https://soundcloud.com/amazon-music/optimistic-ft-brandy-august-greene
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She sounds absolutely beautiful
Not sure who August greene is
I love it you can delete my post
This was recorded a few months ago
Lol delete my too
omg I love this soooo much... that falsetto note tho
This note @ 4:00
:omgwatshappening:
It sounds good and the production is very classic common.
A little inspirational bop.
These last few Adlibs ssddfgggg
Her style has already changed since she recorded this but OMG
Well it's to be expected she sounds good. Not feeling this record though.
she sounds sooo good omg
Ooh it?s a song by sounds of blackness
Old school
Love this Queen, always loved this song!!
it sounds so old school..reminds me of soul 2 soul or the roots
I LOVE THIS!
She went off at the end!!
Quote from: Ntwadumela on January 18, 2018, 12:23:46 PM
it sounds so old school..reminds me of soul 2 soul or the roots
its a cover of a 90s song
@ 1:08
That is CLASSIC BRANDY
:plzstop:
She?s back
Quote from: Ntwadumela on January 18, 2018, 12:23:46 PM
it sounds so old school..reminds me of soul 2 soul or the roots
Yea...it?s a Sounds of Blackness cover
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: Ntwadumela on January 18, 2018, 12:23:46 PM
it sounds so old school..reminds me of soul 2 soul or the roots
its a cover of a 90s song
oh okay makes sense...
I?m just glad for new music and possibly it being a promoted single
I just know she?s gonna be so beautiful in the visual.
We all know Robert glaspers style so i wasn?t expecting much beyond this kind of song
She sounds good but that's it. Song is boring.
Hopefully some good music from her is coming
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 12:26:06 PM
I?m just glad for new music and possibly it being a promoted single
!!!
I can?t not wait to see the video
3:43 is so fast ffggghhhhh
Quote from: BigDawg on January 18, 2018, 12:27:58 PM
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 12:26:06 PM
I?m just glad for new music and possibly it being a promoted single
!!!
I can?t not wait to see the video
!!!
me too
She's coming. I'm so ready!!
I was gonna tell y'all common did a interview in Chicago and he said he had new music coming out Friday. I figured it was the brandy mess
Bran seems to have a new focus, I love it
I love the original optimistic btw so lemme hear this
She sounds amazing
SINGGGGG YOU FUCKING BITCHHHHHHHHH
This is really nice
This is cute.
I wanted her to go off a bit more at the end, but it's so good to finally hear her on something new.
I love the original by Sounds of Blackness. That's a classic.
This airy ass vocal. Give us ethereal Kween.
The falsetto :uhh: :'(
Quote from: M??D?? on January 18, 2018, 12:36:51 PM
This is cute.
I wanted her to go off a bit more at the end, but it's so good to finally hear her on something new.
I love the original by Sounds of Blackness. That's a classic.
I agree but I still really liked it
This girls voice!
Really nice
She sounds great
The harmonies on "sky" are so light and pretty.
So who is August Greene?
cute!
she sounds great but... its an ok song that i could bop to on a sunday mornin' while cleaning' my house lol
and New music from Bran is always a gift
I?m kinda bopping
it?s a grower. C?mon Bran Nesby
She brought back the 96-Moesha theme- song Brandy back on the first verse.Those runs and adlibs are amazing near the end.
Crazy I was watching the old Sounds of Blackness performances of this yesterday from Leno and Apollo.
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 12:43:12 PM
I?m kinda bopping
it?s a grower. C?mon Bran Nesby
!!!!!!!!!
It kinda makes me wanna go listen to the original tho. Ann went clean tf off
I like it
Not jumping up and down but i just love how pretty she sounds. I can see myself driving around to it
I wouldn?t skip it
I actually like it alot. It's Robert Glasper so we knew what it was gonna sound like
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Bitch !
I?m literally STOMPING
These 95 background vocals
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I?m honestly just SHOOK
Quote from: glock on January 18, 2018, 01:00:59 PM
These 95 background vocals
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Stan king. Wait
:loose2when:
BITCH!
Ugh!
I needed this!
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 12:55:34 PM
I like it
Not jumping up and down but i just love how pretty she sounds. I can see myself driving around to it
I wouldn?t skip it
She sounds AMAZING on this. A mixture of Never Say Never and Human vocals
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 01:01:26 PM
Quote from: glock on January 18, 2018, 01:00:59 PM
These 95 background vocals
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Stan king. Wait
:loose2when:
This youthful vocal has me fucking trembling
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These Whistles
GIRL FUCK U
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Ommmmmmmmmmmm
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I was having such a bad morning
But this just shifted my energy
The power of a VOCAL
Not to interrupt the stanning. But when I said I wanted her to do a 90s throwback sound I was attacked :ATLcameo:
:gorlonfire: :gorlonfire:
I Love it. She sound amazing and that one falsetto note she did!!!
C?mon for the Sounds of Blackness!
Yes NPR. Not them calling her the vocal bible as well. Bitch!
https://www.npr.org/2018/01/18/578570350/songs-we-love-august-greene-optimistic-feat-brandy
So August Greene is the name of the group they formed when they met in 2016
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 01:18:57 PM
Yes NPR. Not them calling her the vocal bible as well. Bitch!
https://www.npr.org/2018/01/18/578570350/songs-we-love-august-greene-optimistic-feat-brandy
So August Greene is the name of the group they formed when they met in 2016
QuoteFor their first offering, the trio recruited the vocal bible herself, Brandy, to revamp 1991's "Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness. It's most certainly a heavy duty for one person to play the role of a 40-member choir, but if anyone is up for the task, it's Brandy. Her voice has aged like the finest of wines, layering harmonies all over Glasper's signature keys and Riggin's rapid drums. This iteration of "Optimistic" hauls more live instrumentation while staying true to what Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis originally orchestrated. Common's bars serve as the proverbial cherry on top while a choir lends a hand to close the jam ou
Quote
Renowned hip-hop artist and actor Common, drummer Karriem Riggins, and pianist Robert Glasper are set to release their first album under the moniker August Greene in March. For its lead single, the trio brought on the heart of ?90s pop-R&B, Brandy, to cover Sounds Of Blackness? 1991 track ?Optimistic.? The song is typically carried by a full choir, but Brandy?s familiar harmonies flow over Glasper?s ryhthmic piano and Riggins? swift drumming to give it an updated sound and exuberance.
She sounds absolutely divine. :stressed:
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 01:19:42 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 01:18:57 PM
Yes NPR. Not them calling her the vocal bible as well. Bitch!
https://www.npr.org/2018/01/18/578570350/songs-we-love-august-greene-optimistic-feat-brandy
So August Greene is the name of the group they formed when they met in 2016
QuoteFor their first offering, the trio recruited the vocal bible herself, Brandy, to revamp 1991's "Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness. It's most certainly a heavy duty for one person to play the role of a 40-member choir, but if anyone is up for the task, it's Brandy. Her voice has aged like the finest of wines, layering harmonies all over Glasper's signature keys and Riggin's rapid drums. This iteration of "Optimistic" hauls more live instrumentation while staying true to what Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis originally orchestrated. Common's bars serve as the proverbial cherry on top while a choir lends a hand to close the jam ou
Praise her!
sing goddess :stressed: im lovin this
Quote from: Lazarus on January 18, 2018, 01:20:32 PM
Quote
Renowned hip-hop artist and actor Common, drummer Karriem Riggins, and pianist Robert Glasper are set to release their first album under the moniker August Greene in March. For its lead single, the trio brought on the heart of ?90s pop-R&B, Brandy, to cover Sounds Of Blackness? 1991 track ?Optimistic.? The song is typically carried by a full choir, but Brandy?s familiar harmonies flow over Glasper?s ryhthmic piano and Riggins? swift drumming to give it an updated sound and exuberance.
She sounds absolutely divine. :stressed:
:kii: this human choir
kwee dug in her back pocket and pulled owt her groove mess
i want this sound over some knock
this fucking whore knew what we needed all along.. and was holding on to the shit the whole time..
im pissed and stanning at the same fucking time. shit.
I feel like hitting the electric slide
omg she sounds AMAZING
and so YOUNG
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Is she 14 yo again?
OMG
we so need this song in light of everything that's happening in the world today..
This backyard barbecue lashing
is this on ichunes?
wanna download a bit
I'm ready for the video to see what she's gonna be looking like. A first single from somebody's project. Wow
adsfgdh
wow!
and they said Queen wasnt coming
dsdgfdfgfd
ack! first single affiliated self
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 01:45:36 PM
I'm ready for the video to see what she's gonna be looking like. A first single from somebody's project. Wow
scffgggghh it?s really a new damn day, huh?
I wonder where the video was shot? Like what's the theme, ect I can't wait ..
Quote from: glock on January 18, 2018, 01:46:51 PM
adsfgdh
wow!
and they said Queen wasnt coming
dsdgfdfgfd
ack! first single affiliated self
!!!
she sounds divine.
is it just me or is she giving all kinds of 96-97 Brandy vocals here in the 1st couple minutes. Her tone is very 90s, Sittin Up In My Room tonality.
I'm glad she didn't try to give it like Ann Nesby.
She is giving 90s NSN Bran IMO
Mellow vibrato
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 01:26:12 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on January 18, 2018, 01:20:32 PM
Quote
Renowned hip-hop artist and actor Common, drummer Karriem Riggins, and pianist Robert Glasper are set to release their first album under the moniker August Greene in March. For its lead single, the trio brought on the heart of ?90s pop-R&B, Brandy, to cover Sounds Of Blackness? 1991 track ?Optimistic.? The song is typically carried by a full choir, but Brandy?s familiar harmonies flow over Glasper?s ryhthmic piano and Riggins? swift drumming to give it an updated sound and exuberance.
She sounds absolutely divine. :stressed:
:kii: this human choir
the heart of 90s pop-R&B
:stressed:
I just.....
this bitch is queen.
