| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "Brown Sugar" 02. "Alright" 03. "Jonz In My Bonz" 04. "Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes Of Mine" 05. "Sh*t, Damn, Motherf*cker" 06. "Smooth" 07. "Cruisin'" 08. "When We Get By" 09. "Lady" 10. "Higher"
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 | | Description: | Brown Sugar is an album by D'angelo, released in 1995. Brown Sugar includes a.o. the following tracks: â??Brown Sugarâ?, â??Jonz In My Bonzâ?, â??Ladyâ?, â??Higherâ? and more. The album is a soul CD. - Back tray insert:
printed in holland.
manufactured and distributed by emi
? © 1995 EMI Records
Insert (10 panel leporello fold):
Lyrics to each song, photos, credits
The publishing credits are included in the credits section:
1: Ah-Choo Music Publishing/12:00 AM Music, adm. by PolyGram International Publishing Inc./Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP).
2, 4, 5: Ah-Choo Music Publishing/12:00 AM Music, adm. by PolyGram International Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).
3: Ah-Choo Music Publishing/12:00 AM Music, adm. by PolyGram International Publishing Inc. (ASCAP)./Lady Diamond Music/Twelve O'Clock Music/Songs Of PolyGram Intl., Inc. (BMI).
6, 10: Ah-Choo Music Publishing/Melodies Nside Music/12:00 AM Music, adm. by PolyGram International Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).
7: Bertram Music Co. (ASCAP).
8: Ah-Choo Music Publishing/12:00 AM Music, adm. by PolyGram International Publishing Inc. (ASCAP), Bridgeport Music (BMI)
9: Ah-Choo Music Publishing/12:00 AM Music/Rhythm Sons Music adm. by PolyGram International Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).
The following studios are included in the credits section:
1: recorded at Battery Studios, NYC. Additional engineering at Soundtrack, NYC. Mixed at Battery Studios, NYC.
2, 4 to 6: recorded at Battery Studios, NYC. Mixed at Battery Studios, NYC.
3, 8: recorded at Battery Studios, NYC. Mixed at Battery Studios, NYC. Additional engineering at Battery Studios, NYC.
7: recorded at Battery Studios, NYC. Additional recording at Back Pocket Studios, NYC. Mixed at Battery Studios, NYC. Additional engineering at Quad Studios, NYC.
9: recorded at Pookie Lab, Sacramento, CA. Additional recording at Battery Studios, NYC. Mixed at Battery Studios, NYC. Additional engineering at Quad Studios, NYC.
10: recorded at RPM Studios, NYC. Additional recording at Battery Studios, NYC. Mixed at RPM Studios, NYC.
Mastered at Hit Factory Mastering, NYC.
Disc:
? © 1995 EMI Records.
made in Holland."Brown Sugar" is the landmark debut album by D'Angelo, presented here in CD format by Virgin. Released in the mid-1990s, the record is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the neo-soul movement and a defining work in contemporary R&B. With its warm, organic soundscapes, live instrumentation and deeply soulful vocals, "Brown Sugar" bridges classic 1970s soul influences with modern hip-hop sensibilities. Tracks such as the title song "Brown Sugar" and the heartfelt ballads on the album showcase D'Angelo's distinctive blend of groove, melody and emotional depth, making this CD a timeless listening experience for lovers of sophisticated, groove-oriented soul music. The production emphasizes rich bass lines, Rhodes keyboards and subtle rhythmic details, creating an intimate, analog atmosphere that stands apart from the heavily programmed R&B of its era. This CD edition is ideal for both long-time fans and new listeners who want to discover a key chapter in the evolution of soul and R&B.
As an artist, D'Angelo is considered one of the central architects of neo-soul. With "Brown Sugar" he quickly gained critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, praised for his expressive voice, his songwriting and his musicianship on multiple instruments. The album opened the door for a wave of artists who combined traditional soul with contemporary beats and introspective lyrics. D'Angelo's later work would further strengthen his reputation as an innovative, reclusive and highly respected figure in modern Black music, but "Brown Sugar" remains the record that introduced his unmistakable style to the world and influenced an entire generation of musicians and producers.
The CD is released by Virgin, a label known for its broad and often trend-setting catalog across pop, rock and urban music. Over the years, Virgin has worked with numerous internationally successful artists and has built a reputation for fostering distinctive, boundary-pushing projects. By supporting albums like "Brown Sugar", Virgin has contributed to bringing genre-defining works to a wider audience, combining artist-driven creativity with strong global distribution and marketing. This collaboration between D'Angelo and Virgin makes the "Brown Sugar" CD a significant piece for any serious music collection, uniting artistic depth with high-quality production and presentation. | | | Producer: |
Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Bob Power, D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq |
| | No. of tracks: |
10 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
8326292 |
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