Brandy vs. Monica

[George Tropicana]

I vote Monica! New Monica! Sneaky Monica has an attitude and names her album the same title as the single to trick dumb people into buying it as the single!

[Edf85]

lol. I bought 2 copies of the single! HOT! New Monica!

[jlh527]

I swear, this is one of the classic comparisons/rivalary in the history of music. I vote Monica though, because not only is she a better singer, she is sexier, and is a fan favorite.

I do like the fact that Monica and company did go and name her album after the single. I remember everyone kept call it the 2nd Monica album. Even on BET and MTV the video would say NEVER SAY NEVER/2nd MONICA ALBUM.

[inthemusiczone2004]

I pick Brandy. Monica has the stronger voice but she hasnt used it since she was 14.

Brandy has more the a strong voice, she has the range(high and low), control and if you listened to her runs you can tell she has studied music because she mixes all kinds of notes into her runs, and that comes from knowing various scales. Monica has been doing the same runs for years and her last album showed no vocal ability or difficulty.

[jlh527]

inthemusiczone2004 said:

I pick Brandy.  Monica has the stronger voice but she hasnt used it since she was 14.

Brandy has more the a strong voice, she has the range(high and low), control and if you listened to her runs you can tell she has studied music because she mixes all kinds of notes into her runs, and that comes from knowing various scales.  Monica has been doing the same runs for years and her last album showed no vocal ability or difficulty.

Are you serious? I know that you are joking. Monica is hands down, unequivicolly a better vocalist than Brandy. I will say that Brandy over the years has improved on RECORD, but live she SUCKS big time. Monica is more soulful and her RUNS are to DIE for.

But I do like your post. It made me laugh. I'm not being sarcastic it did make me laugh. I say that because Monica has gotten lazy vocally, but she is still a better singer than a lotof people, including Brandy.

[Adonis the DemiGod!]

I pick brandy too. Monica's runs are annoying its almost like she can't hold a steady note. Its like she's constantly runnning her words together. I used to say Monica but now I say Brandy.

[tico]

Monica

[kamikaze]

Brandy

[inthemusiczone2004]

Adonis said:

I pick brandy too. Monica's runs are annoying its almost like she can't hold a steady note. Its like she's constantly runnning her words together. I used to say Monica but now I say Brandy.

Exactly. Monica doesnt do anything with her vocals. Any one with a musical ear can listen and tell that Brandy knows how to use her voice, has control over it and positions her runs perfectly. She does not do the typical runs like Monica. thats why Brandys runs cant be duplicated, ask anyone who has tried to sing "have u ever" then even talked about it last year on American Idol when some1 tried to sing that song. And also Brandys range is better then Monicas. ower octive as well as higher.

People who dont know much about music will say Monica because she has the stronger "gospel" voice but lookin at ALL componets of vocal ability(range, control,power) Brandy is better.

And Brandy has always sounded good live.

[irice22]

Monica. :)

[jlh527]

inthemusiczone2004 said:

Exactly.  Monica doesnt do anything with her vocals.  Any one with a musical ear can listen and tell that Brandy knows how to use her voice, has control over it and positions her runs perfectly.  She does not do the typical runs like Monica.  thats why Brandys runs cant be duplicated, ask anyone who has tried to sing "have u ever" then even talked about it last year on American Idol when some1 tried to sing that song.  And also Brandys range is better then Monicas. ower octive as well as higher.

People who dont know much about music will say Monica because she has the stronger "gospel" voice but lookin at ALL componets of vocal ability(range, control,power) Brandy is better.

And Brandy has always sounded good live.

Since when has Brandy had a higher or more complete range than Monica. "Have You Ever" was GREAT studio work, but when she sang it live in concert and at the AMA's she sounded like a MAN.

Now when Brandy and Monica sang "The Boy Is Mine" on the VMA's, Monica took that song by force and Brandy couldn't do a thing with her. Monica got in Brandy's face and put some runs and riffs on Brandy that made her face LIGHT UP!!!

Furthermore when it comes to singing ballads, Monica is one of the best. "For You I Will" was stellar. It showcased mad range from Monica and she through in some F Sharp notes for good measure. "Inside" from "TBIM" don't even get me started, she RIPPED that song to bits and pieces.

Monica has a FULL 2nd Alto voice that is ripe with range, runs, riffs, trills, and one of the best and most recognizable tones in the industry.

