Brotha
Sly the Mic Buddah, Angie Stone
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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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Written by: Raphael Saadiq, Angie Stone, Harold Spencer Jr. Lilly, Glenn Don Ii Standridge, Robert C. Ozuna Jr.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Brotha" by Angie Stone was released in the year 2001.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of her second studio album titled 'Mahogany Soul'.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Brotha" became Stone's highest-charting single in the UK, peaking at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Theme and MessageThe song is celebrated for its uplifting message to African American men, appreciating their strength, resilience, and beauty.
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Video AppearanceThe video for "Brotha" features well-known figures including actor Blair Underwood and singers Will Downing and Larenz Tate.
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Remix VersionThe song has a remix version that features singer Alicia Keys and rapper Eve.
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Grammy NominationThe song, along with the album it's from, was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best R&B Vocal Performance.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Angie Stone, Raphael Saadiq, and Glenn Standridge.
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Popular CultureThe song was featured on an episode of the American crime drama television series, Breaking Bad.
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Musical Style"Brotha" is noted for its neo-soul style and it has deep roots and influences in R&B and hip hop.
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Top SpotIt was number-one on the R&B singles chart in the US.
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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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