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| | The Best of Brandy | | | Music Artist : | | Brandy | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Atlantic / Wea | | Release Date : | | 2005-04-05 | | Store Price : | | $18.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $18.98 | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Baby
2. Best Friend
3. I Wanna Be Down
4. Brokenhearted
5. Angel in Disguise
6. Boy Is Mine
7. Almost Doesn't Count
8. Top of the World
9. U Don't Know Me
10. Have You Ever?
11. Full Moon
12. What About Us?
13. He Is
14. Afrodisiac
15. Who Is She 2 U
16. Rock With You
17. I Wanna Be Down
18. Another Day in Paradise
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Submitted on: 2009-09-19 |
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| Brandy has always been on of my favorites. She has a very unique voice. When I saw the movie, "Double Platinum" again, it reminded me of how good she is. I was also reminded that Diana Ross is still fantastic. |
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Truly the best of Brandy!
Submitted on: 2009-02-13 |
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Even though I had all of Brandy's CD's, I couldn't help but buy this wonderful collection! While she had only four albums (at the time), and each of them were four years apart (except for "Full Moon" and "Afrodisiac" which were only two), she made sure each album was top notch... something you wouldn't get tired of. This collection includes four songs from her debut self-titled release, six from "Never Say Never", two from "Full Moon", two from "Afrodisiac", three songs from various albums or soundtracks, and a bonus remix, totaling 18 tracks. While this seems like a lot, you won't wanna skip any of them!
It starts off with "Baby", which was her second single and #1. It is a catchy little song by a (then) fourteen year old. It is followed by "Best Friend", then "I Wanna Be Down". (The latter was her debut). Next is "Brokenhearted", which is actually a remix of the album version, this time a deut with Wanya Morris from Boyz II Men. (The version used in the video) While the album version is nice, I actually prefer this version!
Now we move forward to 1998, when Brandy's second (and most successful so far) album, "Never Say Never" came out. First off, we are treated to "Angel in Disguise", which even though it was never officially a single, it charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and is a fan favorite. So, it rightfully takes its place on the disc. Brandy's biggest hit ever was no doubt "The Boy Is Mine", a duet with Monica. You've probably heard this song before. Like the title says, it's just the two young women fighting over a man. "Almost Doesn't Count" is another favorite of mine, and it did fairly well as a single. It's followed by "Top of the World", which features Ma$e rapping. This track has a nice beat, but it's not as good as some of the others. Next comes a new favorite of mine! I'd never heard this remix of "U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)", but I'm glad I finally did. The original was GREAT, but this one is just plain SICK! The beat is better, the rapping is great, and the re-sung verses are better than ever! After that, Brandy's second biggest hit, "Have You Ever?" plays.
Four years, a marriage, a baby, AND a divorce latter, we get only two songs from 2002's "FULL MOON". This was my favorite album, so I was a little disappointed that there were only two songs, but they are two of the best. This part starts with the title track. This track is a hot track that will have you dancing. I could also say this about the next track, "What About Us?".
Two more years later, we get "Afrodisiac". This album was a little more personal than the three before it. It was loved by fans and praised by critics, but somehow it flopped. My theory? The single choices. "I Tried" and "Afrodisiac" were both rumored to become singles, but unfortunately neither was ever released (although the latter was released as a single overseas.) Also "Turn It Up" was released as a promo, but it never became an official single. Instead we got "Who Is She 2 U" and "Talk About Our Love" (both of which are on this collection). While "Who Is She 2 U" is a good, catchy song, it's nothing in comparison to the other songs from "Afro". "Talk About Our Love" features Kanye West, and is alright, but not that good.
The last few tracks include "Sittin' Up In My Room" from the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack, "Rock wit U" by Quincy Jones feat. Brandy & Heavy D, "Another Day in Paradise" with her brother Ray J, which was a single overseas, and the rap remix of "I Wanna Be Down" which features Brandy singing the intro and chorus, and MC Lyte, Yo-Yo, and Queen Latifiah rapping new verses.
Overall, this is a wonderful CD that takes you through all the years of Brandy's career. If we're lucky, Brandy will keep releasing hits like in the past and stick around for a LONG time. |
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The Best of Brandy soars above the stars!!!
Submitted on: 2008-04-07 |
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| The Best of Brandy is the absolute best. I love this album. It includes a mixture of all of Brandy's hits. "What about Us", "Full Moon", "Baby", "Best Friend", "Talk About Our Love", and more.... If you grew up listening to Brandy and singing along to her songs, you gotta buy this album or at least buy the MP3s. 5 stars all the way!!!!!! |
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 Classic, CLASSIC Brandy.
Submitted on: 2007-10-18 |
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1. Baby 6/5
2. Best Friend 4/5
3. I Wanna Be Down 4.5/5
4. Brokenhearted - The remix isn't as good as the original, but the beat is on fire, so they even out. 4.5/5
5. Angel in Disguise - Loved it since I first heard it. 5/5
6. THE Boy Is Mine - Classic Pop/R&B 5/5
7. Almost Doesn't Count 4.5/5
8. Top of the World 4.5/5
9. U Don't Know Me 3/5
10. Have You Ever? 5/5
11. Full Moon 6/5
12. What About Us? 4.25/5
13. He Is 4.75/5
14. Afrodisiac - (On the sample, it's Talk About Our Love, so I guess that's on the CD! Besides, Afro was NEVER a single!) 4/5
15. Who Is She 2 U 3.75/5
16. Rock With You - Never heard this one before the sample... 4/5
17. I Wanna Be Down - Nice. 4.25/5
18. Another Day in Paradise - Different, but I LOVE the production! 4/5
You Don't Know Me and Who Is She 2 U and Rock With You but to a lesser extent.
Brandy was my favorite artist back in the 90s. Sure, Mariah had the voice, but Brandy had me HOOKED!!!
Overall, this CD and its songs add up to about 4.4 stars.
4.4 stars. |
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Why did it take me so long
Submitted on: 2005-12-02 |
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| Don't know how I forgot to get this one, I'm a super duper Brandy fan. A must have for the collection. All of her hits on one album is great. Brandy is the bomb! |
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