MUSIC NEWS: BRANDY PUSHED BACK? / T.I. MAKES HISTORY / GINUWINE INKS NEW DEAL / TONI BRAXTON PREPS COMEBACK
Friday, October 10, 2008

Brandy’s comeback album, Human, originally slated for release on November 11th has been pushed back to December 9th. People have rumored that this is due to the fact that Timbaland wants to add some of his finishing touches to the album, but most are under the impression that the single, “Right Here (Departed)” has not been performing on the charts as well as it should.
I think they’ve made the right decision. It’ll give them time to put out a second single (”Long Distance”), as well as allow people to realize that the video is, after all, #1 on BET’s 106 & Park.
T.I. MAKES HISTORY
T.I. made history this week after the release of his sixth solo album, Paper Trail. After debuting at #1 on the Billboard charts, selling 568,000 copies in its first week, T.I.
This marks T.I.’s third consecutive #1 debut on the charts, as well as his best first-week sales of his career. T.I. is responsible for the biggest sales week for Atlantic Records in the history of the label.
The Atlanta-bred rapper have the #1 album in the U.S., he also has the #1 single. “Live Your Life,” featuring pop princess Rihanna jumps from 80-1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track sold 335,000 downloads this week in the U.S.
Wow, that’s great for T.I.
GINUWINE INKS NEW DEAL

Ginuwine is prepping his new album to release first quarter of 2009 and has inked a deal with Notifi Records with distribution on Warner Bros. Music. This will be Ginuwine’s follow-up record to 2005’s Back II Da Basics, as well as his greatest hits album that dropped in May of 2007.
Ira Dewitt, CEO of Notifi comments on the signing:
“Notifi Records is proud to be working with such a well respected artist and look forward to the creative direction this project is headed. Our current plans include having a single out this October and an album released by quarter one of 2009. We are lining up top producers and tracks as we speak.”
I haven’t been a Ginuwine fan since he stopped working with Timbaland after his The Life album, but I’d like to see what cards he’s going to play in order to stay relevant in this day in age. Will Ginuwine try to hop on this pop train, or will he stick to his R&B roots?
TONI BRAXTON PREPS COMEBACK
Toni Braxton, who can most recently be seen on Dancing With the Stars. After being released from her contract and performing dates in Las Vegas, and medical problems, Toni has signed a new deal with Atlantic Records and has decided to shed a little light on her upcoming project, a follow-up to the highly underrated 2005 release, Libra.
The new album is set to drop at the top of 2009, and Toni has revealed that the single, which will be impacting radio sometime next month, will be produced by none other than Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.
I’m interested to see what the two are going to come up! Toni has worked with Darkchild previously (remember “He Wasn’t Man Enough?” from her album The Heat?) so I’m sure they’ll have some chemistry to rekindle. Rodney has been getting a lot of work lately, too. I’m hoping that this album is good, because I really am a Toni fan. Let’s hope she can keep up!








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76.
blackisbeautiful
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I love Brandy. All her albums have been good with an exception of a sub par album “Full Moon”. I think the push back is good for Brandy and isn’t because Beyonce’s album is coming out is because the song she did with Darkchild isn’t a strong first single so she might have to reconsider a second single that is banging.
Ginuwine’s music hasn’t been the same since he left Timbaland. I’m sorry but “The Bachelor” and “100% Ginuwine” are classics. Everything he put out ever that sounded like a bunch of albums with failed attempts to recreate a new style since he parted ways with Timbaland. Sorry I’m not really interested in Ginuwine until he releases a hot single that will get me interested again.
Congrats to T.I. I’m sorry but I’ve never been a fan of his albums. I heard “Urban legend”, “King”, “I’m Serious”, Trap Muzik” and T.I. Vs. Tip and still can’t get with this dude lol.
77.
******Dame(That One)
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
****@75
****** I heart Brandy all her cd are off the chain
78.
Jscene
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I just wonder how long the other rappers like T.I., Kanye, 50 and Luda gone keep letting Jayz run around saying he’s the best when he’s been selling less cd’s than them in the last few years…..Damn shame how people don’t want to give others credit…..T.I and Kanye are the new Kings.
I’m excited about Toni’s and Brandy’s project. I hope Brandy don’t put them songs i heard on that cd, cause i really don’t think its going to sell if she does…they weren’t strong enough. But Toni said she’s going back to basics, singing majority love ballads, and i can’t wait to hear something from her….by the way i loved Libra; it’s a treasure that’s underrated and overlooked.
79.
msblknasty1
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
…… #1 go back to the drawing board brandy got bey by miles brandy brings
………meaning to her music,,, bey is garbage so go ahead and take out the
………trash … and im not a bey hater she is just tacky to me
…….. so dont get it twisted …lol
80.
