I tried my best to word the title in a way that wouldn't confuse anyone thinking new music is inside
It's a refreshing interview about music
http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/brandy-interview-beggin-pleadin-chicago-zoe-ever-after
I'll post the music parts:
You've recently been juggling several professional commitments. What are you up to now?
I did Chicago for most of the summer. I stopped Chicago in August, and then I went to do my new television show, Zoe Ever After, in September. I did that for a couple months, had a little bit of time off, then came back with the show?and now, the song. For me, the song is the single. My first single back into the music scene. I?m so proud.
Do you already have a full project that you?re rolling out?
I?m working on it. This definitely was a kickoff to the new music. The song is just so different. It?s so passionate and edgy.
Who produced it?
Oak & Pop, Flippa, and a guy named Steve. Just really incredible producers. They were open-minded about the direction that I wanted to go in. Kirby Lauren is a great writer. She helped to tell the story that I was trying to tell on the song.
What sounds, and which other producers, are you gravitating toward?
I?m just tired of things sounding the same, trying to recreate songs that I?ve already done. I wanted to try something different and challenge myself vocally. Do something to really reflect my true emotions.
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bran was like "YOu finna stan for B&P"
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Broadway aside, what new stuff are you listening to now that you're making new music of you're own?
"I'm bad with that. I don't really know what's out there right now. The things that I?ve heard all sound the same. Adele is out of the box, and her stuff connects, and her voice is powerful. Stuff like that stands out to me"
She may change her mind a lot but that's one thing she has ALWAYS said ddddddd she ain't playin ur faves shit album Lolz
If she says "edgy" one more time :plzstop:
Whew, hurry with that album huns
I USE it for the first single
I think she's re-recorded the 'single' version for official release
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You talked about being unhappy, and about breaking through unhappiness. Fans often romanticize sadness and depression as a wellspring for great music. Do you buy that at all? Do you relate?
"It depends on your track record. If that?s something that people have seen happen, and it?s a pattern, then you can see why people say that. But Pharrell was in a happy place when he made ?Happy,? and that went to the stratosphere.
When I?m honest in my music?when I?m completely honest in recording a song?it has always registered. For me, it?s when I wasn?t really connected to the songs or wasn?t really sure about what I was saying, or when I really didn?t like the song but did it anyway, is when I disconnected."
What?s your most honest song? One where, if we went back and listened to it right now, here at this table, you?d sit back and tell me, "Whew, boy, I was going through it!"
There?s a lot of those. Right now, I?d say it?s the new one, "Beggin & Pleadin." That song moves me. It?s honest, and I?m singing like it?s the last song I?m ever gonna sing. That?s how it sounds when I play it back.
How hard is it to be honest with yourself when you?re writing songs about love?
I don?t think it?s hard to be honest. I think it?s just hard to be a type of honest. It?s hard to tell the whole truth. You know? You?re telling the truth, but not the entire truth. It?s hard to break through and just say everything. I think that?s what?s hard.
You want to keep something for the vault. That?s where you start to question whether you want people in your business like that. You don?t want to be judged. You don?t want to care about what people think. You don?t want to get human. But, once you get over that, you just tell the truth.
If you gave me studio equipment and told me to sing about my exes, I would lie. All my exes would be wrong.
Music is therapeutic. You have to be honest. You are the artist, and that?s the way you get through stuff. For me, the highest expression is to sing what I?m going through. You know other people are also going through it, so it?s relatable in a way that the person who hears you doesn?t feel alone. And then you (the singer) don?t feel alone.
Have you heard my song?
Yes.
What did you think?
It?s different.
Be honest.
I like Two Eleven, and "Beggin & Pleadin" is very different from that. There?s a lot going on with that beat. It was hard for me to take that, as the single, and imagine what an album built around that might sound like. I kept thinking about it, though, and the song held my imagination for a moment.
That?s a good thing for me.
I had that experience recently with Mike WiLL Made-It, who made a song for Young Thug called ?Pacifier.? I like to think of it as a Maroon 5 single with trap booms.
So it?s hard for you to accept change.
But six months later...
?you love it. So I?ve got a chance. I?ll give you three weeks.
Ok that's it lol
Ugh she sounds so confident
:stressed:
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on January 14, 2016, 04:30:22 PM
If she says "edgy" one more time :plzstop:
well, this song is lmao!!
She sounds inspired. I'm HERE for that. I can't wait to hear the rest of the music from this era.
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 04:29:20 PM
Broadway aside, what new stuff are you listening to now that you're making new music of you're own?
"I'm bad with that. I don't really know what's out there right now. The things that I?ve heard all sound the same. Adele is out of the box, and her stuff connects, and her voice is powerful. Stuff like that stands out to me"
She may change her mind a lot but that's one thing she has ALWAYS said ddddddd she ain't playin ur faves shit album Lolz
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Especially when she's doing her mess
Rememebr she said she didn't like doing that because she doesn't want to copy or be inspired by anyone
Omff fuck is about to happ'?
:'(
What're ur thoughts on the fucking interview and her return to music mayday? Sicka u
:omgwatshappening:
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 04:34:21 PM
I like Two Eleven, and "Beggin & Pleadin" is very different from that. There?s a lot going on with that beat. It was hard for me to take that, as the single, and imagine what an album built around that might sound like. I kept thinking about it, though, and the song held my imagination for a moment.
That?s a good thing for me.
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this cocky ass response
BOOK that faggot or dyke QUEE'
I'm giggling and stomping
She kinda made it official that it's going to be a single. That's amazing news. Finally an interview when she talks about MUSIC !
There aren't many people not using this song, it has to be the interviewer ... "Two Eleven" is a nice album but to me, it's her worst. I can't wait to see what they planning for Beggin & Pleadin :-P
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on January 14, 2016, 04:30:22 PM
If she says "edgy" one more time :plzstop:
CRINE :plzstop:
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 04:34:38 PM
Have you heard my song?
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"I give you three weeks, fag" :letsmessfag:
That was so baby Brandy :kii:
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 14, 2016, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 04:34:38 PM
Have you heard my song?
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I screamed when I read that
I wonder if B&P is indicative of what the whole album will sound like.
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 14, 2016, 04:43:03 PM
ggggggggggggggggg "i give you three weeks, fag"
:plzstop: :plzstop:
Good read.
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 04:34:21 PM
But six months later...
?you love it. So I?ve got a chance. I?ll give you three weeks.
Ack
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This might be her best album vocally yet, even though she outdoes herself everytime anyway lol
if its the single it needs to be rolled out ASAP not a month and a half from now.
Quote from: KippCarruthers on January 14, 2016, 04:49:03 PM
if its the single it needs to be rolled out ASAP not a month and a half from now.
Exactly.
Nothing new but great to hear how confident she sounds
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 04:37:45 PM
What're ur thoughts on the fucking interview and her return to music mayday? Sicka u
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I love you bby!
I'm honestly extremely excited. She sounds inspired and ready to open up to finally be honest with herself. She's lived and had experiences that are gonna translate very well into good music.
I feel like this new album might take the title as her best.
I know I said in the other thread that Brandy "just be talkin", and I do feel that way, but something feels kinda different this time. She seems to have grown and has began recognizing her greatness a bit more, and the receipts are in those vocals on "B&P".
She does a lot of talking, but those vocals showed me that she's really ready to mess this time around and I'm HERE for it.
This confidence >>>>
I love how she said "that's good for Me" when he said he didn't know how to take her new single. She WANTS some people to be kinda thrown off
People expected her to go the typical route and she did the opposite ... Yet again lmao!!
"I don't wanna recreate songs and sound the same. Everything sounds the same"
Whew!!! Haha!
I'm not gon lie B&P by far is not my fave Brandy song, but I am so glad she is back to being part of the regular celebs. Like sis is really HERE.
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on January 14, 2016, 04:30:22 PM
If she says "edgy" one more time :plzstop:
I'm god damn hollering
She really does read this board :plzstop:
A lot of these songs came about through organic jam sessions and writing sessions
Ain't no more sending her tracks and shit like with two eleven. I'm STANNING
Not in love wit B&P but I am happy she got her confidence back.....
I think a new single, with a good roll out would be great.....
Brandy taught me the word "edgy", when I read her Full Moon promo interviews, she used a lot during What About Us?.
I feel bad that I've never seen Jennifer Hudson live.
What?s wrong with you? Buy you a ticket for tonight.
:plzstop:
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 14, 2016, 04:38:51 PM
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 04:34:21 PM
I like Two Eleven, and "Beggin & Pleadin" is very different from that. There?s a lot going on with that beat. It was hard for me to take that, as the single, and imagine what an album built around that might sound like. I kept thinking about it, though, and the song held my imagination for a moment.
That?s a good thing for me.
BCCCBBBNNM
this cocky ass response
BOOK that faggot or dyke QUEE'
I'm giggling and stomping
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She challenged the fuck out of him. She's gonna give him three weeks before she removes her boot from his neck.
