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"Long Distance"
Song

"Long Distance" is a song by American singer Brandy, written and produced by Jeff Bhasker, Rodney Jerkins, Philip Lawrence, and Bruno Mars for her fifth studio album Human (2008). The lyrics of the ballad deal with the difficulties of a long-distance relationship.[2]

The song was premiered on October 3, 2008 via Pittsburgh radio station WAMO and released as the album's second single on October 15 to U.S. radios. It has since reached number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Recording and theme

Penned and produced by Philip Lawrence and Bruno Mars, "Long Distance" revolves around the conditions a of long-distance relationships. "Whether it's a significant other or your daughter, a lot of people are away from the people they love," Brandy said. "I met some lady, and she was telling me her husband is away in Iraq right now. I was like, 'I have the perfect song for you.' Just being in a long-distance relationship, that experience is weird. You're not able to have that time, and you need that time.[3]

Critical reception

Billboard gave the song a positive review, stating: "An old radio wives' tale says that a good ballad will carry an artist through the winter months—and up the charts. As such, Brandy follows her comeback single "Departed"—an affecting song about missing someone who has passed—with another slow burn about loss. But this time, her lyric details a long-distance relationship and how difficult it is to go on while her beau is away. The piano-driven track is peppered with layered vocals from the songstress. It's refreshing to hear Brandy's voice again and equally heartwarming to see she and Rodney Jerkins reunite creatively."[4]

Music video

Although a music video for the song was actually expected to be shot by Norwegian director Ray Kay in the week October 20, 2008,[5] a clip for "Long Distance" was eventually filmed by Chris "C-Rob" Robinson on November 6, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.[6] Executive produced by Amanda Fox for Robot Films, it was Brandy's second video be directed by Robinson, who had previously worked with her on 2002's "Full Moon."[6] Writer Bruno Mars appears as a pianist in the clip.

As Robinson confirmed in a behind-the-scenes interview with Rap-Up magazine, the concept of the video is basically about performance.[7] Willed to create a clip as cinematic as he had considered the lyrics of the song be, C-Rob chose the "opulent" Park Plaza Hotel to depict his vision of taking Brandy "through the feeling of missing the person she's in love with."[7]

The music video premiered on Perez Hilton on December 1, 2008.[8]

It debuted as a new entry on BET's 106 & Park countdown at #9 on December 22, 2008, and peaked at #1 on January 14, 2009 where it held the #1 spot for the entire week.

Credits and personnel

Charts

Chart (2008) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100[9] 24
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[10] 38
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[11] 29

Release history

Region Format Date
United States radio premiere October 3, 2008
rhythm/crossover radio October 15, 2008
digital download November 11, 2008[12]
mainstream radio February 10, 2009

References

  1. ^ http://www.thatgrapejuice.net/2009/02/that-grape-juice-interview-brandy.html
  2. ^ Brandy @ 106 & Park on September 4, 2008. BET. Youtube. Retrieved on 2008-09-06.
  3. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (2008-11-06). "Brandy Says She's 'Older, Wiser' And Ready For A Comeback In Music And TV". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  4. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/reviews-singles/long-distance-1003919748.story
  5. ^ "Brandy Records with Timbaland, New Video". Rap-Up. 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  6. ^ a b "C-Rob - Brandy 'Long Distance' SHOOT". Robot Film Company. 2008-11-07. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  7. ^ a b "Rap-Up TV: On Set of Brandy's 'Long Distance' Video". Robot Film Company. 2008-11-13. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  8. ^ http://perezhilton.com/2008-12-01-world-premiere-new-brandy
  9. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=344&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Bubbling+Under+Hot+100+Singles&ci=3104924&cdi=10095836&cid=12%2F27%2F2008
  10. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=Hot+R%26B%2FHip-Hop+Songs&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Singles
  11. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=359&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Dance+Club+Play&ci=3106107&cdi=10130743&cid=02%2F14%2F2009
  12. ^ http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001KZ7LWY/afreward-20/


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