YESSSSSSS BRANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Brandy delivers a deft vocal performance accentuated with layering and harmonies to match Sounds of Blackness' massive choral sound.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/common-unveils-new-band-song-with-brandy-w515593
This is nice! Glad it?s not Brandy 1st return single tho lol. I?m just glad she back in the music grind! I bet since she free she got so much new music coming!
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
Quote from: Lazarus on January 18, 2018, 02:11:50 PM
Quote
Brandy delivers a deft vocal performance accentuated with layering and harmonies to match Sounds of Blackness' massive choral sound.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/common-unveils-new-band-song-with-brandy-w515593
now wait :guys:
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
!!!!
I expected a chorus mess at best but this shit is basically HER song!
:stressed:
ya'll know the grammys love a robert glasper......look, lemme be quiet
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:00 PM
ya'll know the grammys love a robert glasper......look, lemme be quiet
I was literally about to mention that! Let?s see how this plays out but I have a good.... let me shut up too
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
nah, this is what I expected. It's robert glasper and he's only a musician
Quote from: Harlem on January 18, 2018, 02:23:51 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:00 PM
ya'll know the grammys love a robert glasper......look, lemme be quiet
I was literally about to mention that! Let?s see how this plays out but I have a good.... let me shut up too
:kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii: :kii:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:00 PM
ya'll know the grammys love a robert glasper......look, lemme be quiet
This is true. He's a Grammy fave.
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:51 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
nah, this is what I expected. It's robert glasper and he's only a musician
n
this coy vocal slay :guys: i love when brandy sings like this
yea this is grammy bait tho
gonna speak it into the universe. A nomination is kinda... solidified lolz
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:51 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
nah, this is what I expected. It's robert glasper and he's only a musician
n
f
dummy :dead:
Quote from: Lazarus on January 18, 2018, 02:11:50 PM
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Brandy delivers a deft vocal performance accentuated with layering and harmonies to match Sounds of Blackness' massive choral sound.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/common-unveils-new-band-song-with-brandy-w515593
:stressed: :letsmessfag:
Quote from: Lazarus on January 18, 2018, 02:11:50 PM
Quote
Brandy delivers a deft vocal performance accentuated with layering and harmonies to match Sounds of Blackness' massive choral sound.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/common-unveils-new-band-song-with-brandy-w515593
get press then quee :stressed:
Quote from: Lazarus on January 18, 2018, 02:11:50 PM
Quote
Brandy delivers a deft vocal performance accentuated with layering and harmonies to match Sounds of Blackness' massive choral sound.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/common-unveils-new-band-song-with-brandy-w515593
:omgwatshappening:
Bitch
Let?s get this GRAMMY tbh
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:22:19 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on January 18, 2018, 02:11:50 PM
Quote
Brandy delivers a deft vocal performance accentuated with layering and harmonies to match Sounds of Blackness' massive choral sound.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/common-unveils-new-band-song-with-brandy-w515593
now wait :guys:
dffffggggg because
:guys:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:27:58 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:51 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
nah, this is what I expected. It's robert glasper and he's only a musician
n
f
dummy :dead:
s
what did ur lil tidbit have to do with what I said
Not a Rolling Stone mess
Everyone's kinda on the edge of their seats :guys:
So the album is only gonna be on Amazon Music
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:42:01 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:27:58 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:51 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
nah, this is what I expected. It's robert glasper and he's only a musician
n
f
dummy :dead:
s
what did ur lil tidbit have to do with what I said
everything. It's robert glasper and he's a musician whose last two album have been him with singers singing his songs. familiarize yourself
BITCH
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:45:58 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:42:01 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:27:58 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:51 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
nah, this is what I expected. It's robert glasper and he's only a musician
n
f
dummy :dead:
s
what did ur lil tidbit have to do with what I said
everything. It's robert glasper and he's a musician whose last two album have been him with singers singing his songs. familiarize yourself
n
The title says ?August Greene ft/Brandy/Common/Robert Glasper?
Now u and I both know we didn?t know a damn August Greene before this song... as they?re a new thing
Let?s not act like we knew what this song was gonna give nigga
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 03:00:14 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:45:58 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:42:01 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:27:58 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 02:23:51 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 18, 2018, 02:20:54 PM
I love this
Not the song being mostly her even though she?s the feature :guys:
nah, this is what I expected. It's robert glasper and he's only a musician
n
f
dummy :dead:
s
what did ur lil tidbit have to do with what I said
everything. It's robert glasper and he's a musician whose last two album have been him with singers singing his songs. familiarize yourself
n
The title says ?August Greene ft/Brandy/Common/Robert Glasper?
Now u and I both know we didn?t know a damn August Greene before this song... as they?re a new thing
Let?s not act like we knew what this song was gonna give nigga
Didn't u watch the videos of them in the studio? I knew it was Robert doing the music so I knew it would be her doing the singing and common rapping. Are u looking to get into it?
guys im slicin up some celery
This Rolling Stone praise is sending me...
I really hope this video is QUALITY & she looks GOOD!
:stressed: :stressed: :stressed: :gorlonfire: :gorlonfire: :gorlonfire:
Omg this is so much yes! So much win!
this little TRICKERY she does as it's fading out with those layers
:plzstop:
Ugh I love that there's so much nuance to her voice. Things will NEVER be boring with her.
