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We don’t want to be dramatic, but if you’re not listening to Brandy Haze, you need to drop everything you’re doing and check her out. The up-and-coming artist has had a breakout moment with her new single, “Dramatic.” Pop Culturalist caught up with Brandy to learn more about the song and her career.

PC: How did you discover your passion for music?
Brandy: I’ve always wanted to sing. Since I was little, I always knew that’s what I wanted to do. But I didn’t know what the process was to become a recording artist. It wasn’t until I got my first job in 2015 in New York. I was going out and socializing. I met someone who took me to a studio. When I was there, I was like, “So anybody can rent this space? That’s it?” I did my first session and created a PartyNextDoor cover that did really well on SoundCloud.

PC: Who or what has had the biggest influence on your career?
Brandy: I would say Frank Ocean. He’s my favorite writer and artist. There’s so much depth and meaning behind his lyrics.

PC: You were working as a marketing analyst before making the transition into music. Was there a particular moment that sparked that pivot? How challenging was that decision?
Brandy: It wasn’t a hard decision because I really hated the job. [laughs] I knew this wasn’t what I was supposed to be doing. But the reality of not having a job and the decision afterwards was a little hard. I had to adjust and find other ways to make income. That was difficult. But the initial decision, I was like, “Without a doubt, music is what I want to be doing.”

PC: While you were working all those random jobs to support your love for music, what did you learn about yourself?
Brandy: I learned to keep going and keep pursuing what it is that you want to do. Even if you don’t have the capital, keep building and networking with people.

PC: Tell us about your new single, “Dramatic.” What inspired the song?
Brandy: It started while thinking about a friend who was really dramatic. Then it turned into a relationship situation, whether it’s a friend or lover. There are a lot of times where there’s one person that’s overly dramatic in a situation.

PC: You’ve got a new album coming out soon, what can you tell us about it? What can fans expect?
Brandy: They can expect an R&B sound. They can expect something new and fresh that they haven’t heard from me before as well as things that will sound familiar.

Pop Culturalist Speed Round

PC: A band or artist that fans would be surprised to learn is on your playlist?
Brandy: Rico Nasty

PC: First album you bought?
Brandy: *NSYNC. That was the very first one that I begged my mom to get on cassette.

PC: First concert you attended?
Brandy: Chris Brown

PC: An album that changed your life and why?
Brandy: Frank Ocean’s Nostalgia, Ultra changed the way that I looked at music and approach songwriting. It set a high bar.

PC: A venue on your bucket list to perform at?
Brandy: SOB in New York City

PC: A must-have on the road?
Brandy: My glasses. People don’t know that I wear glasses, but I can’t see without them.

To keep up with Brandy, follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify. Pick up or stream “Dramatic” today.