Inspired by groups like Mint Condition, The Roots, and Tony! Toni! Toné! the group Brownskin, based out of Syracuse, NY, was formed in August 2007. They got their name when founder Nate Brown combined his last name with his instrument of choice the drums more affectionately known as “skins”. Faced with the initial challenges of finding a cohesive group of talented and likeminded musicians he found his current band mates on his second try. With Nate on Drums, Gary Carter on vocals, Joe Cummings on keyboard and vocals, John Dale on bass, Danielle Mitchell on vocals, and Ekwan Brooks on keyboard, Brownskin is up and running and actively pursuing their dream of recording their own original CD and using it as a means to spread their infectious positive energy throughout the world.
NATE BROWN
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Peanut Birthday - Aug 25th Hometown - Syracuse Which instrument(s) do you play? - Drums When did you first realize you had musical talent? - I started playing drums in church at an early age. Describe some trials that you went through before joining Brownskin. - I had been a part of several bands in college and locally, but they never seemed to fit in with my vision of a band. Describe what you enjoy most about the band. - The closeness of the group. What are your personal goals with your music? - I would like to make good soul music that would last forever. What are your personal goals with the band? - To make our first original CD |
JOE CUMMINGS
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Lawd Dweez Birthday - Jan 6 Hometown - Syracuse Which instrument(s) do you play? - Keyboard / Singer When did you first realize you had musical talent? - I come from a very talented family, so I always knew it was in me. Describe some trials that you went through before joining Brownskin. - Just learning new music and grinding to make it happen. Describe what you enjoy most about the band. - I can express myself and there is no backlash or hard feelings What are your personal goals with your music? - To make more music What are your personal goals with the band? - To make Brownskin a household name. |
GARY CARTER
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Trend Setter Birthday - Apr 18 Hometown - Syracuse Which instrument(s) do you play? - Lead Singer When did you first realize you had musical talent? - I started playing drums and singing at a early age at church, and in my fathers gospel group Describe some trials that you went through before joining Brownskin. - I had major surgery and it made me realize that I need to take this serious Describe what you enjoy most about the band. - We do new material and we are a family What are your personal goals with your music? - I want a Grammy What are your personal goals with the band? - To make great music on our way to a Grammy |
JOHN DALE
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Blaze Birthday - Nov 25 Hometown - Syracuse Which instrument(s) do you play? - Bass When did you first realize you had musical talent? - At a young age in church Describe some trials that you went through before joining Brownskin. - I played in church but I was never really a part of a band Describe what you enjoy most about the band. - I like the fact that I play with my brothers and we're like a family What are your personal goals with your music? - I would like to play music for a living What are your personal goals with the band? - To make music and play all over the world |
DANIELLE MITCHELL
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Stage Name - Danniebelle Birthday - March 17 Hometown - Syracuse Which instrument(s) do you play? - Vocals When did you first realize you had musical talent? - When I was in my mother's womb Describe some trials that you went through before joining Brownskin. - Not being in a band and letting my talents go to waste Describe what you enjoy most about the band. - Family and brotherly insight What are your personal goals with your music? - To reach the world with my God givin talent What are your personal goals with the band? - To reach in our highest level in the music industry |
EKWAN BROOKS
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Stage Name - Stackz Birthday - Feb 22 Hometown - Syracuse Which instrument(s) do you play? - Keyboards When did you first realize you had musical talent? - When I was young music was a part of my life Describe some trials that you went through before joining Brownskin. - I've played for groups but have never been a part of one Describe what you enjoy most about the band. - Feels like a family What are your personal goals with your music? - For my music to be heard everywhere What are your personal goals with the band? - To become a legend in the music scene |