Nothing But Love
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
#75
I like Brandy too, my favs are I wanna be down, Almost doesn’t count, Sitting up in my room, and…… ok my minds gone blank now i’ll be back with more later, lol
81.
Sarah
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
@57 I know alot of singers who can sing very good live A.Keys, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige and more. Brandy just ignore all these haters cuz when they see you going do good they going to be sad
82.
Mimi
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
someone pls help my girl with her hair!!!
83.
Leroy
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Man I swear I totally agree you with you @Tia. Every post they have about Brandy maybe 75% of the comments are negative. She is not the type of artist that you going to give you what every one else is doing. Her music is pure and original. Brandy stated in an interview that she is not in the game this time for competition. She got her grammy for the Boy is Mine, she had the number one singles, she was a Cover Girl and had the TV shows. Brandy purposely said that she came back to make music for her fans because this what WE (The Fans) deserve. Beyonce seems to always get brought up with her because Brandy had that success at one point but nevertheless the single is 67 on Hot 100 and 23 on R&B and gradually going on. People do not know real music I swear it aint ass shaking or over a rap beat it aint music
84.
Theworldwillendin2012
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I’m looking forward 2 Brandy’s album release. Toni Braxton is really underrated. I mean Libra was the shit! The album was bettter than half of all the Beyonce/Rihanna crap that pple buy. Sad, that pple don’t really know or support true talent.
85.
algie
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
bring on brandy i can’t wait lol.do it toni i hear you i know god is gonna continue to heal your heart and as for ginuine never been a fan
86.
Let me just say this.... (I don't care if ya get mad)
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
#66 and so I am…lol.. I saw them in the previous post section once you mentioned it..thanks
87.
Greatestloveofall
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Toni Braxton, I HOPE she goes far in DWTS. It may not be everyone’s thing, but it’s sure to get her back some mainstream exposure, again. She doesn’t need to go into the hip hop market again.
All she needs is a HOT comeback single, and plenty of promotion by the label. Everyone always refers to Mariah’s “We Belong Together” as something so good the radio’s got no choice but to play it. Ms Braxton needs to put all her time and efforts into making stuff her long-terms fans wanna hear.
88.
1982
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
ti’s black ass should be in prison!
89.
cchocolategirl22
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
^^^^^^^^ shawty lo is that you?
90.
tia
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
#83….People act like brandy is a cold-blooded person and this and that,forgetting that all of them watched moesha and thea and all of them was bumping to her music…its like they act like she was some one hit wonder or something…when anybody else gets bashed i just ignore it,but when it comes to brandy i just dont like it…hell i’m beys biggest fan but i’m used to the hate on her….but brandy,i dont know i feel as though God gave her favor and she is being ridiculed for it
@greatestlove mine would have to be “have you ever”, “almost doesnt count” “broken hearted” “best friend” “boy is mine” “who is she to you” “focus” “i tried” “another day in paradise” (her and ray -j) and even though it isnt her song i loved her in “bring me down” by kanye,that shit was raw!!
91.
Mark
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I’m disappointed but I’m not mad….it seems like the more singles you put out the better you do when the album come out anyway, Jazmine Sullivan’s first single went to 31 on the charts and her album did poorly, but Mary J and Mariah put out 2 or 3 singles before their “comeback” CD was released and they did well….so I’m still hopeful. But I’m very ready for it to be released though, I need some Brandy!
92.
ChokLitFactory
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I will support Brandy’s effort, and I also just started warming up to her song and video, so good thing they pushed it back!
Good for T.I. Whoever chose his singles and decided to push back his album should be given a raise!! Now THAT is how you put out an album! (ahem…Usher, Mariah…I’m lookin in your direction!)
And I will just say that Toni’s ablum The Heat, was SO good!! Very cohesive effort…I will be interested in her next project as well!
93.
BROWNANDLOVELY
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
YEAH A PUSHBACK IS FOR THE BEST, IM NOT FEELING RHD AT ALL!
SOME OF YOU ARE RIGHT PEOPLE DONT PRECIATE GOOD R&B ANYMORE AND THAT IS WHAT MARY,TONI,FAITH,MONICA,BRANDY AND AALIYAH WERE ALL ABOUT……BRANDY GETS A PASS BECAUSE AT ONE POINT ALL SINGERS WILL OR HAVE GOTTEN A ALBUM PUSHBACK!
BUT I HAVE JUST ONE QUESTION…MONICA WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?
