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Post by #LisaRinna on Aug 23, 2020 16:25:02 GMT -5
Got my popcorn ready! ππΏ
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Post by Waveyβ¨οΈ on Aug 23, 2020 16:31:49 GMT -5
Any time these two ladies come together, I'm here for it! You were here for βIt All Belongs to MeβΒ Β :kii: Whew sksksskksk
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Post by $uperb@tDuDe on Aug 23, 2020 18:06:10 GMT -5
Any time these two ladies come together, I'm here for it! You were here for βIt All Belongs to Meβ :kii: Yes actually, while the song was no The Boys Is Mine, their vocals were on point
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Post by vithor on Aug 23, 2020 23:56:08 GMT -5
I. AM. READY.
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Post by Sounds from the Other Side on Aug 24, 2020 16:00:17 GMT -5
You were here for βIt All Belongs to Meβ :kii: Yes actually, while the song was no The Boys Is Mine, their vocals were on point ^ They looked great in the music video too. The song was decent.
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Post by Ty on Aug 24, 2020 16:07:26 GMT -5
I'm fine with that song except for the Macbook and Facebook lines cringe me to death.
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Post by Kishi KCM on Aug 26, 2020 10:25:06 GMT -5
Brandy & Moniece doing the runs to "Borderline"
I love these two women!
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Post by $uperb@tDuDe on Aug 27, 2020 19:35:39 GMT -5
Brandy & Moniece doing the runs to "Borderline" I love these two women! Brandy's skin is ridiculous, she has on no make up and still looks 20
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Post by Live Your Life on Aug 27, 2020 19:37:37 GMT -5
Is that the girl who Brandy said she would sing she and her family under the table?
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Post by babygirl on Aug 29, 2020 10:59:16 GMT -5
Is that the girl who Brandy said she would sing she and her family under the table? yes, she also tried to throw a chair on Princess while she was pregnant lol
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Post by Caviar on Aug 29, 2020 18:31:26 GMT -5
In 1998, the song of the summer was βThe Boy Is Mine,β an instant-classic duet between Brandy and Monica about two women vying for the same man. The accompanying video even showed the two singers in neighboring apartments arguing over who deserves the attention of actor Mekhi Phifer.
Over 20 years later, Monica and Brandy are reuniting for Verzuz, the web series which sees industry titans facing off in a friendly battle of music dominance, on Monday, August 31. Of all the songs fans are requesting, "The Boy Is Mine" comes with the most history between the two singers.
βWhen we did the song, we didn't overthink it,β Monica tells ET's Nischelle Turner now, adding that she saw the duet as an opportunity to expand as an artist and push her sound beyond what she previously cultivated with hits like βDon't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days).β
However, no sooner did the song blow up than did fans, the industry and media alike perpetuate a real-life feud between the two R&B songstresses, leading to long-lasting tensions and lines drawn in the sand. βIt was not something that I would say was anyone's fault,β Monica says now, admitting, βWe all added to it and after a while it became real.β
But as theyβve gotten older, Monica says βit gets a little bit frustrating for both she and I when it becomes, βNo, I like her better. Well, I like her better.ββ And now that theyβre in their 40s, theyβre less interested in engaging with the feud that threatens to outshine the legacy of the song. βWe don't have to do that [now].β
Itβs also worth noting that the two reunited again in 2012 for βIt All Belongs to Me,β but that still hasnβt tempered the rumors. The singer adds that she doesnβt like βthe idea of our issues overshadowing how great of a song it really was and how much of a blessing it was for both of us to be a part of it.β
Now, the two R&B powerhouses will battle it out for the next installment of Verzuz. And according to Monica, the feud will at long last be put to bed.
βWe've long removed ourselves from the dramatics of it but we're gonna have a very in-depth conversation that may possibly be shared even with the audience because there's a lot that happens, the fans have no idea what really took place, what really caused the initial friction,β she reveals.
Once she speaks with Brandy one-on-one, behind closed doors, the two will decide how much of that they want to share with the public. Hopefully, βthen we'll share some things with you guys,β Monica says.
