Brandy and John Legend Tapped for Audible's 'Words + Music' Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Audible will be spotlighting two R&B powerhouses — John Legend and Brandy — for its final "Words + Music" volumes of 2022, which pairs an original performance with a personal memoir. Legend's "Living Legend" will debut on Oct. 3, followed by Brandy's "A New Moon," to be released on Dec. 2.
Legend, who is set to release his eighth studio album on Sept. 9, will tell the story of his career in full — recounting the setbacks and triumphs that turned a home-schooled kid in the church choir into an EGOT-winner and multi-platinum recording artist.
In "Living Legend," performed live at the legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's in London, the soul-pop singer reflects on how "faith, freedom, and love have followed him throughout his life." Additionally, Legend will discuss his earliest career struggles and how his creative connection with Kanye West ultimately birthed his stage name.
"Music has always been how I express emotion and how I spread love and compassion," commented Legend. "I hope that hearing the stories behind my music gives the songs a deeper meaning. It has been a fulfilling and wonderful experience to revisit these times in my life."
Brandy also joins the slate with a conversation on the pressures attached to teenage fame, young superstardom and self-doubt. "A New Moon" is said to be a stripped-back look at the R&B singer's personal experiences, prevails and the traumas that shaped her. Written and conceived by Brandy with veteran writer Gerrick Kennedy, the segment is described as "an intimate and bracingly raw meditation on power and purpose from one of the most influential singers of all time."
Legend and Brandy join an extensive list of artists who have created "Words + Music" originals for Audible including Carlos Santana, Tenacious D, Beck, Pete Townshend, Eddie Vedder, Chuck D, Liz Phair and Alice Cooper, among many others.
"We are thrilled to welcome two more beloved artists to the 'Words + Music' vault. When curating our 'Words + Music' roster, we are not only looking for accomplished musicians, but also artists who move us; artists that have defined a generation and captured the pop culture zeitgeist. John Legend and Brandy have each made their mark on the Billboard charts, but more importantly on our hearts and souls," shared Zola Mashariki, head of Audible Studios.
Previously announced artists set to release "Words + Music" originals in 2023 include Mariah Carey, Aimee Mann and yasiin bey.
https://variety.com/2022/music/news/brandy-john-legend-audible-words-music-series-finale-exclusive-1235370940/
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It seems that 'A New Moon' is her memoir.
Dope!
Is this really what "New Moon" was??
Chile
Dish them eggs to the naysayers Brandy :-P :-P :-P .
Quote from: Ulysses on September 13, 2022, 01:00:19 PMIs this really what "New Moon" was??
I think it's her memoir and maybe she'll release a song or two.
I read this twice and still don't really get it.
Is this music or not? Like...
Typical Brandy. Saying a lot without actually saying anything.
Dope
Also, what is this
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Looks like they're gonna talk about their life stories and also perform songs?
Quote from: Kalifornia. on September 13, 2022, 01:28:24 PMIs this music or not? Like...
It's her narrating her memoir
Quote from: RAY7 on September 13, 2022, 01:51:25 PMLooks like they're gonna talk about their life stories and also perform songs?
I'm looking on audible now and it's basically a collection of artists narrating their life from start to present
So basically Behind the Music without the visual component? Sounds kinda redundant.
And I don't think this is what she was teasing with that New Moon thing..
A bunch of nothing as usual.
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Stripped back and raw performances + storytelling? I can't wait
Quote from: Kalifornia. on September 13, 2022, 01:28:50 PMTypical Brandy. Saying a lot without actually saying anything.
she didn't write this article or say anything at all
Quote from: RAY7 on September 13, 2022, 01:51:25 PMLooks like they're gonna talk about their life stories and also perform songs?
It's literally called "Words + Music". :dead:
Quote from: DopeSoul. on September 13, 2022, 02:31:56 PMQuote from: Saving All My RIGs on September 13, 2022, 02:29:35 PMQuote from: Kalifornia. on September 13, 2022, 01:28:50 PMTypical Brandy. Saying a lot without actually saying anything.
she didn't write this article or say anything at all
:guys:
fsgggg she's a cryptic Artist but there's no quote or poem in this article. I'll kick May's ass :-P
Quote from: Brandy's Unconditional Ocean on September 13, 2022, 02:32:44 PMIt's literally called "Words + Music". :dead:
It doesn't say anything about music in the Brandy section.
