“Starting Now”: Brandy to release new original song for Disney’s 'Ultimate Princess Celebration'

Derek Blanks

In case you missed it, Brandy, the first Black Disney princess, made a “special announcement” on Instagram Tuesday regarding her new song, “Starting Now.”

“On May 21st, Walt Disney Records will release the new Disney Princess Anthem “Starting Now” sung by yours truly,” Brandy wrote in the caption. She said she had an “amazing time” working with fellow Grammy-winner and producer Oakestra recording “an original song that celebrates courage and kindness.”

“Thank you to all the songwriters and my Disney family for this magical moment,” Brandy concluded, with the hashtag #UltimatePrincessCelebration. 

Brandy played the title role opposite Whitney Houston in the 1997 TV