http://youknowigotsoul.com/new-music-brandy-beggin-pleadin-produced-by-pop-oak
QuoteThere were recent rumors that she had an EP on the way produced by DJ Camper, but that never came to fruition. Fans still anticipate the follow up to “Two Eleven” which she released in 2012. Brandy is currently an independent artist following her departure from RCA Records, and signed a management deal with MBK Entertainment recently.
Do you think they are right? or was this a wrong statement/move from YKIGS?
Are you asking if they're right for posting it or if what they're saying is right?
Cause honestly I don't know what Bran's label sitch is, I was gonna make a thread and ask y'all :dead:
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 06, 2016, 11:45:45 AM
Are you asking if they're right for posting it or if what they're saying is right?
Cause honestly I don't know what Bran's label sitch is, I was gonna make a thread and y'all :dead:
both questions, actually.
Maybe they got some word? or it was just a simple guess by their part?
I mean, the labels aren't doing anything
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
(https://uploadir.com/u/dkl0d7ls)
Doesn't the person that run that blog post on here?
Perhaps she hasn't signed on to a major label yet. It's probably best for her to remain independent now, generate buzz with the show and some music and then from there, get the best deal from interested labels.
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
She better not sign with Epic, they treat their R&B artists (for example Tamar and Ciara) poor in contrast to the other aritsts if you ask me. She deserves a label who would really push her content or stay independent.
Don't know why anyone of be caliber would even need a label or want one
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
She better not sign with Epic, they treat their R&B artists (for example Tamar and Ciara) like trash if you ask me. She deserves a label who would really push her content or stay independent.
Shit Ciara sells 250 albums and gets 10 singles with videos. Epic sounds good to me! n
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
She better not sign with Epic, they treat their R&B artists (for example Tamar and Ciara) like trash if you ask me. She deserves a label who would really push her content or stay independent.
they treat Ciara like royalty :uhh:
And Tamar bought that damn contract
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
She better not sign with Epic, they treat their R&B artists (for example Tamar and Ciara) like trash if you ask me. She deserves a label who would really push her content or stay independent.
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Ciara always gets promo with Epic. Considering how big Brandy's name is alone, she would be good there IMO
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
She better not sign with Epic, they treat their R&B artists (for example Tamar and Ciara) like trash if you ask me. She deserves a label who would really push her content or stay independent.
Epic really ain't too bad. They played a big part in Love and War's success. And even Tamar's new project had 3 music videos before the album even came out. Bran ain't had that since the 90s. As for Ciara, Epic really gave Ci a big budget during the 'Ciara' era. This Jackie era was not as bad. I mean, after all the money they put into the Ciara era and to get back small returns, she's lucky to get what she got from them.
Epic is actually good
Tamar had creative issues with the label this era
They did Ciara right this era. That 19k was her fault
Quote from: Young on January 06, 2016, 11:58:21 AM
Epic is actually good
Tamar had creative issues with the label this era
True. And she was too busy doing other things including The Real and that caused the promo for the music to suffer.
Epic did a terrible job promoting Human.
What exactly do labels do these days? real question, since I dont really know how the industry works right now.
They provide just the album budget? or they get into promo too?
Do not think this is true she is at least still signed to chameleon to my knowledge
Quote from: .betterwiseup on January 06, 2016, 12:01:34 PM
Epic did a terrible job promoting Human.
Epic was run by different people in 2008.
I guess I see where you all are coming from. They are not too bad I guess, it's just recently Epic has been lacking in the female R&B department for me promotional and push wise. If she were to sign with a major, I would love it to be a Republic or Atlantic honestly, labels that consistently promote their artists well. But hey, whatever the case is new Brandy music is always welcome wherever it's coming from.
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 12:05:39 PM
I guess I see where you all are coming from. They are not too bad I guess, it's just recently Epic has been lacking in the female R&B department for me promotional and push wise. If she were to sign with a major, I would love it to be a Republic or Atlantic honestly, labels that consistently promote their artists well. But hey, whatever the case is new Brandy music is always welcome wherever it's coming from.
