Mark Brown (born 1962), better known by the stage name Brown Mark, also spelled Brownmark, is an American musician and record producer.

Biography

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mark's early fame came when he was the bass guitarist of The Revolution, musician Prince's original touring (and later also his recording) band. Noted for his unique, funk-based style of musicianship, he became a record producer and recording artist himself after parting company with Prince in 1986. He achieved minor successes in the R&B music field under both titles (most notably as founder and producer of R&B group Mazarati). After a lengthy absence from the music business, he is currently recording once again as a member of Cryptic, a music group based in his hometown of Minneapolis. A R&B CD titled It's Been Awhile and credited to Cryptic was released by the group in 2002. Brown wrote many songs for Prince including "Kiss" in which Prince promised him a sum of money he didn't receive.

Discography

Albums

• Just Like That (1988), Motown
• Good Feeling (1989), Motown

Singles

• "Bang Bang" (1989), Motown

External links

• Brown Mark at the Internet Movie Database