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“Brothers To Brutha” Makes Debut Tonight — (With The Late Shakir Stewart)
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Last time we saw Brutha, the R&B quintet was on a one-off, Peachtree TV reality show, preparing for a make-or-break audition in Atlanta.
Seven months later, not only have they secured that record deal with Island Def Jam Music Group, but their plight is playing out nationally on BET, starting tonight at 11 p.m. .
“Brothers to Brutha” opens in New York, where Jacob, Poppa, Jared, Anthony and Grady are meeting with the recently-departed Atlanta music power Shakir Stewart, and his fellow Island Def Jam execs.
It was Stewart who signed the group, and in the Peachtree TV show leads Brutha through various rigors to perform before Jermaine Dupri.
The New York boardroom meeting is pretty quick, then the show shoots back to the brother’s home state, California. This is where viewers start to get to know the group individually, and their background. It’s Anthony that’ll get everyone’s attention first though, with this admission:“I drink consistently…Do I think it’s a problem? No.”
Cue drama. But the sluggish thing about the first half of this debut is so so much of what Brutha says seems forced. Unnatural. Maybe it’s the editing. Maybe it’s just them.
Things get way more amped in the second half — a virtual editor’s nightmare there is so many “N” words and profanities tossed around. Here, Brutha is in Las Vegas visiting their estranged father. His quote/threat of the night, directed at Poppa: “I’ve got two words for you: Marvin Gaye”.
(As you may know, Gaye’s father shot the legendary R&B singer to death).
Planning to watch it — and the lead-in, Atlanta’s “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” tonight? Remember Brutha’s Peachtree TV bow?
Comments
By ruth
November 17, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this
i madd at that aint nobody gonna do nothin to my poppa
By ruth
November 17, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this
i madd at that aint nobody gonna do nothin to my poppa
By jasmine
November 25, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
well i watched the first one and i was cryin but tonight its going to be so much drama that i know i am going to cry so so so much harder! but i have a question how did Shakir Stewart die? and when? i didn’t know that but i am sorry to hear that!
By 2intense4u
November 25, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this
The episode when the young men go to visit their dad is so sad. He reminds me of Joe Jackson! Parents don’t realize that it is your responsiblity to raise our kids and they don’t owe you for that.
It’s sad but it seems that now they they are about to make it big he wants to all of a sudden be a part of their lives.
By BIGTRAIN
November 26, 2008 1:16 AM | Link to this
Hey I watched The Two Episodes Of Brothers to Brutha and Their Uncles & Their Father Look So Familier to Me who are they and What Have they Done in The Past?
By BIGTRAIN
November 26, 2008 1:16 AM | Link to this
Hey I watched The Two Episodes Of Brothers to Brutha and Their Uncles & Their Father Look So Familier to Me who are they and What Have they Done in The Past?
By A
November 26, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
The father was a singer from late 80’s & 90’s and Drano was on Brandy’s baby project six years ago on MTV.
By Alwayzalady
November 26, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this
One word……Counseling!!!!!
By Joyce
November 26, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this
i just wanted say that i watch all the shows, and they were all touching.. pappa get at me your two fine for your self.lol lol
By angel c
November 28, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
They ALL are fine..and cute as hell.. I cried too! This is real life at its finest. Keep your heads up guys.
By Sara
December 1, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this
I Love Brutha!!!!!!!!!! I LUV Anthony He sexy
By Sara
December 1, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
I Love Brutha!!! I LUV Anthony He sexy
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December 2, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
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By Antonio A
December 3, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
I was wondering if one of you would like to sing one or some of my song for me I can sing, but not as good as you. I live in Vicksburg Mississippi
By Nabors
December 3, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
What is the fathers name?
By syl
December 4, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
i’dlike to know how shakir stewart died.
By LyRiC
December 9, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this
i REALLY LiKE THEiR GROUP. THEY CAN SING AND ALL OF EM’ ARE HOT![VERY CUTE] THEY ARE UNSTOPPABLE. i WOULD LiKE TO MAKE A SONG WiTH THEM. iT WOULD BE FUN. THEY WOULD LOVE MY VOiCE!
By kierra
January 22, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this
why havent yall still come down to atlanta and proforme like why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!