Republic is horrible for female rnb check their roster and track record
Quote from: Tijobr on January 06, 2016, 12:01:45 PM
What exactly do labels do these days? real question, since I dont really know how the industry works right now.
They provide just the album budget? or they get into promo too?
Mostly promo and radio adds. Labels are mostly behind consistently putting an artist's name in the public, be it promo stops or consistent radio plays.
that Ciara with plenty of videos thing is true, tho. If that is Epic's work/money, then.... hey, Id like Bran on there, lol.
And if Epic has new executives now, then Im fine with that label again, since its a whole new team.
About Atlantic.... they havent done anything with Jojo this time, and she is young, white and doing pop, so... not sure with Bran going back there :/
Glad she left RCA. Trash.
Quote from: Mu on January 06, 2016, 12:09:37 PM
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 12:05:39 PM
I guess I see where you all are coming from. They are not too bad I guess, it's just recently Epic has been lacking in the female R&B department for me promotional and push wise. If she were to sign with a major, I would love it to be a Republic or Atlantic honestly, labels that consistently promote their artists well. But hey, whatever the case is new Brandy music is always welcome wherever it's coming from.
Republic is horrible for female rnb check their roster and track record
I mostly was referring to Republic in terms of their consistent promo for their artists. Their roster obviously lacks a solid female R&B artist, but then again that could be great to have her be the only front runner of that field on Republic. Of course, just a thought though. I mostly love Atlantic currently, but I know Brandy and Atlantic have their past too, so... :dead:
Quote from: Tijobr on January 06, 2016, 12:12:27 PM
that Ciara with plenty of videos thing is true, tho. If that is Epic's work/money, then.... hey, Id like Bran on there, lol.
And if Epic has new executives now, then Im fine with that label again, since its a whole new team.
About Atlantic.... they havent done anything with Jojo this time, and she is young, white and doing pop, so... not sure with Bran going back there :/
True. JoJo is a special case though with her being tied up with Blackground for the longest. I feel Brandy with her star power on any label that promotes her consistently and prominently will be good, whomever that label is.
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 12:16:12 PM
Quote from: Mu on January 06, 2016, 12:09:37 PM
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 12:05:39 PM
I guess I see where you all are coming from. They are not too bad I guess, it's just recently Epic has been lacking in the female R&B department for me promotional and push wise. If she were to sign with a major, I would love it to be a Republic or Atlantic honestly, labels that consistently promote their artists well. But hey, whatever the case is new Brandy music is always welcome wherever it's coming from.
Republic is horrible for female rnb check their roster and track record
I mostly was referring to Republic in terms of their consistent promo for their artists. Their roster obviously lacks a solid female R&B artist, but then again that could be great to have her be the only front runner of that field on Republic. Of course, just a thought though. I mostly love Atlantic currently, but I know Brandy and Atlantic have their past too, so... :dead:
Republic is the same label that refused to allow Kelly Rowland to drop a single while on Xfactor and then turned around and did the same thing with Nicki Minaj by preventing her from performing and promoting while on Idol.
They're trash! They're rooster is trash.
Quote from: Mu on January 06, 2016, 12:22:52 PM
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 12:16:12 PM
Quote from: Mu on January 06, 2016, 12:09:37 PM
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 12:05:39 PM
I guess I see where you all are coming from. They are not too bad I guess, it's just recently Epic has been lacking in the female R&B department for me promotional and push wise. If she were to sign with a major, I would love it to be a Republic or Atlantic honestly, labels that consistently promote their artists well. But hey, whatever the case is new Brandy music is always welcome wherever it's coming from.
Republic is horrible for female rnb check their roster and track record
I mostly was referring to Republic in terms of their consistent promo for their artists. Their roster obviously lacks a solid female R&B artist, but then again that could be great to have her be the only front runner of that field on Republic. Of course, just a thought though. I mostly love Atlantic currently, but I know Brandy and Atlantic have their past too, so... :dead:
Republic is the same label that refused to allow Kelly Rowland to drop a single while on Xfactor and then turned around and did the same thing with Nicki Minaj by preventing her from performing and promoting while on Idol.
They're trash! They're rooster is trash.
