This article discusses the success of Never Say Never, and how Rodney Jenkins helped expand and strengthen Brandy’s music: “Never Say Never was completed in the spring of 1998 and ready for a June 9 release. I’m thankful for the life that I’ve had and for the things I’ve been able to experience”. “He was such a light,” says Brandy of Daniels." Some of Camper’s stand-out tracks include; Krysiuk is new on the music scene and co-wrote with Ariana Grande on the number 1 pop smash ‘7 Rings’ (2019). b7 is an album! It’s the shortcut to feeling that right away”. World famous producer & songwriter Lambert has worked with everyone including; Janet Jackson (Made For Now), Fantasia (Without You) & Destiny’s Child (Say Yes). Her entire Pandora set was fire! I want to stay true to that because you never know who’s watching. with a new album! I'm still blown away today. In some ways, I think Brandy has incorporated some of the sounds of Never Say Never on her new album, B7. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. What were the actions that you had to take in your life, besides getting out of that bad label contract, to feel that freedom on a day-to-day basis? This year has been an incredibly strong and varied one, despite the fact it has been a very challenging time, some truly wonderful albums have been released! They don’t come around like that every day. As this Billboard interview with Brandy from this year highlights, 2020 has been a year when women have led; she also talked about the power of music: “We’re going to remember 2020 for a lot of things, but it’s become the year that women led the R&B pack. Trauma definitely comes along with that, but I was able to overcome that and I’m able to look back on my past with a lot of compassion and no regrets. You never know who you’re inspiring to become that next thing, or [if] someone’s dreams can come true because they’re watching you. I took my time in that way. Brandy admitted she renewed her faith in God and focused on daughter Sy’rai, who is about to turn 14 and regularly features singing on her mother’s social media. In the case of many singers, they learned about singing and a different way of performance from the church. Brandy is not just; the first African-American Cinderella, Moesha, Teenaged Covergirl, Black Barbie or a Middle-Class Christian. I was a little hesitant with putting out music in this time because, of course, you want to speak to the times. The switch from verse to chorus is effortless. Songstress and actress Brandy returns to the scene with her seventh studio album, ... Beginning with “Borderline,” Brandy takes us on a musical journey of the facets of love. Tragically, Daniels died last September during the making of the album. To understand that by the time Brandy became a mother; her position in the music industry was unmatched and still is! Brandy’s music is deeply soulful and is needed right now to juxtapose against the trash within mainstream music! At such a competitive and busy time for music, taking a while between albums can be risky. When her last album, Two Eleven, was met with unfavorable reviews from some music publications, Solange suggested that no one without extensive knowledge of Brandy’s catalog was qualified to review R&B music, tweeting, “Like you really should know about deep Brandy album cuts before you are giving a “grade” or a “score” to any R&B artist.” Jhené Aiko has cited Never Say Never as a favorite album and once told Billboard that Brandy has “the perfect voice.” And Erykah Badu has said that Brandy’s debut album was what she was listening to while working on her own first album, Baduizm. 1 for 13 weeks. Good job Brandy a big comeback I love your song borderline it needs to keep on climbing the chart well myself been through a love relationship and was hard broken I … BORDERLINE is that kind of song that is vintage Brandy: love, relationships, emotions---all over a great beat. The aforementioned article from The Guardian documents the success of Never Say Never, and how Brandy navigated some difficult years that followed: “For a period in the late 90s and early 00s it felt as if Brandy, AKA the fan-ordained “vocal Bible”, was being fast-tracked for Houston-level success. Camper also produced the track alongside Brandy and the late-great LeShawn Daniels from the Darkchild family! How would I want to express myself? I put that on everything! Grammy Award-winner Brandy delivered an emotional performance of her new album B7 for the 2020 Soul Train Awards show on Sunday (Nov. 29). I feel very strong about my music, confident about where I am with it. “Truly unbelievable.”. “It’s a deeper meaning as to the work I do, and I love that. Brandy sings how she is all alone and, whilst Borderline does not offer a catchy chorus or big hook, I think its consistency and directness is much more powerful. As this article highlights, Brandy faced a low point and battled depression and disorientation: “Despite working with everyone from Frank Ocean to Bruno Mars, by 2008 Brandy’s music career was flagging — even she recognised writer/producer Rodney Jerkins didn’t give her his best work on the project. Perhaps more notably, listeners easily … I always want to be mindful”. Borderline is the latest single from the album, and it is a terrific track! I keep referencing the video, but it is a very powerful film, and it will stay in the memory for a while – kudos to director Derek Blanks and his team for creating a video where, for the most part, we just see Brandy on the screen (which gives it a very personal and, at times, claustrophobic feel). Brandy’s vocal acrobatics are unmatched and this is why I give the song 10 out of 10. Brandy has been able to keep up with the kids at the same time as keeping her classic sound while playing around with new ideas. