Preview: Brandy – ‘On My Own’ Documentary

Published: Thursday 28th Jul 2011 by Rashad

‘Top of the World’ singer Brandy has seen quite sometime pass since she could effectively proclaim such. And, while there’s no denying the last decade has not been as kind to the soulful songstress as her 90s hey day (see:  failed albums, label drama, personal drama), if the new ‘On My Own’ documentary is anything to go by, Ms. Norwood may be poised for a comeback.

Her meteoric rise and (equally as meteoric) fall are detailed and narrated in a way like never before – by the singer herself.

Preview Bran-nu’s ‘On My Own’ after the jump:

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  1. I’ve always been a jayz groupie (queenbey) July 29, 2011

    Sam ur ass aint no good……. And u bet not delete my comment

  2. thetruth.com July 29, 2011

    YES BRANDY please give us a great R&B album..on the lines of Full Moon/Afrodesiac..no more of this watered down pop

  3. ヅ•·.·´¯`·.·•-ΛALEXISR-Bahamas♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ★ ☆ ✰ T.I.P.•·.·´¯`·.·•ヅ July 29, 2011

    Brandy looks ready. I’m looking forward to the new project and the documentary looks great.

  4. dntunvme2 July 29, 2011

    Loves it and Loves the f*** outta her

  5. Dave July 29, 2011

    I love Brandy. This seems like this will be good. I don’t care what music she makes, as long as it’s good. People get so focused on “roots”, just make good music. Whatever inspires you, do it, & do your best. Because Brandy has made great music that wasn’t typically “R&B.” Do you Brandy.

  6. loveCRIMES July 29, 2011

    OMFGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!! I’m so ready for this.
    When does it premiere?

  7. LouLou July 29, 2011

    So she’s on J records? When does this air and what channel? I love this woman!

  8. JR July 29, 2011

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I am loving it! Brandy by far is a VOCAL BEAST! I wish a m********* would say she not! I cannot wait. She does stuff with her voice that is rare in this game today. I am so ready for her!

  9. Tristan July 29, 2011

    This IS Brandy’s year. She’s coming back with a full force.

  10. TREY July 29, 2011

    Brandy is hands down one of the best artist around who can actually sing. I believe that the fail of her last album was due to promotions. The last album i believe was grammy worthy and was full of amazing songs that are essentially timeless. I am really pushing for brandy, always have and I just hope that the public really realizes that brandy talent is not one that we see in a pop diva or on a s*** video, her talent is more in-depth than that. i mean what artist do you know that can really add that vocal emotion like brandy? no artist can, not Beyonce, ciara, Rhiannah, or anyone. Brandy is on the caliber of Whitney Houston in her earlier years and I have faith that wilt the right team, brandy will do the damn thing!

  11. Fried Chicken July 29, 2011

    This made me cry, i luv brandy, please brandy come back!!

  12. Fried Chicken July 29, 2011

    Brandy is hands down one of the best artist around who can actually sing. I believe that the fail of her last album was due to promotions. The last album i believe was grammy worthy and was full of amazing songs that are essentially timeless. I am really pushing for brandy, always have and I just hope that the public really realizes that brandy talent is not one that we see in a pop diva or on a s*** video, her talent is more in-depth than that. i mean what artist do you know that can really add that vocal emotion like brandy? no artist can, not Beyonce, ciara, Rhiannah, or anyone. Brandy is on the caliber of Whitney Houston in her earlier years and I have faith that wilt the right team, brandy will do the damn thing!

    thank you just brought the words right out of my mouth, brandy is a legend in my view. luv brandy the way she brings class, and a powerful alto voice to music, luv her so much!!

  13. Almond Joy July 29, 2011

    Has been
    hang it up
    FLAT SCREEN

    B**** stop tryna be like Monica

  14. Almond Joy July 29, 2011

    Whitney Houston on crack would still sing Brandy into an early grave.

    You should compare Trandy to Cherrelle & Paula Abdul.

  15. YeaBey HATES KELLY’S FLOP STANS! July 29, 2011

    I really hope she makes it! This is so sad yet exciting….almost makes me want to become a BIG fan of Brandy (not stan)…we’ll see when the material comes out but I hope she knows Old brandy is not going to make it this time around!

  16. Jongowdy July 29, 2011

    Brandy is the S***!!! LETS PUT HER BACK ON THE F***** MAP….BRANDY JUST BRING BAC THE 90’S BABY, BRAIDS AND ALL……. ONE WORD OF ADVICE DOWN DOWN GRADE YOURSELF…..YOU ARE THE F***** S*** …..PERIODDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  17. atrial July 29, 2011

    Brandy. She is an amazing artist. I hope she gets the credit she deserves this time around. It’s been a long time coming!

