Brand_New_(Salt-n-Pepa_album)

<i>Brand New</i> (Salt-n-Pepa album)

Brand New (Salt-n-Pepa album)

1997 studio album by Salt-N-Pepa

Brand New is the fifth studio album by American hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa, released on October 21, 1997, by London Records. The group's international label at the time, Red Ant Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy before the album was officially released. Salt-N-Pepa toured in support of the album, but the album had little other promotion. Brand New spawned two singles: "R U Ready" and "Gitty Up". The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 25, 1997.

Quick Facts Brand New, Studio album by Salt-N-Pepa ...

Production

Brand New was the first Salt-N-Pepa album released after the group parted ways with longtime producer, writer, and manager Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor.[1] Instead, Salt largely wrote, co-wrote, and co-produced the album.[2]

Critical reception

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Natasha Stovall of Rolling Stone praised the "richer piano-, guitar- and vocal-filled sound, emphasizing gritty soul and sweet, unadulterated funk."[8] Jon Pareles of The New York Times wrote that the group "still juxtapose catchy come-ons ... and determinedly positive messages."[9] Connie Johnson of the Los Angeles Times wrote that "while it's commendable that they're stretching out in a more uplifting, spiritually motivated arena, the group's forte is still worldly, raunchy, of-the-flesh fare."[10]

Track listing

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Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer
  • ^[b] signifies a co-producer

Samples

Personnel

  • Prince Charles Alexander – Mixing
  • Eddie Anzueto, Jr. – Percussion
  • Steven Augustine – Bass
  • Kent Belden – Creative Director
  • Blue Denim – Background vocals
  • Mike Campbell – Guitar
  • Melvin Chandler – Keyboards
  • Lewis Christian – Percussion
  • Day Ta Day – Background vocals
  • Andre Debourg – Engineer, Mixing
  • James Denton – Photography
  • Sandy "Pepa" Denton – Producer
  • DJ Flexx – Background vocals
  • Chad "Dr. Ceuss" Elliott – Programming, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
  • Glenn Ellis – Bass
  • Esmail – Producer
  • Alan Forney – Photo Imaging
  • Kirk Franklin – Performer
  • Wayne Garrick – Keyboards
  • Khari Green – Guitar
  • Bernard Grobman – Guitar
  • Andrew Hellier – Guitar, Background vocals
  • Cheryl "Salt" James – Producer
  • Jon Jones – Guitar
  • Gerhard Joost – Mixing
  • Carol Kirkendall – Executive Producer
  • LaTrece – Background vocals
  • Michael Lockwood – Guitar
  • Al (Taz) Machera – Mixing
  • Sean "Mystro" Mather – Producer
  • Gary Montoute – Synthesizer
  • Michael Moore – Photography
  • Rufus Moore – Background vocals, Performer
  • Joseph Powell – Programming, Background vocals, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
  • Wayne Rickard – Guitar
  • Alicia Rushing – Background vocals
  • Ken Schubert – Engineer, Mixing
  • Dawne Shivers – Background vocals
  • Peggy Sirota – Photography
  • Sounds of Blackness – Performer
  • Spinderella – Performer
  • Kevin Thomas – Engineer
  • Al West – Producer
  • Jimmy White – Bass
  • David Wynn – Producer
  • George Belton - Bass

Charts

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Certifications

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Notes

  1. Tracks 1, 4, 10 and 11
  2. Track 1
  3. Tracks 1, 5 and 8
  4. Tracks 2, 11 and 13
  5. Tracks 2, 3, 5–7 and 10–13
  6. Tracks 3, 4, 6 and 7
  7. Track 4
  8. Track 6
  9. Tracks 6 and 12
  10. Track 9
  11. Tracks 10 and 12
  12. Track 13

References

  1. [1]
    Horn, Mark C. (June 18, 2015). "Salt-N-Pepa Discuss Their Career and Legacy as Hip-Hop's Matriarchs". Phoenix New Times. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015.
  2. [2]
    Harrington, Richard (October 29, 1997). "Salt-N-Pepa's 'Brand New': Inspirational". The Washington Post.
  3. [3]
    Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Brand New – Salt-N-Pepa". AllMusic. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  4. [4]
    Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Salt-N-Pepa". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  5. [5]
    Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 7. Muze. p. 232.
  6. [6]
    "Album Review: 'Brand New'". Entertainment Weekly.
  7. [7]
    "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. November 15, 1997. p. 10. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  8. [8]
    Stovall, Natasha (October 1997). "Salt-N-Pepa, Brand New, 3 Stars". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 24, 2001.
  9. [9]
    Pareles, Jon (October 26, 1997). "RECORDINGS VIEW; Rapping As Good Business". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 27, 2015.
  10. [10]
    Johnson, Connie (October 19, 1997). "Album Review". Los Angeles Times.
  11. [11]
    "Salt-N-Pepa ARIA chart history, received from ARIA on June 15, 2021". Retrieved June 19, 2021 – via Imgur. Note: The "High Point" number in the "NAT" column indicates the release's peak position on the national chart.
  12. [12]
    "Offiziellecharts.de – Salt 'N' Pepa – Brand New" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  13. [13]
    "Swisscharts.com – Salt 'N' Pepa – Brand New". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  14. [14]
    "Salt-N-Pepa Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  15. [15]
    "Salt-N-Pepa Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  16. [16]
    "American album certifications – Salt 'N Pepa – Brand New". Recording Industry Association of America. November 25, 1997.
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