From The Vault is back this week with a R&B duet courtesy of the Vocal Bible herself Brandy alongside Boyz II Men crooner Wanya Morris. Today’s pick is ‘Brokenhearted’.
Originally a solo track from her eponymous 1995 debut, ‘Brokenhearted’ was remixed by Soulshock & Karlin for its single release, making way for fresh new vocals by Morris.
As the 5th and last single off said album, it gave Brandy her third Top 10 in the US by peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 – it also reached the 2nd position of the Hot Hip-Hop/R&B tally.
The laid-back groove’s visual – directed by legendary videographer Hype Williams – presented the ex-lovebirds in a moody yet vivid dream-like environment. Rocking her 90’s trademark box-braids, a then-aged 16 Bran was already showing all the signs of a diva-in-the-making proving yet again that age is but a number when you have « it ».
With the singer/actress recently confirming that work was underway for the follow-up to the criminally underrated ‘Two Eleven’, we can’t help but anticipate what the future holds for Ms. Norwood. Indeed, the ‘Put It Down’ vocalist’s craft seems to get stronger and more diverse with time – contrary to some other divas from the last two decades – and with her qualitative stock already sky-high, it’s quite obvious we’re in for a treat.
Bring it on, B-Rocka!
Who???
Nobody thinks you’re funny.
Is keke Wyatt? A psycho R&B diva?
Who??
Haha?
who????
Is Keri Hilson? I wanna know too…
Who???
Who?
Ciara sold 200k worldwide yet?
Who??????
Some people think saying who is shade but really all they’re showing is that they’re ignorant. Being ignorant is never a funny thing to be, so saying who is self shade.
They don’t make music like this anymore.
Ain’t that the truth, musicality has really died.
It hasn’t died but has taken a backseat, it’s coming back though.
You guys always write so beautifully about Brandy. Cannot wait for album 7!!
Can I just say shouts to Sam,David and Rashad for always being so nice to Brandy. It warms my heart to know how much you care about her.
Y’all f*** know exactly who Brandy is. The triple threat who sold over 30 million albums that’s who the f*** she is!!!
Love me some BRANDY!!! She is an awesome God-given talent & want her to continue to produce great music & do more TV!
People gave Aaliyah crap over the R Kelly thing, but these two were effing around as well. She was 16 while he was 22.
True, but 16 and 22 is still slighty different (and a lot less creepy) than 14 and 27… just sayin’.
Uggggggggggggh
brandy fuckn slays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love her and can’t wait for her new project!
F***** love it!
Honey for the soul!
Classic that sounds Bran ‘Nu! #SmoothLikeBrandy PunIntended
Love her. Brandy ain’t going no where so you better get to know who she is
This is my favorite ballad from Brandy. Gosh, I just love her! Her music from every era is so amazing! Those first three albums slay though (along with Two Eleven)! I admire how Bran continued to grow artistically and vocally. She’s always been a very special artist to me.
Everything you wrote was truth(as usual!). P.s. I love the re-design of your Avi! #DivasOneAndAll!
Thank you! <3
If you don’t know who Brandy is that says more about you then it does her. Think about it…
I’m ready for a new album cause I played 2 eleven out lol…I want her to promote more than 2 singles tho she deserves major success and a huge comeback is long overdue
Brandy is everything…that tone, her vocal agility, her harmonies, her range…God really gave her a gift. but its sad how some of these “kids” view her these days…they know nothing.
BRANDY IS THE MUTAH F***** TRUTH DAHLING
who ever had the time to make numerous accounts to say “Who?” is petty as hell. The real question is… “WHO” does s*** like that? if you don’t like her why did you put forth so much energy to be derogatory. But if you want to know who, ask your favorite singer who they’re inspired by b****. Or better yet Google her since you don’t f***** know “Who”…lol smh silly s***