  18. BIGGESTAALIYAHFAN July 29, 2011

    Yes, Yes, Yes. I luv this gurl. When are they going to show this documentary? I cannot miss this. I have been waiting for an album from her for a long time. Can’t wait. I luv you B-Rocka.

    P.S. can you pls get back together with Rodney. The two of you together is something magical. You two are the ying to each others yang.

  19. Jongowdy July 29, 2011

    IN EVERYBODY’S CAREER U WILL HAVE UPS AND DOWNS,,,,,JUST LET ALL THAT NEGATIVE S*** GO BRAN…. RIGHT NOW!!! WE WANT SOME HAPPY S***….NO MORE DDAT SAD S*** !!!! U WILL GO PLATINUM BABY!!!

  20. MuzikJunkie July 29, 2011

    OMG I LOVE me some Brandy and she is an AMAZING vocalist! I can’t wait because she and her team seem really focused and I’m really anticipating this new release!

  21. loveCRIMES July 29, 2011

    @ALMOND JOY
    Monica? What’s a Monica? H**, kill y ourself.

  22. miss T July 29, 2011

    I’ve never really been a Brandy stan, throwing no shade though. … Looks interesting. She’s a very talented girl 🙂

  23. QT July 29, 2011

    this is what I been waiting for! LOVE this woman <3

  24. antertain July 29, 2011

    Really hope that she capitalises on the fact she has a show and releases the album soon after.
    Think Brandy just gotta take the plunge and not be so cautious.
    I definitely embrace that she is a versatile artist and there is more to her than just urban, however she NEEDS to hit her core audience 1st before broadening the sound.

    We need a killer ballad or a relatable good vibe track to bring her back in and then build from that.

    LET’S GET THE BALANCE RIGHT and then maybe try a crossover track on the 3rd single or something.

    #letsdothis

  25. Tjh26 July 29, 2011

    I f****** love her, Haters need not even comment on this page, our girl is bout to come back and i cant wait, no more comparing her to other people cuz it really is no comparison she is Brandy, the VOCAL BIBLE>>>>>>period!!!!

  26. ASAP (As Sincere As Possible) July 29, 2011

    I love her so much but she’s so strict with herself.While I appreciate her honesty (she’s one of the VERY VERY few artists that would admit her work underperformed largely), I still think that she’s way too strict.I like that she’s putting so much passion into her album, but if she thinks this is her last opportunity, then maybe it’s too much pressure.So, she needs to relax A BIT.

  27. Jongowdy July 29, 2011

    @ ASAP….U ARE SO RIGHT!

    dAMN BRANDY JUST CHILL……U ARE F***** LEGEND……..!!!

  28. BEYDABESS July 29, 2011

    YOU STUPID HOEZ!!!! BRANDY IS A LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I STILL GO HAM FOR HER EVEN THO I HAVEN’T SEEN HER SINCE 2002!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QUEEN BEYONCE LOVES BRANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE GAVE HER A LACEFRONT ONE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAITING FOR NEW MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  29. happy July 29, 2011

    @TREY

    Brandy can’t walk in one of Whitney’s footsteps, you frigging joking right! Go youtube Whitney singing ‘I am changing’ at around 21 or any of her early work. Brandy don’t come close. Why do u think Whitney is her idol.

    I wish Brandy all the success but don’t get in stan mode and get it twisted. who’s her label

  30. RHI RHI IS QUEEN July 29, 2011

    LUV ME SOME BRANDY… VOCALS FOR DAYS

  31. Damn Right July 29, 2011

    This album is going to be amazing, but it is no way her last chance. Human was a great album, so what if it didn’t perform too well she should be proud of it! When is this documentary even on screen?

  32. Royalkev July 29, 2011

    @Dave Excellent point! Brandy have always dabbled into so many different genres and styles in her music . She should only worry about capturing that sass and slick phrasing that she was a master of and she will be back on top! I can’t wait for her return, because she is one artist that deliver when it comes to quality and making great albums. Brandy should stop being so hard on herself. She takes her hardships and label them as failures. She is far from being one. There is nothing for her to prove to anyone and she should understand that!

    http://www.thepagewithroyalkev.b*******.com

  33. B**** PLEASE July 29, 2011

    OMG BRANDY YOU’RE KILLING ME WITH THIS DOC. I JUST CANNOT WAIT.