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! In the meantime, go buy or stream B7, as it is one of the year’s best albums and, as I said, women are dominating with so much variety and strength. Instead, Brandy has come back with one of her best albums! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Brandy sings how she is all alone and, whilst Borderline does not offer a catchy chorus or big hook, I think its consistency and directness is much more powerful. “Just musically, production-wise and the writing, it was really good,” Badu told ET in 2016. Whilst Never Say Never’s success cannot be defined by a single factor, it seemed that the discovery of Rodney Jenkins was a real boost. The discussion about gaps between albums is one that frequently comes up. I released a few songs, just for the fun of it, just to feel the interaction with my fans. “A black Barbie with braids and little baby hairs coming out,” she smiles. It shows that, eight years after her previous album, she has lost none of her authority, strength and passion! I have talked a lot about Brandy and her impact. “I don’t know what my life would be without it”. There was a sound that was created 20 years ago with Brandy’s vocals and Rodney’s production that is still unmatched. This is an ongoing issue that needs to be solved; you can find hundreds of reviews with the same repetitive bad experience due to horrible staffing choices. Brandy is still dat girl from LA the home of her 1st cousin Snoop Dogg and the drama filled television show ‘Love & Hip-Hop LA‘ starring her famous brother Ray J. It’s easy for people to forget that Brandy has real life issues like normal women because her pop persona is so well known. Long may it continue! Brandy definitely learned and honed some of her talent and promise from going to church when she was young. The start shows Brandy being led into a padded cell by two members of staff at a psychiatric ward, and that cuts to images of Brandy alone on stage as she looks up with a tear in her eye. He helped me find my voice.” Brandy grew confident as both an artist and a young woman on Never Say Never, creating an album that showed both personal and vocal growth. As a young child she would accompany her dad, a gospel vocalist and choir director, to their local church in Mississippi. From there, I really wanted to create a body of work”. But then when the song was written on top of it, and then ... when it all came together, I was like, "OK, this is different." When interviewed by Cragg Michael in The Guardian Newspaper Brandy opened up about working with Daniels on her lasted project before his death in September 2019; “it’s a little scary because I had to finish it without him […] I just wonder: would he be proud of what I was able to put together?” (Brandy. There is some serious tension on “Borderline,” among the top tier of b7, the comeback album by Grammy-winning R&B singer, Brandy.On the five-minute-plus “Borderline,” listeners are treated to gorgeous, lush, harmonized vocals. Change ). From the start of the track Brandy’s ad-libs hit you in the face with a haunting sadness that sounds like deja vu of a feeling you have felt before! If there is anything to take away from B7, it's that she has staying power; which is not something a lot of artists (Especially new artists) can say. But then also, I had to grow up in front of the public. Just reading the production credits from ‘Borderline‘ gives even the basic music connoisseur chills! “Sometimes you get caught up in being popular and relevant, and that makes you lose the reason why you’re connected to music,” she says. This song leaves the listener wondering if Brandy is okay! [Brandy played Roxie Hart in Chicago during several stints between 2015 and 2017] I had never felt so inspired the way I felt when I was on Broadway, I felt so free every night when I was performing. Cutting in from different angles and speeding the film up and stopping it, we get this real sense of motion and a racing mind! Brandy’s daughter, Sy'rai Iman Smith, is following in her mother’s footsteps, and she appears on a track from B7, High Heels. For the first time in decades it feels as if Brandy is speaking her mind. The Guardian Newspaper/Cragg Michael/ July 14th 2020). Brandy is not playing with the babies in the sandbox on this track! Do you look back on that time with fondness, or does it feel like a traumatic thing to have gone through as a young woman? Brandy – B7 If you were to ask an industry newbie what they aspired to achieve as an entertainer, the list probably includes a lot of what's already a reality for Brandy Norwood.Her irresistible and eponymous 1994 debut, Brandy, went multi-platinum and introduced pop and R&B audiences to a Mississippi native with a sweet face and sultry voice in the process of becoming a star. It appears that this man is on her mind all of the time and, whilst she is feeling crazy and losing her mind a bit (again, that is perfectly reflected in the video), she knows that he really belongs with her – “You can feel it, you can't help it, baby/I'll give you this heart of mine”. When chatting with Rolling Stone, Brandy talked about the process of putting her album together: “This is the longest between two albums for you in your career. Ultimately the singing: Brandy is the vocal bible and at