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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.

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), who was found dead floating in a swimming pool the year before the album's release.[5]

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"
3T5:21
2."24/7"
  • Gerald Baillergeau
  • Taryll Jackson
  • TJ Jackson
4:39
3."Why" (featuring Michael Jackson)BabyfaceMichael Jackson5:20
4."Gotta Be You" (featuring Herbie)
  • Martin
  • Pop
3:34
5."With You"
  • Taj Jackson
  • Taryll Jackson
  • TJ Jackson
  • Dean Pleasants
  • 3T
  • Michael Vail Blum
  • Pleasants
5:00
6."Sexual Attention"
Thomas4:09
7."Memories"Taryll JacksonChris Stokes4:32
8."I Need You"Eric Carmen
  • Martin
  • Pop
3:55
9."Give Me All Your Lovin'"
  • Gardner Cole
  • Taj Jackson
  • Taryll Jackson
  • TJ Jackson
  • 3T
  • Cole
4:08
10."Tease Me"
  • Balliergeau
  • Taryll Jackson
5:28
11."Words Without Meaning"Taryll Jackson
  • 3T
  • Michael Jackson
4:00
12."Brotherhood" (featuring Prince Markie Dee)
  • Taj Jackson
  • Taryll Jackson
  • TJ Jackson
  • Mark Morales
  • Mark C. Rooney
  • 3T
  • Morales
  • Rooney
5:10
Disc 2: Limited European Tour Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Anything" (the 3T & D.T. remix)
  • Taj Jackson
  • Taryll Jackson
  • TJ Jackson
4:49
2."24/7" (Linslee's live mix)
  • Baillergeau
  • Taryll Jackson
  • TJ Jackson
Linslee Campbell[b]4:23
3."Tease Me" (Todd Terry's Tease Club Mix)
  • Balliergeau
  • Taryll Jackson
Gerald B.[b]4:52
4."Why" (DW bonus mix)BabyfaceMichael Jackson5:04
5."I Need You" (Linslee Campbell mix)CarmenCampbell[b]5:24
  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies a remixer

Credits

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[25] Gold 35,000^
Belgium (BRMA)[26] Platinum 50,000*
France (SNEP)[27] Platinum 330,000[28]
Germany — 120,000[29]
Netherlands (NVPI)[30] Gold 50,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[31] Gold 25,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[32] Gold 170,000[33]

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

References

  1. ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r228870
  2. ↑ Robertson IV, Gil L. (November 18, 1995). "Urban" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 11. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Connie (February 11, 1996). "In Brief". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  4. ↑ Cooper, Mark (March 1996). "3T: Brotherhood". Q: 103.
  5. ↑ "Michael Jackson's Nephew Discusses Court Proceedings". OK! Magazine. August 21, 2009. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  7. ↑ "Ultratop.be – 3T – Brotherhood" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
  8. ↑ "Ultratop.be – 3T – Brotherhood" (in French). Hung Medien.
  9. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – 3T – Brotherhood" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
  10. ↑ "Hits of the World - Eurochart". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. February 15, 1997. p. 49. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Lescharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  12. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – 3T – Brotherhood" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  13. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  14. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  16. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – 3T – Brotherhood". Hung Medien.
  17. ↑ "3T Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  18. ↑ "3T - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2011.[permanent dead link]
  19. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1996" (in German). Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Les Albums (CD) de 1996 par InfoDisc" (in French). infodisc.fr. Archived from the original (PHP) on February 9, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
  21. ↑ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 1996". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  22. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997". Ultratop (in German). Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997". Ultratop (in German). Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997" (in German). Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  25. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1997 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  26. ↑ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 1997". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  27. ↑ "French album certifications – 3T – Brotherhood" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  28. ↑ "Billboard". April 19, 1997.
  29. ↑ "Billboard". April 19, 1997.
  30. ↑ "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".
  31. ↑ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Brotherhood')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  32. ↑ "British album certifications – 3T – Brotherhood". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 25, 2012. Select albums in the Formats field. Type Brotherhood 3T in the "Search:" field.
  33. ↑ "Billboard". April 19, 1997.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brotherhood_(3T_album)