Soul phenomenon D’Angelo found himself honored as an esteemed R&B musician with four Grammy nominations after the debut of his breakout album, “Brown Sugar” in 1995. Twenty-two years later, the platinum album is being reissued as a deluxe release that will include 21 rare tracks.
Rolling Stone reported, “Highlights from the expanded ‘Brown Sugar’ include a cappella renditions of the title track and ‘Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine”; an alternate version of “Brown Sugar”; an alternate mix of “Cruisin’”; and remixes from CJ Mackintosh, Dallas Austin, Tech King, Erick Sermon and Incognito.
“The deluxe edition is housed in a digipak with a 20-page booklet boasting rare photographs, lyrics and author-filmmaker Nelson George’s essay about the album’s innovative, influential hybrid of gospel, soul, funk and hip-hop.”
The R&B musician returned to the scene in 2014 with “Black Messiah” after the release of his unique and controversial album, 2000’s “Voodoo.” The 43-year-old musician has been able to maintain his equilibrium and undeniable legacy of musical talent with this reissue.
D’Angelo: Brown Sugar (Deluxe Edition)
CD 1 (Remastered album with bonus tracks)
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“Brown Sugar”
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“Alright”
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“Jonz in My Bonz”
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“Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine”
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“Sht, Damn, Motherfcker”
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“Smooth”
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“Cruisin’”
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“When We Get By”
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“Lady”
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“Higher”
Bonus Tracks
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“Brown Sugar”
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“Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” A Cappella (released on promotional 12” single)
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“Brown Sugar” Instrumental (released on 12” single)
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“Lady” Just Tha Beat Mix Instrumental w/Chorus (mixed by DJ Premier; released on CD Maxi-Single)
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“Brown Sugar” Alternate Version (released on 12” single)
CD 2 (More Sugar)
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“Brown Sugar” King Tech Remix featuring Kool G. Rap (released on 12” promotional single)
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“Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” Def Squad Remix featuring Redman (remixed by Erick Sermon for Funk Lord Productions; released on 12” single)
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“Cruisin’” Cut the Sax Remix (remixed by King Tech; released on 12” single)
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“Lady” Just Tha Beat Mix/featuring AZ (remixed by DJ Premier for Works of Mart Productions, Inc.; released on CD Maxi-Single)
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“Brown Sugar” Soul Inside 808 Mix (mixed by DJ Dodge; released on U.K. 12” single)
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“Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” Two Way Street Mix (remixed by DJ Premier for Works of Mart Productions, Inc.; released on promotional 12” single)
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“Cruisin’” Dallas Austin Remix (released on 12” single)
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“Lady” 2B3 Shake Dat Ass Mix (remixed produced by Neville Thomas and Pule Pheto for 2B3 Productions; released on U.K. CD Maxi-Single)
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“Brown Sugar” Incognito Molasses Remix (released on “She’s Always in My Hair” promotional 12” single)
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“Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” Dreamy Remix (remixed by Erick Sermon for Funk Lord Productions; released on promotional 12” single)
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“Cruisin’” Wet Remix (released on CD single)
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“Brown Sugar” Dollar Bag Mix (released on U.K. 12” single)
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“Cruisin’” God Made Me Funky Remix (released on promotional 12” single)
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“Brown Sugar” CJ Mackintosh Remix (additional production and remix by CJ Mackintosh; released on the various artists’ CD collection Nu Classic Soul)
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“Lady” CJ Mackintosh Mix Radio Edit (Additional production and remix by CJ Mackintosh; released on U.K. CD Maxi-Single)
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“Cruisin” Who’s Fooling Who Mix (released on promotional 12” single)