the end of the day I saw her perform ‘When You Touch Me‘ live for the first time in the history books in London UK in 2013. To the death Daniels made hits and I’m sure he would be very proud of Brandy! This song is a nice way to remember his legacy and impact on the music industry. There is little in the way of real anger and blame through the song. I was able to really get a lot of things off of my chest, really use music as a way to escape and heal. In terms of sounds, one can notice a definite shift from Brandy’s earlier work to now, not just in terms of the production but her voice. She can wait until she’s in her mid-twenties. But I did know that it was a special record. Looking at the video, and we get fast-forward scenes of Brandy in a cell and, whilst it is quite unsettling, there is something quite stirring and striking. If Brandy has inspired a lot of young artists coming through, by the turn of the century, a lot of them were overtaking her and at the forefront – as the years progressed, it became harder for Brandy to establish a hit and find consistency. So that's what made me feel better about releasing [the album]. Towards the last section of ‘Borderline’ Brandy hits a haunting raspy high note using her perfect pitch control. I believe in it, and I just felt like this was the time.” Brandy (HuffPost/Taryn Finley/2020). I think rushing albums and releasing material that is not to her best could have been damaging. The singer has been open about her battle with depression, following turmoil in her professional and personal life and a string of setbacks and missed opportunities. I just pray he’s proud of what I was able to complete”. This article from Entertainment Weekly talks of Brandy putting out B7 on her own label: “B7, meanwhile, marks Brandy’s first independent release on her own Brand Nu Entertainment/eOne label (2012’s Two Eleven was released by RCA). Brandy kept busy — judging on America’s Got Talent with David Hasselhoff, starring in a reality show with Ray J, competing on Dancing With the Stars and more acting work in both films (I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Temptation — Confessions of a Marriage Counselor) and TV shows including Drop Dead Diva, 90210,The Game and this year’s Zoe Ever After. The video becomes lighter, literally, as the sunlight cracks through, and Brandy’s once-tear-stained and upset face employs a smile and there does seem to be this realisation/uplift. There are so many great tracks on that album, including The Boy Is Mine, Never Say Never, and Almost Doesn’t Count. The Production Team: R.I.P LeShawn Daniels from the epic Darkchild production family. On the first listen her vocals sound like a breath of fresh air. As Brandy stated in an August 2012 interview with Complex, “To find Rodney Jerkins was rare. Brandy recorded her 7th album via her OWN record label ‘Brand Nu Inc‘ and Capital Records. Borderline is a terrific song that packs a powerful video. Brandy Norwood made her triumphant return to the Billboard Music Awards stage on Wednesday for a triple performance of songs new and old. Brandy will not be able to tour this year, but there will be a load of fans who want to hear this new material in the flesh very soon. Before reviewing a track from B7, I wanted to lead in with a positive aspect. ( Log Out / "It’s not that I had no creative control before but I was inspired to be more hands-on with this project because I was approaching it as if it could be my last time making music.” Brandy co-wrote and -produced all but one of the new project’s 15 songs, and worked with an impressive group of collaborators, including Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk, songwriter/producer Darhyl Camper Jr. “People would never guess the dark space that I was in about a year ago and how long I was sad and depressed. Brandy’s songs hit different and sound fresh too. ( Log Out / Actually, I want to bring in an interview from Advocate as it discussed Brandy’s role in supporting the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ community…but she was also asked about her legacy: “These days, Brandy is well aware of her legacy and understands the importance of where it carried this generation’s young artists. The track was co-written by Brandy and Darhyl “DJ” Camper, Kimberly “Kaydence” Krysiuk and Al Sherrod Lambert. I think a lot of artists face struggles and pressures, and after such a blockbuster album like Never Say Never, I can only imagine what life was like for her. It is not the case that women from a certain genre have been leading the charge: artists from various corners have added so much brilliance. TRACK REVIEW: Run the Jewels (ft. Mavis Staples & Josh Homme) - pulling the pin Brandy is a legend after her there will be no other not none (NANN) on her level! I think it is great that, through renewed faith and direction, Brandy was able to regain strength. It is good that, on her seventh album, Brandy is looking ahead and has found fresh spark. 2002’s Full Moon had a lot of the team and D.N.A. And I think music is the best way to feel that. The lyrics showcase the everyday struggles of humans world-wide both prior and during the Covid19 pandemic. