Detroit powerhouse vocal trio Dames Brown make their long-awaited debut with ‘Take Me As I Am’, a bold, soulful celebration of the Motor City’s sound and a heartfelt tribute to their late mentor, Amp Fiddler.
Crafted at Amp’s legendary home studio, the album captures the essence of Detroit through rich instrumentation, gospel-infused harmonies, and unfiltered soul. Blending house, funk, techno, and 70s groove, Take Me As I Am embodies the city’s spirit; timeless, raw, and full of life.
Featuring collaborations with Detroit icons Andrés, Eddie Fowlkes, and Waajeed, standout tracks like ‘You’re The One For Me’, ‘Glory’, and ‘What Would You Do’ showcase the trio’s unmatched energy and vocal chemistry.
Across fourteen tracks, Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury, and LaRae Starr channel the soul of Motown, the groove of Parliament Funkadelic, and the power of Aretha Franklin, uniting their influences into one authentic, uplifting sound.
With nearly a decade of releases on Defected and its sub-labels, including collaborations with Sophie Lloyd, The Vision, Floorplan, and Horse Meat Disco, Dames Brown continue to shine as one of Detroit’s most dynamic vocal collectives.
‘Take Me As I Am’ is more than an album… it’s a declaration of love, legacy, and Detroit soul.
Crafted at Amp’s legendary home studio, the album captures the essence of Detroit through rich instrumentation, gospel-infused harmonies, and unfiltered soul. Blending house, funk, techno, and 70s groove, Take Me As I Am embodies the city’s spirit; timeless, raw, and full of life.
Featuring collaborations with Detroit icons Andrés, Eddie Fowlkes, and Waajeed, standout tracks like ‘You’re The One For Me’, ‘Glory’, and ‘What Would You Do’ showcase the trio’s unmatched energy and vocal chemistry.
Across fourteen tracks, Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury, and LaRae Starr channel the soul of Motown, the groove of Parliament Funkadelic, and the power of Aretha Franklin, uniting their influences into one authentic, uplifting sound.
With nearly a decade of releases on Defected and its sub-labels, including collaborations with Sophie Lloyd, The Vision, Floorplan, and Horse Meat Disco, Dames Brown continue to shine as one of Detroit’s most dynamic vocal collectives.
‘Take Me As I Am’ is more than an album… it’s a declaration of love, legacy, and Detroit soul.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: After teasing us with a few singles its FINALLY time for the full length album from Detroit's mesmerizing Dames Brown. Rightly championed (and produced) by Detroit demigod Amp Fiddler the album, released on Defected, doesn't wallow in the past. But instead presents a new perspective on the female vocal trio - propelled with new house beats and expert production. This isn't some vintage soul pastiche, this is NOW, this is GREAT.TRACK LISTING
A1. Introducing Dames Brown (with Amp Fiddler)
A2. What Would You Do? (ft. Andrés & Amp Fiddler)
A3. You're The One For Me
B1. Glory (ft. Waajeed)
B2. Take Me As I Am (with Amp Fiddler)
B3. What Up Doe (with Amp Fiddler)
B4. Do It (with Eddie Fowlkes)
C1. Who Do You (Think You Are)? (with Amp Fiddler)
C2. Provider (with Amp Fiddler)
C3. Introducing Pt. II (Dirty Hips) (with Amp Fiddler)
C4. Sweat
D1. This Time (with Amp Fiddler)
D2. Why You Got Me Crazy (Walk Away) (with Amp Fiddler)
D3. Ova (with Amp Fiddler)
