I Wanna Be Down

Brandy

About I Wanna Be Down

"I Wanna Be Down" is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood. It served as Norwood's debut single, the first from her self-titled debut album, released in 1994. Written by musicians Keith Crouch and Kipper Jones, with production helmed by the former, it was released on September 6, 1994 by the Atlantic Recording Corporation. The song is a mid-tempo track that features a thunderous beat and light synth riffs. Lyrically, "I Wanna Be Down" describes a flirt with a boy, who Norwood tries to convince of her charms. The song's music video was filmed by Keith Ward and released in October 1994. It features Norwood in her tomboy image, dancing in front of a jeep near a forest, flanked by several dancers. "I Wanna Be Down" was performed on several television and award show ceremonies, such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the 1996 Soul Train Music Awards, and the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards. It has been performed on almost every one of Norwood's concerts and tours, and is featured on the compilation album The Best of Brandy (2005). 


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I would like to get to know if I could be
The kind of girl that you could be down for
'Cause when I look at you
I feel something tell me
That you're the kind of guy that I should
Make a move on

And if I don't let you know
Then I won't be for real
I could be wrong but I feel
Like something could be going on
The more I see you
The more that it becomes so true
There ain't no other for me it's only you

I want to be down
With what you're going through
I want to be down down
I want to be down with you down with you
No matter the time of day or night
It's true, I want to be down

I know anybody's gonna be lonely
Without the reason they got someone
To care for
Maybe all you need's a shoulder to cry on
If that's a fact then I'll be more
Than you ever could dream of

If all you need is my time
That I got plenty of
I'll dedicate all my loving to you only, baby
I want to stay by your side
Be there to cool you out
And let you know everything will be alright

I want to be down
With what you're going through
I want to be down
I want to be down with you down with you
No matter the time of day or night
It's true, I want to be down

I want to be down
With what you're going through
I want to be down
I want to be down with you, down with you
No matter the time of day or night
It's true, I want to be down

Down, down, down, oh yeah

I want to be down
With what you're going through
I want to be down
I want to be down with you down with you
No matter the time of day or night
It's true, I want to be down

I want to be down
With what you're going through
I want to be down
I want to be down with you, down with you
No matter the time of day or night
It's true, I want to be down

I want to be down
With what you're going through
I want to be down
I want to be down with you, down with you
No matter the time of day or night
It's true, I want to be down

I want to be down
With what you're going through
I want to be down
I want to be down with you down with you
No matter the time of day or night
It's true, I want to be down

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Brandy

Brandy (from brandywine, derived from Dutch brandewijn—"burnt wine") is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks, while some are simply coloured with caramel colouring to imitate the effect of such aging (and some brandies are produced using a combination of both aging and colouring). more »

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Written by: Keith Edward Crouch, Kevin T. Jones

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Debut Single
"I Wanna Be Down" was released as Brandy's debut single in 1994. She was only 15 years old at the time.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for several weeks and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Award-Winning
In 1995, "I Wanna Be Down" won the Billboard Music Award for No. 1 R&B Single of the Year.
Remix Version
The song has a popular remix featuring female rap artists MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Yo-Yo. The remix was also a big hit.
Album Success
"I Wanna Be Down" was one of the four singles from Brandy's debut album, "Brandy," which went on to sell more than six million copies worldwide.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by the famous Keith Ward and highlighted Brandy's youth and joyful persona.
Classic R&B
"I Wanna Be Down" is considered a 90's R&B classic and helped set the tone for Brandy's career as "The Vocal Bible."
Song's Theme
The song is about a girl who wants to express her feelings for a boy she adores, but in a cool and down-to-earth manner.
Cover Versions
Several popular artists, including Solange and Sam Smith, have covered "I Wanna Be Down."
Cultural Impact
The song is often credited with establishing Brandy's image as a relatable, girl-next-door type, paving the way for other young R&B singers.
Production
The song was produced by Keith Crouch, an illustrious name in the world of R&B music.
Live Performances
Brandy often incorporates "I Wanna Be Down" in her live performances due its popularity and nostalgic appeal.
Positive Reception
Over time, "I Wanna Be Down" has received positive acclaim from music critics, who complimented Brandy's vocal delivery and the catchy, soulful rhythm of the track.
Anniversary Performance
Brandy performed the remix of "I Wanna Be Down" with MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Yo-Yo as a celebration of its 20th anniversary at the 2014 BET Hip-Hop Awards.

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