The song 's music video was filmed by Keith Ward and released in October 1994 . It features Norwood in her tomboy image , dancing in front of a jeep near a forest , flanked by several dancers . " I Wan na Be Down " was performed on several television and award show ceremonies , such as '' The Tonight Show with Jay Leno '' , the 1996 Soul Train Music Awards , and the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards . It has been performed on almost every one of Norwood 's concerts and tours , and is featured on the compilation album '' The Best of Brandy '' ( 2005 )
1996 Soul Train Music Awards
1996 Soul Train Music Awards
I Wanna Be Down