Brandy and Ray J have teamed up with their father, Willie Norwood, for a new song entitled ‘Talk To Me’. The track is already on iTunes just in time for the Thanksgiving festivities. Listen to it below:
The trio certainly took things back to the peak of Brandy’s career – the 90′s – with this one. However, the vocal arrangement sounded a bit messy with Ray J & Willie a shouting confusingly over the melody in an almost conflicting manner. Nevertheless, as usual, Brandy kept things subtle and shined throughout.
Thanks to Hip-Hop N More for the record.
47 COMMENTS
Mariah Floppy
November 24, 2010 at 3:43 pm
No matter what y’all say! Mariah is still the Queen of Flop!
2009:
Susan Boyle – I Dreamed a Dream
701,000 copies sold in its first week; finished at 3,100,000 copies in total so far
Mariah Carey – Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
176,000 copies sold in its first week; finished at 500,000 copies in total so far
2010:
Susan Boyle – The Gift
1st week: 318,000 copies sold
2nd week: 320,000 copies sold
Mariah Carey – Merry Christmas II You
1st week: 55,000 copies sold
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Natanya
November 24, 2010 at 3:51 pm
I like the song…its sweet! Brandy has a wonderful voice…she shouldn’t go so long in between albums.
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The-Truth
November 24, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Brandy sounds amazing as usual. Ummmm Ray J had to mess this song up. Its cute tho. Something you just play for the holidays. So ready for Brandy’s new album
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THE BRANDY SUPPORT SQAD
November 24, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Brandy Defo brought on her NEVER say NEver tone.. cant wait for her album.. Shes too..Amaazing
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matty
November 24, 2010 at 4:11 pm
@ Mariah floppy
so, unless you have an ilness, this post has nothing to do with a christmas album, mariah carey or susan boyle. i dont understand how you are so caught up in album sales or popularity, who cares, i bought merry christmas 2 you and it was a good christmas album, i also listened to susan boyles christmas album. sure the sales do matter in terms of financials, but you (the consumer should be buying music you like, not caring about the sales, let mariah’s management take care of it……FUCKING RELAX
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Teflon Boy
November 24, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Can’t wait to have a listen when I get home! I’m sure Brandy brought the fire
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THE BRANDY SUPPORT SQAD
November 24, 2010 at 4:32 pm
@teflon boy
She did bring the FIRE on this track vocally. Its a good family track enjoy it
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2BAD2BME
November 24, 2010 at 4:47 pm
YEEEESSS I MIIIISSS THIS BRANDY!
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KNUCK
November 24, 2010 at 4:53 pm
She sounds just like she did in 1998. I mean, do you understand the amount of talent required to give all of these different tones? she KILLED the arrangement on the chorus. Her voice is so beautiful in the beggining as she flutters effortlessly through the riffs.
I love the way her voice has grown so much, but this song is a bit of nostalgia. very welcomed!
I wonder if Brandy can still do her “baby whitney” vocals from her debut? I just love her so much.
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NikkiIsChillin
November 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm
This song is absolutely beautiful. Brandy and her father have such amazing voices. Ray j. Also sounds so mature and reflective. Its a hit.
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spunkypoop
November 24, 2010 at 5:16 pm
This is a very nice song!!! Brandy of course…..SHINES BRIGHT on this Joint!
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royalkev
November 24, 2010 at 5:19 pm
I’m glad they gave Brandy the hook. It’s pretty, Brandy sounds great. It sounds like a Never-say- Never track , but that’s a good thing since it’s her family’s song. It’s great for the holidays.
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MrIncredible
November 24, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Brandy sounds divine… the father and Ray J… not so much!
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drfenty
November 24, 2010 at 5:40 pm
DEAD@ trandy needing the help of the family to sell music.
aint there any other TV show that wants her?
boobye
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NICK
November 24, 2010 at 5:54 pm
LOVE IT, BRANDY IS MY QUEEN!!! girl can sang !!!! they sound nice tho-
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Keona
November 24, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Brandy went innnnnn on that song I freaking love love love Brandy’s voice she killed it!!!!!! Her dad and Ray J sound really really good as well. Ray J’s voice has really improved. Of course their dad sounds amazing but Brandy’s voice stands out there is just something about Brandy’s tone and voice that gets to me every time. For some reason I think she was holding back but she still killed it cant wait for her solo album straight fire:)
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NAS ( B Rockah Stan 4eva)
November 24, 2010 at 6:31 pm
lol@rfenty, don’t even start cuz you wont win, recognise that Boo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who do you represent again????????
