Afrodisiac by Brandy

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Genre R&B/Soul
Release 25 November 2003
Price $9.99
Tracks 15
Country USA
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Brandy - Afrodisiac Album Songs

No Song Title Time
1. Who I Am 3:35
2. Afrodisiac 3:48
3. Who Is She To U (Recall Version) 4:43
4. Talk About Our Love 3:34
5. I Tried 4:45
6. Where You Wanna Be 3:32
7. Focus 4:07
8. Sadiddy 4:00
9. Turn It Up (Main SED Version) 4:12
10. Necessary 3:59
11. Say You Will 3:50
12. Come As You Are 3:44
13. Finally 3:53
14. How I Feel 4:41
15. Should I Go 4:57

Afrodisiac is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Brandy Norwood, released by Atlantic Records on June 28, 2004 on most international territories and on June 29, 2004 in Canada and the United States. A departure from her previous work with Rodney Jerkins and his Darkchild camp, Brandy worked with Timbaland and his protégé Walter Millsap III on the majority of the production of the album, featuring additional credits by Warryn Campbell, Organized Noise, Theron Feemster, Big Chuck, and Kanye West. The album debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 but had a short run on the charts, resulting into mediocre domestic sales of 416,000 copies and a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Outside the States, Afrodisiac scored minor success, missing the top thirty on the majority of the charts it appeared on. The critical response to Afrodisiac was generally positive, garnering Brandy her strongest reception yet, with Allmusic comparing it to "Janet Jackson at her best." The following year, it received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album but lost to Usher's Confessions album. While lead single "Talk About Our Love" reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, later singles failed to score successfully on the popular music charts. In mid-2005, after eleven years with the company Brandy asked for and received a release from Atlantic Records, making Afrodisiac her final studio album on the label. Following the birth to her daughter Sy'rai in June 2002, Brandy soon entered recording studios to intensify work on her then-untitled fourth album with producer Mike City and companion Robert "Big Bert" Smith. As the singer envisioned the longplayer to sound "much rawer" and more "street" than its 2002 predecessor Full Moon, Smith quckily emerged as the album's executive producer and A&R, replacing longtime contributor and mentor Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who Brandy felt was not going in the same direction creatively after all. About parting ways with Jerkins whose Darkchild team took production credits on her last two albums, Brandy commented that "Darkchild created a sound with me and gave it to everybody. I didn't like that I needed to change my sound and I wanted to explore my versatility, my creativity and my art." The couple eventually finished a number of demo recordings and at least four full songs until late November 2002, including "Ryde or Die" and Sy'rai-inspired "Sunshine;" and although Smith expected the album to drop by spring 2003 at one time or another, Brandy and Big Bert ended their relationship in mid-2003, resulting into the album's delay and several personnel changes. Norwood eventually decided to scrap most of the project, and instead enlisted Timbaland, with whom the couple had previously worked on Kiley Dean's unreleased Simple Girl album, as the album's main contributor. Impressed by Timaland's input, Brandy rediscovered the musical affection, she had missed on Full Moon and its technical priority. "I made the change because I needed to evolve. I needed to explore my talent and versatility and see if I had another side to me, another sound," she said about collaborating. "I wanted to do my own thing, and I've always wanted to work with Timbaland and see how my voice would sound over his tracks. It was an edgier Brandy, a sassier sound, but still with a lot of heart and a lot of passion." With the help of Timbaland protégés such as Candice Nelson, Steve "Static" Garrett, and co-producer Walter Millsap III the pair worked on what was tentatively titled B-Rocka — a nickname actually given to her by Jerkins — and originally planned for a Christmas 2003 release. Their first collaboration, 1990s tribute "Turn It Up", was leaked onto the internet in autumn 2003, and soon released as a promotional buzz track. Having concluded additional recording sessions with Warryn Campbell, Theron Feemster and Organized Noise, in November 2003, Atlantic Records announced that Brandy was putting the finishing touches on her still-untitled album, at that time scheduled for a release on March 2, 2004, and she would shoot a music video for the "hyper, bass-heavy" banger "Black Pepper" during the second week of December. However, plans for the single fell through as the Timbaland-produced track was scrapped in favor of a new record: "Talk About Our Love," produced by rapper Kanye West. Both, the single and album cut "Where You Wanna Be," were eleventh-hour additions to the album, commissioned by West's manager Geroid Roberson, one of the executive producers on Afrodisiac, who encouraged Brandy to attempt further studio sessions with West. "Kanye put the finishing touches on the record," Brandy commented on her decision to work with West. "The two tracks we did were just what I needed to tie the whole thing together." As with her previous albums thematical prime focus on Afrodisiac is on "relationship with love and life in general." "It's about passion. It's