The Tragic Truth About '90s R&B Group Brownstone

Brownstone’s 1995 debut album went platinum and the group was even nominated for a Grammy award. Sadly, the trio only released two studio albums and they haven’t been seen on the music charts since 1997. This is a story of internal conflicts, line-up changes, and an untimely passing.
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[@jaydal4767]

Underrated R&B group

[@rrg]

Definitely!

[@zzizahacallar]

I loved them and Xcape

[@ricardobrown4966]

@@zzizahacallar Yeah Xscape with Kandi........they released memorable hits

[@octaviax387]

@@rrg can you do SWV pleasee

[@Dawghome]

@@octaviax387 YES!!!

[@katrinajavarnie]

Whoever narrates this has such a calming voice🥰

[@macewbee]

Agreed

[@blackrose02.]

Yes

[@HEFFROZAY]

She sure does very soothing

[@Prettiboiace12]

Yes she gets me moist🙈😜

[@miguelmejia4656]

gay

[@quaminajohnson9886]

Its really a shame that they don't make R&B singers like brownstone anymore these lady's can really sing its a shame that R&B will never be the same as it was in the 90s.

[@williamrichardson24]

#FACTS ..You would be hard pressed to find groups like Brownstone, En Vogue, and XScape in this day and age. Groups where any one of the singers can step up to the 🎙 and sing lead👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@hanunahwest9102]

My 3 favorite female groups r Brownstones,TLC and En Vouge (original members).

[@sherrodmacs3472]

It has been going down for a while now.

[@kholomokolo]

The 90s was truly a musical golden age... Maybe we are biased but it's the 90s man

[@petitegrandelove1874]

5 miles to empty was/is one of My favorite song. Always playing it❤️

[@lovelylenay]

That is my song the song and the video is AMAZING!

[@norah4892]

I was just listening to that song. One of the best song ever.

[@calvthomas6153]

I love that song... and I can’t find it on my ITunes😩

[@lovelylenay]

@@calvthomas6153 it’s on there it just cost that’s the only place I could find it!

[@kevinpayton2664]

Love that song.

[@davesmoothie]

...Brownstone was the bomb, the first time I realised that it was just 3 ladies singing, I was shook AF😳..I thought it was a whole damn choir

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

We all did! 😂

[@82laina]

Right!😂

[@devertonpasley4942]

Me too . I thought as well

[@tinyking11]

Same!! 🥴🔥🤣

[@freddiedickens624]

Right

[@Monique__91]

Maxee’s death has always been odd to me RIP

[@briannaburch6737]

Exactly how does a bottle of wine fall off the counter in mysteriously hit her in the head Yeah I believe the husband was involved just saying🤔😒 RIP 🪦 Maxee 😔

[@ashj1661]

Very odd.

[@Monique__91]

@@briannaburch6737 I always thought this. God forgive me if I’m wrong

[@briannaburch6737]

@@Monique__91 Well they said it was after an argument I don’t know it just doesn’t sit well with me I just looked at his face in that picture something looks off🤔🧐

[@Monique__91]

@@briannaburch6737 yeah I remember. He looks sinister

[@doreensika837]

After watching r&b divas nicci’s attitude was probably why they failed.

[@dstreet43]

Omg! yes! just horrible

[@aishiac7371]

I thought the same thing..

[@dfoxxy]

Facts

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

Ikr

[@jamiejohnson7123]

EXACTLY!

[@camalw7742]

No one can touch their vocals ‼️ “From The Bottom Up” is a masterpiece ❤️❤️❤️

[@whatchuknowboutdat5740]

That it is!

[@Keepit100-t6c]

En Vogue definitely could

[@niabelizaire3596]

RIP Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell :(

[@hanunahwest9102]

R I P

[@markiej9783]

@dakota haro I was thinking that!

[@lhm8969]

😔 Max, the sweetest person.Rest in peace Max. I wish I could turn back the clock and see you be a choir director away from all that gitters. 🙏💔

[@williamrichardson24]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🕊🕊

[@lhm8969]

@dakota haro When I heard what happened I couldn't stop crying. Max was a gentle sensitive person very kind. May she rest in peace🙏🙏 because this world did not deserve the person I knew.

[@deesenuts8730]

Omg MJ gave them a publishing deal. This was the shit he was tryna do! Him and Prince were trying to put us ON about OWNING your own work

[@debiluv4704]

And you know, they cannot stand it when we want to establish generational wealth.