And if thereβs any moral in this feud that drove these two hit singers apart -- a common trope in the industry when there are similar young female singers sharing the same musical space -- itβs that itβs better to rise above it all and stick together. βHopefully, we can help some of the younger artists avoid doing the same thing because we did a whole lot more together than we did apart,β Monica adds.
When it comes to the face-off on Verzuz, itβs not about finding out whoβs better than the other as much as it is about showcasing how much these two singers have grown up personally and professionally. βWe share a lot in common. And then at the same time, weβre completely different,β Monica says. βWe're different in the way that we dress and the things that we've experienced and where we grew up and I think those differences are what made βThe Boys Is Mineβ so special.β
For Monica, the 22 years since the release of the song has involved many personal ups and downs that have played out in the press as well as continuing to release new albums including 2002βs All Eyez on Me and 2003βs After the Storm. Five years after the release of Code Red, the singer is back in the studio working on the upcoming album Trenches. Sheβs also actively involved in The BeHuman Foundation, which uses βmusic and poignant messaging to give our communities a platform to triumph over oppressive situations and inspire each other around the world to do the same.β
For her, the foundation was her answer to figuring out how to create a world of compassion that helps out with all issues, from breast cancer awareness to helping displaced kids of incarcerated parents to providing support during the coronavirus pandemic. βI can do so many things under the BeHuman umbrella,β Monica says. βThat is what I loved about it most because there is no one thing that plagues our community worse than the others.β
Reflecting on her own growth, the singer says, βThe level of gratefulness that I feel now at this age, it just surpasses anything else that I could even explain to you. I mean, I have a son that's driving so, you know, it's just so different.β
In the meantime, when it comes to Mondayβs performance, Monica says she and Brandy are taking it one day at a time and making sure the whole event feels as organic as possible.
Will they perform βThe Boy Is Mineβ after all this? βI'll see what she wants to do when she finally gets to Atlanta,β Monica says. βWeβll sit down and figure out which direction we want to go and how we want to do it.β
No matter what, the singer promises, βWeβll make sure that itβs still fun and everybody is still having a good time because we want people to be at home jamming.β
βI just look forward to what Monday will be. It'll be a celebration,β she concludes.
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 20:04:33 GMT -5
"Missing You" with Chaka Khan, Gladys, and Tamia was such a lovely song. Beautiful collab.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 31, 2020 20:05:11 GMT -5
I'm was crying
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 20:08:44 GMT -5
Yess...they're now playing "Almost Doesn't Count"!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 20:13:44 GMT -5
1.2 Million views now!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 20:14:14 GMT -5
Next song: "Broken-Hearted".
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 20:35:08 GMT -5
Next song: "Top Of The World"
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Ty
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Post by Ty on Aug 31, 2020 20:35:42 GMT -5
"Top of the World" is THE BOP OF ETERNITY!!
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Post by Active Aggressive on Aug 31, 2020 20:36:45 GMT -5
This is amazing. I am so happy watching this as a fan of both these women.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 31, 2020 20:41:29 GMT -5
Borderline!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 20:50:43 GMT -5
"Love Again"!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 20:55:48 GMT -5
"Put It Down"!!! This my jam!!!
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Post by Ty on Aug 31, 2020 20:56:16 GMT -5
LOL Mo be feeling the ratchet bop that "Put It Down" is lol.
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 21:02:11 GMT -5
Yes!!! They playing "Who Is She 2 U"!!! Love it!! Classic.
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 21:07:46 GMT -5
"Best Friend" is on now!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 21:09:20 GMT -5
lol, they sneaked in "Moesha" theme song into it.
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 21:15:53 GMT -5
"Sitting Up In My Room"!!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 21:18:19 GMT -5
Damn...all these classics are making me feel so nostalgic right now! I miss those days! :'(
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Post by Caviar on Aug 31, 2020 21:19:00 GMT -5
Sitting Up In My Room!
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Post by π―π² lucy88 π―π² on Aug 31, 2020 21:25:00 GMT -5
Yessss!!! I love "Talk About Our Love"!!!
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