I feel like she's giving '94 Brandy on the leads, '98 Bran on the backgrounds. Indeed, she sounds divine.
Clean, and so smooth...ugh!
I'm not in love with the overall song, but I do love it, if that makes sense. I also love the original which she definitely did justice to.
ssssssdd i threw my headphones on and REALLY love it now
this girl right here .. smh
The start of the second verse ggghhfjfnfnfn
?If things around you crumble?
Why would she sing crumble like that? Omfg
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 03:36:02 PM
The start of the second verse ggghhfjfnfnfn
?If things around you crumble?
Why would she sing crumble like that? Omfg
glad you just typed that cuz I couldn?t decipher wth it was
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 03:39:24 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 03:36:02 PM
The start of the second verse ggghhfjfnfnfn
?If things around you crumble?
Why would she sing crumble like that? Omfg
glad you just typed that cuz I couldn?t decipher wth it was
ssddds She?s CRAZY
Gghvgghbbn
I?m on my 6th listen
That lil head voice note she slided in towards the end.... :ohwow:
At first I thought it was an Eb6 but I'm pretty sure it was a D6. Still impressive! I like how she seems a bit more comfortable up there on record.
Man...she just glided all up and down the scale...and cruised all through this!
It's nice
Quote from: jtwoeleven on January 18, 2018, 03:48:10 PM
That lil head voice note she slided in towards the end.... :ohwow:
At first I thought it was an Eb6 but I'm pretty sure it was a D6. Still impressive!
:dead: :dead: :dead:
Lol stop...
It's between those two notes...im stannin out and can't specify lolz
Sdddff these bingo numbers
C4!
This is so perfect since Black History Month is right around the corner!!!
:stressed:
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 03:59:49 PM
Sdddff these bingo numbers
C4!
:plzstop: :plzstop:
I can't stand you lol
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 03:59:49 PM
Sdddff these bingo numbers
C4!
thats actually closer to an explosive Rig
no C in Bingo
:plzstop:
Quote from: november on January 18, 2018, 02:27:31 PM
this coy vocal slay :guys: i love when brandy sings like this
I can?t find this on iTunes
I wanna support and give queen some sales
It?s not going to iTunes
it?s going to Amazon only
which is DUMB
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August Greene will make their live debut on January 26th with a show at New York City?s Highline Ballroom as part of Robert Glasper?s sixth annual GRAMMY Joint.
https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/01/common-robert-glasper-karriem-riggins-form-august-greene-share-debut-single-optimistic-featuring-brandy-stream/amp/
Hope she attends and make her rounds at other Grammy events too.
Quote from: glock on January 18, 2018, 04:15:29 PM
I can?t find this on iTunes
I wanna support and give queen some sales
!!!!!!!
Quote from: Harlem on January 18, 2018, 04:03:26 PM
This is so perfect since Black History Month is right around the corner!!!
:stressed:
time for a black girls rock mess
:letsmessfag:
And a Grammy LMAO
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 04:16:16 PM
It?s not going to iTunes
it?s going to Amazon only
which is DUMB
Because I'm such a fan of the original this just didn't do it for me.
I really don't like the tone Brandy choose for this song, her diction was a Lil different too. The track was missing some energy, and overall the song feels thin. The original actually made you feel optimistic!
I think it's this Robert dude, I haven't really like anything he has done with her. N I enjoy Brandy's voice on pretty much everything
Quote from: glock on January 18, 2018, 04:15:29 PM
I can?t find this on iTunes
I wanna support and give queen some sales
maybe when they drop the video mess
Love it
Come on and uplift queen
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on January 18, 2018, 04:35:45 PM
Because I'm such a fan of the original this just didn't do it for me.
I really don't like the tone Brandy choose for this song, her diction was a Lil different too. The track was missing some energy, and overall the song feels thin. The original actually made you feel optimistic!
I think it's this Robert dude, I haven't really like anything he has done with her. N I enjoy Brandy's voice on pretty much everything
Quote from: Lazarus on January 18, 2018, 04:25:54 PM
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August Greene will make their live debut on January 26th with a show at New York City?s Highline Ballroom as part of Robert Glasper?s sixth annual GRAMMY Joint.
https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/01/common-robert-glasper-karriem-riggins-form-august-greene-share-debut-single-optimistic-featuring-brandy-stream/amp/
Hope she attends and make her rounds at other Grammy events too.
she BETTER
This is their first damn single. I?ll kill her-a!
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 12:17:23 PM
She sounds absolutely beautiful
Not sure who August greene is
U know Mr coon will have some mess to say
hope you got your pom poms ready
Y?all are completely ignoring me
Trffghxvgbnjhvvv
this is so crazy
i wanted to hear this song
but i didnt remember the artist or the name of the song i would only know it when i heard it
and for it to comeback like this with brandy im so floored
queen wait
i would never have guessed it was called optimistic thats not the focal point of the song
:wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 04:16:16 PM
It?s not going to iTunes
it?s going to Amazon only
which is DUMB
hey now some contracts are better than others
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 12:26:06 PM
I?m just glad for new music and possibly it being a promoted single
hey im cool single or not
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:loose2when:
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on January 18, 2018, 04:36:40 PM
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on January 18, 2018, 04:35:45 PM
Because I'm such a fan of the original this just didn't do it for me.
