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Mint Condition is an R&B band from the Twin Cities. Formed in the late 1980s, its members are lead singer (and in-studio drummer/percussionist) Stokley Williams, bassist Ricky Kinchen, guitarist Homer O’Dell, pianist Larry Waddell, and keyboardist/saxophonist Jeffrey Allen. The group is well known for its highly diverse musical style (able to play anything from traditional jazz stylings to mainstream R&B and rock-based music to funk grooves and even latin and jamaican-based rhythms) and also its captivating live performances.
Discovered and originally signed to Perspective Records by music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in 1989 (after being heard at a performance at a club in downtown Minneapolis called First Avenue), their debut album was entitled Meant To Be Mint (released in 1991). Despite their musical versatility the band attempted to attract New Jack Swing listeners with their dance cut “Are You Free”, but it wasn’t successful (the song hit #55 on the R&B charts). However, they did enjoy major success with the stunning ballad “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)”. The song stayed on the charts for 34 weeks, hitting the R&B top 5 (#3), and the Pop Top 10 (#6). Forever In Your Eyes was also successful (#7 R&B). Two years later they released their 2nd platinum album, From The Mint Factory (1993). They enjoyed success with the #2 hit “U Send Me Swingin’”, while “Someone To Love” and “So Fine” hit the R&B Top 30. 1996 saw the release of “Definition of a Band”. The album hit the R&B Top 20. Some successful singles on this album are: “What Kind Of Man Would I Be” (#2 R&B), and “You Don’t Have To Hurt No More” (#10 R&B).
Discovered and originally signed to Perspective Records by music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in 1989 (after being heard at a performance at a club in downtown Minneapolis called First Avenue), their debut album was entitled Meant To Be Mint (released in 1991). Despite their musical versatility the band attempted to attract New Jack Swing listeners with their dance cut “Are You Free”, but it wasn’t successful (the song hit #55 on the R&B charts). However, they did enjoy major success with the stunning ballad “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)”. The song stayed on the charts for 34 weeks, hitting the R&B top 5 (#3), and the Pop Top 10 (#6). Forever In Your Eyes was also successful (#7 R&B). Two years later they released their 2nd platinum album, From The Mint Factory (1993). They enjoyed success with the #2 hit “U Send Me Swingin’”, while “Someone To Love” and “So Fine” hit the R&B Top 30. 1996 saw the release of “Definition of a Band”. The album hit the R&B Top 20. Some successful singles on this album are: “What Kind Of Man Would I Be” (#2 R&B), and “You Don’t Have To Hurt No More” (#10 R&B).
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Livin' The Luxury Brown
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Definition Of A Band
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The Collection (1991-1998)
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E-LIFE
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Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)
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Nothing Left To Say
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What Kind of Man Would I Be
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U Send Me Swingin'
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I'm Ready
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You Don't Have to Hurt No More
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Whoaa
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So Fine
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Love Your Tears
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Let Me Be the One
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Half An Hour
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Someone to Love
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Funky Weekend
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Is This Pain Our Pleasure
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What Happened
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Shoutbox
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falsettoo wrote:
got all yaa albums , im a HUGGEEE fan
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skitzotsp wrote:
they have alot less plays than i would expect.. i play the hell out of "Send me Swingin" and "Pretty Brown eyes".. E-Life is dope as well
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soulpower0188 wrote:
Wow! I can't believe "Single to Mingle" is not in the top 10.
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averysunshine wrote:
it's all about the mint....
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vdreyer wrote:
Heads up to any neo soul fans out there in the Los Angeles area. Jennie Laws will be playing at The Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica this Friday, Aug 28th. Check out the youtube link below, as she really does have a great voice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtcls5MZ6yQ
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pinknblu wrote:
Jam It...Groove to Mint Condition.
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dardar227 wrote:
Their music gives you the right kind of goose bumps!
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djune wrote:
What up
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Laugh2Love2Live wrote:
The new album is freakin' delicious. It's bad-ass, top notch, next level "all up in ya eardrums messing with your equilibrium" smoothed out Five Start sh*t. I bow down.
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Benjy12345 wrote:
Cant wait to see the Mint back at The Jazz Cafe in London
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NecieRox wrote:
I finally had the opportunity to receive a taste of the Mint... Absolutely, one of the best bands on the planet today. When they came to Boston, MA., Berkeley Conservatory of Music they brought the house down! They are all smooth Brotha's that know how to bring it, and are truly a definition of a great band. They ROCK! Whenever they come back to Bean town I will be front and center again. My suggestion is to support these Brotha's because today's music has no original bands that are worth hearing. Trust me. If any of you have the opportunity to see Mint Condition live don't miss it. They are off the chain! I promise you you will not be disappointed and will play there music way after the concert is over. Case and point....ME(:-> Shout to all the fellas.. Keep on keeping on.
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marciekitchen wrote:
Man this song sounds good!!! Not surprising though because Mint Condition always bring it. I like that they are what you want a real band to be. Real instruments, real singing, profound lyrics.
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naynay1129 wrote:
i love this song
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BlakBeauty27 wrote:
i just love the new music don't stop.
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UsPeaches wrote:
I love you mint condition! I've been listening for a loooonnnnggg time....keep making good music:-)
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teraevlyn wrote:
Itt's great to see that you guys respond. I love the sound of a live band with real musicians. I know this is the computer age, but I'm a Chitown girl, we love real music.
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willby1987 wrote:
great sound. nice
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KeKeReppinJerZ wrote:
I keep hearing "Nothing Left To Say" on the radio. You don't hear from these guys for years and then "BAM!" A hit just out of seemingly nowhere...
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rgaskins wrote:
One of the BEST bands ever! Whenever MC puts an album out I don’t even have to hear one track before I pick it up, because I KNOW from experience that the entire album will be tight. Put in the MC CD and groove from beginning to end. Mint Condition keeps the true spirit of R&B alive.
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Goldigger full track | 4:48 |
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Gratitude full track | 3:50 |
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Nothing Left To Say full track | 4:45 |
Events
- Nov 29 Sexy Soul Tour 2009 Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA, Los Angeles CA, United States
News
MINT CONDITION BEGINS TOUR WITH ERIC BENET AND LEDISI
21 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/mintconditionmusic
Hello!We will be joining Eric Benet and Ledisi on tour beginning October 29th.....see below for tour dates and venues10/29 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater10/31 - Atlanta, GA - The Fox Theatre. …
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