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. B7 is full of gems and great Brandy songs and, whilst I would urge people to listen to the whole album, I wanted to focus on Borderline, not only because of its excellent video, but I feel it is Brandy at her most revealing, honest and brilliant. In a review for the album, Soul Bounce called "Borderline" a "standout", adding that the track would "definitely [be] going to get many repeat spins." It is interesting to speculate, and I think the simple-yet-effecting words that end the song offer some form of resolution: “We can't cross the line/Borderline/Schizo this time/We can't cross the line/Borderline”. I do wonder whether Brandy is trying to ward off the man or, to avoid any pitfalls and conflict after they get invested, she is being pretty frank and letting him know what is going on. “You're sorry, you're sorry (Sorry)/What would you do if you're alone? (Yeah)/Would you think about me?/I know there's something wrong with you” leads me to think that there was this relationship that has gone wrong, or there is a division between the two. A special behind the scenes video was released to show how much work went into producing the visuals for the video. Today, as in years past, there is this sense of expectation from fans and record labels. Brandy spoke with them last month and, whilst she discussed how great it would be to collaborate with Enya (a dream collaboration for her), she also highlighted how music has acted like therapy and a source of guidance: “For now, Enya can wait. Brandy is able to return, to an extent, to her previous days and be very much in the present without losing focus. Although one cannot experience the same bounce and lightness in vocal terms as on hits like The Boy Is Mine, this more mature and different-sounding Brandy is wonderful – and, to be fair, there are so many different moods on B7, that we get an essence of who she is now, in addition to a nod to her past days (as I mentioned earlier on). Though she only co-wrote a few songs on the album, I think her personality shines through, and that record is a lot more than a template for her voice. And then when Monica put her stamp on it, you just heard the contrast between her and I. I knew that it was gonna be something special, but I had no idea it was going to do what it did. The last article I want to quote from is from The Guardian. Love that Brandy has given us new music at a time where people are looking for something that can make them feel good. It is great to have Brandy back and, with her own label and a sense of personal control, I can imagine that future albums will come fairly frequently. “Music is my therapy,” she nods, almost to herself. The third verse, again, takes us into Brandy’s psyche and offers reason as to why she has found herself in a strange and lonelier space “I'm so dangerous, baby/I need you to see/Believe what you see/Feel what I feel/And my feelings don't die/It's why I cry (Cry)”. Brandy’s voice is at once smoky and dark, but there is so much nuance and layers to be found. Albums five and six spread across a quadrennial release schedule as the singer directed her energy to other pursuits and went through a lifetime's worth of personal and professional setbacks. Brandy is in complete head voice for verse one. There is a duskiness that many might not be expecting if they are only aware of her from the 1990s. A master of the form, it’s a joy to have Brandy back in our lives. I have been sourcing from other sites and articles quite a lot, but I think it helps contextaulise the music and give more insight into a fantastic and inspirational artist. In several interviews Brandy explained her creative process. The vocal bible has blessed us again, Brandy Norwood is back and she wrote this song and every song on her new album, B7. The powerful part of this track is the lullaby element to the melody. That last question-and-answer is quite striking! Why BBC TV Show 'Trigonometry' is RACIST! You see despite the fact that Brandy is alone throughout the clip, Borderline is in fact a track about a romance and in a roundabout way you can even say a love song. This song is so easy on the ear and has a majesty to it. That said, many people have been wondering about Brandy and what started the process for B7. Brandy has returned to us after an eight-year wait and she's coming with something different on her new album B7. I went to Broadway, and Broadway was an eye-opener for me. On the last song of her fourth album, she claimed hard-fought control and contemplated retirement. Its opulent sound – fluttering harps, cascading backing vocals, elasticated bass – rewired the genre, with its then-unknown co-producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and co-writer LaShawn Daniels going on to craft era-defining hits for the likes of Destiny’s Child, Jennifer Lopez and Houston herself. While there were other hits – Have You Ever, What About Us?, Talk About Our Love – by 2005 Brandy’s commercial appeal had stalled. The Best Debut Albums of 2020 (So Far), FEATURE: You Can’t Always Get What You Want: Wait for the Green Light: Politicians and the Unauthorised Use of Artists’ Songs. This song is like soft velvet against your skin in a room filled with frankincense essential oil. Brandy’s voice is at once smoky and dark, but there is so much nuance and layers to be found. ‘B7‘ marks a turning point in Brandy’s life and career in which she evolves into a music icon and phenomenal business woman. From Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples to P.P. I knew that it was a special record before I got on it, before Monica got on it. The art direction, set-design, cinematography, hair, make-up and acting made the video premier reminiscent of a ‘Jackson’ family member video debut! Album Review: Brandy, B7. As the video cuts from Brandy in her cell – where soon she is wrestled and restrained – and her on the stage shedding