Monica vs. Brandy: Still Standing or Right Here (Departed)

The full length version of Monica’s single “Still Standing” has gone to radio. So far, SS is in rotation at radio stations in 3 major markets with others being added every hour. Mo kills this song with its emotional lyrics of redemption and determination.

Unfortunately, the simplistic B. Cox track doesn’t hold its own under the weight of Mo’s powerful vocals. The fan response to the track is mixed, with some fans proclaiming they love it while others dismiss it as a buzz single. What do you think?

LISTEN:

Still Standing

Brandy is back with a new track titled “Right Here (Departed). The track is produced by Darkchild and B-Rock. I’m not a fan of Dark Child productions. All his music sounds the same.

Anyway, thanks to loyal reader Diane for the link. Brandy is shooting her video for the single this weekend and she’s looking for extras. Click the link for more info on casting for the video.

LISTEN:

Right Here (Departed)

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they are both good stars but Brandy fell off a long time ago and Monica fell off two cd’s ago. I would love to see who comes out on top because they are capable of the unthinkable. just look at their past.
LovelyLady

Auntie you starting stuff…..I remember when they had their little moment with eachother after the ‘The Boy Is Mine” (I loved that song)
brwnsugga4you

neither one of the songs…make me want to go out and spend $14 on a cd. maybe they should do the boy is mine part 2…
Kymystry

Yawn … Wood Please ..

Wood Please …

Wood ..

Pleeeeeease
Kymystry

brwnsugga hey chickie !!!
OhWell

Get it MO! Definitely a #1 R&B hit.

Brandy…BABY, you can take your ass back to the studio. Don’t drive though- take car service.
ReadTheBlog

Awww. monica looks pretty, even with that GARGANTUAN tattoo on her bony arm! Brandy was my girl..even when she sat there and lied and said she was married…
ladyrazor

Monica is a go…..
mizzdallas

Im waiting on Monica to come strong on her first single and this one is NOT it, I still love her, Brandy has several songs that leaked and this one Im not a fan of I would have love for her to come out with “Fall” but I still love her!! I think both of them can come back they still have a strong following!!!! :/=
dallas214

It should come as no surprise who Im riding with…My girl Mo!! Monica takes us to church on this record! As a longtime fan, Im so glad to see her saannggggiiinnggg and a song w/ some SUBSTANCE! Not beat droppin it or comparing her man to a pair Gucci shoes! When I listen to this song it reminds me of the HORRIBLE childhood I had growing up and how I overcame all of that. Im Still Standing…I think Monica did an excellent job w/ this song…It may not be a number one hit (although I think it will be huge), but this song will touch allot of people and thats what really matters. J Records Monica and Melinda better promote the hell out this song though. Monica cant afford them to do a half a$$ job!

Clearly Brandy is going for the pop audiences w/ her song. Im a fan of Bran so naturally, Im going to like whatever she puts out. This song is nice, I think it will grow on me more. I hope her entire album is pop, because I love the R&B Brandy…Almost Doesnt Count, Baby….e.t.c. But it appears Epic records is on they shhh already promoting. Mo betta catch up, dont let Bran outshine u again..

I wish both women well..This is critical for them as artist. They debut 15 years ago…do they still have it? Or have they been replaced…we shall see….
dallas214

Correction…I hope Brandy’s entire album is NOT pop….
Kymystry

So I’m the only one who wants to see some Morning Wood huh ? ? ? ?

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Please
Sharonda

I stan both of their music so I’m going with both.Let’s not start that Monica vs. Brandy that is so middle school!May been elementary though..

And Kym I wanna see Morning Wood too!!!
mizzdallas

I just listen to Brandy song again and it really can grown on me.

@Dallas214, I know what you mean, Monica sings from the depth of her soul and that why I love her. With Brandy I love her album “Almost Doesnt Count” that album sold millions of copies and made her who she is today with that being said I really hope that she can try to have somewhat of the same concept for current album.

@kym, be patient and you will receive!!! LOL!!!
The Divine Ms. K

I still jam all of Monica’s and Brandy’s cds in my car and want both ladies to succeed. Let’s not go back to the Boy Is Mine nonsense and have them competing. That was back when they were the top dominant young R&B singers – the landscape is not like that anymore.

I haven’t heard either song down here in Dallas (hello all my 214 peeps!) but I’m sure they’ll get down here eventually.
mizzdallas

@The Divine Ms. K Says, What up gurl!!!

If we want to hear them on the radio we have to request it and Im about to start doing right now!!!
http://queenmonica.myfreeforum.org/ jrbail

MONICA ALL DAY……….SHE HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO STAND AGAINST MONICA. I HOPE THEY BOTH TAKE THEIR SPOTS BACK…………..MONICA SONG IS SO SERIOUS
dallas214

Dallas is really representin up in here!! Whats up yall?

