Brandy
Studio album by Brandy
Released	September 27, 1994
Recorded	1994
Genre	R&B
Length	55:31
Label	Atlantic 82610
Producer(s)	Darryl Williams Keith Crouch
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
Brandy chronology
Brandy (1994) Never Say Never (1998)

Brandy is the self-titled debut studio album by American singer Brandy's. Released on September 27, 1994 on Atlantic Records, the album sold over four million albums in America. It was also nominated for and won several awards in 1995 and 1996. It became successful on the strength of Brandy's MTV and teen appeal, her notable appearances in television series such as her starring role in Moesha, and the Brandy album's four hit singles, "Baby", "Brokenhearted" (with Wanya Morris), "Best Friend", and "I Wanna Be Down". Latter was remixed and rereleased as a single in 1995, featuring a more edgy, hip-hop sound and including raps from female rap pioneers Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo, and MC Lyte. Image File history File links Brandy-94-lp. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American actress and Grammy Award-winning singer. ... September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 3. ... Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), known professionally as Brandy, is an American actress and Grammy Award-winning singer. ... Never Say Never is a 1998 album by R&B singer Brandy. ... A singer is a musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... Brandy on the cover of her album Full Moon Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979 in McComb, Mississippi), known professionally as Brandy, is an African American pop/R&B singer and actress. ... September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network headquartered in New York City. ... Moesha is also the title of a song by former Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio, frequently performed by his first solo band. ... Wanya Jermaine Morris (born July 29, 1973, in Philadelphia) is an African-American R&B singer, best known as the leader of the popular R&B group Boyz II Men. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Also see the Arab singer Latifa Queen Latifah (born Dana Elaine Owens, March 18, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is a Grammy-winning American rapper/singer, model, and Academy Award-nominated actress. ... Cover from the You Better Ask Somebody album. ... MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Queens, New York) is a female rap artist. ...

The album sold four million copies domestically and nine million worldwide.

Track listing

Baby is the title of a number-one R&B single by singer Brandy. ... Best Friend is an R&B song written by Keith Crouch, and Glenn McKinney for Brandys self-titled debut studio album, Brandy (1994). ... I Wanna Be Down is the title of a number-one R&B single by singer Brandy. ... Brokenhearted is an R&B song written and produced by Keith Crouch, and Kipper Jones for Brandys self-titled debut studio album, Brandy (1994). ...

Personnel

• Derek Allen - bass
• Kenneth Crouch - piano
• Derrick Edmondson - flute, saxophone, horn
• Glenn McKinney - guitar
• Derek Organ - drums
• Thomas Organ - guitar
• Cat Daddy Ro - keyboard
• Damon Thomas - piano, keyboards

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Production

• Producer: Keith Crouch, Darryl Williams
• Vocal assistance: Tiara Lemacks, Sherree Ford-Payne, Rahsaan Patterson, Robin Thicke, Jeffrey Young
• Arranger: Fuzzy
• Programming: Arvel McClinton III

Robin Charles Thicke (born March 10, 1977 in Los Angeles, California) is a Grammy Award winning American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and occasional actor. ...

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