WE NEED AN ALBUM LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
94.
i am black so i already know what it's like to be black in america
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I agree with #!1. It’s unfortunate that most labels are fearing Beyonce…but, regardless, that single “Departed” gets NO airplay here in Maryland. None whatsoever. I think 92q in Bmore has played it a total of three times since it was dropped. Heck, they have played Ciara’s new single more times than Brandy’s
95.
i am black so i already know what it's like to be black in america
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Can i add that those two new Beyonce singles that leaked are totally wack…and I actually like Solange’s songs better than both of them? I am really not anticipating Bee’s album that much….and I dont’t think it’s going to do well on the charts….they should just keep Brandy’s original release date
96.
jjj
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
“Live Your Life” is FIRE! Rihanna is at the top with the King of the south TI… I love it.
97.
Obama Lova
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Glad to see t.i. back on top where he belongs, ITS THE KING HOMIE!
98.
TBlaze
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I doubt Brandy’s album is being pushed back because of Beyonce. Don’t forget that Britney’s album is also due and I believe it’s going to be much more hyped than any other pop-R&B album out. I like Brandy. I just wish she would have came a lot harder. Maybe her time is just up.
99.
FallBackHaters
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I actually like ‘Right Here (Departed)’, but you know the real reason they’re pushing her album back is because it isn’t doing too well on the charts. Let’s hope they haven’t bitten off more than they can chew and the whole thing doesn’t get leaked. That would spell disaster.
Congrats my man TI. You know I’ve always love his songs but don’t own a single album of his. Next time I’m in the CD store I’ll be picking up a copy of his album.
100.
Mark
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
#94…what part of MD you live in…you must not live close to the D dot C…..cause she get spins on WPGC and WKYS
101.
what you know about that
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
When people hear Brandy’s new single, Long Distance, they will understand why the label wanted to wait. That song reminds me of how beautiful Jordan Sparks’ “No Air” is. Has a bit of country flavor with pure R&B emotion. IT WILL SHUT SHIT DOWN!!!!! Plus, haven’t people noticed that labels have developed a formula with these artists?? Midtempo singles first to create buzz then knock people out with a beautiful slow jam. Brandy will be fine.
102.
Alisha
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Why would record labels be afriad of Beyonce seriously people and besides I think it’s good if Brandy’s album comes out in December then she can come back with a bang and shock everybody.
103.
i am black so i already know what it's like to be black in america
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
#100..i’m in Owings Mills (near Bmore)…and you know Bmore and DC don’t like the same type of music. I listen too DC radio stations also….yea, maybe she’s gotten a total of ten spins on PGC and KYS………but Departed ain’t even in the top 40
104.
li
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
MRSJONES3
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008 /
OMG I AM SO HAPPY FOR MY BABY T.I!! HE HAS COME SUCH A LONG WAY SINCE “NEVER SCARED”, I MEAN HE WAS JUST A GUEST RAPPER ON THAT SONG, AND HE BLOWN UP TO BE A HUGE STAR!! THAT’S WONDERFUL.
LMFAO I agree….shit FORGET NEVA SCARED….How bout he came such a long way since IM SERIOUS! his first album
105.
HOTMOMMA001
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Brandy - Aww, sorry boo! (Not a fan, so not really missing it, but I know you have a solid fan base)
T.I - That’s what’s up! Still doing it B-I-G!
Gin-u-wine - Still fine as wine in the summertime playa! Good luck with that! I still love the old stuff!
Toni - We’ll see what she comes back WITH! Looking good on DWTS ma!
106.
lsunshinelady334
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Congrats to T.I!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW THATS WHAT UP!!!!!!!!
107.
Alisha
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Brandy all the way woo hoo I’m rooting 4 u gurl.
108.
A&E
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
I knew “live your life” was gonna be number one. T.I makes good music .Along with Rihanna… but um what’s with the whole “pop princess” deal, CL? Sorry but that Britney Spear’s title. Rihanna is a singles artist. Birtney actually sells albums, lots of it. And she may have been gone for a bit, but she’s baaaaackkkk.
109.
8baller
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Speaking of Britney…her new video for “Womanizer” premiered tonight at mtv.com.
ITS HOT!!!! GO CHECK IT OUT!!!!
110.
Latrice
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
Britney’s last album flopped so fall back.
111.
8baller
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
And your point is?
Doesnt change the fact Britney is back to shut down R- - - - - -, and gain her title back.
NOW GET MAD!!!
112.
Ashley
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Congrats to T.I. i really dig that dude!
but i’m NOT feelin Brandys new music @ all (she’s always looked so odd to me, them spaced out eyes and akward nose)
Love toni, hope shes got something good comin for her fans.
113.
sexy
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
yea, mah baby tip doing his thing. I downloaded all the songs just till I could get the CD!
114.