[@okletstalk1372]

Will who listen to celebrities they have money we don't

[@DA-gn2my]

Your absolutely right, because same thing happened to Sam Cook

[@susanfarrell1128]

I love them both

[@ThatBranB]

Superb vocal group. Mad their reign was so short. R.i.h Maxee 🌹

[@stoneysoraclechannel7839]

Maxee's death was very tragic. Sounds like more to the story but I may watch too many criminal investigation docs.

[@tychauntenelle919]

I remember watching a video from Celebrity Underrated talking about Maxee's death and I'm thinking to myself "her husband killed her,took one of the wine glasses then broke it to make it look like she fell on it to make it look like she had a freak accident"

[@bellladonna2071]

Yes it's not adding up. I mean accidents happen but this is just weird.I need more details about this "accident" I watch a lot of criminal investigation too.

[@quietstorm570]

@@tychauntenelle919 very suspicious. If he did do it, whatever happens in the dark will come to light.

[@mrs.butler2uheuxz766]

Nah yr right.. I truly believe her husband did it😐😑

[@mrs.butler2uheuxz766]

@@tychauntenelle919 yep pretty much..I watched that same documentary on Celeb Underrated .. ☹️

[@johntaylorjr4344]

Continue resting in power Maxi. She was my favorite member of Brownstone with her beautiful voice. She quietly had the most beautiful voice of the group, in my opinion.

[@ODY0319]

Tragic death from group members or anyone in the hip hop community scares me! May she rest in peace

[@prettygirl2105]

Nicci was so terrible on R&B Divas. Terrible attitude, vengeful and rude.

[@stellabellafontay9366]

Looking like Madea. 😒

[@monaramsey5714]

@@stellabellafontay9366 I hate chu so much!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@monaramsey5714]

@@stellabellafontay9366 I hate chu so much!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@monaramsey5714]

@@stellabellafontay9366 I hate chu so much!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MindfulMatters734]

@@stellabellafontay9366 Damn. I hatecho ass too! I cannot unsee the madea-ness now!

[@dorisdriver6259]

It was an honor to work at MJJ Music and with Brownstone!

[@yvettee3828]

Those sisters had some voices...Brownstone, From the Bottom Up - that album killed it; I played it to death.

[@sweetsweet81]

Yes they did! Their harmonies were on point!

[@taureanmay7480]

I ❤ Brownstone.

[@rrg]

💕💕

[@taureanmay7480]

@@rrg nice.

[@sheenamonae9070]

I’ve been listening to them lately you read my mind. And also a video about Musiq soulchild would be nice I’ve been listening to him too.

[@TriciaWilson]

My favourite R&B female group EVER

[@rrg]

❤️❤️❤️

[@taureanmay7480]

Yes.

[@ChefOuattara]

The Brownstone story is proof that you need more than talent if you want longevity in the music business. They were truly talented and gifted vocalist. Maxee’s death NEVER sat right with me. Even listening to this woman try to explain it sounds ridiculous on its face. I will always think something fishy happened there, but that’s in Gods hands now. You just don’t hear this kind of Real singing anymore and that’s really sad for not just the industry, but for us the listeners🥰

[@TortoiseJames]

Never made sense to me either. It'll come out in the rinse.

[@tami8458]

Bloody hell, that was such a nasty death.

[@VariedPerspectives722]

This CD never left my car Strong vocals and powerful harmonies. Definitely miss this group. RIP Max

[@camecex]

Brownstone was the shyt during the 90's. These groups never get their just due

[@missme2554]

That death was suspicious af to me

[@alicemiriah]

Exactly like wth sounds like a fake story and she really got into a fight or argument and it ended tragically.

[@03lisajade]

I’m telling you.....

[@marvinandjosh1]

Me too.

[@KiaFlow]

When I heard that story, I was like hmmmm

[@DLICIOUS42]

I was thinking the same thing

[@chakastyles8794]

Mimi is an elementary school teacher with two young adult children in college.

[@margaretrakestraw7244]

I loved Brownstone!! They deserved so much more than they received.

[@niecygreen8717]

I’m liking this before I even watch. I loved Brownstone. Thank you @realrealitygossip

[@rrg]

Thank you!

[@queenladybug1702]

With all due respect, that young lady's death sounds suspicious 😐. It makes no sense to me.

[@tychauntenelle919]

I'm telling you I believe her husband killed her and set it up where he told 911 that he found her like that when he and his son got home. What's done in the dark will come to light

[@queenladybug1702]

@@tychauntenelle919 I agree wholeheartedly.