Brandy has grown a lot vocally and I will not take that from her. Her tone and pitch have come a long way, but when she tries to sing like Toni Braxton it's horrible.

[inthemusiczone2004]

jlh527 said:

Now when Brandy and Monica sang "The Boy Is Mine" on the VMA's, Monica took that song by force and Brandy couldn't do a thing with her.  Monica got in Brandy's face and put some runs and riffs on Brandy that made her face LIGHT UP!!!

I have that performance on tape, so i really KNOW you are over exagerating by a LONG SHOT.
Brandy held it down at the VMA's that year and hit EVERY note she hit in the song, which was surprisin to me because when she lives she normally doesnt do all her runs. Monica on the other hand was same old boring Monica with her same old runs that were very UNIMPRESSIVE, from the song that she did NOTHING with.

Brandys face lighting up from Monic singing?? LMAO yea sure u right. Monic agettin in Brandys face??? Yea sure u right LMAO. They were at opposite sides of the stage the entire show until the very end and even then nobody was in NOBODYs face lol. I hate when people over exaggerate to make a false point.

And as far as "for u i will" that was the last time monica had a good vocal performance. And it may have showed a god range for MONICA's low voice compared toher other work, but her range is still not has high as Brandys, not only that but range is not only measured in how HIGH u can sing but also how LOW u can sing and Bandy has her beat on BOTH counts. U may not like the "toni braxton" voice but in measuring range how low she sings and high is measured. so I must have missed your point some where in the OVER EXAGGERATIONS.

[strong4PMB!]

Mineable1004 said:

I vote Monica! New Monica!

[Bob]

brandy does definitely have a lot of control and skill--- and its trying to make up for a lack of otherwise raw talent or strong voice!! and shes NOT good live, shes very weak. she just is.

monica's runs are easy to copy? whaaaat. you're crazy. it's easier to copy something that comes from technical patterns than from talent! monica has a really unique quality to her voice and a style. listen to the end of "so gone" and you'll realize she does things with her voice that can't be duplicated. if you really wanna find out, check "angel" from her first album.

i dont know where you'd ever think brandy has more range. have you heard "for you i will" or "inside" or even "down 4 u" from last year's bonus cd? ok.

monica's gotta win. i like brandy and she works really hard and clearly knows what shes doing. but monica just HAS it. you can tell when you see her on TV or something-- she just has IT.

[inthemusiczone2004]

Bob said:

brandy does definitely have a lot of control and skill--- and its trying to make up for a lack of otherwise raw talent or strong voice!! and shes NOT good live, shes very weak. she just is.

monica's runs are easy to copy? whaaaat. you're crazy. it's easier to copy something that comes from technical patterns than from talent! monica has  a really unique quality to her voice and a style. listen to the end of "so gone" and you'll realize she does things with her voice that can't be duplicated. if you really wanna find out, check "angel" from her first album.

i dont know where you'd ever think brandy has more range. have you heard "for you i will" or "inside" or even "down 4 u" from last year's bonus cd? ok.

monica's gotta win. i like brandy and she works really hard and clearly knows what shes doing. but monica just HAS it. you can tell when you see her on TV or something-- she just has IT.

Monica has not had "IT" sicne she was 14, and her record sales reflect that "IT" is SO GONE.

[jond7699]

Monica

[af18c]

Im torn.
So India.Arie gets the boy!

[Bob]

inthemusiczone2004 said:

Monica has not had "IT" sicne she was 14, and her record sales reflect that "IT" is SO GONE.

yeah, since she's only had 3 Hot 100 #1s and 3 R&Bs #1s between 1998 and 2003....

[George Tropicana]

af18c said:

So India.Arie gets the boy!

Amen. I put India.Arie there to see if anyone would pick the one who wasn't your average girl from your video. She's a queen and she can definitely take Brandy and Monica's boy twice over. :)

[jlh527]

Bob said:

yeah, since she's only had 3 Hot 100 #1s and 3 R&Bs #1s between 1998 and 2003....

Exactly. Not to mention a #1 album, which Brandy has never achieved. Brandy got her first #1 and who did it come with? Oh, the fabulous Monica!!

[Zander]

I like Monica's voice better, and she's way hotter. That's all I have to say about that.