Idk bout it being a first single.
I don't think it should be the 1st single. The roll out for a first single should be more impactful. Should've been on iTunes already and press release, label announcement, etc. I'll take it as a song to wet our appetites though. But it should get a 'single treatment'. Video, a couple performances, etc. Not sure how a song like B&P would do on the radio either. But one things for sure, is that she got a lot of people talking about it. Hope she rides the wave, keeps recording and then put out the official first single later on.
Finally a GREAT interview! and mostly about music, finally man!
if it's a first single it needs to be the first single for the ep. Becuz a real first single from the LP needs to be done with planning
QuoteWhat sounds, and which other producers, are you gravitating toward?
I’m just tired of things sounding the same, trying to recreate songs that I’ve already done. I wanted to try something different and challenge myself vocally. Do something to really reflect my true emotions.
Bran, gurl.... he's asking about the NOW, and you just replied about the past, about the song, what about staying ON TOPIC girl? for the very one question we ALL want to know!!
:butim16robert:
:justabit:
Im always waiting for that specific question each era, and most of the times she answers about a whole different thing :dead: Bran, give us some answer! lol.
Just what are you thinking/doing NOw, lol. Are you testing sounds now? meeting a new producer? just give us something, one detail at least :'(
I'm all for this first single from the ep! But I know how a real first single is worked at radio not sure how u work a first single from an ep
Quote from: Tijobr on January 14, 2016, 06:20:40 PM
QuoteWhat sounds, and which other producers, are you gravitating toward?
I?m just tired of things sounding the same, trying to recreate songs that I?ve already done. I wanted to try something different and challenge myself vocally. Do something to really reflect my true emotions.
Bran, gurl.... he's asking about the NOW, and you just replied about the past, about the song, what about staying ON TOPIC girl? for the very one question we ALL want to know!!
:butim16robert:
:justabit:
Im always waiting for that specific question each era, and most of the times she answers about a whole different thing :dead: Bran, give us some answer! lol.
Just what are you thinking/doing NOw, lol. Are you testing sounds now? meeting a new producer? just give us something, one detail at least :'(
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:loose2when: :loose2when: :loose2when:
Quote from: Tijobr on January 14, 2016, 06:20:40 PM
QuoteWhat sounds, and which other producers, are you gravitating toward?
I?m just tired of things sounding the same, trying to recreate songs that I?ve already done. I wanted to try something different and challenge myself vocally. Do something to really reflect my true emotions.
Bran, gurl.... he's asking about the NOW, and you just replied about the past, about the song, what about staying ON TOPIC girl? for the very one question we ALL want to know!!
:butim16robert:
:justabit:
Im always waiting for that specific question each era, and most of the times she answers about a whole different thing :dead: Bran, give us some answer! lol.
Just what are you thinking/doing NOw, lol. Are you testing sounds now? meeting a new producer? just give us something, one detail at least :'(
:shannonsmissing:
"What sounds do you have in mind, what producers...."
"oh, I love my new song, its different, it relates to me"
:dead: :plzstop:
Bran never wants to give us an honest answer about what's she's really doing currently music wise :-D
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Quote from: Nine on January 14, 2016, 04:38:31 PM
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sssssss I'm just fuckin with mays
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 14, 2016, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 04:34:38 PM
Have you heard my song?
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Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 14, 2016, 04:43:03 PM
"I give you three weeks, fag" :letsmessfag:
That was so baby Brandy :kii:
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Quote from: Kylo Ren on January 14, 2016, 04:43:54 PM
I wonder if B&P is indicative of what the whole album will sound like.
i doubt it
I think the common theme will be her singing her face off like never before, but that's it
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 06:56:19 PM
Quote from: Kylo Ren on January 14, 2016, 04:43:54 PM
I wonder if B&P is indicative of what the whole album will sound like.
i doubt it
I think the common theme will be her singing her face off like never before, but that's it
Rig, I love how you always know!
:wub:
Quote from: r on January 14, 2016, 06:58:13 PM
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 06:56:19 PM
Quote from: Kylo Ren on January 14, 2016, 04:43:54 PM
I wonder if B&P is indicative of what the whole album will sound like.
i doubt it
I think the common theme will be her singing her face off like never before, but that's it
Rig, I love how you always know!
:wub:
nnnnn u know too!
Bran giving us a full project with the same sound? Girl
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 07:00:59 PM
Quote from: r on January 14, 2016, 06:58:13 PM
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 06:56:19 PM
Quote from: Kylo Ren on January 14, 2016, 04:43:54 PM
I wonder if B&P is indicative of what the whole album will sound like.
i doubt it
I think the common theme will be her singing her face off like never before, but that's it
Rig, I love how you always know!