[@queenvic83]

it was an Illuminati sacrifice

[@DA-gn2my]

A lot of white men are killing their black girl friends or wives and getting away with it, and she probably wanted a divorce from him

[@char_d.0908]

Damn, I loved All what that group put out💯 They really should have gone further than they did.

[@vestangomberume7316]

I missed these glad you're back

[@brewhite7727]

I’ll always remember Syleena Johnson reading Nicci for filth 😭😭

[@martigirl2545]

I LOVED that first album!!!!! Their voices are STRONG and POWERFUL!!! 💕🌺☀️

[@queenoflogic3206]

They sounded like a full choir together. 5 miles to empty is my favorite song

[@SoFlyGemini]

Most of the divas of on the show I didn’t like and felt they should have never done reality tv like.... Kelly Price, Dawn from EnVogue, Mi’Chelle, Chante Moore, KeKe Wyatt... hell even Hollywood divas made me dislike Golden Brooks from Girlfriends 😩

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

Paula Jai Parker was full of it too on Hollywood Divas

[@SoFlyGemini]

@@joshuamcdowell9745 yup she was 😩 I wanted to slap her silly cause that hubby of hers was a disrespectful bum 👀 I wonder if they’re still married 🤔

[@kaceyr3226]

I totally agree with you! I think the only one who was actually pleasant was Claudette Ortiz from the group city high. She seemed very nice and laid back.

[@portraitofalady1598]

@@SoFlyGemini Me & my cousin were talking about her and that "husband" the other day,wondering the same thing. She probably still with that fool. 🙄

[@SoFlyGemini]

@@portraitofalady1598 yes I think the bum Forest is still around 🤭😭

[@kaylabey]

sometimes dancin is soo underrated. i love that song the moment i heard it. shoutout to my grandpa for playing gems

[@teachermaria9244]

I love brownstone and still listen to their music. I had a chance to chat to them way back, during the "MySpace" days.

[@b.5977]

I met the one that died, R.I.P, when I was working at a hotel in Buckhead in Atlanta and I remembered one of my coworkers asking her what happened to the group and if there was any chance they would get back together and she said absolutely not due to the fighting and disagreement within the group, especially with one member in particular, but then I got to met that particular member and God knows she was definitely right about her, she was so arrogant and full of herself to the point where you would think she was the best thing since slice bread.

[@belladonna5904]

Who was the member?

[@Keepit100-t6c]

​@@belladonna5904 When someone tends to be the lead vocalist they get the most spotlight. I can imagine the level of pride that can consume a lead vocalist in a trio or group of any size.

[@Keepit100-t6c]

​@@belladonna5904It's pretty obvious from the video that it's Nicki.

[@b-dalebarksdale348]

Hands down definitely one of the greatest female groups of the 90s and there first single, If You Love Me will always be my top favorite song of there's, for a group that only made two albums, they killed it, they will always have a special place in my heart!, I grew up listening to Brownstone, I was devastated to hear about the passing of Maxwell, may She sing in Heaven 💙 and Rest In Power!! 🙏💞💐

[@tw5115]

This channel is keeps us in the loop for past and present successes - their 'real' stories behind the scenes. Love this!

[@03lisajade]

Thank you RRG!!💕💕

[@sophiabrown9423]

Grapevine was powerful these ladies did it we need more groups like this. No female artist these days can touch them all natural Micheal Jackson knew talent when he saw it.

[@morganlondon06]

I just love that one song on the Woo soundtrack that they did called Searching for the love.

[@adriannaoliver1775]

Absolutely love this channel! Now I believe they can regroup for a small tour with a tribute to Maxee. And if Nicci jumps out of line threaten her with a phone call to Syleena Johnson to get her back in line.

[@Calvin375]

Nicci already has two replacements and neither one of them can sing the high notes or as high and strong as Mimi and Maxee. They sounded horrible.

[@lavendersunsets7066]

I definitely wondered about them. And for some reason back then when they replaced the other member it wasn't a big deal. Now I've got to go listen to their music. Thanks lol.

[@aprilchampaigne2239]

Nikki killed Brownstone! Her attitude is outrageous!

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

Ik

[@celestebenitez6688]

At 3:15 to 3:17 I knew before they mentioned who, I knew who they were going to talk about. You see this person and you can sense problems just by looking at them. At least I can read people w/o out them saying a word. It sad how 1 person can ruin such a great group like that. The thing I like the most about this group, is that even though there were 3 people, it sound it like there were 20 people in the group. I loved that. Say It is my favorite song by them.

[@tomaradannette]

Your voice, your content, your consistency, and your poise is totally awesome! That's all folks!