@mizzdallas: Yes! When Monica says, Im Still Standing, I feel that shhhh… My fav line in the song is when she says, “Dont hate me now, I aint who I used to be no more”..I love that line. Its all about evolving as a person. Also when she says, “Been thru the storm, had dirt on my name, im still holdin on, champion of the game!” We have all had people talk shh about us, but thru it all we still standing.. I dont know, the song just ring true to me..

Monica and Brandy will forever be compared, but the funny thing is, they are two totally diff artist. LOL, but remember back in the day, if u liked one, you did not like other? I used to hate Brandy…simply becuz she stole the spotlight from Monica. But my a$$ used to watch Moesha every week, lol
starr

Both of the songs would have to grow on me.
http://www.myspace.com/msmeka2cute Mz_Magnificent1

Personally, I LOVE Monica’s version…heard it on the radio the other day.

Tigger played that song like 10 times in a row lol…but I’m more of a lyrics person tho. I felt Monica was singing straight from her heart with this song…something that is very rare nowadays.
Detroit48205

why is it a competition?
MsAmour22

Monica eryday all day!
http://queenmonica.myfreeforum.org/ jrbail

@detroit. i am sure that it is a friendly competition between the songs
pointhimout

both need to go back into the studios with different producers. i agree darkchilds stuff does all sound the same. all of it.

both songs are just ok, but like someone else said, i’m not spending money to get either if these are the songs i have to look fwd to.
maema

Monica sounds great on that single, but I have no desire to download.

I would give Brandy a slight edge because I like the tempo of the song and I’ve liked Brandy since I was a teenager. The song is not a slam dunk by any means, though.
bklynchick

Monica song is the business. It is inspiring, real and the truth. Love her!!

I like Brandy but she just never does it for me.
MAJAHINEVERYWAY

Why does Brandy’s single cover look just like her weave ads? I really like her. I’m just sayin’.
http://www.myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

I’m not a Monica fan and this song has not changed that fact. My ears bled until I stopped the song halfway through. But Brandy’s was even worse. What is with all this watered down Techno Pop R&B bullsh*t? First Usher and now these two. Leave that mess for Britney Spears and her ilk. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE AN R&B ALBUM A SISTA CAN BUY?!?!?
The Divine Ms. K

Hey MizzDallas and Dallas214,

I avoid K104 as much as possible, but I’ll head over to 105.7 and start requesting them. I need to hear them first, so I’ll listen in a few.

All this aside – I am heading to Sneaky Pete’s in Lewisville next weekend to catch Urban Mystic, Music Soul Child and I think Raheem Devean (I know I’m spelling that wrong) for a little grown-folks music.
brwnsugga4you

Kymystry Says:

brwnsugga hey chickie !!!
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hey kym!
Certified

Ummm Monica has this one hands down…I don’t care for Brandy!
katgirl33

Kymystry Says:

So I’m the only one who wants to see some Morning Wood huh ? ? ? ?

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Please

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I second it
missdisrection

I felt “I’m Still Standing” when I heard it on Monica’s reality special. It’s very rare to hear a song for the first time and really feel it. Jill Scott’s first album did that for me as well as Mary’s 411. Anywho, “Departed” sounds ok but it doesn’t move me like “I’m Still Standing.” Now “Departed” sounds like something that could be a cross over but it definately DOES NOT have the soulful vibe of “Still Standing.” Sorry Brandy.
missdisrection

This post made me play the song again; I’m playing it right now as I write this. This song is a TESTIMONY, HOT AND ON FIRE! AND LUDA; WHAT??? NOPE BRANDY not on this one ma. “I had a lover take his own in front of me, I asked God why is this happening to me but I didn’t fall, I held my own…..YOU CAN’T TAKE THIS JOY I HAVE.” You betta say that shiz Monica!
http://www.stylishmoms.net Nina

I love Monica’s voice on Still Standing – and the lyrics because they are so real…many can relate.

I do agree that the beats/music is kinda weak. I almost feel like its not good enough for Monica and that may be why the J Records rep passed on it as her first.

Brandy needs to try again.
na na

Mo Mo when i first heard this song i fell in luv wit it jus knowing what i been threw with my fam with my mom being in an out the hospital i know threw it all of that an more im still standing an stronger than ever with the help of the Lord on my side, it also gives me hope an knowing all the thangs ive been threw im still standing im still strong im growing in God every day an threw it all im still here standing walking by faith an not by sight,i jus wanna say thanks adonis for writing this song an brain b cox for the beat an mo mo thank u for putting your heart an soul in this song cause we all are still standing.luv tha song i hope it is your first single it’s really good, an can’t wait till your cd drops, cant get enough of still standing an i know the rest will be hott two. but dnt let know one say this songs not good cuz it is. an continue to let go an let God guide you, keep love joy an peace in your life with that know one can still your happiness not even the devil.i walk by faith every day u can’t go wrong by walking by faith with tha lord on your side.God Bless too u an your family.an again thank u monica:)

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