romantic, and that's where I am in my life right now," Brandy noted during promotion touring in 2004, a time when she was engaged to New York Knicks guard Quentin Richardson. "I'm not trying to be edgy, sassy, romantic, vulnerable or whatever emotions come across," she said. "I really am all that." Afrodisiac contains several references to Timbaland and longtime partner Missy Elliott, and alludes to fellow 1990s R&B singers such as Aaliyah and Monica. The album's opening track "Who I Am" discusses her rocky relationship with Robert Smith as well as the progression of her public image, while "I Tried" was heavily inspired by English rock band Coldplay, also incorporating lyrics of their 2000 song "Sparks." The tenth track "Turn It Up" is an homage to the early 1990s with references to Donnie Simpson's Video Soul, Kid n' Play, their 1990 film House Party and Tony! Toni! Toné!'s 1996 studio album House of Music. The line "'Cause I don't wanna sound familiar, want a guaranteed single, not an album filler" levels indirect criticism at former main producer Rodney Jerkins. On ending track "Should I Go," which samples Coldplay's "Clocks," Brandy openly talks about contemplating stepping away from the music business, admitting that she's trying to figure out where she fits in today. Although Norwood received a sole writing credit on album cut "Finally" only, she noted Afrodisiac the most honest effort of her career yet based on its deeply autobiographical content, commenting: "Everything I do has something to do with what I've gone through in my life I definitely wanted to incorporate that in my art. It makes it more real when you add what's been going on in your life in your music. I've grown and I've gone through some things in my life, and I celebrate that, I honor that." Soundwise, her collaboration with Timbaland, recent motherhood, life experiences, and growing affinity toward alternative music such as Coldplay, caused Brandy to shift toward a more matured outlook and raw nature with the album, a venture into the organic sounds of soul blues and the nostalgic street-wise sound of 1990’s hip-hop. Afrodisiac debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 behind Lloyd Banks' solo debut The Hunger for More and Usher's Confessions album, and at number four on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling more than 131,700 copies in its first week. Though sales soon declined and the album fell short off the upper half of the Billboard 200 in its eighth week, it was eventually certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for more than 500,000 copies shipped to stores, including 417,000 sold copies. On international music markets, Afrodisiac failed to reach the top thirty on the majority of the charts it appeared on except China, Japan and Switzerland where it managed to debut within the top ten and number twenty-six, respectively. In the United Kingdom, the album was awarded a silver certification by the British Phonographic Industry on September 24, 2004 based on a sales total of 60,000 copies. Excluding pre-released buzz track "Turn It Up," Afrodisiac produced three official singles. "Talk About Our Love" was released as the album's leading single commercially on March 28, 2004. The song was critically appreciated but achieved mediocre success around the globe, reaching the top ten of the UK Singles Chart and the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales charts. In Eurasia and Australia, the album's title track served as the album's second single. Released to greater success than "Talk About Our Love" in almost all the countries it was released to, the track reached number eleven in the United Kingdom and made it to top thirty in France and Ireland. In North America, "Who Is She 2 U" was released as the album's second and final single. Suffering from low airplay, the song never made it out of the lower half of the Billboard Hot 100 and emerged as one of Brandy's lowest-charting singles yet. In March 2005, the song also received limited release in Europe to promote the release of Norwood's first single collection The Best of Brandy (2005), but it failed to chart or sell noticeably, reaching number fifty on the UK Singles Chart only. Plans for a fourth single, including contender "I Tried," failed to materalize. Serving as an inspiration for other artists, Barbadian singer Rihanna revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that her 2007 multi-platinum album, Good Girl Gone Bad, was primarily influenced by Afrodisiac. In the interview she stated, “Brandy's album really helped to inspire, because that album I listen to all day, all night when I was in the studio I really admired that every song was a great song." Rock musician John Frusciante, former guitarist of legendary rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers, mentioned that Norwood and the album were the “main inspiration” behind the guitar work on the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s 2006 Grammy winning album, Stadium Arcadium. In 2008, singer Beyoncé Knowles selected album cut "Focus" for her personal music playlist on iTunes. ℗ 2004 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States

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Afrodisiac by Brandy Album Reviews

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Love this album from beginning to end. This album does not get the recognition that it deserves. This is one of my favorite albums from Brandy and she's one of my favorite female artist. People don't give this girl the credit she deserves.