Thats so dumb. That would be promotion THEY wouldnt have to pay for
She's better of independent, with an amazing management team.
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
She better not sign with Epic, they treat their R&B artists (for example Tamar and Ciara) poor in contrast to the other aritsts if you ask me. She deserves a label who would really push her content or stay independent.
Ciara can't sell an album to save her flop life, but she gets
promo & singles downe. I'm all for Brandy getting with them.
Quote from: Tijobr on January 06, 2016, 12:12:27 PM
that Ciara with plenty of videos thing is true, tho. If that is Epic's work/money, then.... hey, Id like Bran on there, lol.
And if Epic has new executives now, then Im fine with that label again, since its a whole new team.
About Atlantic.... they havent done anything with Jojo this time, and she is young, white and doing pop, so... not sure with Bran going back there :/
I'm fine with Atlantic, once they don't give ha the Sevyn Streeter treatment.
Quote from: Amir on January 06, 2016, 12:27:23 PM
She's better of independent, with an amazing management team.
These days, it's all about management.
Quote from: Francois Lite on January 06, 2016, 11:59:32 AM
Quote from: Young on January 06, 2016, 11:58:21 AM
Epic is actually good
Tamar had creative issues with the label this era
True. And she was too busy doing other things including The Real and that caused the promo for the music to suffer.
or maybe no one cared anymore once the hype from her foolery on the braxtons died down.
she capitalized off the success of the reality show and it worked for L&W.
if she had a solid following they would have purchased. R&B fans follow their favs' moves.
Quote from: Francois Lite on January 06, 2016, 12:33:03 PM
Quote from: Amir on January 06, 2016, 12:27:23 PM
She's better of independent, with an amazing management team.
These days, it's all about management.
Because the promo ect falls on them
Brandy has enough money to fund her own project, she could do a international tour to recoup money ect
Additionally, I want Brandy on a major mostly because I want her to be able to get her songs on radio and etc.
Indie artist struggle with that. I'm not ready for that and hopefully neither should you. Im all down for a label, just as long as she keeps this team; I have no doubts she'll be fine. I mean the team has promoted the fuck outta every project she's done since she's been with them. I don't think the music will be any different.
Quote from: Herbie on January 06, 2016, 12:34:52 PM
Quote from: Francois Lite on January 06, 2016, 11:59:32 AM
Quote from: Young on January 06, 2016, 11:58:21 AM
Epic is actually good
Tamar had creative issues with the label this era
True. And she was too busy doing other things including The Real and that caused the promo for the music to suffer.
or maybe no one cared anymore once the hype from her foolery on the braxtons died down.
she capitalized off the success of the reality show and it worked for L&W.
I agree.
However, the singles from Love and War were better. Within 3 weeks of Love and War, the song, being released, she had 3 televised performances. She booked Fallon, Regis and Kelly, Today Show, GMA, 106, did a big radio tour, etc. She was all over. With this new album, she performed once on Wendy and The Real. And her singles did poorly on the charts. The era lacked direction, a theme, and was just overall, real messy.
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
Maybe for just distribution ...
If you expect ANY label to provide exceptional promo for any R&B artist in 2016... I really don't know what to say to you lol
If she is independent then why isn't "Beggin & Pleadin" on iTunes? My friend from high school has a song on iTunes. Lord knows she can't sing and 3 people bought it, but it's there.
I don't think Brandy is independent.
Do ya'll not want Brandy to be independent because you fear the lack of support she will get when her album is released, or because you feel it is a bad look?
Brandy can get signed- that is not the issue. I'm all for her making the best business decision.
Quote from: Francois Lite on January 06, 2016, 11:57:42 AM
Quote from: Creat1ve on January 06, 2016, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
She better not sign with Epic, they treat their R&B artists (for example Tamar and Ciara) like trash if you ask me. She deserves a label who would really push her content or stay independent.
Epic really ain't too bad. They played a big part in Love and War's success. And even Tamar's new project had 3 music videos before the album even came out. Bran ain't had that since the 90s. As for Ciara, Epic really gave Ci a big budget during the 'Ciara' era. This Jackie era was not as bad. I mean, after all the money they put into the Ciara era and to get back small returns, she's lucky to get what she got from them.
gor, shut the fuck up actin like you know some shit
And rarely do labels fund videos anymore, I heard. There's product placement all up and thru out Ci's last 4 videos for singles
Quote from: GLOCKA KHAN on January 06, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
I don't think this is true
I know for a fact there were several meetings with epic
!!!