[crash46]

All three are pretty inept.

[inthemusiczone2004]

jlh527 said:

Exactly. Not to mention a #1 album, which Brandy has never achieved. Brandy got her first #1 and who did it come with? Oh, the fabulous Monica!!

Monica had a number 1 album that fell off as fast as madonnas "American LIfe" lol.
Brandys albums have sold more regardless of chart position LMAO. Who cares where u start its where you end up that matters. And Full moon debuted at number 2 on hot 200 and #1 on R&b. But Never say Never sold over 5 million copies, Monicas album The boy is mine sold 3 mill...and lets not even mention this lastest FLOP to say the least. Brandys album Full Moon went platinum off 2 singles that were barely promoted due to her pregnancy. Do you really want to compare sales between BRandy and Monica?? LMAO its POINTLESS. I thought this about voices not sells, but since u took it there, either way Brandy wins. Not to mention "have u ever" which sold over 250,000 after the 1st week of its commercial release. lol. Or do u want to talk about how Brandy has OVER 10 top 10 hits with onl 3 albums? lol.
I dont know what you were trying to prove by mentioning Monicas mediocure sales but it didnt work. try again

[jlh527]

inthemusiczone2004 said:

madonnas "American LIfe" lol.

Monica had a number 1 album that fell off as fast as Brandys albums have sold more regardless of chart position LMAO. Who cares where u start its where you end up that matters. And Full moon debuted at number 2 on hot 200 and #1 on R&b. But Never say Never sold over 5 million copies, Monicas album The boy is mine sold 3 mill...and lets not even mention this lastest FLOP to say the least. Brandys album Full Moon went platinum off 2 singles that were barely promoted due to her pregnancy. Do you really want to compare sales between BRandy and Monica?? LMAO its POINTLESS. I thought this about voices not sells, but since u took it there, either way Brandy wins. Not to mention "have u ever" which sold over 250,000 after the 1st week of its commercial release. lol. Or do u want to talk about how Brandy has OVER 10 top 10 hits with onl 3 albums? lol.
I dont know what you were trying to prove by mentioning Monicas mediocure sales but it didnt work. try again

Let's. Monica finshed #8 of the best selling female artist of the 1990's, Brandy finished at #10, now that according to the industry bible, Billboard. Monica has enough platinum certifications to pave a new yellow brick road. Let's run it down.

Dont Take It Personal, Platinum,#1 R&B,#2 Pop
Before You Walk Out My Life, Platinum,#1 R&B,#2Pop
Why I Love You So Much, Gold,#2R&B,#7Pop
For You I Will, Double Platinum,#2R&B,#4Pop
The Boy Is Mine, Double Platinum,#1 Pop and R&B
First Night, Platinum#1 POP and R&B
Angel of Mine Platinum, #2 R&B,#1 Pop

Miss Thang Triple Platinum
The Boy Is Mine Triple Platinum
After The Storm Platinum

[inthemusiczone2004]

BRANDY I WANNA BE DOWN 11/04/94 ATLANTIC G SINGLE SOLO Std
BRANDY BRANDY 11/24/94 ATLANTIC G ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY BRANDY 02/02/95 ATLANTIC P ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY BABY 03/14/95 ATLANTIC P SINGLE SOLO Std
BRANDY BABY 03/14/95 ATLANTIC G SINGLE SOLO Std
BRANDY BRANDY 06/21/95 ATLANTIC M (2) ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY BRANDY 11/10/95 ATLANTIC M (3) ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY BROKEN HEARTED 11/10/95 ATLANTIC G SINGLE SOLO Std
BRANDY SITTIN' UP IN MY ROOM 02/14/96 ARISTA G SINGLE SOLO Std
BRANDY SITTIN' UP IN MY ROOM 05/23/96 ARISTA P SINGLE SOLO Std
BRANDY BRANDY 10/23/96 ATLANTIC M (4) ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY NEVER SAY NEVER 06/22/98 ATLANTIC P ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY NEVER SAY NEVER 06/22/98 ATLANTIC G ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY NEVER SAY NEVER 09/02/98 ATLANTIC M (2) ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY NEVER SAY NEVER 12/08/98 ATLANTIC M (3) ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY NEVER SAY NEVER 01/27/99 ATLANTIC M (4) ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY NEVER SAY NEVER 12/22/99 ATLANTIC M (5) ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY FULL MOON 04/05/02 ATLANTIC P ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY FULL MOON 04/05/02 ATLANTIC G ALBUM SOLO Std
BRANDY & MONICA THE BOY IS MINE 06/08/98 ATLANTIC G SINGLE DUO Std
BRANDY & MONICA THE BOY IS MINE 06/08/98 ATLANTIC P SINGLE DUO Std
BRANDY & MONICA THE BOY IS MINE 07/20/98 ATLANTIC M (2) SINGLE DUO


