Robert Brookins | Let It Be Me
The Music of Robert Brookins | Let it Be Me.
White Blazer overdressing a black flannel T-shirt. The Right arm to cross over his body already in pose from the hardwood floor, addressing the gold watch. The lean & the charm. The flex of Robert Brookins.
To the people who read from The Urban Music Scene, Robert Brookins was THE consummate producer.
Clever in terms of a statement made for R&B in 1988 when he & MCA Records created "Let It Be Me". The album was an understatement of how much Robert meant to R&B music as a producer AND a vocalist.
If YOU DO NOT OWN THIS, PLEASE LOOK FOR IT.
The personnel in consideration for the album:
Mixed by Louil Silas, Jr.,
Hair by James Gibson,
Photography by Ron Slenzak...
(Haahha...)
Musicians & Background singers: Instruments - Denzil Foster & Thomas McElroy, Piano - George "Dukey Stick" Duke, Keyboards - Jeff Lorber, Guitar - Zane Giles (It had to be Attala), and the vocal appeal of Stephanie Mills, Carl Carwell, Alex Brown, Marva King (yep..Marva), Bryan Morgan, Katrina Perkins, Susan Vertigo, Carl Nicholas & Patricia Nicholas.
Robert Brookins - Where Is The Love
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The stereo system started blasting out of control once the duet between Robert & Stephanie Mills came streaming through. "Where Is The Love", I believe, was at one time resting comfortably on this websites' "All Time Old School Slow Jams Countdown" a couple of years ago. It still better be right there. It got my vote without a doubt.
Then, the next 4 tracks would take us on a journey through Robert's true meaning for the term "The Quiet Storm" (Slow Jamz) when he gave us "Let It Be Me", "Crazy Bout Your Lovin'", "Hold On" & "At Last". I don't know about some of you who own this recording, but I played Side A over & over again & almost forgot about the tracks on the other side of the LP. Yes, I wore "At Last" out to a point the needle on my turntable started skipping the record.
The Denzil Foster/Thomas McElroy production driven "Don't Tease Me" brought about the funk. Added the spice with that ever-popular New Jack Swing vibe. "United" broke it loose for the dancefloor...still steppin hi-style with that boom-clap sequence & "Code Blue" was a tight, mid-groove, head swayin' theme song for those 80's convertible top cruise riders on the streets.
This album vindicated Mr. Brookins, for his 1st release "In The Night" couldn't compare to this one. I felt all the talent, the singing & productions Robert brought throughout the album. In full detail. From the slow jams to the fast. Incomparable to many other R&B albums of the late 80's. It is indeed a very hard album to find, although it can be found. I was saddened when I last heard of his death back in April of 2009. May his soul rest in peace.
Peace,
Charles F. Sherard
The Urban Music Scene
Posted by Administration at 3/27/2010 4:23 PM 
Categories: Videos, New School Soul
Tags: Music Videos 80's Music
Categories: Videos, New School Soul
Tags: Music Videos 80's Music
Brother Charles !
I love BOTH of Robert's albums ! He & his brother had a group called Matinee. They recorded one album for Maurice White's label ARC/Columbia.This was back in 1981.
Great review man ! "At Last" was my cut too !
Randy M.
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Thanks Randy. Robert is not appreciated enough. Killer album bro, killer album. I'm glad we are able to promote & honestly share our feelings for most of the good music on display here. For that, we got this page covered.
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