Forever Brandy!. I was always so upset that she didn't promote this album. It was amazing and years later it still bangs! My first CD was Brandy's first album when I was in the 6th grade and she's still amazing. You go girl!

Best R&B Album. This album came out the same time my relationship with my children's father was falling apart. Brandy's lyrics gave me the power to stand up and walk away from our toxic love! I had to download her album since I miss placed the CD!

$). love it b

A hot one. WOW IM REALLY DISAPOINTED BECAUSE THIS ALBUM WAS SO GREAT YET IT WAS OVERLOOKED BRANDY DID HER THANG ON THIS LP MY FAVORITES ON THE LP SAY U WILL,I TRIED, FOCUS,WHERE U WANNA BE, WHO I AM, BUT ON HOW I FEEL BRANDY WAS SPEAKING THE TRUTH I STILL LISTEN TO THIS SONG!!!!!!! This is classic brandy from beginning to end my favorite brandy album

Good. Lovely

Classic Album ***** 5 Stars. This album is exactly what the title says an Afrodisiac! I can listen to #1-#15 w/o skipping any songs. Brandy is an underated artist to this day. This is her best album to date. It came out in 2003 and 7yrs later, it never gets old....

Brandy is So Underrated it's RIDICULOUS. I purchased this album this year and it sounds so much better than the foolishness artists are putting out today. Its like if you're not selling sex or some other bull the radio wont play you. Every song was amazing, and awfully mature. I truly hope she comes back with new music soon. Music needs her realness desperately.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Underrated Gem. One of the best slept on R&B records of all time. Brandy was truly at her best vocally and lyrically. This album is if Janet Jackson’s Velvet Rope has a baby. So personal amazing production by Timbaland and Kanye West. This album doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Brandy you’ll forever be a icon and legend. Album was ahead of its time.

this girl right here. no one loves brandy more than i do haha she is just absolutely phenomenal in every single way.. her voice in general -tone is stunning.. low to high range is killer... her unbelieveable notes that she hears.. i love the jazzy feel / totally 90s vibe but like none other.. she is a beauty of talent and totally under rated but not since any and everyone i say " i love brandy" to seems to say "omg me too!" ha I also heard she was the #1 streamed artist a few years ago on spotify as she should be! brandy deserves all of her success she is so very talented i listen to her on repeat! focus is the best... I tried, afrodesiac, the entire album is dope.. i also love her new song freedom rings.. i find myself replaying parts of that song over and over just to hear her riffs and harmonies bc she is that ridiculous with them... get it brandy girl thanks for inspirings artists like myself literally for as long as i can remember!! your voice is remarkable ! keep giving the gift of music as you may not know how it DOES REACH SO MANY AND CHANGES PEOPLES LIVES !<3 XOX

Love Brandy. This is such a great album, Brandy brings the fire. My favorites are Necessary, Say you will, and How I Feel.

Great. Definitely one of my favorite albums to this day. Never gets good

My Childhood Album 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍. I love Brandy Afrodisiac Album!!!!!!! I Tried, Afrodisiac, Who is she 2 U and Necessary 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Awesome album. OMG!!!!! I love your album is amazing and I especially like the finally song it's so sweet and I perform it for a competition and won💗💝😘💞💋

Timeless..... This album was so overlooked its a shame. I can still listen to it from start to finish 👌👍

Awesome!!. One of the best albums ever!!!

I LOVE BRANDY !. Still crankin this in 2015

Afrodisiac - her best yet. Best album Brandy's ever done....period. Brandy's vocals, Timbaland's beats; need I say more?

Brandy's Best Album. Before people started discovering her music with "Put It Down", Brandy was already a huge R&B singer. The songs in this album are so pure and honest. Still in 2015, this album is timeless. If your looking for REAL R&B music, get your life (Tamar Braxton Voice 😂) and buy this album!

Brandy. This was her 3rd best album bad roll out was promoted properly and should’ve just allowed Tim to produce the whole entire album and left Kanye alone

I miss this woman so much!. Please come back Brandy and show these jokers what R&B really is? Thanks!

Period. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

She is a legend. She’s a modern legend. She has consistently put out excellent music throughout the years. Not quite a singing powerhouse like Adele or Christina Aguilera but her catalog is top 15 of the last 40 yrs of music for female artist.

OUTSTANDING. This has to be one of my favorite albums of all time. Brandy puts all of her emotions into every song and truly bares her soul. There are truly moments of pure vulnerability that you wouldn't expect to feel.

