Brave is the sixth studio album by American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. It was released on October 4, 2007, by Epic Records. Drawing inspiration from her marriage to Marc Anthony, the album incorporates influences from artists such as Jamiroquai and Sade, blending pop, funk and R&B with prominent samples from 1970s music. The project marked a shift in collaboration, as Lopez worked with a new group of producers and songwriters, including Ryan Tedder, Midi Mafia, J.R. Rotem, Bloodshy, Lynn & Wade LLP, and The Clutch, while continuing her long-standing partnership with Cory Rooney throughout the album.