I really don't like the tone Brandy choose for this song, her diction was a Lil different too. The track was missing some energy, and overall the song feels thin. The original actually made you feel optimistic!
I think it's this Robert dude, I haven't really like anything he has done with her. N I enjoy Brandy's voice on pretty much everything
n
we get it
Show me where they said it'll only be on Amazon
Quote from: Justaway on January 18, 2018, 04:46:05 PM
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on January 18, 2018, 04:36:40 PM
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on January 18, 2018, 04:35:45 PM
Because I'm such a fan of the original this just didn't do it for me.
I really don't like the tone Brandy choose for this song, her diction was a Lil different too. The track was missing some energy, and overall the song feels thin. The original actually made you feel optimistic!
I think it's this Robert dude, I haven't really like anything he has done with her. N I enjoy Brandy's voice on pretty much everything
n
we get it
:plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
I was like, was that on purpose :uhh:
Common said in Chicago yesterday that he had new music coming out FRIDAY so if it will be in iTunes, it won't be there till tomorrow
This NSN vocal
:flamebroiled:
This Put That On Everything vocal
Quote from: HUGO on January 18, 2018, 04:48:41 PM
This NSN vocal
:flamebroiled:
Thats not really nothing to write home about
Im hear for full moon maturiity
but i do love hearing those nuances in her voice
its so nostalgic and it fits this theme for the song
Quote from: TheNextLew on January 18, 2018, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: HUGO on January 18, 2018, 04:48:41 PM
This NSN vocal
:flamebroiled:
Thats not really nothing to write home about
Im hear for full moon maturiity
but i do love hearing those nuances in her voice
its so nostalgic and it fits this theme for the song
Oh shut up!
:dead:
Yea, I love this nsn vocal
I love that lil phrase at the end. I forgot what she said but I damn near fought it was someone else
I love the ending vocals
Quote from: TheNextLew on January 18, 2018, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: HUGO on January 18, 2018, 04:48:41 PM
This NSN vocal
:flamebroiled:
Thats not really nothing to write home about
n
Please. and u talk about Vonc?
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 04:54:18 PM
Yea, I love this nsn vocal
yea! Lmao!
Nearly everyone?s favorite mess btw. This multi platinum ass tone
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 04:55:22 PM
I love that lil phrase at the end. I forgot what she said but I damn near fought it was someone else
so perfect
I hate that it faded out
:plzstop:
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 04:34:52 PM
Quote from: Harlem on January 18, 2018, 04:03:26 PM
This is so perfect since Black History Month is right around the corner!!!
:stressed:
time for a black girls rock mess
:letsmessfag:
And a Grammy LMAO
:blessed:
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 04:56:00 PM
Quote from: TheNextLew on January 18, 2018, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: HUGO on January 18, 2018, 04:48:41 PM
This NSN vocal
:flamebroiled:
Thats not really nothing to write home about
n
Please. and u talk about Vonc?
i never mention him by name
(http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2324/13086109/23838761/413195931.jpg)
and dont u dare fucking sit up there and compare me saying i prefer her more mature vocals
to you cheerleading that goon on spewing fucking hatred about her
move
(http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2324/13086109/23838761/410380129.jpg)
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 04:56:30 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 04:54:18 PM
Yea, I love this nsn vocal
yea! Lmao!
Nearly everyone?s favorite mess btw. This multi platinum ass tone
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/ae/dd/6baedd3da382d3bab27c343eea882d0d.gif)
ppul just cling to nsn cause of sales mostly and how big the era is
Vocally she sounded like an angel
but i appreciate the variety she can give now
vs her only kinda giving that back then :popeyes:
Quote from: HUGO on January 18, 2018, 04:52:57 PM
Quote from: TheNextLew on January 18, 2018, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: HUGO on January 18, 2018, 04:48:41 PM
This NSN vocal
:flamebroiled:
Thats not really nothing to write home about
Im hear for full moon maturiity
but i do love hearing those nuances in her voice
its so nostalgic and it fits this theme for the song
Oh shut up!
:kii: :kii: :kii: :kii:
Quote from: TheNextLew on January 18, 2018, 05:03:49 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 04:56:30 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 04:54:18 PM
Yea, I love this nsn vocal
yea! Lmao!
Nearly everyone?s favorite mess btw. This multi platinum ass tone
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/ae/dd/6baedd3da382d3bab27c343eea882d0d.gif)
ppul just cling to nsn cause of sales mostly and how big the era is
Vocally she sounded like an angel
but i appreciate the variety she can give now
vs her only kinda giving that back then :popeyes:
BINGO :dead:
So this negates everything u said previously. The contrarian role is reserved for Malc? Babe
Let?s just enjoy this
:stressed:
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 04:56:30 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 04:54:18 PM
Yea, I love this nsn vocal
yea! Lmao!