Lol I think it's an assumption cuz no one knows
Quote from: Mu on January 06, 2016, 12:03:09 PM
Do not think this is true she is at least still signed to chameleon to my knowledge
no she isn't lol
She's with MBK and Jeff Robinson, among other things. The "initiative" or some shit
I wonder what an independent era would be like with Bran
might not be too bad
She's signed
Quote from: inluvwitbran on January 06, 2016, 01:48:45 PM
I wonder what an independent era would be like with Bran
might not be too bad
right. I'm kinda curious
It's not like she can't sign with a major whenever she wants. Anyone that thinks otherwise is nuts
Quote from: inluvwitbran on January 06, 2016, 01:48:45 PM
I wonder what an independent era would be like with Bran
might not be too bad
It was as if Two Eleven was all Bran :dead:
She should sign to whatever label K Michelle is on. She's doing better than all the R&B girls album wise. Didn't she have the best selling R&B mess of 2014? And she gets multiple videos and singles.
Quote from: .betterwiseup on January 06, 2016, 12:01:34 PM
Epic did a terrible job promoting Human.
!!!!
like some of them forgot was with epic at one point and they did her trash
She's big enough to do this shit independent tbh. What could a major label do for her at this point besides distribute and press cds?
Wouldn't hurt to try it out
Quote from: RIG on January 06, 2016, 01:49:48 PM
Quote from: inluvwitbran on January 06, 2016, 01:48:45 PM
I wonder what an independent era would be like with Bran
might not be too bad
right. I'm kinda curious
It's not like she can't sign with a major whenever she wants. Anyone that thinks otherwise is nuts
I'd actually love to see what she can do independently. Her having complete creative control over an album would be really interesting to see.
The only problem is her lack of communication. I mean, we can barely get her to tweet about appearances. If she went independent she would have to understand that Twitter & Insta will be her biggest promo tools. So she would have to do a better job with communicating.
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 03:46:17 PM
Wouldn't hurt to try it out
I don't know why reading this and seeing Mya perched in your avi made me cackle :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on January 06, 2016, 04:14:43 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 03:46:17 PM
Wouldn't hurt to try it out
I don't know why reading this and seeing Mya perched in your avi made me cackle :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
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Brandy needs to seriously consider employing some of you guys.
Quote from: GĖ??X on January 06, 2016, 03:08:50 PM
She's big enough to do this shit independent tbh. What could a major label do for her at this point besides distribute and press cds?
but that's the thing
Distribution is very very important. It's the main thing that would concern me
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 06:35:26 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 06, 2016, 06:11:28 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 03:46:17 PM
Wouldn't hurt to try it out
n
how's myer?
She's great. Just waiting for her to drop this new album V-Day.
Don't fckin answer to hims!
Ask him why fanny tried to off herself by swallowing a container of flinestones chewables
Quote from: Saturn. on January 06, 2016, 07:33:05 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 06:35:26 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 06, 2016, 06:11:28 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 03:46:17 PM
Wouldn't hurt to try it out
n
how's myer?
She's great. Just waiting for her to drop this new album V-Day.
Don't fckin answer to hims!
Ask him why fanny tried to off herself by swallowing a container of flinestones chewables
zxxxzxcxdzxxxxcx
:plzstop: :plzstop:
Quote from: GĖ??X on January 06, 2016, 03:08:50 PM
She's big enough to do this shit independent tbh. What could a major label do for her at this point besides distribute and press cds?
!!!!
So many stans get caught up in their artist having a label.
"oh! my fav is signed! #winning "
then when the label treats them like shit, the fans see fumes.
GHan might as well go independent.
Quote from: Herbie on January 06, 2016, 08:29:53 PM
Quote from: GĖ??X on January 06, 2016, 03:08:50 PM
She's big enough to do this shit independent tbh. What could a major label do for her at this point besides distribute and press cds?
