Brownstone releasing first new music in 25 years

USA Prime Time
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Lately, the feminine singing trio Brownstone has been all in regards to the “re.”

“We’re reinventing, we’re refreshed, we’re renewed, we’re revamped,” member Teisha Brown instructed USA Prime Time in a latest interview. “Now don’t get it twisted: you continue to are getting Brownstone, however we’re providing you with a bit of little bit of a brand new really feel.”

That “new really feel” is their single, “All I Want,” their first new music in additional than 25 years.

The group first burst onto the scene in 1994 with their hit single, “If You Love Me.”

Much has modified within the music business since then.

“Songs are usually not as lengthy,” Nicci Gilbert, a founding member of Brownstone, stated. “Back within the day it was songs, it was our bodies of labor. I feel now the business is extra a few vibe. We’re listening to a number of quick kind content material. Everywhere we glance is sort of a TikTok video that’s a second and a half and that’s actually working.”

Music is now extra digestible, she stated, and the trick is to take care of artistry whereas adapting.

So whereas they’re leaning into change, they’re doing so from the inspiration of being a beloved R&B woman group.

That love helped when authentic group member Charmayne “Maxee” Maxwell died in 2015 on the age of 46 after an accident.

Brown and Gilbert have a brand new member, Arin Jackson, who they are saying reminds them an excessive amount of Maxwell, not solely in phrases as her expertise but in addition her mannerisms and persona.

Jackson, for her half, stated she’s thrilled to be part of Brownstone.

“I get a uncommon alternative you don’t get on this business to be taught from the residing legend Nicci Gilbert, and on the opposite facet of me I’ve what I take into account probably the most gifted lady on this planet, Teisha Lott Brown,” Jackson stated. “And I get to deliver my expertise and my showmanship to this group to mix and to maintain Brownstone’s legacy alive.”

The trio are devoted to placing out stellar R&B. Brown identified how widespread ’90s teams proceed to resonate with audiences by way of “old-fashioned” excursions which might be making the rounds.

Gilbert stated that’s one of many causes you see their contemporaries, like SWV and Xscape, additionally making new music.

“We’ve come to a spot the place issues are so laborious that individuals wish to lean on actually gifted folks and nice songs and nice music, as a result of I feel it speaks a common language,” she stated.