The band consisted of Ross Antony, Hila Bronstein, Shaham Joyce, Faiz Mangat, Verena "Indira" Weis, and Giovanni Zarrella. They sold more than 2.2 million albums and singles worldwide.
Weis left the band in 2003.
In early 2006 the band announced that they will no longer be performing together in order to pursue individual carreers in music, theatre, television, and film.
History
Formation
In summer 2001 the German version of Popstars returned with a second installment of the series, this time searching for a mixed-gender musical R&B group. More than 11,000 hopeful singers attended open television auditions in Frankfurt, Cologne, Berlin, Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Munich, conducted by choreographer Detlef "D!" Soost, producer Alex Christensen, and singer and radio host Noah Sow. Over the course of several recalls and re-recalls the three judges and vocal coach Artemis Gounaki reduced the contestants to a group of 32 who immediately travelled to Ibiza, Spain to get trained in singing, dancing, and fitness. In the end three females and five males remained who again moved into a loft in Munich to start working on their performance and publicity skills.
During a special episode on November 11, 2001, judges Soost and Christensen eventually disclosed that Ross Antony, Hila Bronstein, Shaham Joyce, Faiz-Kevin Mangat, Verena "Indira" Weis, and Giovanni Zarrella were chosen to become part of the multicultural group Bro'Sis.
Debut: Never Forget
On December 10, 2001, Bro'Sis released their Alex Christensen produced debut single "I Believe" in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The pop music influenced song, written by UK songwriter Clyde Ward debuted at number-one in all three nations, having sold approximately 800,000 copies within its first week of release, beating the No Angels' first week success of their debut single "Daylight in Your Eyes". While "I Believe" remained another three weeks on top of the German singles chart, eventually selling more than a million copies, it also reached number 4 on the Europe Official Top 100.
In January 2002, the band released their debut album, Never Forget (Where You Come From). The record included production by Toni Cottura, Thorsten Brötzmann, Syndicate, and Marc Mozart and sold more than 500,000 copies domestically, making it the eleventh biggest selling longplayer of the year. Due to the sheer volume of interest Never Forget spawned another two top ten hits with double A-single "Do You/Peace Of Soul" (February 2002), and "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" (June 2002). In the meantime Bro'Sis finished a short club tour and appeared as a supporting act on O-Town's blitz tour.
After touring once again through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in summer 2002, a Special Winter Edition of the album was released in November of the same year. The re-issue included the band's fourth single "Hot Temptation", and charity song "The Gift", a cover version of the same-titled 98 Degrees single. However, the Christmas single became the band's first commercial failure when it reached a moderately successful number 16 on the singles chart, and furthermore peaked outside the Swiss Top 100.
Days of Our Lives
After months of recording Bro'Sis released "Oh No/Never Stop", the double A-lead single off of their second studio album, in April 2003. The single spawned two videos, with Latin influenced Hip-Hop song "Oh No" being shot in Spain, and German Football Association anthem "Never Stop" being in filmed in a Berlin stadium. Nevertheless the single failed to chart or sell noticeably in Austria, and Switzerland - although it was an airplay success, and became the band's fifth top ten hit in Germany.
On May 9, 2003, four days before the band's second album's release, Indira Weis announced her departure from the group. Official statements claimed that musical differences between her and the rest of the band had been reason enough for leaving. However, rumours persisted that she had fallen out with her bandmates.
The five remaining members went on with the release of Days of our Lives on May 12, 2003. Media reception was generally lukewarm, and while the album entered the German albums chart on a moderately successful position of number 10, it failed to chart within the top 30 in Austria and Switzerland. Though Days of Our Lives was rather quietly and cautiously declared as a flop by the media, a second single was released in June 2003. The remixed version of Peter Ries produced "V.I.P." peaked at a moderate number 19, though.
Showtime
After some months out of the charts Bro'Sis returned in November 2003 when they participated in the TV Allstars Christmas project. Combining several bands and contestants from Popstars and Star Search, a charitable collaboration (a cover version of 1984's "Do They Know It's Christmas?") was released and became a top three hit in Germany. Afterwards the band teamed up with Popstars successors Overground, and the Preluders, and went on tour throughout several German cities again.
At the same time Bro'Sis entered the recording studio to begin writing, and producing their third studio album, Showtime. Released in August 2004, it became the least successful album in band history when it peaked at number 24 on the German Top 100 albums chart, and completely failed to chart in Austria and Switzerland. However, the album attracted a positive reception from music critics, who compared the band's new sound with the early Black Eyed Peas.
