 49. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
  10. ^ "Lescharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  11. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – 3T – Brotherhood" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  14. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  15. ^ "Swisscharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  16. ^ "3T | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.
  17. ^ "3T - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2011.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1996" (in German). Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  19. ^ "Les Albums (CD) de 1996 par InfoDisc" (in French). infodisc.fr. Archived from the original (PHP) on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  20. ^ "UNITED KINGDOM (CIN) BEST ALBUMS OF 1996". Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  21. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997". Ultratop (in German). Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  22. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997". Ultratop (in German). Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  23. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997" (in German). Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  24. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1997 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
  25. ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 1997". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
  26. ^ "Billboard". 19 April 1997.
  27. ^ "French album certifications – 3T – Brotherhood" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
  28. ^ "Billboard". 19 April 1997.
  29. ^ "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. Select 1996 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
  30. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Brotherhood')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  31. ^ "Billboard". 19 April 1997.
  32. ^ "British album certifications – 3T – Brotherhood". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 July 2012.