Christian Hopwood's review: "serves up a large slice of Rhythm and Blues pie that is topped with honey, nuts and brown sugar."

Darryl Sterdan's review: "delivers a big-budget, high-tech, diva-sonic extravaganza of the first order."

Bob Waliszewski's review: "Unlike all-girl acts with a similar sound, Brandy's urban rhythms don't emphasize breathless sexual encounters. Brandy is a lyrically refreshing debut."

Bob Waliszewski reviews the pro-social and objectionalble content of the album.