:wub:
nnnnn u know too!
Bran giving us a full project with the same sound? Girl
:kii:
not a chance
I'm so glad she's back in music mode.
Hmm...I think now that the song is out, producers are gonna wanna give her material that sounds somewhat similar. I do think (like she said) that the sound will be left field and not typical Brandy and I'm here for that.
shes fuckinh confident. damn
Great interview. Good to see her so confident. Feels like things will be different this era.
Quote from: Sirius on January 14, 2016, 07:02:16 PM
I'm so glad she's back in music mode.
omf
It's really crazy that she's HERE. I wonder what the "coming soon" is.
Quote from: NexTae on January 14, 2016, 07:08:32 PM
Great interview. Good to see her so confident. Feels like things will be different this era.
it's crazy that 4 years have gone by since 2/11
Quote from: Francois Lite on January 14, 2016, 07:02:26 PM
Hmm...I think now that the song is out, producers are gonna wanna give her material that sounds somewhat similar. I do think (like she said) that the sound will be left field and not typical Brandy and I'm here for that.
right. Cuz she's not allowing that
Niggas tryna recreate full moon will probably be shown the DOOR. And I'm here for that
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 07:12:27 PM
Quote from: Sirius on January 14, 2016, 07:02:16 PM
I'm so glad she's back in music mode.
omf
It's really crazy that she's HERE. I wonder what the "coming soon" is.
Hopefully the album (wishful thinking) or at least the EP
:loose2when: :loose2when: :loose2when:
Quote from: RIG on January 14, 2016, 07:13:18 PM
Quote from: Francois Lite on January 14, 2016, 07:02:26 PM
Hmm...I think now that the song is out, producers are gonna wanna give her material that sounds somewhat similar. I do think (like she said) that the sound will be left field and not typical Brandy and I'm here for that.
right. Cuz she's not allowing that
Niggas tryna recreate full moon will probably be shown the DOOR. And I'm here for that
I love this confident and hope she stays in this mood.
Once again she didn't disappoint and she should stick to these thoughts about just trying out new things.
Quote from: Tijobr on January 14, 2016, 06:27:42 PM
"What sounds do you have in mind, what producers...."
"oh, I love my new song, its different, it relates to me"
:dead: :plzstop:
Bran never wants to give us an honest answer about what's she's really doing currently music wise :-D
I think she's already answered most of that recently tho. It's clear she's looking to try, and create, new sounds. And she has mentioned there's a new/unknown producer she is interested in working with but doesn't want everyone else to know yet. This will be an exciting era sonically if nothing else.
I think B&P is a great song it's starting to get heavy radio play on the stations here...I know she gonna bring it with the albun
Quote from: Amir on January 14, 2016, 04:31:41 PM
I USE it for the first single
I think she's re-recorded the 'single' version for official release
She re recorded it without "bitches" and "niggas" so it's radio friendly.
Quote from: brocka4life on January 14, 2016, 09:53:01 PM
Quote from: Tijobr on January 14, 2016, 06:27:42 PM
"What sounds do you have in mind, what producers...."
"oh, I love my new song, its different, it relates to me"
:dead: :plzstop:
Bran never wants to give us an honest answer about what's she's really doing currently music wise :-D
I think she's already answered most of that recently tho. It's clear she's looking to try, and create, new sounds. And she has mentioned there's a new/unknown producer she is interested in working with but doesn't want everyone else to know yet. This will be an exciting era sonically if nothing else.
Yea, I dont really mind Bran being hush hush about what she's doing. And maybe that's her plan. With 2/11, we knew everything. By the time the track listing for the album was ready, we already knew the title of all the songs and wanted to know where White Flag was. lol. I like the element of surprise this go round and wouldnt mind if she doesn't reveal too much.
Quote from: Corporate Cannibal. on January 14, 2016, 09:24:22 PM
"Oh, so u don't like change? Ok..." eraosuHDFKgbevwius
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BiiiiiiT yes!!
This song is everything
Good interview
Im understand Bran not wanting to recreate songs from the past, either Full moon or Afro....
but hell.... Id live with a new Full moon, or another Should I go :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:
I need that type of songs again :traciandchelle:
Really happy to hear this is the direction she is going. She can make waves with this type of sound, and I love it. Just from the first line in B&P I knew this was Brandy in top form. You can really tell the difference between the songs she connects to and doesn't.
Bumped for Que