OPTIMISTIC - August Greene featuring Brandy
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2018
- Longtime friends and musical collaborators, Common, Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper felt the time was right to release music from August Greene, which has themes of optimism and black excellence. They have found a sound that does not solely fit into one genre, but is truly an invigorating hybrid of R&B, hip-hop, and jazz.
Starting March 9, the album will be available for digital purchase on Amazon Music and to stream on both Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music.
www.amazon.com/Optimistic-fea...
Credits:
Common - vocals
Brandy - vocals
Robert Glasper - keys
Karriem Riggins - drums
Burniss Travis - bass
Production Company Mochilla
Directed by B+
Producer Mike Park
Director of Photography Jerry Henry
Additional Cameras Eric Coleman and B+
Editor Eric Coleman
Colorist Bossi Baker
Recording Engineer Michael Thomas
Sound Mixer Simon Guzman Velez
Gaffer Eli Tahan
Production Assistant Tsz Man Lo
Locations Henson Recording Studios (LA)
and Jackson (MS)
IG and FB: @augustgreeneband
TW: @augustgreenebnd
Thank you August Greene for including me on this incredible song. Be Optimistic!
ForeverBrandy You killed this song vocally, Brandy!! My favorite singer period
ForeverBrandy we need a new album 😘😘😘 we miss u love ❤❤❤
ForeverBrandy crying in the morning. #tearsofoptimisim
Vocal Perfection!!!
ForeverBrandy this brought tears to my eyes. I loooooooooooooove it!👍👍👍
The ending when Brandy kept singing keep ya head to the sky, and then started humming!!!!My god voice of a angel!!!✨✨✨✨🤦🏾♂️🙌🏾✊🏾
Only Brandy’s vocals (background harmonies) could effectively cover a song that was originally recorded by a 30👏🏾 plus👏🏾 member👏🏾 choir👏🏾.
Damn. You snapped hard by stating true facts for BRANDY👑😍😭 VOCAL BIBLE
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
BRANDY is and always has been insanely underrated. She embodies all of the magic, color, technic and vocal style without any of the hype. She IS amazing. Don't sleep.
Give this girl her flowers while she is here. Her voice has ALWAYS been amazing and has only gotten better with time 💜
Brandy's voice is like food to my soul.
Ahmad Tillery love her and this song I feel it too
This should have been on the Black Panther soundtrack.
Royce Huggard Yes! I agree
yes!!
Yes!!!!
Oh that would've been a killer
When killmonger died
Brandy's voice is just so perfect
Yes. Yes it is.
Common rapping & Brandy singing?! Perfect combo!
Karriem Riggins killed the drums and Robert Glasper's keys are beautiful. Love the thick bass groove.
Her voice is out of this world and I honestly don't care if your not out there as you should be. Its obvious that God is within you. Your music speaks life. Brandy forever and always
Alex Grant people dont realize just how many of their favorite singers owe a lot of they stuff to Brandy. All the industry folks who can actually sing? They know.
Damn.
@@toddmaek5436 wow agreed
Couldn't help but notice that your last name is Norwood..... you wouldn't happen to be a close/distant relative of Brandy n Willie would you?!? Just curious 🤷🏾♂️
@@BlackFire901 in my head I definitely am 😇
Anything or song with Brandy I love. Thanks Mr Greene for including her.
Brandy, your voice heals my heart.
Brandy bringing us back to black.
Brandy's voice really works with this production.
I swear I feel the entire black experience in these vocals!!!
Thankyou man. I thought I was going crazy! This song, the original and this version, has something timeless and divine in it. I felt the same thing. I felt kinship, a very strong kinship!
Brandy can do no wrong!!! #grammyworthy
I freaking love my people.
Bro. Tolliver Yes aint nuttin like us#Godgotus!
Me too!
So do I
Me too
This was needed!!! BRANDY COMMON AND ROBERT GLASPER THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT COVER!!!!!
Kevin Newsome she did another song with Robert Glasper.... it was just as dope!!!..
No doubt this song is needed for humanity at this time and this place!!!