Nearly everyone?s favorite mess btw. This multi platinum ass tone
Definitely her best era, best videos, and best music imo lmao! LOVE IT!
She sounds so good and LUSH
But I still prefer the original
Ann Nesby sang that shit!
But this is a great message with everything that?s going on now
This should?ve been submitted for the Black Panther soundtrack!
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 05:05:37 PM
Quote from: TheNextLew on January 18, 2018, 05:03:49 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 04:56:30 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 04:54:18 PM
Yea, I love this nsn vocal
yea! Lmao!
Nearly everyone?s favorite mess btw. This multi platinum ass tone
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/ae/dd/6baedd3da382d3bab27c343eea882d0d.gif)
ppul just cling to nsn cause of sales mostly and how big the era is
Vocally she sounded like an angel
but i appreciate the variety she can give now
vs her only kinda giving that back then :popeyes:
BINGO :dead:
So this negates everything u said previously. The contrarian role is reserved for Malc? Babe
Let?s just enjoy this
:stressed:
I didnt join the brandy forum world until 2004 when afrodisiac was out so
ive been saying since day one in 2004 that full moon is what snatched me vocally
so thats not contrarian been riding with that for a while
and it doesnt negate all that ive said
youve got a problem mister
Quote from: Harlem on January 18, 2018, 05:09:36 PM
This should?ve been submitted for the Black Panther soundtrack!
Oh wait!!!
I like the way you fucking think!!!
:stressed:
Quote from: HUGO on January 18, 2018, 05:07:06 PM
She sounds so good and LUSH
But I still prefer the original
Ann Nesby sang that shit!
But this is a great message with everything that?s going on now
All this but this I still fck with this. I really like the ACTUAL choir on the original and I think That is a major plus
see
Quote from: Afro on January 18, 2018, 03:04:32 PM
guys im slicin up some celery
How about you slice up that dna. How bow dat :welllol: :jetbeauty:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 18, 2018, 04:46:52 PM
Show me where they said it'll only be on Amazon
Due out March 9th, the record will be an Amazon Original exclusive, meaning it will only be available for purchase via Amazon Music and will stream on both Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music.
https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/01/common-robert-glasper-karriem-riggins-form-august-greene-share-debut-single-optimistic-featuring-brandy-stream/amp/
Maybe that exclusive is just for the album
Quote from: TheNextLew on January 18, 2018, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: HUGO on January 18, 2018, 04:48:41 PM
This NSN vocal
:flamebroiled:
Thats not really nothing to write home about
Im hear for full moon maturiity
but i do love hearing those nuances in her voice
its so nostalgic and it fits this theme for the song
n
this is cute.
the original is kinda legendary!
This def isn't the only song bran has recorded with them I bet
Quote from: Harlem on January 18, 2018, 05:09:36 PM
This should?ve been submitted for the Black Panther soundtrack!
!!!
Quote from: glock on January 18, 2018, 01:04:34 PM
These Whistles
GIRL FUCK U
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2vx0u8w.gif)
DSSDSKDSKDKSKSDDSLDSLDSLDLSLDSLDKKFKKFSDLSDLSLVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
but...ACK!
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2vx0u8w.gif)
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 04:45:24 PM
(https://s10.postimg.org/k59lktqkp/58668187-3_FB8-4_EAE-810_D-_A11096990_B28.jpg)
:loose2when:
:stressed: :gorlonfire:
not the vidya right after
im here for this
I just really hope it?s a dope visual to sell the song... lord knows that?s all we need to be satisfied
Quote from: Afro on January 18, 2018, 09:40:54 PM
not the vidya right after
im here for this
common said "Play ball! :letsmessfag:"
aint no coy, mysterious, detective spy, clue shit..... here's the mess. fck it.
bran should pay attention.
Quote from: Harlem on January 18, 2018, 09:47:46 PM
I just really hope it?s a dope visual to sell the song... lord knows that?s all we need to be satisfied
We need to be more than satisfied at this point. :plzstop:
Hopefully he isn?t just talking about the official release of the song. I wanna see her singing in that video now :dead: I?m greedy
Such a pretty song
Quote from: AJ on January 18, 2018, 09:48:49 PM
Quote from: Afro on January 18, 2018, 09:40:54 PM
not the vidya right after
im here for this
common said "Play ball! :letsmessfag:"
aint no coy, mysterious, detective spy, clue shit..... here's the mess. fck it.
bran should pay attention.
skpdjonisd
:cheerup:
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 10:53:25 PM
Hopefully he isn?t just talking about the official release of the song. I wanna see her singing in that video now :dead: I?m greedy
Such a pretty song
I kinda dont think its the video
the JUST shot it
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! I?m so happy they dropped this, got this shit on repeat all day!
It?s crazy b/c it gives me old Kanye vibes too... very ?04 production
Quote from: AYR on January 18, 2018, 10:59:19 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 10:53:25 PM
Hopefully he isn?t just talking about the official release of the song. I wanna see her singing in that video now :dead: I?m greedy
Such a pretty song
I kinda dont think its the video
the JUST shot it
ssssss yea I?m thinking the same
Ya know it doesn't hit you in the beginning because I think most people go ijnto it with the original in the back of their heads. Ann Nesby delivered a powerful vocal to this song.