Haters follow Brandy on twitter and keep it coming, Boo!!!!!!!!!!
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NAS ( B Rockah Stan 4eva)
November 24, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Hey to all the #STARZ!! We gone break all records this time round so hater sta mad and watch this space.
Haters, haters, haters, haters, haters.lmfao!!!!!!!!!!!
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royalkev
November 24, 2010 at 6:37 pm
@ Keona, so true Brandy’s voice does something to you on the inside. Ray J, does sound really good too and Willie has a very soothing voice as well.
@ DrFenty, really?… Concentrate on Riri’s album seeing platnium by next year and not having first week and album totals by Trey Songz and Ke$ha place higher that hers. She’s released 5 albums and still seems to be waiting for it to be her year. After all these damn era’s what will she be remembered as?… the girl in Beyonce’s shadows ? … The girl that dyed her hair red, like Janet (and failed at it)? … Oh, right 9 #1′s and matching the impact of Katy Perry (who will be a distant memory right along with her).
*Trandy (as you say) has arguably 3-4 classic albums. Rihanna’s just an average girl gone bad!
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lil leo
November 24, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I don’t like the norwoods they are really corny.
Monica>>>>>>>>
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J_ Nova
November 24, 2010 at 6:44 pm
I got so amped i turned the Never say never album on.
Currently Playing “Angel in Disguise”
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Lolsmileyface
November 24, 2010 at 6:59 pm
GET IT NORWOODS!
LOVE IT !
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TC ;D
November 24, 2010 at 7:33 pm
BRAN BRANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN……
BRANDY WENT INNNNNNNNN ON THIIS TRACK…IMRESSIVE….YOUR FAVE COULD NEVER BE THI VOCALLY TRAINED & STYLING ON HOES LIKE THAT!
HATERZ PLEASE GETTA DAY JOB…IM TRYNA KEEP THE PEACE BUT BITCHES DONT MAKE ME GET BESIDE MYSELF
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DASTARKIDD
November 24, 2010 at 8:07 pm
WELL FIRST OF ALL I HAVE TO SAY THIS SONG IS AMAZING BRANDY GAVE ME SWEET SPOT IN HER VOICE I LOVE AND POPS DID HIS THANG BUT I THINK WE ALL NEED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT EVEN RAY J SOUNDED AMAZING AS WELL COMPARED TO WUT WE ARE USED TO HEARING EVERYBODY DID THEIR THING ON THIS JOINT
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GangsterA
November 24, 2010 at 8:37 pm
brandy sound great and thats about it
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BrandyNMonicaStan
November 24, 2010 at 8:53 pm
oh boy ! (in the words of RayJ) I love this song already listened to it twice bout ta listen to it again once I download it ! I wanna shout out the STARZ! what up ya’ll ! @Dr Fenty please kick rocks with an opened toed shoe ! Let’s go Norwoods
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KWON_THE_LEO
November 24, 2010 at 8:57 pm
BRANDY ATE THAT SHIT!! AND IF YOU DONT AGREE, THEN OBVIOUSLY YOU ARE MISTAKEN
P.S. IM IN LOVE WITH MR. NAS!!!
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daboss8791
November 24, 2010 at 9:29 pm
@ Knuckk I agree, very beautiful song!
SpreadDaWord.com for the hip intelligent voice that wants to be heard!
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Set it Straiter
November 24, 2010 at 9:49 pm
I really want that Never say Never tone on her new prioject… its where she shined the most IMO. And yes that is true artistry to be able to dive bk into different vocal tones and eras like that.. But i think the NEver Say Never tone should be taken in the next direction vocally…or atlest being the centre of it all..No matter what tone she chooses I Love her from
from the start and finish of the piano!!!!!!!!!
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TAMI
November 24, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Brandy sounds good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nicee! Smh the only thing Rihanna would be known as is the Girl who kept getting her wig snatched!!!No one will remember RIhanna in 3 years tops. Lmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaao!!!@Dr.Fenty BOO BOO worry about your RIhanna’s who’s album is a FLOP and Nicki Minaj is set to sell more than her not about BRandy and her voice!Worry about Willow coming for her with her new single coming out!Worry about how weak her numbers are considering her huge fan base. Lmaaooo!GO BRANDY!
