Brandy and its singles garnered Norwood nominations for various awards, including two Grammy Award nominations. The following two singles, ' Best Friend' and ' Brokenhearted', peaked at numbers 34 and nine on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album's second single ' Baby' was also well-received and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was critically lauded and was regarded as a standout track on Brandy. ' I Wanna Be Down' was chosen as the album's lead single and peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100. įour singles were released from the album. Worldwide, the album has sold over six million copies.

While the album initially sold slowly, it reached number 20 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over two million copies in the United States.

Upon release, Brandy received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Norwood's appearance, as well as the album's timeless appeal. Aside from Crouch, Norwood worked with a range of other writers and producers, including R&B group Somethin' for the People, Arvel McClinton, and Damon Thomas. Chiefly produced by Keith Crouch, the album contains a range of contemporary genres, including hip hop soul, pop and R&B. It was released on September 27, 1994, by Atlantic Records. Brandy is the eponymous debut studio album by American singer Brandy.

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