Best album of that year. Still jamming to this album the combination of sounds combined with her voice fit perfect :)

Best Brandy album. She just put trust and heart in this album best yet

Why did everyone SLEEP on this wonderful album!!!!. This album came at a time when I was going through a divorce from a cheating husband. Brandy definitely touched base with how I was feeling. This is a great album! We need more of these now 10 yrs later! Love you Ms Brandy! Aka Chardonnay!😊

Amazing album. This album was one of her best I wish it was Promoted better when it went on sale I had no idea about this alumb till a year after it dropped but all n all this album is the best <3

My favorite album. The best Brandy Album .

Best ever. Like most others I discovered this album years after it's release. I like to think I have a good ear for music; not just R&B, but everything. This is by far one of the best albums ever. I can safely say it's better than anything beyonce has put out, and we all know how extraordinarily talented she is. Brandy's voice is indescribable, it's soo right. Everytime I turn my iPod on this is the first thing I go to, and I listen to EVERY SINGLE SONG! We ALL know how rare that is. A 'music-lover must-have'!

Worth it!!!!!. Well I brought this album back in 2004 when i was 14 and to this day I can't stop listening 2 it.... This is a great album and no song sound alike at all... I think that Brandy is a underated artist and she shouldn't be.... She make great music..... Please don't sleep on Brandy.... I just luv her!!!

I love this album. In 04 I went out and bought this album because I was feelin the single talk about our love when I heard the rest of the tracks I put this album in my greatest of all time collection brandy is a musical genius

Still in rotation. People truly missed a great album with this one. It's her best album ever!

Amazing....Brilliant....Evolving!. This has to be one of my top Brandy albums! This album was at a time of much growth in her life & her career and you can hear that in the lyrics, especially on standout tracks like "Come As You Are", "Should I Go" & "Finally". It had been awhile since we last heard from Brandy with her 'Full Moon' album. She was definitely in a much different place. Love the production on this album, which was done mostly by Timbaland. The songs all flow and maintain their sexiness while managing to be soft or edgy when needed to be. Brandy has always and will always have an amazing, spine-chilling, raspy voice that graces every track, so that was never an issue that crossed my mind. If I didn't have this album, I would click that BUY button right now!

Top 3 brandy albums. This album is a classic. Idk y it didn't sell wayyyyy more records but brandy gave me everything I needed in more with this 1.

Underrated. This is by far the best Brandy album from top to finish..clean up CD. Love this album. Buy the entire album with no regrets.

One of The Best Albums Ever Released!. This is another amazing album by Brandy, even the unreleased material soars! If you don't have Afrodisiac, buy it now!

SO overhyped. the only song that truly stood out from this album is 'should I go' . All y'all that are overhyping this record obviously have no standards whatsoever . From now on 'Never say Never' is Brandys only greatest n biggest album from her whole entire career. It really was all she had .

I love it!. This album gave me all of her and more!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

finally. This is the first album where I've really felt like she wasn't doing the same thing as Never Say Never and trying to imitate that success.

Its ok but . . .. not the comeback album she needed.

:/. I like Brandy but i wasn't really feeling this album.

BRANDY'S BEST & MOST UNDERRATED ALBUM! ‼️. This is by far, Brandy's best album and it's a shame that's it's so underrated. This album will probably go down as her best artistic contribution to R&B, because it has inspired artist like Rihanna, Jhene Aiko, The Weeknd, Solange and Frank Ocean, who have all admitted to studying this album (look it up!). By collaborating with Timberland, Brandy was able to convey poetic melodies throughout the entire album by being innovative, progressive, and experimental with R&B. I'm a songwriter on a major label and I listen to at least one song everyday. I guarantee you will be hooked, with just one listen!

FIRE!!!🔥🔥🔥. Timeless music from the Queen!!!👑. True artist without all the hype...super under rated❤

Afrodisiac. This is (IMO) Brandy's best album to date... it's so eclectic. This music truly showcases both her growth as an artist and as a woman.

This album was so slept on. I love this album. Personally one of my favs from her❤️️

The Best Brandy Has Ever Done. I absolutely love this CD!! It's 2010 and I listen to it on my ipod all the time!!!

Best Brandy. Hands down.. Supporting Brandy since Never Say Never. Was 18 when this album came out. Afrodisiac got me through a rough and confusing time in my young adult life. Would crank this album through my car, house, headphones. Anywhere. Knew every word. Every beat. To this day, I still enjoy singing to one of her all time best albums that is real and fills your soul. You don't get this in mainstream. this album continues to stand with rich influence and realness that is relatable to anyone...... Get this album. Because Brandy.....

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