From the Bottom Up

From the Bottom Up is the debut studio album by American girl group Brownstone, released January 10, 1995 on Epic Records and Michael Jackson's MJJ Music. Brownstone worked with a wide range of producers and songwriters on the album, including Jorge Corante, Dave "Jam" Hall, Soulshock & Karlin, Troy Taylor, and Gordon Chambers etc.

From the Bottom Up
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 10, 1995
Recorded1994
Genre
Length57:25
LabelEpic/MJJ Music
ProducerJorge Corante
Dave Hall
Soulshock & Karlin
Charles Farrar
Troy Taylor
Darin Whittington
Ken Kessie
John Myles O'Brien
Jonah
Gerald Baillergeau
Dewey Browder
Gordon Chambers
Michael Jackson (exec.)
Jerry L. Greenberg (exec.)
Brownstone chronology
From the Bottom Up
(1995)
Still Climbing
(1997)
Singles from From the Bottom Up
  1. "Pass the Lovin'"
    Released: August 23, 1994
  2. "If You Love Me"
    Released: February 7, 1995
  3. "Grapevyne"
    Released: April 11, 1995
  4. "I Can't Tell You Why"
    Released: July 25, 1995
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

From the Bottom Up spawned four singles, including the Top 10 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs hits "If You Love Me" and "Grapevyne," and a cover of The Eagles' "I Can't Tell You Why".

The album debuted at #48 on the Billboard 200 album chart on January 28, 1995, peaking at #29 on March 11, 1995. With the help of its four singles, it spent 37 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 album chart and earned a platinum certification from The Recording Industry Association of America on August 16, 1995.[2] The album received critical acclaim and garnered several accolades, including a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "If You Love Me," and five Billboard Music Award nominations, winning one for Top Hot R&B Single Airplay for "If You Love Me."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Party wit Me"Nichole Gilbert, Jorge CoranteJorge "G-Man" Corante, Nichole Gilbert4:44
2."Grapevyne"Andrea Gilbert, N. Gilbert, Dave HallDave "Jam" Hall5:39
3."If You Love Me"Gordon Chambers, N. Gilbert, Dave HallDave "Jam" Hall3:43
4."Sometimes Dancin'"L. James, N. Gilbert, Jonah, John Myles O'Brien, Soulshock & KarlinSoulshock & Karlin5:03
5."I Can't Tell You Why"Timothy B. Schmit, Glenn Frey, Don HenleyCharles Farrar, Troy Taylor4:06
6."Don't Cry for Me"Brownstone, Darin WhittingtonDarin Whittington5:21
7."Pass the Lovin'"N. Gilbert, Whittington, Charmayne MaxwellKen Kessie3:51
8."Fruit of Life"Corante, N. Gilbert, Monica DobyJorge "G-Man" Corante, Nichole Gilbert5:15
9."True to Me"N. Gilbert, Jonah, J. O'BrienJohn Myles O'Brien, Jonah, Nichole Gilbert3:51
10."Wipe It Up"N. Gilbert, Gerald Baillergeau, Ron Marlin, Monica Doby, Charmayne MaxwellGerald Baillergeau3:25
11."Deeper Feelings (Ooh La La)"N. Gilbert, S. Lilly, Dewey Browder, C. MaxwellDewey Browder5:30
12."Half of You (feat. Gordon Chambers) /Thank You"N. Gilbert, ChambersGordon Chambers5:42

Personnel

Adapted credits from the liner notes of From the Bottom Up.[3]

  • Alan Yoshida – mastering (A&M Mastering Studios)
  • Jono Kohan – A&R (MJJ Music)
  • DAS Communications – management
  • Mary Mourer – art direction
  • Doug Erp – design
  • Warren Mantooth – photography
  • Cheri Grey – front cover/logo design

Charts and certifications

Chart (1995) Peak
position
Certification
Australian Albums Chart[4] 17 -
Netherlands Albums Chart[5] 14 -
New Zealand Albums Chart[6] 25 -
UK Albums Chart[7] 18 -
US Billboard 200[8] 29 Platinum[2]
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[8] 4
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References

  1. AllMusic review
  2. "RIAA - Gold & Platinum search results for Brownstone". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
  3. From the Bottom Up (liner notes). Brownstone. Epic. MJJ Music. 1995. CEK 57827.CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. "australian-charts.com - Browstone - From The Bottom Up". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
  5. "dutchcharts.nl - Brownstone - From The Bottom Up". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
  6. "charts.nz - Brownstone - From The Bottom Up". chart.org.nz. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
  7. "BROWNSTONE - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  8. "From the Bottom Up > Charts & Awards < Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-03-07.


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