Likewise, the album peaked at the number six spot on the same chart. Once the dust settled after the release, the talented teen star - who was once just a background singer for Immature - became a platinum selling, Grammy-Nominated artist that left new fans yearning for more. Releasing four singles form the album - “I Wanna Be Down,” “Baby,” Best Friend” and “Brokenhearted” - each one reached a top 10 spot on Billboard’s US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Arriving when the idea of a Black female teen R&B star was still a bit novel (due to labels not being sure how to market them in a way to appeal to the masses), a young Brandy proved that it could not only be done, but that it could yield exceptional results. And w hile all of the aforementioned attributes may have grabbed the attention of the masses to start, it was her voice that has managed to hold the attention ever since.Ĭoming out swinging with hit after hit, the teen sensation began a journey down a path that was unfamiliar to most. Stepping on the scene donning her trademark braids, gorgeous eyes, and million dollar smile, the then-15-year-old quickly won the hearts of R&B fans around the world.

It’s been 25 years since the release of Brandy‘s eponymous debut album and sometimes, it’s difficult to believe it’s even been that long.

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