  34. brandy fan from uk July 29, 2011

    No stan wars please cuz we #starz are not meant for that. Just actions speaks louder that words. we love ya, Brocka!

  35. BRANDY IS AN ICON IN MY EYES July 29, 2011

    Hey Brandy, weloveyousomuch. Do your thang and we will always support you no matter what.

  36. BRANDY IS always a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! July 29, 2011

    BRANDY YOU CAME TO WIN, CONQUER AND FLY LIKE EAGLE. YOU’VE DONE IT BEFORE SO WE HAVE FAITH IN YOU THAT YOU’LL DO IT AGAIN. #TEAMBRANDY

  37. kwame July 29, 2011

    Bray is coming with vegence this time cuz I think she’s actually fed up like the rest of us. God bless you Brandy and all the starz.

  38. killer smile July 29, 2011

    I JUST CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS ALBUM CUZ I’M READY TO BUY MULTIPLE COPIES EVEN IF I HAVE TO ROB THE BANK………SERIOUSLY!!

  39. KNUCK July 29, 2011

    We love you Bran Bran and nothing you have done is a failure.. Commercial success is nice, but hell at least you can say you’ve been there, done that, bought a t-shirt and took a picture!!! You have modeled for cover girl chile! You had one of the most successful sitcoms in history especially for an African American, and for an actress whose top skill is singing and SHITTING at it I might add.

    We need you to stop being scared.. I mean you have good reason too cuz it’s not easy being the it girl and then fading. But keep releasing that music girl. These 4 year breaks are killing us. We want quality over quantity but we now you as the type of artist who can give us MASTERPIECE in a couple of months. Your interpretation and mastery is just that good! An industry BENCHMARK if you will as far as harmony, layering, and adlibs. Know that the starz got your back and we’ll always be “Right Here”!!

  40. BRANDY IS THE TRUTH July 29, 2011

    TRUE STAR IN ALL FORMS BUT IF YOU’VE DONE IT BEFORE NOTHING SHOULD STOP YOU FROM DOING IT AGAIN. I LOV ETHIS WOMAN TILL THE END OF TIME. BRING IT ON BRAN……..#ONMYOWN

  41. facts July 29, 2011

    BRANDY IS FEATURING IN THE DROPDEADDIVA IN SEPTEMBER SO PLEASE DON’T MISS IT…………….#STARZ SPREAD THE WORLD

  42. facts July 29, 2011

    TYPO..I MEANT SPREAD THE WORD FOR SEPTEMBER BRANDY IS COMING ON DROPDEADDIVA!!!

  43. KellyStan July 29, 2011

    I think Beyonce trying to bring RnB back w/ her new album, and Kelly Rowland doing an R&B album, and Monica having success w/ her last album, all the stars are aligning back up for RnB, which will make a popular market again for Brandy to bust through.

  44. NikkiIsChillin July 29, 2011

    I’m happy Ms. Brandy is coming back. Love her so much! So talented. Keep ya head up Brandy.

  45. B**** PLEASE July 29, 2011

    Brandy will appear on Drop Dead Diva Episodes September 4th, 11th, and the 18th 2011. Mark Your Calenders!!!!!!!!

  46. pop royalty (I’m a rude Boy) July 29, 2011

    WOW !! now that’s a strong and talented woman ! i am really not a big fan of her ! but i liked her “afrodisiac” album !!!

    she still can have a comeback ! hope she make it ! but for sure since beyonce released her “dangerously in love” ! everything is not the same anymore ! but that’s her last chance ! she have to bring it !! she have to try different things and different sound !

  47. loveCRIMES July 29, 2011

    @HAPPY
    Stop trying to make this about coke head Whitney. This is about BRANDY so keep that sh!t moving.

  48. danielle July 29, 2011

    Almond joy, You mad hunny?

    Why would Brandy want to be like Monica?

    LMAO She is way better and people know that. especially in present day.
    sit down!

    LET’S GO BRANDY!

  49. danielle July 29, 2011

    Happy, You need to understand that BRANDY doesn’t need to walk in whitney’s shoes, She has earned her own shoes for others to want to walk in. People look up to Brandy like they do whitney, So what you are saying is pretty stupid, you know how many singers thing Brandy is a BEAST? She has her own following boo, WHITNEY IS WHITNEY & BRANDY IS BRANDY –

  50. TYLER July 29, 2011

    @The-truth.com

    YYESSSSS AFRODISIAC IS HER BEST ALBUM!!!! AND I LOVE FULL MOON!!!!!!!

