The three original members of Brownstone were Nicole "Nicci" Gilbert, Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell and Monica "Mimi" Doby. The group was founded in Los Angeles after the three singers met each other after going to different auditions around the city. They formed the group, and less than a year later were signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Music Record Label. They recorded their debut album, From the Bottom Up which spawned the hit "If You Love Me". In 1995 the band was rewarded with a Grammy nomination and a Billboard Music Award.
After extensive touring around the globe, Doby left the group after what was released in the media. In an interview with BET Video Soul host Donnie Simpson Doby cited a medical problem of bronchitis, but was later revealed to be because of internal strife with the other two members of the group[citation needed]. She was replaced by Kina Cosper and after a difficult transition period where their audience was not very receptive to the change, Brownstone had a brief showing with "5 Miles to Empty". However, the group never regained their popularity, and their subsequent albums were considered commercial failures.
Since the group broke up Nicole "Nicci" Gilbert has acted in the 1998 film Woo, staring Jada Pinkett Smith and Dave Chappelle, as well as television shows Living Single, Sister, Sister, New York Undercover, and Martin and the 2004 Tyler Perry play Meet the Browns as Aunt Vera.
Let's Get It Started
Brownstone Lyrics
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Dark Child for life, FJ, oh
Check it out
Let's get it started
All I wanna do is have a party
Let's not waste no time, lets get it started
I won't stop till we fall in love
Hey, yo, Kina, take it away
Sitting, hoping, wishing, dreaming
Of those things that we'd be doing
Only if you give me a chance
Every time I sync, we're moving
You slow down and stop my grooving
Baby, won't you let go and dance? Oh, oh, baby
Let's get it started
All I wanna do is have a party
Let's not waste no time, let's get it started
I won't stop till we fall in love
Hey, yo, Nicci, come on
Baby, can't you see it's only you
And only you that's just for me?
Is it fiction or truth, hey?
Love is high and love goes slow
Is this the way my story goes?
Don't just stay and just let it flow
Every little thing that you do to me, baby
It's staying in my head and ya driving me crazy
All I wanna do is be your number one, baby
We can get it started
Every little thing that you do to me, baby
It 's staying in my head and ya driving me crazy
All I wanna do is be your number one, baby
We can get it started
Let's get it started
All I wanna do is have a party
Let's not waste no time, let's get it started
I won't stop till we fall in love
Let's get it started
All I wanna do is have a party
Let's not waste no time, let's get it started
I won't stop till we fall in love
Hey, why,o Maxee, take it to the bridge
We can fall in love if you want to
Baby, I want you
Whatchu wanna do?
We can fall in love if you want to
Baby, I want you
Whatchu wanna do?
Now what I wanna do? Is break it up from the back
Once again, hear the lacing of a Dark Child track
Mike Nitti make it rope and that's a well known fact
Told you on the other joint, I get down like that
So smoke the sunny gold, I got the key to the room
Lemme get you on a zoom then I'm out like shoe
And it's back to ac go scoop up moves
Ya know you're sick like the flu if you don't know what I do
Mr. Cuttie Pie, did you flash back to Superfly?
All their stars wanna do me, why who am I?
You better ask somebody and you'll recognize quick
Smell something that's me 'cause I'm on shh
Let's get it started
All I wanna do is have a party
Let's not waste no time, let's get it started
I won't stop till we fall in love
Let's get it started
All I wanna do is have a party
Let's not waste no time, let's get it started
I won't stop till we fall in love
Let's get it started
All I wanna do is have a party
Let's not waste no time, let's get it started
I won't stop till we fall in love
In Brownstone's song Let's Get It Started, the lyrics exude a sense of excitement and anticipation for a party or a night out. The singer wants to make the most of the moment and not waste any time. The verses are filled with yearning for a chance to dance and move with their love interest, urging them to let go and enjoy the rhythm. The chorus keeps repeating the idea of getting the party started and not stopping until they fall in love.
The song is a classic example of '90s R&B music, incorporating catchy hooks and smooth harmonies. The verses are divided among the trio of singers, Kina, Nicci, and Maxee, showcasing their distinct vocal ranges. The bridge of the song introduces rap verses by male rapper Mike Nitty, adding an extra layer to the musical arrangement.
What's interesting to note about the song is that it was later covered by the Black Eyed Peas with the same title in 2003, causing confusion among fans. Another fun fact is that Let's Get It Started was a chart-topping hit, reaching number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was even nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The song was included in the soundtrack of popular TV series, Beverly Hills 90210 and contributed to Brownstone's recognition as one of the most prominent R&B groups of the '90s.
Chords (G7, Bb7, Cmaj7, Fmaj7)
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get it started
Let's begin the party, let's start having fun
All I wanna do is have a party
I just want to have a good time with everyone
Let's not waste no time, lets get it started
Don't wait, let's start the party now
I won't stop till we fall in love
I'll keep dancing until we fall in love
Sitting, hoping, wishing, dreaming
Thinking about what we could be doing together
Of those things that we'd be doing
Imagining all the fun things we could do together
Only if you give me a chance
I can only have fun with you if you let me
Every time I sync, we're moving
Whenever the music starts, we start dancing together
You slow down and stop my grooving
When you stop dancing, it ruins the fun for me
Baby, won't you let go and dance? Oh, oh, baby
Please join me in dancing, it'll be so much fun
Baby, can't you see it's only you
I'm only interested in dancing with you
And only you that's just for me?
I only want you to dance with me, no one else
Is it fiction or truth, hey?
I'm not sure if this is just a fantasy or if it could actually happen
Love is high and love goes slow
Falling in love can feel exhilarating but also takes time
Is this the way my story goes?
I wonder if falling in love with you is meant to be part of my story
Don't just stay and just let it flow
Let's take action instead of waiting for something to happen
Every little thing that you do to me, baby
Every interaction I have with you stays in my thoughts
It's staying in my head and ya driving me crazy
I'm getting obsessed with you and the idea of us being together
All I wanna do is be your number one, baby
I want to be your priority and the most important person in your life
We can get it started
Let's start our relationship and see where it goes
We can fall in love if you want to
We have the potential to fall in love, if you're open to it
Baby, I want you
I have feelings for you and want to explore them
Whatchu wanna do?
What do you think of us being together?
Now what I wanna do? Is break it up from the back
My plan is to start dancing with you from behind
Once again, hear the lacing of a Dark Child track
This song has the iconic beat of a Dark Child production
Mike Nitti make it rope and that's a well known fact
Mike Nitti produced the song and did a great job
Told you on the other joint, I get down like that
I already showed you I can dance, so let's do it again
So smoke the sunny gold, I got the key to the room
Let's smoke together and then go to a private room
Lemme get you on a zoom then I'm out like shoe
Let me dance with you intimately, then I'll leave discreetly
And it's back to ac go scoop up moves
I'll go back to the dance floor to find someone else to dance with
Ya know you're sick like the flu if you don't know what I do
You're missing out if you don't dance with me because I'm a great dancer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLE GILBERT, RODNEY JERKINS PRODUCTIONS INC., HERMAN KELLY, KINA KOSPER, CHARMAYNE MAXENA MAXWELL
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