Brotha

Angie Stone

About Brotha

"Brotha" is a song by American singer Angie Stone, which appears on her second studio album, Mahogany Soul (2001). It was written by Stone along with Raphael Saadiq, Harold Lilly, Glenn Standridge and Robert C. Ozuna, while production was overseen by Saadiq and Jake and the Phatman. Along with the standard version, a remix version of the song, featuring singer Alicia Keys and rapper Eve, was released as the first single from the album.


Year:
2007
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Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Ooh girl

He is my king (she is my woman)
Yes he's my father, yes he's my son
I can talk to him 'cause he understands
Everything I go through and everything I am

He's my support system, I can't live without him
The best thing since sliced bread
Is his kiss, his hugs, his lips, his touch
And I just want the whole world to know
About my

Black brotha, I love ya
And I'll never try to hurt ya
I want you to know that
I'm here for you, forever true

'Cause you're my black brotha, strong brotha
And there is no one above ya
I want ya to know that
I'm here for you, forever true
You're my

He's misunderstood, some say that
He's up to no good around the neighborhood
Well, for your information
Alot of my brotha's got education
Now check it

You got your wall street brotha
Your blue collar brotha
Your down-for-whatever-chillin'-on-the-corner brotha
Your talented brotha, and to everyone of ya'll behind bars
You know that angie loves ya, my my

Black brotha, I love ya
And I'll never try to hurt ya
I want you to know that
I'm here for you, forever true
Black brotha, I love ya
And I'll never try to hurt ya
I want you to know that
I'm here for you, forever true

You mean so much to me, you give me what I need
I'm so proud of you
I love you for staying strong, you got it goin' on
I'm so proud of you

Goin' through thick and thin, brothas you gonna win
I'm so proud of you
Whenever you're facin' doubt, brotha's gon' work it out
I'm so proud of you
I got unshakable faith in ya
'Cause you're my

Black brotha, I love ya
And I'll never try to hurt ya
I want you to know that
I'm here for you, forever true
Black brotha, I love ya
And I'll never try to hurt ya
I want you to know that
I'm here for you, forever true
Black brotha, I love ya
And I'll never try to hurt ya
I want you to know that
I'm here for you, forever true

'Cause you're my 
For everyone of ya'll, you know that angie loves ya
Everyone of ya'll 
For everyone of ya'll, you know that angie loves ya
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah

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Angie Stone

Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown on January 30, 1961) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. She has been most successful on the R&B charts, with four Top 10 albums, including a number one album, and ten singles, including a Top 10. She has sold over 1.4 millions albums in the U.S. and over 5 millions albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Raphael Saadiq, Angie Stone, Harold Spencer Jr. Lilly, Glenn Don Ii Standridge, Robert C. Ozuna Jr.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Brotha" by Angie Stone was released in the year 2001.
Album Information
The song is a part of her second studio album titled 'Mahogany Soul'.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Brotha" became Stone's highest-charting single in the UK, peaking at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
Theme and Message
The song is celebrated for its uplifting message to African American men, appreciating their strength, resilience, and beauty.
Video Appearance
The video for "Brotha" features well-known figures including actor Blair Underwood and singers Will Downing and Larenz Tate.
Remix Version
The song has a remix version that features singer Alicia Keys and rapper Eve.
Grammy Nomination
The song, along with the album it's from, was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best R&B Vocal Performance.
Songwriters
The song was written by Angie Stone, Raphael Saadiq, and Glenn Standridge.
Popular Culture
The song was featured on an episode of the American crime drama television series, Breaking Bad.
Musical Style
"Brotha" is noted for its neo-soul style and it has deep roots and influences in R&B and hip hop.
Top Spot
It was number-one on the R&B singles chart in the US.
Social Impact
"Brotha" is considered a socio-political statement celebrating black men, a rare theme in the genre of R&B at the time of its release.

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