Brandy Returns With New Album 'Human,' Singer Issues Official Single 'Right Here'
By Njai Joszor |
Posted on 08/15/08 | Filed Under: Releases, Brandy
R&B singer Brandy will return this fall with “Human,” the highly anticipated full length studio album from the Grammy-winning superstar. Led by the single “Right Here (Departed),” “Human” is slated to hit stores November 11th.
Brandy's Epic Records debut and first new album since 2004's Grammy-nominated RIAA gold-certified "Afrodisiac," "Human" is a bold new collection of songs reflecting the artist's evolution as a musician and an individual.
"'Human' is my most personal album to date," said Brandy. I have grown so much since my last album. Being able to express myself and my journey through my music is a feeling I can't describe. With this new chapter of my life it feels good to have Rodney, a familiar face, by my side again. He brings out emotions in me like nobody else."
Reunited with executive producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who first collaborated with Brandy on her 1998 multi-platinum-selling collection "Never Say Never," Brandy has created the most emotionally resonant album of her career with songs and performances reflecting the truth and complexity of her experiences.
"It feels good to be back in the lab with Brandy again," said Rodney Jerkins. "We've always made great records and I'm humbled and honored to be continuing our legacy. The sound might be new, bigger, and more uplifting but we've kept our musical promise by making great songs and great music once again. There is no musical combination like ours!!!"
The album's title is a real life mirror of Brandy as a woman, an artist, a musician and a performer, communicating what it means to be fully "Human": strong yet vulnerable, candid and triumphant, in love with life and in touch with the things of the spirit.
"Right Here (Departed)," the first single from "Human," will impact Pop radio on September 16. The single and ringtone are scheduled to be released on August 26, with a digital pre-order for the album slated the same day.
Other key tracks on "Human" include "Fall," which Brandy co-wrote with the chart-topping British dance/pop singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield, as well as the new songs "Long Distance," "Piano Man," and "Torn Down." Brandy's other musical collaborators on Human include Brian Kennedy (Rihanna/"Disturbia"), emerging production whiz RedOne (Kat DeLuna, 2006 World Cup Official Single "Hips Don't Lie" with Shakira & Wyclef Jean), and James Fauntleroy (Jordin Sparks/"No Air").
Having sold more than 25 million albums worldwide -- with 10.5 million of those in the U.S. alone -- since the beginning of her career, Brandy is one of the top-selling female recording artists in pop music history.
Concurrent with her music career, Brandy has enjoyed ongoing success as an actress, notably as the star of the UPN sitcom "Moesha" and the lead in the two-hour Emmy-winning Disney special "Cinderella" as well as a variety of big-screen roles.
MY GIRRRRRRL!!!!!!I love Brandy to death...She is my favorite r&b singer and will alwawys be!!!!From her vey first album, to movies she starred in, she has touched me and moved me in many directions in my life. Brandy stay focus and strong mentally, and spiritually cause the devil will do anything to take away your focus hun!!!God bless!!!
Janet
10/2/2008 8:28:23 PM
I heard the song before I realized (from watching 106 & Park) that Brandy is the one who sings the song! I didn't make the connection at first because the sound and vocal arrangement of the song is different than what I'm used to. I love the song and I'm glad she's back! I'm surprised that she didn't say she titled the new album, "Human" because of the tragic experience she found herself in 1 or 2 years ago with that major car accident.
strong stacy
8/30/2008 9:13:49 PM
I am soooo excited!! I am in my 30's, but I must admit that Brandy has had the most inspiring music I've ever heard. I truly missed someone who can really sing! Real music is back!
mzgoodbadgirl
8/19/2008 10:51:20 PM
wow i never knew brandy and monica was ever fueding (sarcasm) ne way im loving both of their new songs and cnt wait until their cds drop, i'll always be a brandy and monica fan.
bionix
8/19/2008 2:00:42 PM
can't wait for it to drop...i don't buy many albums, but this is one that is topping the list....new artists: this is a lesson in singing boys and girls....
Monica Fan
8/17/2008 7:05:10 AM
Yes. I'm glad to see Brandy back. I don't like the single but maybe it would grow on me. I wish Brandy will get back to testing her vocal range as she did in broken Hearted, Tomorrow, Have you Ever,etc
I also get to look forward to Monica vs Brandy fued 2008.. Yes Brandy Fans.. Our healthy fued has returned! We all need to support Brandy and Monica upcoming albums to let this new kids know that we want SINGERS not talentless hit makers.
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luvzmuzik
8/16/2008 5:51:42 AM
definitely will be buying this..
Sylvia aka Sweet
8/15/2008 2:03:18 PM
Yes, I was hoping our brandy would come back and she is coming back!!! i can't wait for her new cd. Im a huge Brandy fan!! Welcome back Brandy!
R&B singer Brandy will return this fall with “Human,” the highly anticipated full length studio album from the Grammy-winning superstar. Led by the single “
