Let’s go back to the mid-90s — back to a time when we saw the release of Brandy’s self-titled, debut. Let’s talk about it.
At sweet 16, Brandy dropped her self-titled in 1994. To be just 16, Brandy spoke on mature topics, which is still relevant today. For example: loyalty in “In Want Be Down.”
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“I know anybody’s gonna be lonely,” Brandy sings. “Without the reason they got someone to care for. Maybe all you need’s a shoulder to cry on. If that’s a fact than I’ll be more than you ever could dream of.”
Ms. Norwood would use her beautiful lyric-soprano tone to complement her bestie in “Best Friend.” Another song that falls in the loyalty category.
Brandy would continue her complimenting ways in “I’m Yours” and “Sunny Day,” a nod to the significant other.
Perhaps, my second favorite song on the album — behind “I Wanna Be Down” — is “Baby.”
Brandy peaked at the number 20 spot on the US Billboard 200 and 6 on US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was certified 4x Platinum.
Whether you think Brandy is a classic or just jammin’, I think we can agree the album has stood the test of time.
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Brandy’s ‘Brandy’; Classic!, Jammin’, Regular, or Not Impressed?
[Polls Are Closed!]
Classic! – 50%
Regular – 24%
Not Impressed – 13%
Jammin’ – 13%