That Grape Juice‘s From The Vault shines the spotlight this week on Brandy’s ‘Afrodisiac,’ a bold pivot in the GRAMMY-winner’s sound and look.
By 2004, the Vocal Bible was ready to experiment, and with Timbaland behind the boards, she delivered one of the most forward-focal tracks of her career.
Directed by Matthew Rolston, its accompanying video matched the sonic edge with moody lighting, choreography, and styling that re-positioned Brandy, an act the masses had known since childhood, as a woman.
Though it only peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100, fans instantly recognized the cut as an offering ahead of its time.
Two decades on (as B-Rocka sets sail on ‘The Boy is Mine Tour‘ with Monica), the visual still feels fresh, streams climbing steadily as new audiences discover its daring artistry.
‘Afrodisiac’ proved Brandy wasn’t content to rest on the laurels of her previous. As with its like-titled parent album, it showcased that she could push R&B into the future, leaving behind a cult gem that continues to influence.
Sabrina Carpenter took center stage on Saturday Night Live, serving as both the episode’s host and musical guest.
The Pop starlet shone with spirited showings of the chart-topper ‘Manchild’ and ‘Nobody’s Son,’ both of which are housed on her latest studio album, ‘Man’s Best Friend.’
Omnipresent across the entire broadcast, the performer re-engaged with her acting chops across the length and breadth of the episode, delivering charismatically during many a skit.
What are you waiting for? Check out all the action from Carpenter’s big night on SNL after the jump…
Netflix has unleashed the first look of the upcoming psychological thriller ‘His & Hers’ limited series, starring and executive-produced by Tessa Thompson alongside Jon Bernthal.
Halle Bailey took center stage at the MLB game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers and did not disappoint.
The soulful songbird took vocal flight with the U.S. National Anthem, ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at L.A.’s Dodgers Stadium.
Powered and assured, Bailey blazed with the showing, which comes ahead of the release of her debut solo album, ‘love? …or something like it’ (October 24).