I feel like Brandy should be much more successful singer. She probably one of the best singers of this generation.
say it!!!
WHFan1990 you would be correct. She has been top 3 of this generation since she debuted. Everybody that can actually sing, knew it from day one. She is in a leauge all her own. And she actually takes it easy on people when doing sings with them too (the boy is mine).
WHFan1990 that's why she survives the seasons
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
AwesomeSauce😊
Brandy's voice equals magic. And I love the original 'Optimistic' by Sounds of Blackness. It always puts me in such a positive mood. We need more songs like this on the airwaves.
Anything to do with Brandy is a WIN!!! 😭😭❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶✨🌟🌌🔊🔊🔊
Except star, but I hear you tho. Thay show DID NOT DESERVE for her to be on it. But thats just me
Sure is!
those drums though....nice
Emilia Benedykcińska Hell yea them drums go off
Yessss
Amazing remake..why choose Brandy as the feature? Simple..she.’s a vocal musician, tasteful restrained but with an innate ability to vocally resonate with a song... Common adds an old school yet youthful delivery of his message...great work August! I’m listening
It has to be a producers dream to work with Queen Brandy. She truly is amazing. What an awesome arrangement and such a profound message. We need this. A true artist puts their talent and energy to share stories of positive impact. Welcome August Greene 🎶✌
Heart Warming. This makes me even more proud to be BLACK!!! Every Soul in this video performing or not , True Black Excellence!
05:38 - 05:41 I CAN'T BREATHE!!!
i only Clicked For Brandy god i love This Woman
Me too, so beautiful!!!
B R A N D Y😁😲😛😍🖤👏🏾
This was so refreshing! The band, Common, & The Vocal Bible herself???? Wow!
Already loved the song, but the video and the message behind it made it even better!!! This song is so Grammy worthy!!! The essence of true musicianship!!!
1:02
4:07
4:12
I respect the original version of this song, but Brandy's voice on this updated version is beyond amazing!! Brandy tone just totally fits this song and its message. Common is great as usual!
3:57 ...wait a minute now, Brandy I didn't know you could do THAT!!!
benzmusiczone See I just said that in the comments same thing like WaaaAAAyaminte nah! #itwaseffortlesstoo!
benzmusiczone if you would have checked out some of her old videis when she is just playing around she showcases the ability even while playing. I guess she has never relied on it in songs because she has always done so many more impressive things vocally than just hittin the high notes. Lol. She is literally the sun in a room full of flashlights when it comes to sanging amongs ANYBODY from her generation.
benzmusiczone Yet she did a recent interview saying she pushes herself to hit them notes. I'm like girl, go sit down being so humble.
benzmusiczone go listen to HAPPY by brandy .... or love is on my side or nothing lol she has range
Brandy is the 🐐🙌💯❤❤❤❤
Brandy had me COMPLETELY OPEN on her FULL MOON masterpiece!!!!
I’m a songwriter and a vocal producer and I love Love Love her blends. Dear God!!
... she’s so lit and legit and fine as shit !!!
BRANDY. THE GOAT.
YEP! And they still be tryin to act like she not or hasn't BEEN. lol
I so love this with the jazz ending and brandy vocals yesss!
Her voice is heaven sent
4:40 to the end could be a rip by itself - My goodness!!! Real music
J McKenzie 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Like a MUG!!!!!
The runs Brandy was pulling were SICK-EN-ING
Brandy is the best female r&b vocalist of her generation
Toni Braxton
Myles Asipa toni in era right before her
ONE of the best not THEE best, we have Keke Wyatt, Jennifer Hudson, Jazmin Sullivan just to name a few 🙏🏾
@@sydneychad4514 ain’t no voice like Brandy. Nobody can do what she does. She taught everyone in newer gen.
Second to Whitney. Fight me, i fight back. BRANDY is the GREATEST LIVING VOCALIST NOW.
B ROCKA !!!!!!
Brandy is a major legend 4 real yall & sooooooooooooooo underrated.
