


And men are just as scared as women to fall in love. Men always have this idea that they have to be strong and powerful with whatever it is that’s going on. “It’s completely relationship-driven,” Brave explains, upon sharing the inspiration for the song, “based on conversations I’ve had with my sisters and best friends. With her now signature self-assurance paired with a heavy dose of vocal temptress the lovelorn, “old-school-slow-grind-meets-slinky-paced-modern-R&B” flow of “Don’t Tell Me No” finds the vocalist noted for championing her girls actually addressing the fellas this go ‘round, all while examining relationship “goings-on” and vulnerabilities both genders can easily relate to. Having quickly and effectively established herself as that simultaneously “sultry and edgy while everyday relatable” songstress whose “Oooh Luv Ya” and “Road Trippin’” 2015 singles set off buzzworthy online presence and fast-growing download support, in definitively brave fashion, BRAVE WILLIAMS more than lives up to the meaning of her name as she precedes her audacious, anticipated self-titled full-length debut set (a Brave New World/SRG ILS/Universal Group release) with the recent release of her oh-so-sultry R&B beat-ballad latest single, “Don’t Tell Me No.” Brave Williams Bio:Ĭall it her parents’ prophetically-ordained choice of first names for a baby girl or divinely inspired coincidence - as per textbook definitions which encompass everything from “a bit daring” and “ready to face and endure” to “without showing fear” – singer/songwriter/SAG-AFTRA actress BRAVE WILLIAMS has been nothing less than courageous, spirited, determined and dauntless in her whirlwind rise to notability within the worlds of music and entertainment over the course of the past few years.

" Don't Tell Me No" music video was globally premiered on and is available on all streaming and download platforms now. The song was written by Brave Williams, Brittany Barber (John Legend, Ty Dolla), and Kristal Tytewriter Oliver ( Diddy, Chrisette Michele) and produced by Ivan “Orthodox” Barias (Mary J Blige, Phony PPL, Chris Brown) and the classic visuals were directed by Zack David. A beautiful black piano, a talented pianist (Johnnie "Smurf" Smith), and an old school mic," she adds. " I wanted something simple, elegant, clean and classic. I really wanted to channel that feeling in the video so I decided to pay homage to an era that represents that to me, the jazz era," mentions Brave. " To me, my song Don't Tell Me No, has a timeless sound.

It gives you permission to not let your ego make decisions for your heart and a reason to say yes to love. Don't Tell Me No, is an unapologetic assertion of vulnerability.
