BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) recently celebrated songwriters, producers, and publishers for late 2018 through 2019's most-performed R&B and hip-hop songs during the 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The event was held at the Sandy Springs Arts Center in Atlanta. Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Brandy received the BMI President's Award for her powerful impact on the entertainment industry and her plethora [More]
Grammy award-winning singer and R&B superstar Brandy performed at the 2019 Essence Festival, which celebrated 25 years of moving the culture forward, in New Orleans. Brandy took the stage at the 25-year celebration concert with an outstanding performance taking long-time fan on a trip down memory lane with some of her popular 90’s R&B songs which included “I Wanna Be [More]
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Brandy returns with the soulful new single, "Love Again," featuring rising star Daniel Caesar. The duet, which has already received over 5.3 million streams, is also featured on Caesar’s new album CASE STUDY 01, released last Friday, June 28th. Over the smoky production, helmed by Jordan Evans & Matthew Burnett, Brandy reminds us of her [More]
That Brandy sound is just irresistible! It's been a while since we've heard new music from the R&B legend, but the wait is over, at least for now. The singer and actress drop off the new, sultry song, "All I Need," which is tied to Season 3 of the FOX hit series, STAR. The record invokes classic Brandy vibes through finely-calibrated [More]
As a college student, breaking into the entertainment business can often time be a challenge, but having experienced individuals within the faculty can make things all the difference. Congratulation is in order to 20+ year entertainment industry veteran, Sonja Norwood, who now joins The Los Angeles Film School faculty. Mrs. Norwood, best known as the mother of Grammy Award winner, [More]
In another soul-filling episode of NPR's Tiny Desk concert series, new collective music group August Green stopped by to empose their theme "Foregrounding Women" to their office. The collaborative effort of Common, Robert Glasper, and Karriem Riggins, was born at the White House in 2016 during a special Tiny Desk concert. Since its launch in 2008, 'Tiny Desk' has held nearly 700 [More]
New group August Greene composed of the musically brilliant and talented Common, Rober Glasper and Karriem Riggins, enlisted the help of the majestic Brandy to add her richly soothing vocals to their debut single, "Optimistic." The song debuted back in January and with its success has led the trio to cultivate its moving visuals to showcase the track's message. "Optimistic" [More]
"New name, same show, same spirit, and same soulful conversations." Music is a universal language we can all relate to and over the years digital media has sharpened the way music is absorbed. Spotify a worldwide digital platform has opened the doors for music lovers to connect and enjoy millions of tracks. Ranging from the indie artists on the rise [More]
Brandy's colorful, layered, exhilarating vocals are in full effect for "Optimistic," the new single from August Greene, a new group made of Golden Globe, GRAMMY, Academy Award-winning activist, actor and artist Common, four-time GRAMMY Award-winning pianist/producer Robert Glasper, and drummer/producer extraordinaire Karriem Riggins. "Optimistic" should sound familiar to many as it's a remake of Sounds Of Blackness' 1991 hit of the same name. [More]
Brandy delivers a little inspiration with "Brave" a triumphant cover of Sara Bareilles' 2013 hit "Brave." On the short but sweet rendition, the R&B veteran gives us a combination of polished, richly textured vocals and superb melodies as she empowers listeners. "You can be amazing / You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug," she sings. "You can [More]
