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"'''Afrodisiac'''" is an [[R&B]] song written by [[Timbaland|Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley]], Isaac Phillips, and Kenisha and Kenneth Pratt for [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]]'s same-titled fourth studio album, ''[[Afrodisiac]]'' (2004). It also was produced by Timbaland and received a mixed reception from music critics. The song was released as the album's second international single in the third quarter of 2004 (see [[2004 in music]]) and reached number 9 in [[China]] and number 11 in the [[United Kingdom]]. "Afrodisiac" also peaked within the top 40 in [[Australia]], [[France]], [[Ireland]] and [[Switzerland]]. |
"'''Afrodisiac'''" is an [[R&B]] song written by [[Timbaland|Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley]], Isaac Phillips, and Kenisha and Kenneth Pratt for [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]]'s same-titled fourth studio album, ''[[Afrodisiac]]'' (2004). It also was produced by Timbaland and received a mixed reception from music critics. The song was released as the album's second international single in the third quarter of 2004 (see [[2004 in music]]) and reached number 9 in [[China]] and number 11 in the [[United Kingdom]]. "Afrodisiac" also peaked within the top 40 in [[Australia]], [[France]], [[Ireland]] and [[Switzerland]]. |
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==Writing and recording== |
== Writing and recording == |
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"Afrodisiac" was one of the first songs on the [[Afrodisiac|same-titled album]] Brandy, longtime contributors Kenisha and Kenneth Pratt, and producer Timbaland worked on in the [[Hit Factory|Hit Factory Criteria]] recording studios in [[Miami, Florida]]. The singer has declared the song her favorite cut on the recording: "You can hear the yearning for love," Brandy said of the song in an interview with ''[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]''. "I never had an aphrodisiac in my life until now."<ref name="ebony">{{cite web|title="Brandy is back with a new baby new album and a new love!"|work=Ebony Magazine|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_10_59/ai_n6121605|accessdate=2007-09-22}}</ref> Contentually, the [[pop music|pop]] and [[dance music]] influenced song deals with the protagonist's addicted passion for a special person, whom she declares her very own "[[aphrodisiac]]."<ref name="ebony">{{cite web|title="Brandy is back with a new baby new album and a new love!"|work=Ebony Magazine|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_10_59/ai_n6121605|accessdate=2007-09-22}}</ref> |
"Afrodisiac" was one of the first songs on the [[Afrodisiac|same-titled album]] Brandy, longtime contributors Kenisha and Kenneth Pratt, and producer Timbaland worked on in the [[Hit Factory|Hit Factory Criteria]] recording studios in [[Miami, Florida]]. The singer has declared the song her favorite cut on the recording: "You can hear the yearning for love," Brandy said of the song in an interview with ''[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]''. "I never had an aphrodisiac in my life until now."<ref name="ebony">{{cite web|title="Brandy is back with a new baby new album and a new love!"|work=Ebony Magazine|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_10_59/ai_n6121605|accessdate=2007-09-22}}</ref> Contentually, the [[pop music|pop]] and [[dance music]] influenced song deals with the protagonist's addicted passion for a special person, whom she declares her very own "[[aphrodisiac]]."<ref name="ebony">{{cite web|title="Brandy is back with a new baby new album and a new love!"|work=Ebony Magazine|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_10_59/ai_n6121605|accessdate=2007-09-22}}</ref> |
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The song was one of three tracks that had leaked more than a half year before the official release date, a fact, which made it an early candidate to become the album's lead single. When "[[Talk About Our Love]]" was picked as first single, Timbaland protested the decision in several magazine interviews. Even Brandy herself proclaimed that the album's single choice was finalized by manager [[Benny Medina]] and the heads of [[Atlantic Records]], while the singer herself had favoured the title track to lead the album. |
The song was one of three tracks that had leaked more than a half year before the official release date, a fact, which made it an early candidate to become the album's lead single. When "[[Talk About Our Love]]" was picked as first single, Timbaland protested the decision in several magazine interviews. Even Brandy herself proclaimed that the album's single choice was finalized by manager [[Benny Medina]] and the heads of [[Atlantic Records]], while the singer herself had favoured the title track to lead the album. |
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== Music video |
== Music video == |
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The single's [[music video]] was directed by [[Matthew Rolston]] and entirely shot in a filming studio in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref name="mvd">{{cite web|title=Video Search|work=mvdbase.com|url=http://www.mvdbase.com/video.php?id=34027|accessdate=2007-09-23}}</ref> It was shot over thirteen hours and choreographed by [[Laurie Ann Gibson]], best known for her work on MTV's ''[[Making the Band]]'' series. Brandy declared the clip a "crazy performance-entertainment-video."<ref name="makingof">{{cite web|title="Making of ''Afrodisiac''"|work=Youtube|url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=G-gVFZwtlYY|accessdate=2007-09-23}}</ref> |
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The music video for "Afrodisiac" was directed by [[Matthew Rolston]]. In contrast to most of Brandy's previous videos, it is relatively plotless, focusing on dance choreographies and designs instead of a definite storyline. More often than not, the sets are influenced by the element water, showing Brandy as dancer with wet hair and clothes in an ankle-deep basin, in a golden swimsuit under the shower, or in front of water reflecting walls. The video was released as a [[DVD Single]] in the UK. |