  51. Independent Thinker July 29, 2011

    WHAT NETWORK WILL BE AIRING THIS ? I really want to watch it. Brandy is such an endearing young woman. She is one of the three young ladies in my ‘League of Extraordinary Young Female Artist’ (that I GREW UP listening to). Brandy, Monica and Kelly Rowland are the three young pop/r&b stars that give me reason to believe there’s hope for mainstream music. I really respect them. It would be amazing if all three of them came together to collaborate; something sanz “Heartbreak Hotel” like what Whitney, Faith and Kelly P. did back in the day. That would be awesome. You just don’t see/hear duets or singers collaborating with other singers any more. One of my favorite songs on Kelly Rowland’s sophomore album Ms.Kelly was “The Show” because it was a duet with a fellow SINGER. Tank (the crooner) produced and featured on the song, and that sound (two voices blending on record) was such a throwback. I really appreciated it. Now-a-days every body wants to throw a rapper on their track (even Kelly). I hope Brandy does go for a true-to-form, soulful, r&b album because that’s where she excells vocally. I hope she collaborates with other SINGERS not just what ever rapper’s hot at the moment. I can’t wait to see/hear what she’s going to bring.

  52. LouLou July 29, 2011

    @ Independent Thinker I love your comment. I know she is doing a collaboration with Tyrese. I really hope she has other hot collabos with other artists.

  53. Sketch July 29, 2011

    I remember those days when it was just B(brandy) monica and Aaliyah
    Wish u tha VERY BEST Brandy… i think human was a fail but its more than what ive done so who cares… Just bring it like i kno u can and be SO true to u. There are ppl who miss those days…days of singing for real the best survived and that was u.

    Brandy? LEGGO

  54. Brockastar22 July 29, 2011

    I see some haters in the atmosphere *jerome from martin voice* lol Brandy has always been a true artist in every sense of the word. She always stayed true to her sound & never conformed in order to have commercial success. I like the fact she always took risks with her sound & thought outside of the box unlike other artists. Brandy has had ups and downs in her career like any other artist & the fact that she still keeps it pushing(doubting herself & all) the fact remains she’s a fighter. I see the hunger in her more than ever this time around & i have faith she’s going to WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

  55. Kavion July 29, 2011

    Aww Brandy, my baby… <3

    I've missed her.

  56. BrandyNMonicaStan July 29, 2011

    Everybody knows I loooooooveeeee me some B_R_A_N_ D &Y !!! I have been a super fans since the begining and even when she was going through I still stuck by her because that what a REAL fan does I never once jumped ship to another artist because they were considered “hot” I will always and forever be a Brandy Stan she is to me what Whitney is to her. VOCAL BIBLE!!! Love you B! I’m super excited!

  57. Independent Thinker July 29, 2011

    And by the way, HUMAN WAS ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2008. It may not have been a commercial phenomenon, but it was and is a timeless, classic work of art. I’m SO happy I bought it and I hope that Brandy’s attitude toward it has changed because it is in my opinion the best album ( stylistically and content-wise) of her career. It’s a shame more people didn’t get to hear it.

  58. Dennis July 29, 2011

    I’m looking forward to this. Brandy is too good a singer to be forgotten for long or to have a last chance. There is no singer with the voice and unique tone of Brandy, there have been many wannabes but no successors .
    The Brandy’s, Mary’s, Lauryn’s, teedra’s (to name a few) who will always keep me excited as no-one can replicate there soul and passion.
    Now, i know Rhianna’s voice is unique, but she cant sing….. but thats a whole different post

  59. Set it Straiter July 29, 2011

    BRANDY COMIN HARD…STAND BACK

  60. kekeluvsu July 29, 2011

    When Brandy says she needs to go back to her roots her roots ARE R&B!!! Yes, of course, she has made music that has crossed over but it was R&B. Brandy has always had that crossover appeal. That’s why she was so huge. I’m loving the fact that she is taking a leap and trying to get back to what she used to be instead of trying to fit the mold because these new artist are doing it.

    We love Brandy because of what she did, not what she followed or thought would help her career. I mean hell she even has her signature braids back. Did anybody catch that? She def. is playing around this time. GO BRANDY!!!!!

  61. Miss Shady July 29, 2011

    I am a HUGE Monica fan and I normally shade the other R/B h***, but Brandy gorl I am really interested in this.

