American artist Brandy released a new Christmas album, Christmas with Brandy. There are six covers and six original songs. The themes of the record are love and contemplation.
The music is R&B/Jazz. The album has a 90s vibe with catchy beats.
The musicians are excellent. The songs are rhythmic.
Six original Christmas songs describe the holiday with different moods and vibes. Feels Different has a phenomenal blend of beats (fast and slow). David Parks (bass), Kyle Mann (guitar), and David Williams II (keyboards) did excellent work in playing harmoniously. Somebody’s Waiting is a beautiful ballad that is relaxing and contemplative. Christmas Party for Two has an intimate and sensual piano beat. The rhythm is incredible, representing the multiple emotions felt in moments of intimacy. Christmas Gift (feat Sy’rai) is an upbeat piece. It parallels the Christmas classic Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree combined with incredible R&B and Jazz beats. Shine Out Your Light has a fun dance rhythm. It has a catchy beat that reminds me of Brandy’s music from the 90s. Christmas Everyday has jovial and festive music that celebrates love and family life, ending the album on a lovely note.
The renditions of the Christmas classics of Brandy’s Christmas album are impressive. She and her team did a remarkable job of taking a new spin. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas starts with a slow, smooth R&B-style rhythm. It’s a dynamic take on a holiday classic. Santa Baby is a fantastic mix of the classic Christmas hit with contemporary R&B sounds. The Christmas Song is a bold piece with a Jazzy vibe through the great music of the cello and piano. The song Someday at Christmas has a beautiful choir vibe. It honours Stevie Wonder’s version nicely, but also Brandy has her spin on an R&B classic. The composition is vibrant and intricate. The piece Jingle Bells has a bold, semi-fast beat — a unique take on a popular holiday song. Deck the Halls has an incredible semi-fast beat with slow parts, giving it a delightful R&B tempo. The composition is impressive.
The music throughout Brandy’s Christmas album is unique, adding a personal touch to holiday classics and fantastic original material.
Brandy’s voice is beautiful. She sings with all her heart – she sounds soulful. She honours the classics and has her songs celebrating the lovely holiday season. Brandy has an incredible duet with her daughter Sy’rai with the song Christmas Gift. Their voices complement each other nicely.
Brandy’s Christmas album has six original songs that cover various emotions felt during the holiday season. It starts with Feels Different, a vulnerable piece about life after a breakup with someone or the passing of a loved one. Brandy, Ron “Neff-U” Feemster, Coleridge Tillman and David Williams II wrote the words remarkably. It’s also about eventually moving on – a sense of hope.
Somebody’s Waiting is an inspirational song that teaches the lesson of appreciating loved ones and counting the blessings. DJ Camper, Sean1da & Nia V did an excellent job capturing that sentiment. Christmas Party for Two is a romantic and intimate song. Brandy, Ron “Neff-U” Feemster, Coleridge Tillman & David Williams II wrote the lyrics to the melody. The words are soulful and from the heart. Christmas Gift (feat Sy’rai) is a sweet, romantic song. Brandy, Ron “Neff-U” Feemster, Coleridge Tillman, Kyle Mann and David Williams II wrote the words of this cheerful piece. It’s about how the love from a partner and their time is the best gift in the world. It also celebrates the importance of being with loved ones. Shine Out Your Light is another romantic tune. Brandy, Ron “Neff-U” Feemster & Coleridge Tillman wrote the lyrics to this fun piece with heart and soul. It’s about faith and determination to never give up on love, no matter what, especially during the holiday season. Christmas Everyday is a fun, romantic tune full of joy and celebrates family life. Adam Messinger & Nasri (lead singer from Magic) wrote the words to this dynamic song. The words are from the heart – full of hope and joy. It ends the album on a positive note.
The album Christmas with Brandy is available.
