''Brotherhood'' is the debut studio album by American R&B

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Background

Produced by their uncle

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, who also served as the executive producer with Kenneth Komisar, the album was released on Jackson's record label MJJ Music. In 1997, after 3T completed their tour, a Limited European Tour Edition was released that included a remix CD. The album was dedicated to the memory of the band's mother, Delores Vilma "Dee Dee" Jackson (April 1, 1955 – August 27, 1994).

Commercial performance

''Brotherhood'' sold three million copies worldwide. The album peaked at #127 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, while in the UK it peaked at #11 on the

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" (a duet with Michael Jackson), " I Need You" (with Michael Jackson on backing vocals) and " Gotta Be You".

Track listing

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Credits

* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa * Guitar – Chuck Anthony * Drums –

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* Drum Programming – Mark Morales * Keyboards – Mark C. Rooney

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

B-Sides

* "What Will It Take" (featured on singles "

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References

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