Brandy (album)

Brandy
Studio album by
Brandy
ReleasedSeptember 27, 1994 (1994-09-27)
Recorded1993–1994[1]
Studio
GenreR&B[2]
Length55:46
LabelAtlantic
Producer
Brandy chronology
Brandy
(1994) 		Never Say Never
(1998)
Singles from Brandy
  1. "I Wanna Be Down"
    Released: September 5, 1994
  2. "Baby"
    Released: December 24, 1994
  3. "Best Friend"
    Released: June 27, 1995
  4. "Brokenhearted"
    Released: August 22, 1995

Brandy is the debut studio album by American singer Brandy. It was released on September 27, 1994, by Atlantic Records. Chiefly produced by Keith Crouch, the album contains a range of contemporary genres, including hip-hop, pop-soul, and R&B. Aside from Crouch, Norwood worked with a range of other writers and producers, including R&B group Somethin' for the People, Arvel McClinton, and Damon Thomas.

Upon release, Brandy received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Norwood's appearance, as well as the album's timeless appeal. While the album initially sold slowly, it reached number 20 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over two million copies in the United States.[3] Worldwide, the album has sold over 6 million copies.[4]

Four singles were released from the album. "I Wanna Be Down" was chosen as the album's lead single and peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100.[5] The song was critically lauded and was regarded as a standout track on Brandy. The album's second single "Baby" was also well-received and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] The following two singles, "Best Friend" and "Brokenhearted", peaked at numbers 34 and nine on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.[5] Brandy and its singles garnered Norwood nominations for various awards, including two Grammy Award nominations.[6] The success of the album allowed Norwood to establish herself as one of the most successful of the then-new generation of R&B female vocalists who emerged during the mid-to-late 1990s.

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