''Divine Brown'' is the self-titled debut

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by Canadian R&B singer

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. The first single "Old Skool Love" was a hit on many radio stations such as

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Critical reception

Despite the record's middle portion having "a mild creative misstep" with doo wop production that's "old-fashioned and repetitive", Matthew Chisling from

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said that "Divine Brown is one of those unfortunate artists who deserve so much more credit than they actually get. Brown's self titled debut album is a gorgeous display of talent ��The music on the album is just amazing."

Track listing

(co.) Co-producer

Personnel

Adapted credits from the liner notes of ''Divine Brown''. *

Tom Coyne Tom Coyne may refer to: * Tom Coyne (writer), American writer and professor * Tom Coyne (broadcaster) (1930–2015), British television presenter * Tom Coyne (music engineer) (1954–2017), American mastering engineer * Thomas Coyne (cricketer) ( ...

: mastering (Sterling Sound, NYC) *Chris Smith: executive producer *Noel "Gadget" Campbell: executive producer, A&R *Ray Hammond: A&R coordinator *Garnet Armstrong, Susan Michalek: Art direction and design *Michael Chambers: photography

References

2005 debut albums Divine Brown albums Albums produced by Noah "40" Shebib Albums produced by Saukrates {{2000s-R&B-album-stub