Listen to Brandy's Captivating Cover of Coldplay's "Magic"
Now that Coldplay has consciously uncoupled with the dreary break-up vibes surrounding Ghost Stories and its lovelorn singles, Brandy has tried her hand at covering the British rockers, and the result makes for a totally rejuvenating listen.
Brandy tapped brother Ray J to craft a slow-burning R&B take on "Magic," complete with a steady, percussive heartbeat, warm synths, the uplifting echo of a piano and some jazzy guitar lines. Brandy's making a comeback—"change" has been the name of the game all over her social media accounts—and it's great to see an inventive spin on a modern hit to get the ball rolling for her new music. She's been a Coldplay fan for years, too: she even sampled "Clocks" on "Should I Go" off her 2004 album, Afrodisiac.
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