IGottaBeHonest
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Beyonce’s single is bullshit. She let me down last album so I’ll pass on buying this. I’ll download it. I know for sure I’m buying Keri Hilson and Brandy’s album.
115.
True
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I love TI’s music. He and Kanye are the only two rap artists whose albums I will take the time out to purchase.
I am kinda mad about the Brandy album pushback. I hope it is not true only because I am so ready for the album. She NEVER disappoints. I cannot wait to hear the second single though! I am positive that they know what they are doing.
116.
MI
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
congratulations to t.i !!!!
117.
GOLDEN
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
So yeah why is this thread about Beyonce more than Brandy? I see why they pushed her album back. People cant even stay on topic about her long enough. Yall are talking about Beyonce’s single in Brandy’s post. LMAO. Someone even brought up britney.
118.
Alisha
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Regardless Brandy will come out on top just watch.
119.
BabyLove
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
d
Friday, October 10, 2008 /
ciara comes out december 9. i suggest brandy and keri move to next year
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
You can never compare brandy to Ciara. So she dont need to push back cuz of Ciara.
120.
jess
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I’ve been a fan of brandy since ‘94, das when I bought her first cd and yes I was 4 wen I begged my mom 2 buy it 2! I can’t wait 4 new album 2 come I kno its gonna b Fiyah!!! I also have brandy’s doll (rememba that lol), my all time fav bRocka songz r “angel n disguise”, “who is she 2 u”, ” almost doesn’t count”, “you don’t kno me (like u used 2}”, I can go all day…. LOVE U BRANDY!
121.
Woop... I hate haters, does that make me a hater..?
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
there are many pop princesses but there’s ‘one princess of pop’. so dont get ur arms in the air
122.
Jai
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Ginuwine is a cool ass dude.. he comes into my store and shops all the time… I talked to him just this Monday and told him I heard a new song from him.. he just smiled and said “that song is 3 years old.” He’s very down to earth!
II love Brandy’s new song “Right Here (Departed)” it’s very inpirational!!!
Big ups to T.I. great album!
123.
coffeecolor
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
………T.I. has a good heart…that’s why he continues to be blessed…congrats!…Don’t let up!
124.
Blkmarilyn
Sunday, October 12, 2008 /
I like Genuwine, i would support him. And brandy just brings good vibes, all the best to her. And lastly congrats to T.I.
125.
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126.
lois lane
Monday, October 13, 2008 /
I DONT AGREE. I WANT HER ALBUM AND THE LONGER I WAIT I MIGHT JUST NOT WANT IT LATER. NAW IM LYING. I REALLY REALLY WANT HER ALBUM. LOL
ITS THE MOST ANTICIPATION FOR AN ALBUM AS FAR HAS ‘I’ GO, THIS YEAR.
127.
CleftoManiak
Sunday, October 19, 2008 /
I think its a good idea for brandy to push her album back….people compare her record sales to beyonce’ or ciara, but what you all fail to realize is brandy was doing her thing waaaayyy before beyonce or ciara, shes sold millions of records as an “original” solo artist while these girls were still recording demos to even get noticed. I love beyonce and ciara also, but brandy has already seen a bigger success than bey or ciara and naturally since then the newness and the hype calms down….the most successful artists will not sale as much as a newer artist.People always ditch an older artist for the new ones, it will never stop. But when it comes down to it,regardless of sales, who’s albums will actually have real bonafide lyrical content,yeah shake your half naked ass while u sing over a busy beat,,who cant do that,but who gives you complex harmonies, real lyrics,crazy runs, and unbelievable tone….its brandy…and I bet all of the brandy haters somehow strangely know the words even if its the chorus to her new sinlge…so shes getting your notice even if its by way of haterism, but how much notice have u gotten from brandy…none, because nobody’s dont get noticed, if she only sales 2 copies of human, it would still be more than anyone on here has accomplished.Beyonce has a beautiful voice, but we’ve watched her grow from a young teenage girl in destinys child to being another typical sexy sexy sex driven vixen, instead of a woman…these women fail to realize that young people buy and liten to more music than older people, and in that, they naturally become role-models.We dont need young girls singing bout puttin rings on their fingers while they skip around in their video in swisuits doind pelvis thrusts and greased up…”Human”…not “InHumane”
128.
Brandy is the queen of Rnb,BEYONCE CN SING BT WITHOUT SUBSTANCE,LETS STOP WAISTING OUR MONEY ON MEANINGLES MUSIC.BEYONCE IS JUST DESTROying real music,that aint rite.shes just burnt out 4 ths album its a desperate move.Beyonce cal Brandy and ask 4 sum mus
Monday, October 27, 2008 /
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129.
dextaLOVE
Monday, November 3, 2008 /
oo hellz yes Toni Braxton coming back yay! lol
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