DCNATION Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It’s 14 years since Brandy and Monica shook up the scene with their blockbuster hit ‘The Boy Is Mine’. Fast forward to today and the still-young divas are confirmed to be cooking up another duet. And while their last outing saw Darkchild wear the producer hat, this go round sees the ladies hook up with ‘Motivation’ hitmaker Rico Love. Via The Rap Up: What can you tell us about recording with Brandy and Monica? It was a really interesting situation because of the history that was in the room and the energy was so positive. It was electric. I really wanted to try my best to pull the most explosive vocals out of them. I wanted to create a story that picked up where “The Boy Is Mine” left off. It kinda carried on the next part of the story, just showing their growth and their maturity, and making it real and true to both singers. It was an amazing energy, an amazing vibe. The girls were all positive. It was just fun. We had a great time and I learned so much from both of them during the session. How did the duet come together?It was Monica’s idea originally because Monica heard the record and she was so excited about it. She was like, “Yo, I really think that this should be that thing, that next duet.” Then [RCA Records executive] Peter Edge and [Chameleon Records CEO] Breyon Prescott put it together. How would you describe the track?It’s a very soulful R&B song with pop sensibilities. I wanted to make sure I made it a classic R&B record, but I definitely wanted to make sure that it had enough appeal to cross over and become a Top 40 record. I wanted to include Beatles-sounding guitars. I made sure the melody was big enough for all genres and just a strong powerful vocal performance and strong content. I really don’t wanna give away too much because they wanna keep it under wraps as far as the title and the subject, but I can just say that it’s a very strong vocal that I got out of these girls and it’s a very strong subject. To say the least, it will be a shocker. When they recorded “The Boy Is Mine,” they were not the best of friends. What was their chemistry like in the studio?It was fun. They both had a blast. We laughed and hung out. They’re like old friends. They have so much history together. It was like sisters. Whose album will the song appear on?I believe it’s going to be on both of theirs, but obviously Monica [New Life] is coming out sooner than Brandy, so I believe it’s going to be on hers first. We did alternate versions for both girls’ albums. So the version that is on Monica’s album won’t be the version on Brandy’s album. Same song with slightly different things. Did you feel pressure to deliver after the massive success of “The Boy Is Mine”?Amazing pressure because no matter what, people on the blogs will comment, “Rico ruined it and it’s the worst song ever.” You always get those the first day the record comes out, but you gotta ignore that. “The Boy Is Mine” was No. 1 for like 13 weeks. The hype around it is so big now since the pictures came out the other day on Twitter. Honestly I’m the one that’s gonna take the fall for anything, so it’s huge pressure, but I thrive off that type of pressure. I feel like that’s why I wake up to do what I do, to continue to write songs for legendary artists, and try to reinvent the wheel as much as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 SHUT UP RICO! YOU'RE MAKING ME EVEN MORE EXCITED!!! :excited: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm pumped!! :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*~WhitePicketDreams~* Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I can not wait to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Okay he saying this song basically picks up where "The Boy is Mine" left off and that it’s a very strong vocal and a very strong subject and it will be a shocker. What could be so shocking and mindblowing? I mean...unless they decided to say "fuck the boy,lets you and I hook up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Okay he saying this song basically picks up where "The Boy is Mine" left off and that it’s a very strong vocal and a very strong subject and it will be a shocker. What could be so shocking and mindblowing? I mean...unless they decided to say "fuck the boy,lets you and I hook up!" Who currs . I just wanna hear it. They could have a hit on urban radio with this (I'd say thats a given purely on the nostalgia factor). Kii at him wanting that Top 40 though. I mean it's possible (if Motivation can crack it then anything can). They need to release it asap though whilst people are talking about it rather than wait months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Who currs . I just wanna hear it. They could have a hit on urban radio with this (I'd say thats a given purely on the nostalgia factor). Kii at him wanting that Top 40 though. I mean it's possible (if Motivation can crack it then anything can). They need to release it asap though whilst people are talking about it rather than wait months. It will be the "talk of the town" whether they release it now are not becuz its such an anticiaption for such a reunion. They're fine either way ...will the song live up to how Rico is talking,is the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It will be the "talk of the town" whether they release it now are not becuz its such an anticiaption for such a reunion. They're fine either way ...will the song live up to how Rico is talking,is the question. I often feel let down when producers big their shit up so much so I'm hoping it actually is good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Baby Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 They should have waited a little closer to the time he song dropped and have caught it in the midst of its frenzy. Next week it will be last weeks news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCNATION Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 They should have waited a little closer to the time he song dropped and have caught it in the midst of its frenzy. Next week it will be last weeks news. DOUBT IT.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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