Brandy Norwood, a defining figure in American music, is celebrated as an R&B singer-songwriter, actress, and record producer. Her musical journey commenced in her early teens, catapulting her to stardom with the release of her first single, ‘I Wanna Be Down.’

Born into a musically inclined family, