‘I Wanna Be Down’: Elle Varner Tributes Brandy

She has one of the most distinctive voices in R&B, serving every cut she performs with an increasingly popular originality.

The above, while sounding a ‘little much’ to any yet to hear Elle Varner’s voice, was put to the test last night when she took on Brandy’s classic ‘I Wanna Be Down’ at the Highline Ballroom.

Get into her jazzy take on the jam below…

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  1. Realist : Navy-Nazi August 10, 2012

    YASS Brandy pave the way for most of these young cats wether you want to admit it or not, loving it.

    • Marcos O’liva August 10, 2012

      so true. her and monica paved the way for so many. alot of these girls running around here wouldnt be if it want for them.

  2. The-Truth August 10, 2012

    Sounds Way better than when Brandy performs. Trandy just gives a LATE vocal and never switches up the arrangement.

  3. mobwife August 10, 2012

    B**CH I’m going to need you to SIT ALL THE WAY DOWN!!

    FTW was that?

    I’m growing weary of folks all of a sudden deciding to trample of Aaliyah’s music, image, and legacy!

    • THE SHADE August 10, 2012

      ……

      • NT August 10, 2012

        ????????

      • mobwife August 10, 2012

        WHAT? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

        I don’t like Elle Verner’s rendition of Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down”

        …..AND…….

        After reading all of the Aaliyah articles on this and other sites, I’m growing weary of folks riding her neck to the ground! Leave her be…..

  4. Keem August 10, 2012

    OK, we’re not even gonna start with the ‘She did better than Brandy MESS.’ Aiight, anyways, It’s awesome to see our new artists paying homage to people who paved the way for them.. Personally I would prefer Brandy’s tone with this song any day, although Elle did a very beautiful job.. Brandy’s voice is just better for the song to me.

  5. Whistle August 10, 2012

    Classic? I don’t even know that song

    • Oats August 10, 2012

      So just cos you don’t know it, it doesn’t make it a classic? Give urself a break!

    • MB92 August 11, 2012

      then clearly your not a true fan of R&B

  6. TRUTH SERUM August 10, 2012

    BRANDY’S STANS AND SUPPORTERS ARE FUNNY AS S***…

    BRANDY AIN’T PAY THE WAY FOR HER…

    HER MUSIC DOESN’T SOUND LIKE ANYTHING BRANDY HAS DONE…

    BRANDY IS A POP/R&B ARTIST… ELLE IS A R&B ARTIST… HER MUSIC AND STYLE IS NOTHING LIKE BRANDY’S….

    SO HAVE A F****** SEAT ON TOP OF MT. EVEREST… NO HAVE A SEAT ON THE MOON…

    YOU SOUND LIKE IDIOTS…

    • 777 August 10, 2012

      You don’t know what you talking about playa, so be sure to take a seat right up there where you told everyone else to sit. When these mofos gon learn who the REAL is. GOOD DAY!

  7. RoyalKev August 10, 2012

    Ummm, ok … It’s the thought that counts. It’s great to see people giving Brandy a tribute. That’s one of my favorite Brandy songs! I love the studio version and everything B’rocka does live on that record.

    http://www.thepagewithroyalkev.com

  8. Nick August 10, 2012

    her voice is interesting!!!i liked it!!

  9. JP August 10, 2012

    Ok, now she has me paying attention. I’ll be checking for her. I enjoyed her performance and homage to Brandy.

    Haters, you be the best haters you can be at the bottom of the barrel. lls

  10. Lela August 10, 2012

    I see it doesn’t take much to impress this generation. She is wack!!! You all need to go to research and listen some of female singers of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. In my youth I listened to Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle and Natalie Cole. In my early to late teens there was Stacy Lattisaw, Evelyn Champagne King, Teena Marie, Miki Howard, Regina Belle, Stephanie Mills and of course Whitney Houston. Later came Chante Moore, Mariah, Faith Evans, Tamia.. and the list goes on. I don’t understand the hype behind this artist. She sounds horrible on her single ” Refil” but I thought I’d take a listen… give her the benefit of doubt. I hate to say but it I don’t think she’s any good.

  11. Elle Varner is #1 on ITUNES August 10, 2012

    Good job! I uv both ELLE & BRANDY.

  12. Musiclova101 August 10, 2012

    Elle Varner’s voice is not as good as brandy’s….brandy can sangggg ! Even though human wasn’t a success it was still a good album, listen to it at lease once a month !

  13. Musiclova101 August 10, 2012

    @lele preach !!!!!! i didn’t wanna hurt Elle feelings but you said it…lol !

    • Musiclova101 August 10, 2012

      *lela

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