[@t.c.o.g.773]

This is Michael Jackson’s group that he put on mjj rest in heavenly peace 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@bobon.robinson6453]

Mimi’s mystery always drew me to her. Nothing against Kina, but I was done after Mimi’s exit. 5 Miles to Empty was 🔥🔥 tho

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

I Agree After Mimi Left it Wasn't the Same

[@primerointern2427]

@@LEGENDPantherJennings True but Kina kept them going for a minute . She can really sing

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

@@primerointern2427 ikr

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

@@primerointern2427 why Kina Leave

[@primerointern2427]

@@LEGENDPantherJennings Really it came down to a couple of things 1. Girl infighting (catiness) and 2 Kina kind of being the outsider as the new woman in the group.

[@Dawghome]

Glad you posted this and I was able to watch but saddened by Maxine's terrible accident and passing.

[@NayDay718]

I can’t tell you why was my favorite song by them .... I loved Maxee’s voice 🙏🏾

[@MrTone075]

Awesome Eagles remake. She killed it.

[@sirblack1619]

I got to see them live just after Kina joined the group on the Jamizon tour with SWV and Keith Sweat. That whole show was amazing! Brownstone tore it up. Also I follow Nicci on Twitter and unfortunately her personality leaves a lot to be desired.

[@TemujinScott80]

I wanted to go see them on that tour so bad.

[@harvey2609]

You know it's great when you're still listening 30 years on. 🤎🤎🤎

[@salmanlawal9289]

I love Brownstone, RIP to Maxee

[@sharellmobley5348]

Rest In Peace Charmayne Maxwell.

[@dionneschwock4222]

I got married due to this song it's mine and my husband's fave 25 years still married 20 year old and 18 year old daughter Ive been blessed xxxx

[@dionneschwock4222]

If you love me that is

[@charlita25]

RIP Charmayne Maxwell 🕊❤️🙏🏾

[@deetheefoodie]

I enjoyed this!!! Can you do one on Changing Faces?

[@rrg]

Thank you! We have a Changing Faces video 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYO9nZ2prrhpiqM

[@satch422]

Tragic! tragic! They was one of thee best of the 90s r&b groups

[@USNMelDaria]

I still listen to their musc!!! ❤️💯

[@cfran671]

From The Bottom Up is one of my all time favourite albums of the 90s. There was so much potential for these ladies. So sad it ended they way it did. RIP Charmaine Maxwell

[@wiserdaley2191]

" Around You" is just one of the best songs. It's connects with me because I hurt a lot of hearts.

[@kiki1573]

I LOVE Brownstone. They could SANG! RIP Charmaine🌺 Now I feel like listening to 5 Miles To Empty- I really love that song. Side note: RRG do you remember the 90s group Mokenstef?

[@rrg]

❤️❤️

[@Renee_nf094e]

I do too. Ironically I was getting ready to pull up the video just before this video popped up.

[@dstreet43]

Me too

[@rrg]

Yes we have been looking into Mokenstef...

[@kiki1573]

@@rrg Yesss thank you RRG.❤❤❤❤

[@anorbert38]

Love their music so much! ❤ Excellent content as always! Thank you! 🥰

[@shannonbroughton732]

Brownstone was one of my girl group favs of all time and I still listen to their songs today!💯 R&B Divas exposed a few folks true colors but Nicci was by far the worst. That type of attitude and behavior is something that you simply cannot unsee. R.I.P. to Maxee🕊❤️

[@yakeishabaker5294]

Thanks for the info on the group

[@charliebrown1449]

Love all the music and groups of the 90's so many great memories life was normal, happy and fun.

[@kmoore5215]

Wow! I remember it like yesterday when my local radio DJ announced that MiMi would be leaving the group due to her illness in ‘95.

[@donmonteiro6830]

They were all so beautiful my fav was the one with the braids what a goddess

[@rrg]

❤️❤️

[@e1wing919]

I love Brownstone beautiful black women. Rest in peace Mimi

[@shondragordon2926]

I loved their music and wonder what happened to them. Thanks for the information. Well done 👍🏾

[@nikam4167]

This proves that attitude is everything. Unfortunately, their time is over but their hits will live on.

