I have no defense for how Brandy handled this situation so lash away.
However this doubt about her vocal ability is simply foolish. You can say she holds back or feels more comfortable in the studio but to say she can?t execute her studio vocals live is....THOSE BATHROOM BANGERS ALONE LASHED ANY RECORED VOCAL SHE?s GIVEN TO DATE.
Brandy is a perfectionist. Period. She?s never been comfortable with just being a vocalist. She sees her self as a full on entertainer sometimes to her own detriment. I see her as a vocalist and I think most fans do too. However her perception of her dance and showmanship abilities is much higher and I don?t think it?s a crutch thing at all. Half of the time when Bey fans think she?s singing live she isn?t. She is one of the best at the lipping illusion.
I?m almost sure Brandy wasn?t gonna lip, but instead was going to use pre recorded backgrounds and maybe some high notes. Was that needed? No, but that was her vision. Thick lush backgrounds, big orchestra, and aggressive leads. I actually think she was gonna over sing actually