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"Brownskin is the new configuration of an island combo of five local boys who grew up near each other and have been playing music together for a couple of years under various guises. It's a hip, harmonic and hugely talented ensemble with a local-roots sound that fits programming formats for the rest of the world. The vocals are lush and vibrant, the tempos pulsating with the soul of today. The appeal is to teens but there's so much joy and depth to the creativity here, everyone should tune in. Singing mostly originals penned by group members, Brownskin also is prolific and aware of prevailing tastes, mixing ballads and upbeat tunes. There's a cover of Elton John's "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word," but otherwise the fare is fresh. "My Everything" and "You Are My Friend" typify the kind of energy and charisma in the ranks; "Whatever It Takes" reflects a prowess in the ballad genre with seductive background harmonies; "Only Be Friends" and "All I Need Is You" are crisply performed and smartly produced, deliriously potent. Group members are Roni, Nito, Michael, Lawrence and Keo - they don't bother with surnames - but you've heard of a few as soloists or in other combos. Together as Brownskin you'll be hearing a lot more of them." Wayne Harada - The Honolulu Advertiser - 5.22.99

"Brownskin transcends the creative limits of local pop with it's debut album. Elton John's 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" is nicely reworked urban pop style, but the originals from the Hobo House ohana best show Brownskin's potential. Most are tranquil love songs. "Until You Come Home" is already a hit on Hawaii's mainstream pop radio stations. It could become a national hit as well, but others are also promising. "Whatever It Takes" is a dreamy love theme, "Only Be Friends" recounts the cost of illicit love, and the dance club vibe in "Wherever You Go" adds variety. Brownskin leader/producer Roni and studio tunesmith Ronnie Esteban layer contemporary synthetic music tracks with a skill rarely found in Hawaii-based artists. This is one of the best pop albums out of Hawaii in recent years." John Berger - Honolulu Star Bulletin 6.18.99