I will forever be a fan of Brandy simply because of the unique nodes she creates between textures and tones. There will never be another. However, the moment I hear her voice on "new" material it always sounds dated. I immediately feel like it's an unreleased song from the previous ere, but I can't seem to put my finger on why. I wonder if the reason she's respected (vocals/texture/tone) could be the cause...meaning she is stuck in the 90's with how she layers her vocals and emotes through a song. It's always a nostalgic feel and never seems current.
It's no shade honestly...I truly love the girl. It's just a thought that I would to hear opinions from other fans.