It just seemed like everybody had their own style, their own flavor, and they were really trying to reach for the brightest star by being unique and different. Brandy Norwood is an African-American singer-songwriter and actress from McComb, Mississippi. [114] In March, Norwood sued Chameleon Entertainment Group and its president, Breyon Prescott, after the label reportedly refused to allow her to record and release new albums. And then I got to know the characters and how layered these women are, I was just blown away. The show follows a fictional hip-hop girl group getting back together in modern-day to rekindle the magic. Compress. What excited me the most was the music. At the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards, she reunited with Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Yo-Yo to perform the hip hop remix of "I Wanna Be Down" in celebration of its 20th anniversary. As you can see we had an amazing show planned. Brandy: But you don't listen with your whole body and your whole mind. You can see it in fashion, music and, of course, television. 9.8K 3.4M views 1 year ago Brandy Rayana Norwood , better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and businesswoman. [4][5] Her work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award and an American Music Award. Returning from yet another hiatus, Norwood's fourth album Afrodisiac was released in June 2004, amid the well-publicized termination of her short-lived business relationship with entertainment manager Benny Medina. She has released many R&B albums and singles since the 1990s. [124] The release was preceded by lead single "Baby Mama" featuring Chance the Rapper. [1] The album earned Norwood two Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance the following year, and won her four Soul Train Music Awards, two Billboard Awards, and the New York Children's Choice Award. Her stripped-down nine-minute song medley was met with praise. [230] In 2010, Norwood became involved with Get Schooled, a national non-profit mobile phone calls by celebrities to wake up students for school. She is American and has had a career as a singer, actress. [261][262] In May 2009, Norwood stated, "The whole experience did completely change my life, and I can say that I think I'm a better person from it. [217] Norwood's TV-show Moesha on UPN was also one of the longest-running Black sitcoms of all time. [6][7] Her work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, and seven Billboard Music Awards. [16] Norwood began entering talent shows by the time she was eleven, and, as part of a youth singing group, performed at several public functions. At first, I didn't like my own voice, but he encouraged me to embrace the unique qualities of my voice.[181], While developing her own style and vocal sound, Brandy would credit gospel-jazz singer Kim Burrell, new age artist Enya, and English singer-songwriter Sade as major influences. [98], After finishing the filming of the final season of The Game, Norwood made her Broadway debut in the musical Chicago, in which she played the lead role of Roxie Hart, beginning in April 2015. [62], Norwood's fifth studio album, Human, was released in December 2008, produced by Toby Gad, Brian Kennedy, and RedOne. [29] While the sitcom managed to increase its audience every new season and spawned a spin-off titled The Parkers, the network decided to cancel the show after six seasons on the air, leaving it ending with a cliffhanger for a scrapped seventh season. [248] Norwood told the New York Post: "I have not been diagnosed as bipolar [] but I've had moments where trauma has caused me to not be myself, and I felt at a point that I could've experienced moments of that. The sitcom "Moesha" was launched in 1996 on UPN. You're working with a powerhouse cast. If you're not from the '90s, you want to either be from the '90s, or you wish you could have witnessed a lot of the things. And now it is on Disney+ and people are reliving it. Brandy Norwood arrives at the 2015 Media's Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television in Beverly Hills. She stated, "I felt bad for everybody else but me. It's just great. It's the fashion, and it just seemed like you had to be really talented to make it back in the '90s. Aboudihaj's parents filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Norwood. [156][157][158], In November 2022, it was announced that Norwood had joined the cast of Descendants: The Pocketwatch, an upcoming film sequel. 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In 2002, she starred in the reality series Brandy: Special Delivery, documenting the birth of her daughter. [174] The lyrics also reflected the change, as the album explored more adult, sexual topics and focused on both physical and emotional aspects of an intimate relationship. [216], Norwood has made her impact in the film and television industry as well. Music is my first love. In April 2015, Norwood made her Broadway debut in the musical Chicago. You know, I still don't understand all of it and why all of it happened, but I definitely have a heart, and my heart goes out to everyone involved. "[249] In an interview with The Grio, Norwood said, "I've dealt with depression in the most severe like severe depression. Of course, she is Brandy Norwood. [90] Norwood plays supporting character Melinda, a woman with secrets. I was extremely impressed with it and I always try to outdo that album". [1] Critical reaction to Brandy was generally positive, with AllMusic writer Eddie Huffman declaring Brandy "a lower-key Janet Jackson or a more stripped-down Mary J. Blige [] with good songs and crisp production. When I read this script, it was a page-turner. And the new generation gets to see it and feel the magic. "[48] Within the coming year, Norwood and Robert "Big Bert" Smith began writing and producing for other artists such as Toni Braxton, Kelly Rowland, and Kiley Dean. [84] She became a regular cast member by the next season. Ruled her death an accident she preached all the time to me up until she passed away so.. She most recently released an album in June 2020 career started way back line., California, United States ( full name: Brandy Norwood & # x27 ; t feel B album themes! I'm so glad Queens is part of that change. She booked the twentieth spot on the 'U.S. [194], Norwood's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry, most notably with contemporary R&B, pop and gospel genres, where she is often subjectively referred to as the "Vocal Bible". [235], Norwood attended Hollywood High School but studied with a private tutor beginning in tenth grade. "I think seeing four Black women on television leading a show, it's a beautiful thing," Norwood says. 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[12][13][14] Raised in a Christian home, Norwood started singing through her father's work as part of the local church choir, performing her first gospel solo at the age of two. It's like a real group." Star-struck, Say hello to your #VoiceBattles Advisors: @4everBrandy, @LuisFonsi, @DarrenCriss, and @DanAndShay! [31], In 1997, Norwood was hand-picked by producer Whitney Houston to play the title character in Rodgers and Hammerstein's television version of Cinderella featuring a multiracial cast that also included Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, and Houston. She is known for her distinctive sound, characterized by her peculiar timbre, heavy voice-layering, and intricate riffs, which has earned her the title of "the Vocal Bible". I've never felt like this. [36] Her third studio album Full Moon saw Norwood, and her then-creative partner Rodney Jerkins, experiment with blending her previous R&B sounds with futuristic, forward-thinking productions, including influences of 2-step garage and electro-funk. [101][102][103] Also in 2015, Norwood appeared on British house duo 99 Souls's mashup single "The Girl Is Mine", for which she re-recorded her vocals from "The Boy Is Mine". [191] In 2010, Billboard included Norwood in their Top 50 R&B and Hip Hop Artists list of the past 25 years. Even though it didn't sell a bunch of records, it's like that record saved this person's life, and that's the point. The album sold six million copies, with the singles 'Baby' and 'I Wanna Be Down' holding a place in the top 10 rankings of 'Billboard Hot 100'. [57] Completing her contract with the label, a compilation album titled The Best of Brandy was released in March 2005. She has released many R&B albums and singles since the 1990s. In June 2022, Norwood announced her major label return after signing with Motown Records under which she is expected to prepare her eighth studio album.
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