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

R.I.P. charmayne maxwell 🙏🏽💔

[@hiddengemz955]

They are all so gorgeous 😍😌

[@ShdwSlf]

I hate when women lie to other women like this

[@awamua1985]

I absolutely love there music have since I was 9

[@yakeishabaker5294]

I LOVE brownstone but i didnt know they lost 1 of their group member which is very tragic,wish the rest of the members all the very best and that they keep on putting out good music

[@pbodyblaque2532]

Wow!. I wondered about them. I still have their debut album “From The Bottom Up,” that’s still their best. I was always feelin’ Nicci out of the three original members. Their name was cool. Brown is the earth & Stone is solid. “Grapevine” is still my favorite song. Mimi Maxee & Nicci, I commend u. Thanks for the time.✌🏿

[@aliciawilliams5558]

CHECKING IN

[@angell504]

Wasn’t the lead singer a guest on Martin? I know that was her and she can act

[@MarvRiv]

I don’t remember Nicci being on there, but maybe you’re thinking about the episode with Millie Jackson? I always thought they favored each other. That was the episode where they sang “Pass the Peas”!

[@MissJaynet]

@@MarvRiv remember the episode where Martin was trying to get Pam cousin a record deal. that was her. and Hustle man went to get a deal with his kazoo on a saxophone 🤣🤣

[@cleftheart1969]

@@MissJaynet 🤣 l remember that l was in Tears🤣 l was rolling.

[@sistamaryclarence]

@@MissJaynet 🤣🤣🤣 yesss I still laugh at that episode like I’ve never seen in Hustle Man playing pick up the pieces on the kazoo sax kills me everytime 🤣🤣😫

[@pansysgarden]

Yeah, that was Nicci on an episode. Martin was trying to get a record deal for her well as her manager. Good episode.👌

[@Right_Direction_]

Thank you for this. Kina is actually on the track "Don't Play Me Wrong" she also left the group due to major issues with Nicci, they still don't speak now.

[@ShaShaLuva414]

Loved the his group, I still play their music. Real Vocalist with real music. Very Talented Women.

[@blacknproud.podcast]

From watching Nicci Gilbert on television on the show I seen how she really acted, because you aren't supposed to bully other females around like she did.. Maybe if her attitude wasn't so horrible Brownstone would have been a phenomenal success but rest well Queen Maxee.. Could you please do a story about the circumstances surrounding the Shalam including Jody Whatley because that would be a great watch, please..

[@mzsheeda]

I saw Brownstone at a block party a few weeks ago in downtown Detroit. They looked amazing and sang their hearts out.

[@reneeoverton2677]

Love Brownstone Rest in Paradise Maxee

[@michael_caz_nyc]

They were vocally gifted. I still listen to tracks like: If you love me & Grapevine = killer vocal harmonies. oNe LovE from NYC

[@K9boxing]

Do one about Mc Hammer

[@rrg]

Can you watch this one first? Please? ❤️😂

[@taureanmay7480]

@@rrg maybe.

[@K9boxing]

@@rrg 😂👍🏿

[@rrg]

@@K9boxing ❤️❤️

[@K9boxing]

@@rrg when you get a chance check me out I support you I’m a former 2x World Champion I fought on the reality show called the Contender Season 2 as well and I’m training Ben Askren who about to fight Jake Paul🥊🙏🏿

[@goat5018]

RIP beautiful Max 🙏🏽 🕊

[@charlita25]

Beautiful 🤩 tones is all their voices

[@margaretrakestraw7244]

The tragedy of Maxee makes no sense. R I P Black Queen

[@DA-gn2my]

Your not the only one, because she probably wanted a divorce from her husband and he probably had her killed, and for some people they can get away with it

[@cynthiamcgee5403]

I remember taking this C.D from my Daughter listening to it on the bus going to work still love it

[@ericsmith9156]

Always will be my favorite music group

[@rrg]

💕💕

[@MysteryUnfold]

Video Requests: Tony! Toni! Tone! Lucy Pearl Groove Theory

[@dstreet43]

Hi Queen, great job

[@sweetsweet81]

Maxee, Mary J, Kim Coles (Synclaire) Malcolm Lee, and I all have the same birthday...Jan 11. RIP Maxee!!!

[@valerieirvin4330]

That singing back in the 90s..

[@rogercook8277]

I have always been a Brownstone fan. It wasn't until later in years that I learned that they recorded under Michael Jackson record label. I am glad he included publishing rights to them, because that is really where the money is. As always my friend, I love your videos, keep them coming. First name Roger & my last name is Cook. 6/7/2021.

[@leelee185]

I so love these girls I’m so glad to have found this 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@theresawebb1806]

Breen waiting on this wonder what happened to them. Happy this is out.

[@rrg]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@theresawebb1806]

@@rrg You welcome.

[@karenbrown2135]

I really liked this group. I remember seeing them on Soul Train. I am very sad to hear of Maxee’s passing. May she Rest In Peace…..