Guest: P.J. Morton

The album: Brandy's Full Moon (2002)

Grammy winning singer/songwriter and producer PJ Morton knows production. A keyboardist and vocalist for Maroon 5, PJ Morton also knows lyrics. And vocals. PJ Morton joined us to share what he knows about Brandy's 2002 Full Moon and why it is for him, a certifiable heat rock.

We talked about the brilliance of producer Rodney Jerkins and what he created on this project, Brandy's prodigious talent as a child actress and singer, the evolution of her voice over time and the respect she rightfully deserves and has earned as a premiere vocalist.   PJ Morton, knows a good album when he hears one.  Check out this week's episode to find out more and also check out Gumbo Unplugged, his latest album.

More on Full Moon

• B.Slade on Brandy and the importance of Full Moon.
• The Boombox.com's 5 best songs from the album.
• The QH Blend's 10 year retrospective review of the album.

More on P.J. Morton

• PJ's interview with NPR's All Things Considered.
• Review of Morton's Gumbo Unplugged on SoulTracks.com.
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Show Tracklist (all songs from Full Moon unless indicated otherwise):

• “Full Moon”
• PJ Morton: Emotions “How We Were (Remix)”
• PJ Morton: Gumbo “Religion”
• Ashanti: Ashanti “Foolish”
• Truth Hurts: Truthfully Speaking “Addictive”
• Usher: 8701 “U Don’t Have To Call”
• Glenn Lewis: World Outside My Window “Don’t You Forget It”
• Amerie: All I Have “Why Don’t We Fall In Love”
• Kim Burrell: Everlasting Life “I’ll Keep Holding On”
• Brandy: Brandy “Brokenhearted”
• Brandy: Never Say Never “Top of the World Feat. Mase”
• “It’s Not Worth It”
• “What About Us”
• Aaliyah: One In A Million “One In A Million”
• “He Is”
• “When You Touch Me”
• “What About Us”
• “Die Without You Feat. Ray-J”
• PM Dawn: Boomerang “Die Without You”
• “It’s Not Worth It”
• “Full Moon”
• “Like This”
• SWV: It’s About Time “It’s About Time”

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