Brandy is so gifted!!! Love your voice goddess! Common, you are so dope god! August Greene, you all are amazingly talented!! This lifted my spirits, I must be optimistic!!
Brandy is queen
From 3:47 - 4:00 she knows she killed it. Lol it's all over her facial expression.
cassandra wilson that is the best part
I love this song and I am here for all of this! #BlackOptimism plus i mean it's BRANDY come on!
I love that hashtag 👑
God I love Brandy so much!
The ending jazz break makes me tear up looking at those photos. Love this !
Yesssssss! Brandy is a great choice for this piece. Such a soulful singer and those drums compliment her voice so well. Hmmmm... beautiful!
Soon as I saw Brandy name I hurried and click.. Huge fan ever since her Immature days
Mica Monroe damn almost 30 years?
Listen, I need another two minutes of that ending vamp. I'm back here for the ____ time in just two days!
Royce Huggard Bruh!
Royce Huggard yup
It was so smooth, I love it!
That “yeah” @1:11 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😍😍😍😍😍😍
This is one of my favorite songs and I’ve always loved it. Thank you for upholding the integrity of the original and thank you bringing a classic back to the forefront!!!! We need this!!!
Kasey B. This comment is one of the best. Perfectly said!
One of the top remakes of ALL-TIME. Let’s not debate.
That Mariah note at 3:57, though. Y'all didn't know she could do that, huh?! lol! This is everything!!! I get to see her tomorrow and I can't wait.
Thanks RM The song is beautiful. What art. How could I not have heard it before!!! 🤗🤗💜💜💜
This is the sounds I miss from Brandy!!!! B-Rocka we still LOVE YOU!
This song deserves a grammy for best collaboration! :)
I appreciate both artists! Brandy with those iconic riffs and runs!! Common with that higher knowledge of the 3rd eye. Knowing you create your reality and nothing can get in your way but you. Much love 💙
Sonja's daughter showing off
Liesl James ya know???
.....before Moesha.
I pressed like before I even watched it because I knew it would be perfect.
Brandy has so much more room in this style to showcase her true vocal ability and range! I love it. Keep is August Green moving!!! Lovely tune 🎶🎶🎶👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💞
Note of Love to Brandy: "Wish Your Love Away" is in a Class All by itself. What an INCREDIBLE SONG. I'm penthouse sunset on that tune. BRILLIANT.
Optimistic, collaboration with Greene & Glasper?, well just carry me out. WOW.
God's Blessings to Dr. Cindy Elliott for her dedication & Love to the Beautiful People of Jackson. There's your recognition of Medal of Freedom.
(Rush Limbaugh, what a joke.)
Much LOVE to ALL of You. ❤
*Our leader have a great taste💜*
This was more than a remake it was remarkable. I'm loving this version as much as I loved the original. Thank you.
Brandy can sang her face off. Her tone is so melodic
Robert glasper always brings the best out of Brandy!!!
Such a powerful record ! Brandy has been my favorite voice since 94 . Nobody can make me feel like she can
That run at 4:00! #keepOnSista
Sing it brandy 😍😍😍😍😍
Can’t wait for a time in my life when I can smile and truly look around and be happy. Right now, it’s all fake happiness and enthusiasm. Just survival tactics
It shall come to pass!!
This song brings back memories of Sounds of Blackness with Ann Nesby.....boy I was a kid. Good to her from my girl Brandy...I remember telling people about this new girl I saw on Video Soul with Donny Simpson.