tears, some of the most standout lines arrive: “Got another lady, havin' a baby/Goin' crazy, but I'll be your friend, baby/Take what I can, baby”. I didn’t know. Looking at the video, and it is clear that the scenes of torment and psychological distress are more a metaphor; the padded cell is Brandy feeling trapped, misunderstood, and castigated, whilst her on the stage is a feeling of isolation and trying to connect. Brandy, who released her self-titled debut album when she was just 14 years old, is now 41 and ready to show her true personality in her music. “I hadn't heard anything else like it”. I’d like to think that a lot of the new generation sang at church, but I think it is rare. Fascist French Doctors Want to Experiment on Africans for COVID-19 Vaccine. ( Log Out / After a wordless introduction – or one consisting of ‘ohs’ and ‘ahs’ -, the first verse definitely builds images and possibilities. Many might assume it is just Soul and Gospel singers who are influenced by church music, but there are so many different artists who sang at church as a child and, from that moment, they were transported. “I’m scared of that. Her latest album seems like one of her most realised and personal. In a recent interview with Billboard, Brandy talked about the legacy of The Boy Is Mine: “Currently on the Billboard Hot 100, several female duets are hitting No. Now that the set has finally been released to the masses, we predict that many will gravitate to "Borderline" (which, fun fact, was actually going to be the lead single over "Baby Mama" at one point). Brandy allowed herself to explore her craft without the goal of creating a "pop hit" and the album benefits from it greatly. But this is a classic and will go down as such with Brandy fans. Brandy co-wrote every one of the fifteen tracks on B7, and I think that is a reason why the album has resonated with so many people. This is my first time … 'B7' Review: Brandy cements herself as R&B royalty with first album in 8 years and 'Borderline' video Brandy delivers flawless vocals, smooth vibes and effortless storytelling on comeback release and proves her crown is hers alone I really love her music and her last album, 2012’s Two Eleven, was a success. Flick through the pages and click on the headings for more info! Brandy Preps ‘Borderline’ Ahead of ‘b7’ Album Release Jul 20, 2020 Multi- platinum, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter and actress Brandy, has come roaring back with a new fearless and inspiring attitude. Brandy, Darkchild, Foster and so many others had no idea that this album would go on to be the singer’s best-selling album to date. That is to say that in the lyrics she is addressing her significant other and basically telling him, in her own unique way, how much he means to her. For Brandy, assuming assertion and taking her music where it needs to go was a big consideration when making this return. “It’s a little scary because I had to finish it without him,” she says, dabbing away tears. Summer Walker was cool too. The track, Borderline, is available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr2r3H477uY, Matthew Burnett/Darhyl "Hey DJ" Camper/LaShawn Daniels/Jordan Evans/Hit-Boy/Brandy Norwood/Cory Rooney/Alonzo "Lonnie" Smalls II/Joshua "YXSH" Thomas. Her first album came out when she was a teenager and, at forty-one, Brandy is still a young woman! It was so freeing for me, because I did get a chance to really dig in and write from my heart of hearts. I think it’s a little bit of both. Although Brandy has gone through some bad times, I think she has managed to gain new strength and focus. That said, the chorus does offer some honest and insight that may explain why this current relationship is not working out as harmoniously as it should: “Don't wanna be schizo this time (Oh)Never ever cheat, never lie to meI'm the most jealous girl (Girl)”. Maybe they are not aware of Brandy’s legacy and how important she is to other artists. The lyrics don’t hit the listener in the face unless you turn the volume up! Though it is great that Brandy has a daughter with a flair for music, there comes with that a sense of protection: a need to make sure that she does not fall into the same traps as she did. While in many ways B7, released via her own label, is classic Brandy, off-kilter production anchored by a voice still deep enough to swim in, it also feels like a fresh start. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In conceptualizing and executing B7, Brandy shows us that time, honesty and strength are the keys to becoming your most authentic self. Why do you think Black female R&B artists like yourself, Jhené Aiko, Chloe x Halle, Kehlani and Teyana Taylor have been showing up in such a major way over the past few months? ( Log Out / I can’t imagine what your teen years were like, especially having a foot in both those worlds. It does seem insane that an artist takes a few years away and they are either forgotten about or people wonder whether their career has ended. I don’t ever want to get to a point where I’m doing music for the wrong reasons”. Brandy’s voice does become more impassioned as the song nears its end. The album combined R&B and Pop, and Never Say Never was impactful to artists like Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears who were about to break through. Before I wrap up, I want to return to the article/interview from Entertainment Weekly. “I just wonder: would he be proud of what I was able to put together?” She takes a breath. 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