We present to you the next edition of our Artist Top 10 Best Songs series by taking the time to celebrate the music of Brandy. When revisiting the discography of a legend of this caliber, it’s probably as hard as you can imagine to pick out just 10 songs.
For that reason we decided to include a rather lengthy honorable mention section that includes many songs that we also felt deserved recognition. These are some lesser known singles and album cuts that really show the breadth and depth of the stellar career of Brandy.
Brandy Norwood, widely known as Brandy, is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, actress, and model. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a teenager and has sold over 40 million records worldwide, establishing herself as a prominent figure in R&B. Her career spans music, television, and film.
Brandy’s debut self-titled album, *Brandy*, was released in 1994, and included the singles “I Wanna Be Down” and “Baby”. In 1998, she released her second album, *Never Say Never*, which featured the international hit “The Boy Is Mine,” a duet with fellow R&B singer Monica. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks and earned the artists a Grammy Award.
In addition to her music, Brandy is also a successful actress. She starred in the popular sitcom *Moesha* from 1996 to 2001. She also starred as the first Black Cinderella in the 1997 television film *Cinderella* alongside Whitney Houston. Other acting roles include a recurring part in the TV series *The Game* and a role in the film *I Still Know What You Did Last Summer*.
Brandy is considered a “Vocal Bible” for her vocal abilities, particularly for her distinctive sound and use of vocal layering and intricate runs.
Click Here to check out all of our Top 10 Lists. Click any of the song titles to hear that song. Click Here to read our most recent interview with Brandy.
Also in case you missed it, we recently released our list of the Top 10 Brandy Songs That Should Have Been Singles.
Without further ado, here is our list in chronological order:
I Wanna Be Down (from the “Brandy” album)
Such a jam that you could still put on to get a party moving.
Brokenhearted (featuring Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men) (from the “Brandy” album)
An absolutely stunning duet by two of the top vocalists from the 90’s R&B era.
Sittin Up In My Room (from the “Waiting to Exhale” soundtrack)
We’ve always been captivated by the chill and laid back vibe of the song. Another Babyface penned gem.
The Boy is Mine (featuring Monica) (from the “Never Say Never” album)
A monumental duet that became among the biggest hits by both of these legends.
Angel in Disguise (from the “Never Say Never” album)
The inclusion of Joe’s vocals in the background by producer Darkchild really put this one over the top. Slept on but one of her best songs.
Put That On Everything (from the “Never Say Never” album)
This song easily could have been a hit single. Remains among our favorite Brandy album cuts.
Full Moon (from the “Full Moon” album)
Quite possibly her best song from the lyrics to the production to the vocals. Mike City helped create a masterpiece.
When You Touch Me (from the “Full Moon” album)
Brandy created so much good music with Darkchild and this song is among the best.
Who Is She 2 U (from the “Afrodisiac” album)
Linking up with Timbaland gave Brandy a fresh and rejuvenated sound. This song is a great example of that.
Right Here (Departed) (from the “Human” album)
An overlooked hit from Brandy that doesn’t get the attention as some of her other singles.
Honorable Mention:
-Baby (from the “Brandy” album)
-Always On My Mind (from the “Brandy” album)
-Sunny Day (from the “Brandy” album)
-Sittin On Top of the World (featuring Ma$e) (from the “Never Say Never” album)
-Almost Doesn’t Count (from the “Never Say Never” album)
-Have You Ever (from the “Never Say Never” album)
-What About Us? (from the “Full Moon” album)
-Nothing (from the “Full Moon” album)
-He Is (from the “Full Moon” album)
-Wow (from the “Full Moon” album)
-Afrodisiac (from the “Afrodisiac” album)
-I Tried (from the “Afrodisiac” album)
-Focus (from the “Afrodisiac” album)
-Finally (from the “Afrodisiac” album)
-Open (from the “Osmosis Jones” soundtrack)
-Slower (from the “Two Eleven” album)
-Wildest Dreams (from the “Two Eleven” album)
-No Such Thing as Too Late (from the “Two Eleven” album)
-Music (from the “Two Eleven” album)
-Rather Be (from the “B7” album)
-Borderline (from the “B7” album)