Afrodisiac (song)
Encyclopedia
"Afrodisiac" is a song by American
singer Brandy
. It was written and composed by Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley
, Isaac Phillips, Kenisha Pratt and Kenneth Pratt for her same-titled fourth studio album, Afrodisiac
(2004).
The song was released as the album's second international single throughout most of Eurasia
and Oceania
during the third quarter of 2004 (see 2004 in music
). Barely promoted, the song reached number eleven in the United Kingdom
and made it to top thirty in France
and Ireland
, as well as the top forty in Australia
and Switzerland
.
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." Contentually, song deals with the protagonist's addicted passion for a special person, whom she declares her very own "aphrodisiac
."
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.
was directed by Matthew Rolston
and entirely shot in a filming studio in Los Angeles
, California
. 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."
The plotless video concept was developed during a single video conference with all involved parties. 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. With a view to create a "very simple video," styles and clothes are mainly influenced by white, gold and black color.
Both the video and an accompanying produced Making of clip were released as on a DVD Single
.
International CD single
UK CD single
DVD single
EU promo CD
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Brandy
Brandy (entertainer)
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
. It was written and composed by Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
, Isaac Phillips, Kenisha Pratt and Kenneth Pratt for her same-titled fourth studio album, Afrodisiac
Afrodisiac
Afrodisiac is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Brandy Norwood, released by Atlantic Records on June 28, 2004 on most international territories and on June 29, 2004 in Canada and the United States...
(2004).
The song was released as the album's second international single throughout most of Eurasia
Eurasia
Eurasia is a continent or supercontinent comprising the traditional continents of Europe and Asia ; covering about 52,990,000 km2 or about 10.6% of the Earth's surface located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres...
and Oceania
Oceania
Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...
during the third quarter of 2004 (see 2004 in music
2004 in music
See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
). Barely promoted, the song reached number eleven in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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and made it to top thirty in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Ireland
Ireland
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, as well as the top forty in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
.
Writing and recording
"Afrodisiac" was one of the first songs on the same-titled albumAfrodisiac
Afrodisiac is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Brandy Norwood, released by Atlantic Records on June 28, 2004 on most international territories and on June 29, 2004 in Canada and the United States...
Brandy, longtime contributors Kenisha and Kenneth Pratt, and producer Timbaland worked on in the Hit Factory Criteria recording studios in Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
. 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
Ebony (magazine)
Ebony, a monthly magazine for the African-American market, was founded by John H. Johnson and has published continuously since the autumn of 1945...
. "I never had an aphrodisiac in my life until now." Contentually, song deals with the protagonist's addicted passion for a special person, whom she declares her very own "aphrodisiac
Aphrodisiac
An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire. The name comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexuality and love. Throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviors have had a reputation for making sex more attainable and/or pleasurable...
."
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
Talk About Our Love
"Talk About Our Love" is a song performed by American entertainer Brandy. It was written by producers Kanye West and Harold Lilly for her fourth studio album, Afrodisiac , and produced by West, who moreover appears as a featured artist on it...
" 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
Benny Medina
Benny Medina is the CEO of The Medina Company and son of legendary Jazz drummer Ahmad "Benny" Medina. He has worked in the music business as a producer, talent manager and record executive...
and the heads of Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
, while the singer herself had favoured the title track to lead the album.
Music video
The single's music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by Matthew Rolston
Matthew Rolston
Matthew Russell Rolston is an American photographer and music video director. Rolston is known for his signature lighting techniques and detailed approach to art direction and design, and has been repeatedly identified throughout his career with the revival and modern expression of Hollywood glamour...
and entirely shot in a filming studio in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It was shot over thirteen hours and choreographed by Laurie Ann Gibson
Laurie Ann Gibson
Laurie N. Jibsen is a creative director, VMA-winning choreographer, and Emmy-nominated director best known for her work with Lady Gaga, Diddy and Keri Hilson. She rose to public prominence as the star of MTV's Making the Band and P. Diddy and Mark Burnett’s Starmaker series...
, best known for her work on MTV's Making the Band
Making the Band
Making the Band is an ABC/MTV reality television series that exists in separate iterations, each iteration focusing on a specific music act. It spawned musical acts O-Town, Da Band, Danity Kane, Day26, and Donnie Klang...
series. Brandy declared the clip a "crazy performance-entertainment-video."
The plotless video concept was developed during a single video conference with all involved parties. Inspired by the song itself, Rolston decided to visualize the sung-about afrodisiac as a liquid
Liquid
Liquid is one of the three classical states of matter . Like a gas, a liquid is able to flow and take the shape of a container. Some liquids resist compression, while others can be compressed. Unlike a gas, a liquid does not disperse to fill every space of a container, and maintains a fairly...
, 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. With a view to create a "very simple video," styles and clothes are mainly influenced by white, gold and black color.
Both the video and an accompanying produced Making of clip were released as on a DVD Single
DVD single
A DVD single is a music single in the form of a DVD. The format was introduced in the late 1990s/early 2000s as a replacement for the VHS single...
.
Formats and tracklisting
These are the formats and track listings of major single-releases of "Afrodisiac."International CD single
- "Afrodisiac" (album version)
- "Sirens"
- "Talk About Our LoveTalk About Our Love"Talk About Our Love" is a song performed by American entertainer Brandy. It was written by producers Kanye West and Harold Lilly for her fourth studio album, Afrodisiac , and produced by West, who moreover appears as a featured artist on it...
" (TKCTKCTKC may refer to:*The Kennel Club*The King's College *The King's Consort*Turkcell...
edit w/ Rap) - "Afrodisiac" (video)
UK CD single
- "Afrodisiac" (album version)
- "Talk About Our Love" (E-Smoove classic edit)
DVD single
- "Afrodisiac" (album version)
- "Sirens"
- "Afrodisiac" (video)
- "Talk About Our Love" (video)
- "Making of Afrodisiac" (video)
- "Brandy Photo Gallery"
EU promo CD
- "Afrodisiac" (album version)
- "Afrodisiac" (instrumental)
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
31 |
| French Singles Chart | 25 |
| German Black Chart | 1 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
22 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 36 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
11 |
External links
- Brandy music videos — watch "Afrodisiac" at LAUNCHcast