https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/g33806593/best-brandy-songs/
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Brandy released her self-titled debut album at just 15, and ever since has remained a constant presence in pop music, adapting her soulful sound to stay current but never sacrificing her penchant for intricate, stacked vocals or her knack for candid lyrics about love and loss. And though the 2020 album B7 is her first in eight years, you can't have a triumphant return when you never really left.
In a music landscape where singers either have a powerhouse voice, a gift for lyrics, or a complex understanding of arrangements, Brandy has consistently shown that she possesses all three. From early hits like "I Wanna Be Down" and "The Boy is Mine" to later career gems like "Talk About Our Love" and the recently released "Borderline," she's grown from a youthful charmer to an icon, weathering R&B's transition from neo-soul in the '90s to EDM in the '00s to hip-hop in the '10s without compromising her identity. She's a master of the tender love song ("Sittin' Up in My Room," "Always on My Mind"), but also skilled at navigating heartbreak, too ("Almost Doesn't Count," "Brokenhearted").
She's excelled as a collaborator with everyone from Quincy Jones to Diana Ross to Ty Dolla $ign, but Brandy has endured for more than 25 years in large part because of her solo discography, which is filled with iconic hits and impactful deep cuts.
Though her career has been marred by label drama, Brandy is entering her fourth decade as an R&B radio fixture, an accomplishment few can match. Ahead of her hotly anticipated Verzuz battle with friend and collaborator Monica on August 31, here are the 20 best Brandy songs to listen to.
Wow this love is crazy
Jesus
:gorlonfire:
This Iconic ass woman
Lemme read this article
I just knew this pandemic would sorta change the game low key. People are less distracted now and it's easy for them to be interested in Brandy because of her journey and hardships. I haven't seen her get this much attention since the 90s even though her record sales are low. She's bringing in new fans guys.
:ohwow:
Come onnnnnnn!
this list is DISGUSTING but loving the love
Quote from: Moon on August 28, 2020, 06:43:15 AM
this list is DISGUSTING but loving the love
I can't believe they just posted her singles
This is such a lazy list
Real fans know there are album tracks that are a lot better than a Long Distance or Another day in paradise
Quote from: Annie on August 28, 2020, 07:39:03 AM
Quote from: Moon on August 28, 2020, 06:43:15 AM
this list is DISGUSTING but loving the love
I can't believe they just posted her singles
This is such a lazy list
Real fans know there are album tracks that are a lot better than a Long Distance or Another day in paradise
or baby ma.. nvm
Great list overall
outside of like 3 songs
This legendary treatment. C'mon icon.
this is dope
I love how they described her vocals
also there's a 12 Best Mon songs list. Guess we know which side O Mag is on :hehe:
Quote from: RAY7 on August 28, 2020, 08:37:56 AM
this is dope
I love how they described her vocals
also there's a 12 Best Mon songs list. Guess we know which side O Mag is on :hehe:
This boy made both of these list, no O mag. He was shading Monica.
Quote from: COU on August 28, 2020, 10:12:00 AM
Quote from: RAY7 on August 28, 2020, 08:37:56 AM
this is dope
I love how they described her vocals
also there's a 12 Best Mon songs list. Guess we know which side O Mag is on :hehe:
This boy made both of these list, no O mag. He was shading Monica.
he wasn't shading anyone
he just knows who is the best and he represent O Magazine
Quote from: Ntwadumela on August 28, 2020, 03:36:54 AM
I just knew this pandemic would sorta change the game low key. People are less distracted now and it's easy for them to be interested in Brandy because of her journey and hardships. I haven't seen her get this much attention since the 90s even though her record sales are low. She's bringing in new fans guys.
Agreed!
I will say, her first week album sales were a book for a 40+ year old vet, independent, no hit singles really yet. But what's most important is she delivered with her album! If the album wasn't good, regardlesss of her being Brandy, she wouldn't be getting this attention.
Quote from: Ntwadumela on August 28, 2020, 03:36:54 AM
I just knew this pandemic would sorta change the game low key. People are less distracted now and it's easy for them to be interested in Brandy because of her journey and hardships. I haven't seen her get this much attention since the 90s even though her record sales are low. She's bringing in new fans guys.
And this woman is also accomplished the acting world.
Ugh. Her career is fucking lit.
This is how it's done Oprah! I love that each song has a link PERCHED to buy the song. YES! Sell those songs on Amazon Oprah
:plzstop:
WOW! What a write up! That was some good praise. Brandy needs to compile all of these reviews and put together a campaign package w/ an exclusive performance for the Grammy committee.
Quote from: long-timeBfan on August 28, 2020, 02:00:05 PM
This is how it's done Oprah! I love that each song has a link PERCHED to buy the song. YES! Sell those songs on Amazon Oprah
:plzstop:
A link to the best of would have been enough but ok Oprah stan a bit
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on August 28, 2020, 11:27:33 AM
Quote from: Ntwadumela on August 28, 2020, 03:36:54 AM
I just knew this pandemic would sorta change the game low key. People are less distracted now and it's easy for them to be interested in Brandy because of her journey and hardships. I haven't seen her get this much attention since the 90s even though her record sales are low. She's bringing in new fans guys.
Agreed!
I will say, her first week album sales were a book for a 40+ year old vet, independent, no hit singles really yet. But what's most important is she delivered with her album! If the album wasn't good, regardlesss of her being Brandy, she wouldn't be getting this attention.
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