While celebrating the release of her long awaited ‘Two Eleven’ album, Brandy has seen herself guest many-a-release party. For it seems that the fans who have patiently awaited ‘Human’s‘ follow-up have come in many forms – from celebs and non-celebs alike.
Indeed, acts like Jazmine Sullivan, Tamia, Ledisi, Jojo, and more have sung the praises of her latest release and oft-envied vocal stylings. And, as a recent gathering evidenced, you can add India Arie to that list.
Singing the ‘Full Moon’ fan favorite ‘He Is’ in honor of Norwood, see the ‘Truth’ hitmaker bring Bran to tears below:
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Argue her ‘Vocal Bible’ titling for years to come if you will, but there is no arguing Bran’s often overlooked impact on the industry. Seeing singers left and right – everybody from Chris Brown to Elle Varner – lifting praises to the singer’s soaring alto and complex melismas, the doubt about who Brandy is as a vocalist is (or should be) none.
Despite being in a world where record sales dictate who (by some definitions) is on track for “legendary” status, the real singers know who the real singers are. And Brandy, my friend, is some of your favorite singers’, favorite singer.