😍😍😍😍😍😍LOVE DIS BRANDY AND COMMON BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL😘😘😘
MusicTelevision.Com is VERY proud to be featuring this video :) Brilliant work! ❤️ #TheIndies #MusicTelevision
Chorus: Brandy]
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
[Verse 1: Brandy]
When in the midst of sorrow
You can't see up when looking down
A brighter day tomorrow will bring
Hey yeah, yeah
You hear the voice of reason
Telling you this cannot weigh me down
No matter how hard reality seems
Just hold on to your dreams, yeah
[Chorus: Brandy]
Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
[Verse 2: Brandy]
If things around you crumble
No, you don't have to stumble and fall
Keep pushing on and don't you look back
Oh, feel
I know the storms and strife
Cloud up your outlook on life
Just think ahead and you'll be inspired
To reach higher and higher
[Chorus: Brandy]
You'll always do your best
If you learn to never say never
You maybe down, but you're not out
And that's where I will lift you up
Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
[Verse 3: Common]
Living in the moment, who's the opponent? I own it
Get it when I want it, composition of the golden
Enrolled in school of life, threw the dice through it like
(Eyes on the prize)
Living in ambition on a mission impossible
Envision optimism through a prism that's optical
To see through obstacles and be remarkable
(Eyes on the prize)
Living it for the infinite, intuit of the intimate
Influenced by the sentiment, sent to it to win in it
Surrendered it to the sky, sent to them my eye
(Eyes on the prize)
Living in the glory and the story of a warrior
Victory of the more we love, from how poor we was to euphoria
Kick in the door because we think notorious
(Eyes on the prize)
[Chorus: Brandy]
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
(Be optimistic) You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
(Be optimistic) You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
(Be optimistic) You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
(Be optimistic) You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
(Be optimistic) You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
(Be optimistic) You can win
As long as you keep your head to the sky
(Be optimistic) You can win
(As long as you keep your head to the sky)
(You can win)
(As long as you keep your head to the sky)
Common is a breath of fresh air and sunshine.
To all listening in 2020, this song is so relevant! Hang in there people. Thx for this great song Mr. Greene.
this is the best song in the world
I can’t wait for this project come out...Brandy welcome back, we have miss your espetacular voice.
Beautiful, no matter the situation hey young world BE optimistic now that's power 💯💯✌
Such beautiful people...! This is what art should be about. Empowering truth and not plastic. BLESS YOU, love beings.
- to the creators of this and the mirrors who reflect this love. Love y'all.
Keep it going. Thank you!
This is an amazing output! From the start to the end. Brandy's voice, Common...the sound & video production is outstanding. Well done! to this beautiful teamwork
I'm late, I just discovered this wonderful version in Dec 2023... thank you NPR Tiny Desk!
Shout out to Brandy. Queen of L. A. R&B
High vibration song... I'm here for it!..and all the artists involved.
Not a shamed, this rendtion made me cry. I continue to keep my head to the sky. Real talk! Thank all of you nd Brandy....Fire!
Wow just WOW!!!! BEAUTIFUL on every level, BE OPTIMISTIC!!!!💖💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖
Her voice is warm butter on flapjacks Sunday morning. While mom plays some gospel. It's wordless!!!!!
Oh Brandy just made me cry. The most beautiful voice. How I love her guys 💗
Ayeeeee!!! Keep your head to the sky and eyes on the prize! Positive Vibes Only!!!
Brandy is still the best female vocalist of all. I have known her and Ray-J since they were born. This was and is one of the best recording and display that I ever seen. Keep it up!! We need much more of this for our people. "Lap" Baker
Always ❤️ Brandy's voice.
That whistle note at the end!! Who knew!! A vocal masterclass..
PuRE MagiC AugustGreeneVevO and a BranDY Dream Team Singing SouLfuL R"n"B OPtimiStiC TracK, juS Bringing it BacK, Such LoveLY TakE a SpeciaL Kinda TracK, wE Just got tO KeeP thE Faith in Believing and Be OPtimiStiC, LoviN DisC, Thank yoU 🔊🎼🎵🎶👍🏽
Love it!! 3 Thumbs Up for my hometown in Jackson, Ms. Awesome people.. My Roots. Great Voice.Brandy!!
Beautiful arrangement, and Brandy's vocals are absolutely amazing and rich!
Refreshing!!!
The ending riffs and adlibs were everything omfg
Musical Paradise 🏹👑🏝
Shout out to maddrama and my beautiful brothers and sisters in scene 38 who helped out and made this video possible
That's a amazing and a beautiful song. It's also amazing because some of those children are mine. We need to teach love all over the world