Angel In Disguise

These days everyone is releasing a greatest hits collection. It seems that even those who had one great hit a couple of misses and a myriad of b-sides and remixes are releasing a collection, The Very Best Of Dr. Alban anyone?. Back in the day, a collection was an anthology, only a few greats reached that level of grandiosity. Now even Britney is scurrying to put one together at any chance. They have become big business. As a consumer, one would want a collection of supposed sure-fire hits than an album that requires time to digest.
However, as a result of this overproduction of ‘greats’ the title has become sort of a cliché and only a few hold as much substance as The Immaculate Collection or #1s.
This one, however, is a keeper. Brandy, after four amazing albums in a row, released the hits that made her a voice of a generation.
Bursting onto the scene with the innocent and instantly infectious “I Wanna Be Down,” Brandy has yet to release a miss. Even when the sales went down, she released one of the best albums of 2004 – Afrodisiac.
This Best Of includes all the hits from the global number one “The Boy Is Mine” with Monica to the heavy on staccato “What About Us?.”
The ballads a ever-present with “Have You Ever?,” “Almost Doesn’t Count,” and “Brokenhearted” with Boyz II Men front man Wanya Morris.
It comes as no surprise that this record embodies 90’s nostalgia as the feminine urban sound was kept alive by Brandy, her duet mate Monica and the late Aaliyah.
Tracks like “Baby” and “Best Friend” will bring back memories. The collection also includes a remix of “I Wanna Be Down” with Queen Latifah.
Other cuts that did not make albums are also included like the Phil Collin’s cover of “Another Day In Paradise” with brother Ray J and Quincy Jones’ rehashing on “Rock With You.”
The latest hits “Who Is She 2 U” and the Kanye West aided “Talk About Our Love” add some new sounds.
Brandy has always created music for the people. Great melodies, simple lyrics and groovy sounds are all part of what makes Brandy still a star.
This album is a record to listen to and a record of our times. Brandy is set to switch labels after this package, let’s just hope she continues her legacy.

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U Don't Know Me
Brandy
Best Of Brandy