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Brown Skin

India.Arie · 2001

42 min · 6 tracks · soul

Richly layered soul rhythms intertwine with India.Arie's emotive vocals to celebrate identity and beauty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory anthems for identity
  • richly layered vocal explorations
  • club mixes for dance energy
  • instrumental versions for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer straightforward single formats

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Brown Skin' was released in September 2001, India.Arie was gaining momentum following her critically acclaimed debut album, 'Acoustic Soul.' This single marked a crucial moment in her career as she began to establish herself as a leading voice in contemporary soul music.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Jill Scott· Angie Stone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brown Skin (E-London radio mix) 4:08
  • 2 Brown Skin (E-London club mix) 8:33
  • 3 Brown Skin (E-London instrumental) 8:31
  • 4 Brown Skin (Illicit radio mix) 3:58
  • 5 Brown Skin (Illicit club mix) 8:27
  • 6 Brown Skin (Illicit instrumental) 8:23

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