The same year the group announced that despite only being back few months before, they were having a break and going apart for the foreseeable future, concentrating on their solo careers in music, theatre, and television. In summer 2006, however, it came into the open that they had decided not to perform any longer together. In 2008 the bands hit single "I Believe" has been covered many times by UK based R&B/Pop band The Fallen on their tour of Europe.
Let Me Know
Bro'Sis Lyrics
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Mouth - plus all of the mac make up that I
Found in your house - what can you say to
Me, words don't mean a thing - and all
These promises about money, cars and rings
Was I just another girl for you tell me
(won't you tell me) - or just another fool
Was she better than me, better tell me the
Truth
If you want to have your ring back, let me
Know, let me know - if you want to have your
Car back, let me know, let me know - if you
Want to have your rolly back, let me know
All these women calling your crib while I
Was talking to you - this chick was up in
Your mix, but you're not a player cause I
Was playin' you - and while you were cheating I
Was cheating you
I want the house the keys, watch and
Bentleys - than it's time to go, yes it's time to
Leave - I say you knew I was pimpin from the
Very start - but you said that you could deal
With it and gave me your heart - but now you
Acting like you didn't know that I was the
Man you acting like I didn't put that rock in
Your hands - and you acting like I didn't
Give you cars to drive - now you want to
Front me, you must be out of your mind - I'm
Hustler so I got no ball, but if I change than
Maybe I'll give you a call - but in the mean-
Time and in-between time - you do your thing
And I'll do mine.
The lyrics of Bro'Sis's song Let Me Know tell the story of a woman who has been betrayed by her partner. She discovered too many lies and all of the make-up belonging to other women in her partner's house, leading her to question her partner's loyalty and true feelings for her. Additionally, her partner made promises of money, cars, and rings, but never delivered on them. The woman feels like just another girl or fool to her partner, and wonders if there was anyone else before her. As a result, she demands that if he wants his possessions back, he needs to let her know.
The song has a strong theme of betrayal, questioning one's worth and trusting others. The woman feels like she was played and cheated by her partner, whom she thought she was in love with. She wants to make it clear that she will not tolerate such behavior and is ready to move on. Though the lyrics are harsh, they are delivered in a powerful and assertive manner, showing the woman's confidence and determination.
Overall, "Let Me Know" is a song that empowers people to stand up for themselves when they are wronged by their partners. The woman's refusal to accept her partner's lies and false promises is a message of strength to anyone who has been hurt in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many lies my boy that came out of you Mouth - plus all of the mac make up that I Found in your house - what can you say to Me, words don't mean a thing - and all These promises about money, cars and rings
The singer discovered evidence of deception such as lies and mac make-up in her partner's house, and she questions the authenticity of all of her partner’s promises. She further notes that mere words are insufficient and need to be backed up by actions.
Was I just another girl for you tell me (won't you tell me) - or just another fool That cooked for you (won't you tell me) - Was she better than me, better tell me the Truth
The singer demands clarification about the nature of her relationship with her partner and inquires if she was just another girl or a fool that cooked for him. She also asks if the other woman involved was better than her and seeks the candid truth from her partner regarding their relationship.
If you want to have your ring back, let me Know, let me know - if you want to have your Car back, let me know, let me know - if you Want to have your rolly back, let me know
The singer offers to return the gifts given to her by her partner as she sees no point in keeping them if their relationship is coming to an end. She seeks an acknowledgement from him regarding his willingness to receive these gifts back.
All these women calling your crib while I Was talking to you - this chick was up in Your mix, but you're not a player cause I Was playin' you - and while you were cheating I Was cheating you
The artist noticed that other women were calling her partner, and one of them was even in his mix. However, she feels that he cannot be considered a player because he got played. Furthermore, she admits to cheating on him while he was also cheating on her.
I want the house the keys, watch and Bentleys - than it's time to go, yes it's time to Leave - I say you knew I was pimpin from the Very start - but you said that you could deal With it and gave me your heart - but now you Acting like you didn't know that I was the Man you acting like I didn't put that rock in Your hands - and you acting like I didn't Give you cars to drive - now you want to Front me, you must be out of your mind - I'm Hustler so I got no ball, but if I change than Maybe I'll give you a call - but in the mean- Time and in-between time - you do your thing And I'll do mine.
The artist demands ownership of the house, keys, watch, and Bentleys, as it is time for her to leave. She recalls that the partner was aware of her situation and gave his heart to her. She further notes that she gave him multiple gifts like a rock, cars, and whatnot. Now she feels that he is acting like he did not get the gifts and is trying to front her. She sees herself as a hustler who does not have any obligations towards her partner but might consider giving him a call if her priorities change. In the meantime, both parties should mind their business.
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