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The plotless video concept was developed during a single video conference with all involved parties.<ref name="makingof">{{cite web|title="Making of ''Afrodisiac''"|work=Youtube|url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=G-gVFZwtlYY|accessdate=2007-09-23}}</ref> Inspired by the song itself, Rolston decided to visualize the sung-about afrodisiac as a [[liquid]], eventually arranging the construction of a water-flooded "outtrack world" that shows Brandy and her dancers performing in an ankle-deep basin and in front of water-reflecting walls respectively.<ref name="makingof">{{cite web|title="Making of ''Afrodisiac''"|work=Youtube|url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=G-gVFZwtlYY|accessdate=2007-09-23}}</ref> With a view to create a "very simple video," style and clothes are mainly influenced by white, gold and black color.<ref name="makingof">{{cite web|title="Making of ''Afrodisiac''"|work=Youtube|url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=G-gVFZwtlYY|accessdate=2007-09-23}}</ref> |
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Both the video and an accompanying produced ''[[Making of]]'' clip were released as on a [[DVD Single]].<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Afrodisiac-DVD-Brandy/dp/B0005F41FA/ref=sr_1_1/203-1817818-9502305?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1190575490&sr=8-1 "Afrodisiac" DVD on ''Amazon.co.uk'']</ref> |
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==Chart performance== |
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Even though Brandy didn't perform the single specifically during official promo appearances and the video received minor only airplay, "Afrodisiac" was a comparative big chart success. While climbing to the top of the European Black Music (Airplay) Charts, the single peaked at #1 in South Africa, #9 in China, #11 in the UK and #22 in Ireland, also reaching the Top 40 in Switzerland, France, and Australia. |
Even though Brandy didn't perform the single specifically during official promo appearances and the video received minor only airplay, "Afrodisiac" was a comparative big chart success. While climbing to the top of the European Black Music (Airplay) Charts, the single peaked at #1 in South Africa, #9 in China, #11 in the UK and #22 in Ireland, also reaching the Top 40 in Switzerland, France, and Australia. |
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"Afrodisiac" is an R&B song written by Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, Isaac Phillips, and Kenisha and Kenneth Pratt for Brandy's same-titled fourth studio album, Afrodisiac (2004). It also was produced by Timbaland and received a mixed reception from music critics. The song was released as the album's second international single in the third quarter of 2004 (see 2004 in music) and reached number 9 in China and number 11 in the United Kingdom. "Afrodisiac" also peaked within the top 40 in Australia, France, Ireland and Switzerland.
Writing and recording
"Afrodisiac" was one of the first songs on the same-titled album Brandy, longtime contributors Kenisha and Kenneth Pratt, and producer Timbaland worked on in the Hit Factory Criteria recording studios in Miami, Florida. The singer has declared the song her favorite cut on the recording: "You can hear the yearning for love," Brandy said of the song in an interview with Ebony. "I never had an aphrodisiac in my life until now."[1] Contentually, the pop and dance music influenced song deals with the protagonist's addicted passion for a special person, whom she declares her very own "aphrodisiac."[1]
The song was one of three tracks that had leaked more than a half year before the official release date, a fact, which made it an early candidate to become the album's lead single. When "Talk About Our Love" was picked as first single, Timbaland protested the decision in several magazine interviews. Even Brandy herself proclaimed that the album's single choice was finalized by manager Benny Medina and the heads of Atlantic Records, while the singer herself had favoured the title track to lead the album.
Music video
The single's music video was directed by Matthew Rolston and entirely shot in a filming studio in Los Angeles, California.[2] It was shot over thirteen hours and choreographed by Laurie Ann Gibson, best known for her work on MTV's Making the Band series. Brandy declared the clip a "crazy performance-entertainment-video."[3]
The plotless video concept was developed during a single video conference with all involved parties.[3] Inspired by the song itself, Rolston decided to visualize the sung-about afrodisiac as a liquid, eventually arranging the construction of a water-flooded "outtrack world" that shows Brandy and her dancers performing in an ankle-deep basin and in front of water-reflecting walls respectively.[3] With a view to create a "very simple video," style and clothes are mainly influenced by white, gold and black color.[3]
Both the video and an accompanying produced Making of clip were released as on a DVD Single.[4]
Chart performance
Even though Brandy didn't perform the single specifically during official promo appearances and the video received minor only airplay, "Afrodisiac" was a comparative big chart success. While climbing to the top of the European Black Music (Airplay) Charts, the single peaked at #1 in South Africa, #9 in China, #11 in the UK and #22 in Ireland, also reaching the Top 40 in Switzerland, France, and Australia.
Formats and tracklisting
These are the formats and track listings of major single-releases of "Afrodisiac".
UK CD Single
International CD Single
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Official remixes/versions
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Music charts
Worldwide
Chart (2004) | Peak Position |
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Australian ARIA Singles Chart [5] | 31 |
Chinese Singles Chart [6] | 9 |
French Singles Chart [7] | 25 |
German Black Chart [8] | 1 |
Irish Singles Chart [9] | 22 |
Russian Airplay Chart [10] | 9 |
Swiss Singles Chart [7] | 36 |
UK Singles Chart [6] | 11 |
Europe Top 200[6] | 23 |
World Airplay Official Top 100 [6] | 26 |
World Singles Official Top 100 [6] | 17 |
References
- ^ a b ""Brandy is back with a new baby new album and a new love!"". Ebony Magazine. Retrieved 2007-09-22.
- ^ "Video Search". mvdbase.com. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
- ^ a b c d ""Making of Afrodisiac"". Youtube. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
- ^ "Afrodisiac" DVD on Amazon.co.uk
- ^ "Australian chart history". austriancharts.com. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
- ^ a b c d e "Full history". Top40 Charts. Retrieved 2007-06-06. Cite error: The named reference "top40" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b "French chart history". Les Charts. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
- ^ "Full history 2004". Trendcharts. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
- ^ "Irish chart history". The Irish Charts. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
- ^ "Russian Airplay Chart". TopHit.ru. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
External link
- Brandy music videos — watch "Afrodisiac" at LAUNCHcast