Brandy Rayana Norwood, famously known as Brandy, is a multi-talented American artist born on February 11, 1979. Hailing from a musical background in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy’s career took off as a young backing vocalist for various teen groups before signing with Atlantic Records in 1993. Her self-titled debut album was a massive success, selling six million copies globally. Brandy gained widespread recognition through her roles in the sitcom Moesha and in notable films like Cinderella (1997) and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998). One of her most iconic achievements was the Grammy-winning duet with Monica in 1998, titled ‘The Boy Is Mine’, which remains one of the top-selling female duets in history.
Following her debut success, Brandy continued to shine with hit albums like Never Say Never (1998), Full Moon (2002), and Afrodisiac (2004). Not limiting herself to music, she ventured into the world of television as a judge on America’s Got Talent and later appeared on Dancing with the Stars. Her artistic journey expanded further with a starring role in the reality show Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business and as a series regular on The Game. Brandy’s vocal prowess earned her the title ‘the Vocal Bible’ due to her unique timbre, voice-layering, and intricate riffs. With over 40 million records sold worldwide and multiple prestigious awards including a Grammy and an American Music Award, Brandy continues to captivate audiences with her soulful sound and versatile talent.