Brandy
Brandy Rayana Norwood
Brandy is an American singer from McComb, Mississippi active since 1993.
- Profession
- Singer, Actor, Songwriter
- From
- McComb, Mississippi
- Born
- February 11, 1979
- Years active
- 1993–present
Early life
Born in Mississippi and raised in California, Brandy Norwood landed a sitcom role and a record deal as a teenager, becoming a multimedia star.
Career
Her albums "Brandy" and "Never Say Never" — with the number-one duet "The Boy Is Mine" — went multi-platinum, and she starred in the sitcom "Moesha."
Major achievements
She won a Grammy and sold tens of millions of records while building a parallel acting career.
Legacy
Nicknamed "The Vocal Bible," Brandy's intricate vocal stacking influenced a generation of R&B singers.
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