Brandy
Brandy
Written-By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keith Crouch, Kipper Jones
4:27
2 Baby
Written-By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keith Crouch, Kipper Jones, Rahsaan Patterson
5:13
3 Best Friend
Written-By – Glenn McKinney, Keith Crouch
4:48
4 I Wanna Be Down
Written-By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keith Crouch, Kipper Jones
4:51
5 I Dedicate (Part I)
Written-By – Brandy Norwood, Curtis "Sauce" Wilson, Jeffrey Young, Rochad Holiday
1:29
6 Brokenhearted
Written-By, Producer, Arranged By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Keith Crouch, Kipper Jones
5:52
7 I'm Yours
Written-By, Producer, Arranged By, Recorded By – Arvel McClinton, Damon Thomas
4:01
8 Sunny Day
Written-By – Curtis "Sauce" Wilson, Jeffrey Young, Mark Lomax, Rochad Holiday
4:29
9 As Long As You're Here
Written-By – Curtis "Sauce" Wilson, Jeffrey Young, Rochad Holiday, Trina Powell
4:45
10 Always On My Mind
Written-By Kenneth Crouch
4:06
11 I Dedicate (Part II)
Written-By – Brandy Norwood, Curtis "Sauce" Wilson, Jeffrey Young, Rochad Holiday
0:55
12 Love Is On My Side
Written-By – Damon Thomas, Robin Thicke
5:09
13 Give Me You
Written-By – Curtis "Sauce" Wilson, Jeffrey Young, Kenneth Young, Rochad Holiday
4:25
14 I Dedicate (Part III)
Written-By – Brandy Norwood, Curtis "Sauce" Wilson, Jeffrey Young, Rochad Holiday
Label: Atlantic – 82610-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1994
Genre: R&B Soul, Pop
Style: Contemporary R&B
Brandy's 1994 self-titled debut album is a defining, "aggressively good" 90s R&B classic, showcasing a 15-year-old’s mature, velvety vocals over polished, hip-hop-influenced, and pop-soul production. Highlighted by hits like "I Wanna Be Down," "Baby," and "Brokenhearted," the album established her as a vocal powerhouse, blending sincere, youthful charm with impressive, gospel-influenced riffs.
The album is noted for its smooth, "tender-tough" sound, blending R&B with a pop-soul appeal that felt both fresh and timeless. It is characterized by crisp, 90s production.
Even at a young age, Brandy showed immense vocal maturity and control, often compared to a "lower-key Janet Jackson" or a "stripped-down Mary J. Blige".
Key Tracks:- "I Wanna Be Down": Considered a staple, defining track; "Baby": A hit single that highlighted her soulful, confident delivery; "Brokenhearted": A popular ballad; "Best Friend": Praised for its upbeat nature.
It is regarded as an essential, foundational 90s R&B album that successfully positioned her for long-term stardom. The album peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 and sold over four million copies in the U.S..
While some felt it did not venture far from standard 90s formulas, its, "slow, deliberate, and naive" charm is often praised for being a perfect snapshot of the era, which has aged well.
Never Say Never
2 Angel In Disguise 4:48
3 The Boy Is Mine 4:54
Vocals [Duet] – Monica
4 Learn The Hard Way 4:50
5 Almost Doesn't Count 3:37
6 Top Of The World 4:41
Featuring – Ma$e
7 U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To) 4:28
8 Never Say Never 5:10
9 Truthfully 4:58
10 Have You Ever? 4:32
11 Put That On Everything 4:51
12 In The Car Interlude 1:08
13 Happy 4:06
14 One Voice 4:07
15 Tomorrow 5:19
16 (Everything I Do) I Do It For You 4:09
Label: Atlantic – 83039-2
Format:nCD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1998
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Contemporary R&B
Two Eleven
2 Wildest Dreams
Written-By – Chris Whitacre, Justin Henderson, Sean Garrett
4:26
3 So Sick
Written-By – Mr. Bangladesh, Sean Garrett
4:31
4 Slower
Written-By – Brandy, Breyon Prescott, Chris Brown, Dave Taylor, Amber Streeter
2:57
5 No Such Thing As Too Late
Written-By – Daniel Morris, Jim Jonsin, Rico Love
4:01
6 Let Me Go
Written-By – Mr. Bangladesh, Björn Yttling, Lykke Li, Sean Garrett
3:17
7 Without You
Written-By – Breyon Prescott, Courtney Harrell, Eric Bellinger, Harmony Samuels
4:12
8 Put It Down
Featuring – Chris Brown
Written-By – Mr. Bangladesh, Chris Brown, Dwayne Abernathy, Sean Garrett
4:06
9 Hardly Breathing
Producer – Pierre Medor, Rico Love
Written-By – Pierre Medor, Rico Love
3:55
10 Do You Know What You Have
Written-By – Brandy, Breyon Prescott, Mike Will Made It, Pierre Slaughter, Sean Garrett
3:28
11 Scared Of Beautiful
Written-By – Breyon Prescott, Frank Ocean, Warryn Campbell
3:46
12 Wish Your Love Away
Written-By – Brandon Ramon Johnson, Mario Winans, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Tiyon Mack
3:19
13 Paint This House
Written-By – Earl Hood, Eric Goudy, Pierre Medor, Rico Love
3:58
14 Outro 0:57
Label: RCA – 88691-92305-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Canada
Released: 2012
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Contemporary R&B