Release and Reception
Rappers Fat Joe (left) and Twista appeared on individual remixes of the song, which were both produced by Glen Marchese."Full Moon" was released as the second single from the Full Moon album. It was added to United States contemporary hit radios and rhythmic contemporary radios playlists on April 1, 2002. The song was generally released in three formats, one being a CD single including "Die Without You", a cover version of P.M. Dawn's 1992 single "I'd Die Without You" featuring Norwood's younger brother Ray J, and remixes of "What About Us?", and the other two being limited maxi or 12" singles with twelve different remixes of the song. In addition, "Full Moon" was remixed by several producers and DJs. Rappers Fat Joe and Twista both appeared on separate versions of the Precision Remix which was crafted by Glen Marchese. Danish production duo Cutfather & Joe ("C&J") produced a remix of the song that laid the vocals over the 1983 electro–funk single "I.O.U." by British band Freeez, while Gorillaz collaborator Soulchild utilised American R&B singers Michael Wycoff's "Lookin' Up to You". Producer Damien Mendis re-worked the song entirely around the basis of Chic's 1979 disco song "I Want Your Love."
Upon its release, the song garnered largely positive reviews by contemporary music critics. Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine felt that Norwood afforded "the tired love at first sight genre new life" on "Full Moon." He complimented the track for its "hypnotic oscillating bassline and a chorus catchy enough to make the track the next summer anthem." Chuck Taylor of Billboard noted that the song portrayed "how a few years off have allowed to evolve and grow" and called it "another hit destined for the R&B and pop saturation." He found that "the best part of the song is in the verses, which Brandy delivers with a rich, bassy sensuality" while he declared the chorus as "sing-songy and on the repetitious side, but multiple layers of creamy harmonies help it rise above the mundane." J. Victoria Sanders from PopMatters called the record "a club-ready song, with a lulling drumbeat and heavy bass." She further added that "her voice on this song, like many of the others, is slightly computerized without sounding overdone." Allmusic ranked the song among their favorite tracks on the album alongside "What About Us?" and "He Is".
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