But when you listen and actually just get in to THIS rendition for what it is, it truly is a beautiful remake. It definitely makes you feel good and your left with a bit of emotion as it fades at the end.....definitely loving it. The visual will definitely contribute to the message.
i can NOT wait for the visual. took them a couple days to film it i believe
I need this song girls
Any update on a chunes release mess
Quote from: glock on January 19, 2018, 01:52:14 AM
I need this song girls
Any update on a chunes release mess
ssssss coming soo? babe
Wtf is taking place ?!
I thought this was a soundcloud leak
Quote from: Cuban0 on January 18, 2018, 09:39:07 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 04:45:24 PM
(https://s10.postimg.org/k59lktqkp/58668187-3_FB8-4_EAE-810_D-_A11096990_B28.jpg)
:loose2when:
:stressed: :gorlonfire:
Now WAIT
I love this song and love the original. I love the approach with this. If you never heard the original it would be easier to really get into it without comparing.
I?m soooo happy they chose this song to lead their new endeavor as a group.
With Commons respect and role in the political climate & Roberts respect, and Brandy?s respect and people on edge to hear something! This is great!
And as someone said, right in time for black history month.
She sounds fucking divine. Like an Angel!!!! :flamebroiled:
I love the arrangement, it's classic Brandy.
I hope the video gets released on ITunes too so I can buy it I have soooo many brandy videos in my collection
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 19, 2018, 06:35:54 AM
I love the arrangement, it's classic Brandy.
Very i could almost hear this on her first album
Weird.
Yeah, I?m trying to figure out where she pulled this 94-98 tone from.
Just give me one vocal on the album with this tone and I think I?ll be good.
Quote from: 1RIG on January 18, 2018, 12:16:52 PM
https://soundcloud.com/amazon-music/optimistic-ft-brandy-august-greene
(https://s10.postimg.org/k59lktqkp/58668187-3_FB8-4_EAE-810_D-_A11096990_B28.jpg)
Okay I finally have the time to really settle into this
This sounds so 90s
I love the feel of this :plzstop:
I love the arrangement of the hook
where's the video guys
Love this ! Very nostalgic vocal from bran
dont worry bout the video
Wait Remix!!! Get to it then.
Listen to August Greene Ft. Brandy - Optimistic (Ezel Optimistic House Flip) by ezel #np on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/ezel/august-greene-ft-brandy-optimistic-ezel-optimistic-house-flip
That final adlib of ?Keep your head up to the sky? between 4:16 and 4:22 just lifts me!
Now on Amazon guys!
https://www.amazon.com/Optimistic-feat-Brandy/dp/B0792JDXZB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516490091&sr=8-1&keywords=august+greene
:gorlonfire:
Quote from: iheart4everbrandy on January 20, 2018, 05:41:15 PM
That final adlib of ?Keep your head up to the sky? between 4:16 and 4:22 just lifts me!
her choices are INSANE
So August Greene is a super group consisting of Common, Robert & another musician. lol
I want this as my ringtone.
this song is a no
but she?s back to vocal perfection again
who is that at 4:01 and after?
:ummwhat:
Quote from: BENTLEY on January 20, 2018, 07:18:38 PM
who is that at 4:01 and after?
:ummwhat:
sddddff
It?s her
:stressed:
This woman is something ELSE, bent. I?ve never seen someone continue to grow and discover new trickery in their throat :uhh:
Quote from: BENTLEY on January 20, 2018, 07:18:38 PM
who is that at 4:01 and after?
:ummwhat:
!!!!!! :kii:
This is amazing cover/remake... it has the essence of the original with a modern vocal approach
The vocal she delivered on this tells me she?s not playing any games and that she?s back to herself musically. Sounds like she?s back to delivering what?s unique to Brandy which no one else can come close to.
Quote from: brocka4life on January 20, 2018, 08:21:31 PM
The vocal she delivered on this tells me she?s not playing any games and that she?s back to herself musically. Sounds like she?s back to delivering what?s unique to Brandy which no one else can come close to.
speak, King.
:stressed:
Hard to mimic this
Im sorry but when did this vocal not being herself change
shes still have yet to record a jennifer hudson style vocals on a recording
so when did she leave her styling vocally?
She had some vocal issues when she broke up with Ryan and recorded ?Do better? and the song with Jessie J. Still sang her butt off but she had to fight through hoarseness and some issues.
She saw a vocal doctor in 2014 and 2015 before doing Chicago and recording that song with the Walls group ?God On my mind? and there was a HUGE difference. she praised her NYC doctor heavily
And obviously with beggin and pleading she SLAYED but she stepped outside of her comfort zone just a bit. And the song with Sir the Baptist ... although i remember her complaining that her voice was not in good shape the same day she recorded it, so meh.
She sounds super youthful and is singing really higher lately and i love it.
Quote from: 1RIG on January 20, 2018, 08:59:58 PM
She had some vocal issues when she broke up with Ryan and recorded ?Do better? and the song with Jessie J. Still sang her butt off but she had to fight through hoarseness and some issues.