  62. BROCKA4LIFE July 29, 2011

    I’m excited for my girl Brandy, it’s TIME! The promo this era will be on point (from the looks of it so far). Show the world why we refer to you as the VOCAL BIBLE…#wereadyB

  63. brockahstan4eva July 29, 2011

    WAVING HI TO ALL THE #STARZ ON HERE. KEEP REPPING HARD CUZ WE’RE ALL WE GOT AND THIS TIME BRAN IS BRINGING HARD. NO SHADES TO ANYONE CUZ WE’RE NOT KNOWN FOR THAT. KEEP IT REAL AND LETS GE THE PARTY STARTED. MULTIPLE COPIES ANYONE….LOL!

    WELOVEYOUBRANBRAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    FOLLOW BRANDY ON TWITTER @4EVERBRANDY

  64. brockahstan4eva July 29, 2011

    BTW BRAN, YOU’VE ALREADY MADE YOUR HUGE IMPACT YET HENCE YOU AIN’T GOING ANY WHERE CUZ YOU’RE HERE TO STAY AND WIN. GO BRAN, GO #STARZ!!!!!!!!!!!!

  65. NikkiIsChillin July 29, 2011

    Awwh, so happy right now! I love Ms. Bran Bran. Can’t wait for her to come back!

  66. ABENA July 29, 2011

    #STARZ LETS GET THIS RIGHT AND EVEN BIGGER. LEGGO

  67. never say never July 29, 2011

    Awww the doc filled tears in my eyez. #starz we must go in harder this time cuz we need to get Bran back up on top where she belong cuz its about bloody time.

  68. mother is always right mostly! July 29, 2011

    Yes yes yes yes yes go Brandy give it all and I trust this time is fire.

  69. vocal bible July 29, 2011

    YAYYYYYYY BRANDY AIN’T JOCKING THIS TIME CUZ SHE NEED ALL THE PROMO SHE COULD GET. THIS IS THE BEST IDEA TO HIT THE MONSTERS. AMEN

  70. BE YOURSELF July 29, 2011

    Wow, Brandy what can I say its been a long time and we missed you so dearly. Cannot wait to see this. Go Brandy

  71. bran fan from Brazil July 29, 2011

    OH BRANDY WE MISS YOU. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY ANDMY FRIENDS DREAM COME TRUE. WE ARE WAITING IMPATIENTLY TO KNOW MORE. WE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. #4EVERBRANDY

  72. nice_gurl July 29, 2011

    I really hope she comes back with a classic heartfelt R&B album. The documentary looks really good as well.

  73. BRANDY’S #1 Fan July 30, 2011

    Yesssssssssss….I can’t wait. I’ve always supported Brandy and bought ALL of her albums! I’m SO EXCITED!!

  74. Brian O July 31, 2011

    Brandy’s vocal ability is unmatched. She truly is an Icon that has molded a generation of singers and producers and songwriters. She is legendary and one of the few talents to dominate televion, music and movies. This is gonna be real BIG, and Beyonce usually would dominate during her release year but because of her music choices for 4, Brandy will shut the R&B game down. Her vocal runs, inflections, and all out rockin over top the chorus style is gonna put some feeling back into music that we have been longing for. R&B is on its way back and Brandy’s gonna usher in the movement. On top of that she’s gonna be on Lifetime and other TV projects. (by the way BRAN /Domo/Anybody…if you reading this hit me up I have some ideas for you , ie to guest star on Single Ladies since you and Latifah go way back.). Everyone in the industry honestly is patiently waiting on her projects, I have heard producers show excitement and anticipation! she needs to realize how much respect she has in the industry… If she wanted to she could make a phone call her self to the new/veteren artists currently on billboard hot and ask to do a feature/2nd verse suprise performance. ie, novacane by frank ocean is so hot right now and brandy comin in on a 2nd version rippin and runnin it would be a great anticipation move for her single/album release Ok im sorry , but I really care about her career too (hire me) . She also should really consider reachin out to TYRA for top model, I have been seeing her photo shoots lately and man HIGH FASHION. Thats perfect for a guest judge and Tyras rating go what…UP Lets not forget she was a CoverGirl long before Beyonce, latifah, swift. I think the key for her is to invite herself back the Worlds life. She would not be such a big star still today if she didnt have the undeniable talent to back it up

  75. Jongowdy August 1, 2011

    Brandy dont ever let anybody u are not the stuff…. U are a incredible and talented singer ans songwriter….. Easier to say ur just the “S***”.!!!!!!

  76. Montice L Harmon August 1, 2011

    Brandy is and will always be my #1 star. Cant wait til the album releases, no matter how the out come may be! i’m a die heart fan until the end. LOVE YOU B-ROCKA!

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