Quote from: Saving All My RIGs on September 13, 2022, 02:29:35 PMQuote from: Kalifornia. on September 13, 2022, 01:28:50 PMTypical Brandy. Saying a lot without actually saying anything.
she didn't write this article or say anything at all
This is how it is with her all the time tho. Even if she didn't write it herself.
Always vague. Never concrete info.
She's gonna be singing too. :ohwow:
Sheryl crow did one of these and it's her career though songs, there are acoustic performances plus her explaining the lyrics and the times in her career. It's nice. 2022 has been a good year for brandy.
Quote from: Kalifornia. on September 13, 2022, 02:38:06 PMQuote from: Saving All My RIGs on September 13, 2022, 02:29:35 PMQuote from: Kalifornia. on September 13, 2022, 01:28:50 PMTypical Brandy. Saying a lot without actually saying anything.
she didn't write this article or say anything at all
This is how it is with her all the time tho. Even if she didn't write it herself.
Always vague. Never concrete info.
That can be annoying in general but I'm only speaking on this. We don't know much, but we know she's partnered with a label, working on music and a film at the same time + these shows we didn't know about previously.
Idk what they have planned but it seems like quite a bit
Quote from: Jonovan on September 13, 2022, 02:47:50 PMSheryl crow did one of these and it's her career though songs, there are acoustic performances plus her explaining the lyrics and the times in her career. It's nice. 2022 has been a good year for brandy.
:loose2when:
:stressed:
Quote from: Jonovan on September 13, 2022, 02:47:50 PMSheryl crow did one of these and it's her career though songs, there are acoustic performances plus her explaining the lyrics and the times in her career. It's nice. 2022 has been a good year for brandy.
Gotta be honest. I just wanna fight mays a bit
I'm here for this... it sounds like it will be a bit like the "iTunes originals"
Where an artist shares original new versions of their songs and talks about each one in between..
Quote from: Saving All My RIGs on September 13, 2022, 02:57:48 PMGotta be honest. I just wanna fight mays a bit
Are you gonna choke & bite me a bit? :heyddy:
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We didn't get shit for that Full Moon anniversary. Love Queen, but gives us more
I'm going to reserve my judgement until o hear the mess. It must be good the way she's been dropping clues.
I wonder what this is gonna give :stressed: :stressed:
This sounds dope. Brandy & her team has been impressing me a lot this year, I'm sure we'll like this however it is presented
But I still want a proper Full Moon Anniversary concert
:hmph:
Dope! :stressed:
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Yea, I'm not really sure what to do with this.
I thought we were getting MUSIC
:damselindistress:
It will be neat to hear Brandy's full story in her own voice. I'm checking out the samples of the previous Words + Music and it's pretty much all talking from what I'm hearing.
So since Mariah is also doing this and she already released her actual memoir recently, surely this is not a memoir but more like a mini version of one and in audio form? Wouldn't it make more sense to release an actual memoir then for Brandy? More money and a potential NYT besteller if she delves into all the dramatic details of her life? I remember she said multiple times that she's working on her memoir and I wonder if she meant this? I doubt it though.
Also I remember her saying she's developing a play or a movie based on her life and she was gonna play herself. What was that all about?
Quote from: long-timeCinderellaFan on September 13, 2022, 09:14:18 PMIt will be neat to hear Brandy's full story in her own voice. I'm checking out the samples of the previous Words + Music and it's pretty much all talking from what I'm hearing.
How long are the segments and is it peoples full stories?
Quote from: BrandySavedMyLife on September 13, 2022, 10:40:00 PMQuote from: long-timeCinderellaFan on September 13, 2022, 09:14:18 PMIt will be neat to hear Brandy's full story in her own voice. I'm checking out the samples of the previous Words + Music and it's pretty much all talking from what I'm hearing.
How long are the segments and is it peoples full stories?
It looks like most of the Words + Music releases are 2 hours long... The samples I checked out are only 5 minutes... and it was just the artists talking about their journey... I'm guessing there will be songs in between the talking but I can't say for sure.
I got a reply online asking about the Words and Music and it will feature Acoustic Songs and Talking :plzstop:
It's also said to be a meditation on Purpose and Power.
If it's ACOUSTIC songs I'm for it.
Can't wait to see what songs she's giving us in Acoustic :stressed:
Oh I'm here for an acoustic mess! Brandy's voice shines there