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The Breakdown

The Breakdown

Written by: R&B ONLY
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 Welcome to The Breakdown by R&B ONLY. Hosted by Jordi Polycarpe. Music
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  • The Architecture of Brandy's 'Full Moon' Album

    The Architecture of Brandy's 'Full Moon' Album
    Dec 2 2025
    Welcome to The Breakdown. In this episode, Jordi Polycarpe explore the architecture of Brandy's legendary album, Full Moon, and the revolutionary partnership with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins that redefined R&B vocal production. Jordi breaks down the three keys to its commercial success: Brandy’s successful personal branding, Darkchild’s futuristic production, and the "Fan-forward Vocal Production" that cemented her status as the "Vocal Bible". Discover how Full Moon successfully rebranded Brandy into an adult artist and set the blueprint for the 2000s R&B soundscape, influencing today's stars like H.E.R. and Coco Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
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