She saw a vocal doctor in 2014 and 2015 before doing Chicago and recording that song with the Walls group ?God On my mind? and there was a HUGE difference. she praised her NYC doctor heavily
And obviously with beggin and pleading she SLAYED but she stepped outside of her comfort zone just a bit. And the song with Sir the Baptist ... although i remember her complaining that her voice was not in good shape the same day she recorded it, so meh.
She sounds super youthful and is singing really higher lately and i love it.
Oh well thats normal stuff
And you associate her sounding 17 at 38 a good thing vocally?
cause usually that means some of the vocal chord growth that lends itself to a more deeper tone has ruptured or was removed surgically :plzstop:
She has always been a raspy singer and on the recordings of do better and conquer she still sounds very youthfull
but
i know for chicago sis needed that steroid shot so she can protect everything
ugh i love her
!!!! I love what she did for Chicago. She was super disciplined
when i move to the east cost i need another chicago stint to happen
Quote from: 1RIG on January 20, 2018, 07:24:37 PM
Quote from: BENTLEY on January 20, 2018, 07:18:38 PM
who is that at 4:01 and after?
:ummwhat:
sddddff
It?s her
:stressed:
This woman is something ELSE, bent. I?ve never seen someone continue to grow and discover new trickery in their throat :uhh:
sssssss
like ..... the fck just happened?
(http://78.media.tumblr.com/219a94ce7dd91be034d542df22b1f35b/tumblr_n3cdzcsYfd1sx4jfio1_250.gif)
her new album better be mixed just like this
she's giving ... like .... a super-saiyan 2 NSN era vocal
and even tho am an Afro vocal stan
sssssssss
the way this girl merged all her vocal eras into a fckn megazord
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/935fdfa580188f72e941e615788f43c2/tumblr_omrp849awo1rvkwl5o1_500.gif)
what if she's ready to start lashing again?
she's gonna stuff eggs down my throat
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/31882bdd8f04345e0dbc50824b750ce8/tenor.gif?itemid=7835629)
Quote from: BENTLEY on January 20, 2018, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on January 20, 2018, 07:24:37 PM
Quote from: BENTLEY on January 20, 2018, 07:18:38 PM
who is that at 4:01 and after?
:ummwhat:
sddddff
It?s her
:stressed:
This woman is something ELSE, bent. I?ve never seen someone continue to grow and discover new trickery in their throat :uhh:
sssssss
like ..... the fck just happened?
(http://78.media.tumblr.com/219a94ce7dd91be034d542df22b1f35b/tumblr_n3cdzcsYfd1sx4jfio1_250.gif)
her new album better be mixed just like this
she's giving ... like .... a super-saiyan 2 NSN era vocal
and even tho am an Afro vocal stan
sssssssss
the way this girl merged all her vocal eras into a fckn megazord
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/935fdfa580188f72e941e615788f43c2/tumblr_omrp849awo1rvkwl5o1_500.gif)
not to be rude or anything
but the mic shes using on this track doesn't suit her
shes not sitting in the mix as transparent as she should be
:ummwhat:
a bit too responsive on the low end lol
Quote from: BENTLEY on January 20, 2018, 09:35:56 PM
what if she's ready to start lashing again?
she's gonna stuff eggs down my throat
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/31882bdd8f04345e0dbc50824b750ce8/tenor.gif?itemid=7835629)
These are eggs we'd all happily CONSUME
:plzstop:
the fact that they already have a visual shot for this mess
:omgwatshappening:
Yall be doubtin queen so much
Quote from: 1RIG on January 20, 2018, 08:59:58 PM
She had some vocal issues when she broke up with Ryan and recorded ?Do better? and the song with Jessie J. Still sang her butt off but she had to fight through hoarseness and some issues.
She saw a vocal doctor in 2014 and 2015 before doing Chicago and recording that song with the Walls group ?God On my mind? and there was a HUGE difference. she praised her NYC doctor heavily
And obviously with beggin and pleading she SLAYED but she stepped outside of her comfort zone just a bit. And the song with Sir the Baptist ... although i remember her complaining that her voice was not in good shape the same day she recorded it, so meh.
She sounds super youthful and is singing really higher lately and i love it.
I recall her saying ?I got my voice back so...? at some point.
This gave the unique Brandy tone of the first two albums that nobody has ever come close to. I don?t feel she has given this on a record since. This not the tone that Dawn and the girls try to give on their records.
Chicago has some of the best brandy vocals ever imo .. That funny honey song gave me chills
Quote from: Ntwadumela on January 21, 2018, 01:45:34 AM
Chicago has some of the best brandy vocals ever imo .. That funny honey song gave me chills
yesssssss i was shook in the theater
Can?t stop listening to this song. The song is just ok, but her vocal performance is stunning, out of this planet.
Like, how can she keep improving after all this year? What a vocal beast you are Brandy!! Every single line of this song is a singing master class!
Damn! Her tone is just WOW, the harmonies, her runs, the background voices, she way she goes up and down... Best voice in the industry!