My only comment is that the majority of you are complete psychos....I applaud the civil commentators who simply voiced their opinion and backed it up with actual fact. My problem is why are we debating established fact? Beyonce, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Drake, Kelly Rowland, and a host of other rappers and singers have publicly cited her as influences and inspirations. These artists were all asked about influences or spontaneously started talking about Brandy, they were not put in the industry position of someone asking them what they thought specifically about Brandy. Brandy was one of the biggest and most visible of artists in 90s, Her portrayal of Cinderella was an inspiration to many a black female artists and fans alike, not to mention Moesha. Brandy also helped promote a wholesome yet hip imagery among female artists. Brandy was clearly influenced by Mariah's ballad style and Mary J. Blige's street-wise edge, and wisely found a middle ground. Furthermore who wasn't inspired by Whitney Houston's voice? In 2004 Afrodisiac was called the best R&B album of the year by Rolling Stone (who isn't honestly the kindest to Commercial R&B albums but then again they have been lacking for awhile) and is considered by fan, artists, and critics alike as prime example of a slept on gem. Brandy literally has over 100 awards for her voice, the most notable being for her popularizing using multi-layered background vocals (her own voice layered over itself), and her beloved raspy, vocal tone that has consistently been critically acclaimed. She hasn't had as much success recently as...big deal, Beyonce just took a commercial dip to...can I start denying her influence now? How about Tina, Aretha, Michael Jackson, and Janet Jackson? They all were huge and faded from the charts can I deny their influence too?? (You Stans sound so ridiculous). Secondly Brandy's voice is extremely unique, and as with any unique talent it will be revered by more critical people, but the opposite of love is not hate stans, it's indifference, meaning if you do not feel she is talented you would be indifferent to people revering. The number one rule of being a celebrity is that you will always have fans and people who are indifferent, you just need to keep more on the love side to stay afloat. Thirdly I wonder how many of you listen to Toni Braxton and Jazmine Sullivan but say you hate Brandy's voice....same with you stans that love Ciara but talk about Britney Spears not being able to sing...with a straight face laughable honestly. Brandy's runs are out of this world. Most of you should be ashamed, even if you do not find her music enjoyable, you have no right to publicly attack her stated acclaim, legacy, or personal life. I would swear the majority of you grew up in a barn, but this is the generation I find myself a part of....sad really. The polite and respectful thing to do (as your parents should have taught you) is to congratulate them on their success and move on with life. I do not personally care for any of Aretha Franklin's music like that but I respect her stature and acclaim like a mature person does, and I acknowledge her influence. Grow up Stans, it's not a cute look.