actually Dawn denied being influenced by Brandy. She said she never listened to Brandy until her brother gave her a cd when she was in college... Sounds like a crock of ish to me... but if she says she wasnt influenced by Brandy who am i to deny it.... Dawn makes better sings then Brandy tho... im talking about the new material, not the classics, cuz Brandy has already proven herself. But if Brandy aint careful Dawn will take her spot.... I wonder what it would sound like if they did a duet...