Brotherhood (3T album)

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Brotherhood
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Studio album by
3T
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
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Brotherhood is the debut studio album by American R&B group 3T. The album was released in 1995 through MJJ Music and 550 Music.

Contents

Background

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

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

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 Crichlow Pop, Martin3:34
5."With You"Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Dean PleasantsMichael Vail Blum, Pleasants, 3T5:00
6."Sexual Attention" Damon Thomas, Robin Thicke Thomas4:09
7."Memories"Taryll JacksonChris Stokes4:32
8."I Need You" (backing vocals: Michael Jackson) Eric Carmen Pop, 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 Morales Rooney, 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

Credits

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [24] Gold35,000^
Belgium (BEA) [25] Platinum50,000*
France (SNEP) [26] Platinum330,000 [27]
Germany—120,000 [28]
Netherlands (NVPI) [29] Gold50,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [30] Gold25,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [31] Gold170,000 [32]

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

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