The Never Say Never sessions began in the latter half of 1997 with the pressure for Brandy to repeat (and exceed) the critical and commercial performance of her first record. Demand for the singer's second offering was high. As an entire body of work, the self-titled collection's smooth, hip-hop soul vibe was fetchingly fitted to Brandy's voice and left listeners craving more. Animated by its compelling streak of singles showcasing Brandy's versatile contralto, Brandy hit the platinum mark four times over in the United States alone. Never Say Never followed Brandy (1994), the eponymous debut on the Atlantic label that established the vocalist-and emergent actress-as a preeminent presence in the R&B marketplace. Separate from the phenomenon that was “The Boy Is Mine” was the respective impact of Brandy’s sophomore LP itself. The ensuing sensation the track created-commercially and culturally-still astounds twenty years removed from its reveal. The song also doubled as the title piece to Monica's sophomore album which premiered two months later. Released one month ahead of the June 1998 drop date for Brandy's second album Never Say Never was its initiating single, “The Boy Is Mine.” Conceived as a two-way split between herself and her peer Monica, the slick slice of black pop showcased the pair trading cool, but caustic barbs at each other in relation to a romantic liaison with the same man.

Happy 20th Anniversary to Brandy’s second studio album Never Say Never, originally released June 9, 1998.

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