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~aMaZiNG.Lee~
November 24, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I freaking LOVE Brandy’s voice! Her tone is SOOOO soothing!
I despise Ray J and his ridiculous voice! But Willie sounds pretty good. Neither of them are on the level of Brandy, whatsoever!
I just love her, and I can’t wait to hear her new music! <3
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Ayo
November 25, 2010 at 12:22 am
Love brandy her voice always does something to me, she can always take me to another level when it comes to her vocals and she allows me t remember that there are still artists out there with talent and real music. Ray J and Willie be sounding good to. I agree with everyone she needs to bring this never say never tone back, truly missed.
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NAS ( B Rockah Stan 4eva)
November 25, 2010 at 12:44 am
@KWON_THE_LEO, awww don’t be like that cuz you’re making me go all shy now(blushing)lol
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JDJ***************
November 25, 2010 at 12:45 am
DWTS IS OVA SO BRING THE ALBUM NOW BRANDY
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MEH - Boss Bitch.
November 25, 2010 at 1:11 am
@DRFENTY, keep it cute hun! Especially since we are both here for Princess Rihanna. Brandy is the truth and if you don’t recognise you should deal and keep it moving.
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Quiana
November 25, 2010 at 5:47 am
I am really loving this.
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THE BRANDY SUPPORT SQAD
November 25, 2010 at 10:03 am
@ J Nova.. Angel in disguise is my favorite track on that album.. and when brandy was asked about her fav track on that album she did in fact say Angel in Disguise..just jope bangladesh can bring his magic to the table. She should include that track she worked on wid Neffu..the one she worked on in AFB with her songwriters.. Some dope shit
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TC ;D
November 25, 2010 at 10:21 am
NEXT A FAMILY BUSINESS!!!!!
THEN THE ALBUM!!!
@NAS LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YO U GETTIN A FANBASE ON HERE! #STARHIGHFIVE
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KWON_THE_LEO
November 25, 2010 at 5:57 pm
@ MR NAS… NOT TO MANY PPL CAN TAKE MY ATTENTION OFF OF BRANDY LOL SHE’S MY ABSOLUTE FAVE…BUT YOU ARE PUSHING IT SIR!! LMAO!
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MellyMel
November 25, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Keep Brandy & Willie…remove Ray J…otherwise nice track
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Cameron
November 25, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I bought this song the first day. Its really nice. Its funny I thought Brandy’s voice evolved, but turns out she might have just been lazy because once your voice matures and gets deeper, its harder to tap into what you used to be able to do. Her Never Say Never voice is still in full effect. She will always be remembered for her harmonies. The chorus on this song is AWESOME man. Ray J hit an excellent note at the end with his dad (very surprising) Willie…well, he was aite too. Brandy bring the ballads like this on the next album but include great bangers. I know you can go Platinum on this next one, she has created a great buzz with Dancing WIth The Stars, as well as positive controversy cause we all know she shouldve stayed so I think she needs to take this publicity and RUN with it
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WD76
November 26, 2010 at 4:28 am
This song is beautiful and I cannot stop listening to it. I wish this was Brandy all by herself. I agree with many here, that Brandy went back to her old vocals on this one. I’d like to add that Brandy is such an underrated vocalist, and her background harmonies are some of the best I ever heard.
I’ve been a fan since her debut album back in 94, and as someone stated, she had “baby Whitney vocals” on that album. I hope her next album catches the essence of the vocals she displayed here. I missed this Brandy
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miss humble
November 27, 2010 at 9:41 am
the engineer didn’t like brandy or the father at all, could have eqd her vocals better,take sum 12 k out.. Song would have been good if it was mixed right.!!!!
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B~Real
November 30, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Like the song and everything EXCEPT for Ray J…..Pls give it up RJ singing is not for you
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Mother of 3
December 1, 2010 at 3:09 am
Very touching song. This family definitely love each other no matter what. I need to purchase this song. Great job guys. I wish Sonya would have song a part even if it was something small. Hit
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Olivia G.
December 6, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I love the jacket Ray has on. Does anyone know the brand?
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Jose
December 14, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Absolutely love this picture, Rayj is wearing Las Vegas very own clothing line called BillionaireMafia.
Its Called the Rod. For the holidays Billionaire Mafia is having a Sample Sale – If you like the look
then you will Love the Lifestyle! http://www.billionairemafia.com.
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