!!!!
So many stans get caught up in their artist having a label.
"oh! my fav is signed! #winning "
then when the label treats them like shit, the fans see fumes.
GHan might as well go independent.
How many different labels is she going to sign with? :hmph:
Quote from: Saturn. on January 06, 2016, 07:33:05 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 06:35:26 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 06, 2016, 06:11:28 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 03:46:17 PM
Wouldn't hurt to try it out
n
how's myer?
She's great. Just waiting for her to drop this new album V-Day.
Don't fckin answer to hims!
Ask him why fanny tried to off herself by swallowing a container of flinestones chewables
f;kmmkmgmgg
Quote from: Saturn. on January 06, 2016, 07:33:05 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 06:35:26 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 06, 2016, 06:11:28 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 03:46:17 PM
Wouldn't hurt to try it out
n
how's myer?
She's great. Just waiting for her to drop this new album V-Day.
Don't fckin answer to hims!
Ask him why fanny tried to off herself by swallowing a container of flinestones chewables
:plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
Quote from: Saturn. on January 06, 2016, 07:33:05 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 06:35:26 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on January 06, 2016, 06:11:28 PM
Quote from: Smoove Jones on January 06, 2016, 03:46:17 PM
Wouldn't hurt to try it out
n
how's myer?
She's great. Just waiting for her to drop this new album V-Day.
Don't fckin answer to hims!
Ask him why fanny tried to off herself by swallowing a container of flinestones chewables
Pxxxxxxxxxcxsdx
I don't know why so many of you want her to go independent, when you are the same people who will complain if the songs don't chart well...
The industry is set up in a way that practically requires major label backing if an artist has any hopes of their song charting well or even getting played on radio at all. That's just 1 of the reasons the music industry is in shambles. She can maybe make her music independently (still hard to do), but she needs a major label to distribute it, and I am 100% sure she will have one. Even though she will say she just wants to make the music she wants and doesn't care about success, she does. She wants her shit heard by as many people as possible, just like every other singer. Don't worry, Brandy's next album is not getting distributed by Knockout Entertainment LOL
Quote from: Francois Lite on January 06, 2016, 12:04:38 PM
Quote from: .betterwiseup on January 06, 2016, 12:01:34 PM
Epic did a terrible job promoting Human.
Epic was run by different people in 2008.
fucking amanda ghost ..she was HORRIBLE ..
with LA Reid there i think bran would be ok.. as long as pebbles aint around ki
I could honestly care less about success at this point. I just want new music being released regularly & consistently.
If her going independent means that would happen, then I'm all for it. She's my fave, so of course I want her to see
success with her music, but worrying about that stuff gets exhausting after a while. Just give me the music.
Quote from: Herbie on January 06, 2016, 12:34:52 PM
Quote from: Francois Lite on January 06, 2016, 11:59:32 AM
Quote from: Young on January 06, 2016, 11:58:21 AM
Epic is actually good
Tamar had creative issues with the label this era
True. And she was too busy doing other things including The Real and that caused the promo for the music to suffer.
or maybe no one cared anymore once the hype from her foolery on the braxtons died down.
she capitalized off the success of the reality show and it worked for L&W.
if she had a solid following they would have purchased. R&B fans follow their favs' moves.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loa0wt1Cb71qerfb9o1_500.gif)
She isn't label less
Quote from: Kaeli. on January 06, 2016, 02:26:48 PM
She should sign to whatever label K Michelle is on. She's doing better than all the R&B girls album wise. Didn't she have the best selling R&B mess of 2014? And she gets multiple videos and singles.
She funds a lot of her own videos tho.
Oh mess.
Quote from: Saturn. on January 06, 2016, 11:47:40 AM
I mean, the labels aren't doing anything
ssddsdssddsdsdsdsdsdsdsddds !!!!!
A few years ago, I might have been like "omg!! why??" But now, I don't see why the hell NOT. So there should be absolutely NO more excuses for 3rd singles and videos.
agreed
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on January 07, 2016, 01:47:23 AM
I could honestly care less about success at this point. I just want new music being released regularly & consistently.