Brown Skin

For the racial classification, see Brown skin.

"Brown Skin" is the second single by American soul and R&B singer-songwriter India.Arie from her debut studio album Acoustic Soul in 2001. The single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it became her highest charting single in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 29.

"Brown Skin"
Single by India.Arie
from the album Acoustic Soul
Released	June 12, 2001
Recorded	2000
Genre	R&B neo soul
Length	4:56
Label	Motown
Songwriter(s)	India.Arie Mark Batson Shannon Sanders
Producer(s)	Mark Batson Carlos "6 July" Broady
India.Arie singles chronology
"Video" (2001) "Brown Skin" (2001) "Little Things" (2002)

CD single track listing

1. "Brown Skin" (E-London Radio Mix) – 4:04
2. "Brown Skin" (E-London Club Mix) – 8:29
3. "Brown Skin" (E-London Instrumental) – 8:28
4. "Brown Skin" (illicit Radio Mix) – 3:57
5. "Brown Skin" (Illicit Club Mix) – 8:24
6. "Brown Skin" (Illicit Instrumental) – 8:24

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart	95
Dutch Singles Chart	88
UK Singles Chart	29
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100	109
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	39

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Brown Skin"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	June 12, 2001	Rhythmic contemporary radio urban contemporary radio urban adult contemporary radio	Motown
United Kingdom	October 1, 2001	CD single 12-inch vinyl