So if Monica has enough Platinum certifications to build a yellow Brick road, brandy as enough to pave santamonica blvd and the Hollywood walk of fame. how can you even compare Monicas sales to Brandy?? LMAO you cant be serious.
Miss Thang went Double Platinum
The Boy is mine went tripple
And FYI monica "after the storm" is GOLD and far from Platinum. Get it right :o

So how can you compare that with Brandys 1st album sellin 4 million, Never say never sellin 5 and Full moon going platinum and that is just in the U.S. SMH get real and try again.

And as far as Brandy finishing # 10 in sales and Monica #8 in sales is HIGHLY unlikely especially considering every 1 of Brandys albums out sold Monicas by more then half. try again. Monicas sales dont even compare LMAO.

Thats like comparing beyonces sales to Janet jackson, whats the point?

[strong4PMB!]

IT'S CARLA. :o

[inthemusiczone2004]

codenut said:

IT'S CARLA. :o

Whats a Carla

[bkzboogie]

Im sorry But I pic Brandy , Brandy can not only Riff like it aint nothin she can use her voice as different types of instruments and not be limited 2 just 1 tone which monica has always been.

Brandys Range has grew with her age and People recognized that.

Brandy can sing better then Monica Over all only thing Monica has a church voice Brandy can be both souldful and commercial.

Brandy can Act...> When we all know monica Cant
Brandy Can write Music and produce "which happens 2 be Monica's biggest hit 2 dat "Brandy co wrote & Produced"

As suppose 2 Monica "I wrote this song" which was nice however it lacked Adult writting talent, it reminds u of a kiddy lullaby that any 10 year old could have wrote easily.

Comparing them I dont liek 2 do but 2 get technical Brandy is The bigger artist is Music, film and all around stardome. She has something Monica Lacks "Drive"

Monica is talented but effortless, Brandy has the formula that not only sales records but makes her a house hold name.

As suppose 2 Brandy Making "FULLMOON" and it not being promoted right and called a "Flop" Lets remember

FullMoon was released March 5 and was certified Platinum April 5th (1month) Went on 2 sell 1.5 million copies (+) not includin other countries With only 2 commercial top 20 and top 10 hits She was Not only nominated for a viewer's choice award But A GRAMMY for best contempary Album(A Flop? Far from it)
Under the conditions of her being pregnant and married
and debuting #1 on Billboard and #2 on top 200.

Monica.... After the storm debuted #1 With (1) top 10 single which went 2 #1. Released June 2003 and is still Not certified platinum. (GOLD) and latest single is not even on billboard, ALSO AFTER THE STORM WAS NOT Nominated for a Grammy SOPlease don't try 2 bring iup her debuting @ #1 that is only for the first week After that she fell like Janet's Breast, and over all After the storm is considered more of a FLOP the Fullmoon could have ever been. After the single so gone left the charts So did her album

So basicallY Brandy has the upper hand

Brandy
NSN
FULLMOON

all compared 2 MOnica's

Miss thang
The boy is Mine
After the storm

Brandy has out sold her.

And is a credited actress with a #1 show under her belt that will be remembered for a long time

Last but not least 2 be asked 2 play cinderella from Whitney Houston as being such a Big honor shows that Brandy is Not only talented but very much recognized for her HARD work and Huge accomplishments.

[bkzboogie]

and why are u people comparing brandy 2 MOnica?

ROTFF U CAN'T its like Brandy is Whiteny 2 MOnica being Sunshine anderson....


LMAO tell Monica 2 make a movie that isnt produced and floped By MTV then tell her 2 get her own show and stay #1 for 5 seasons LMAOOO Or betta yet have a reality Series oN MTV about how she killed her boyfriend lol and see how that goes LMAo

[crash46]

Wow, that was coherent!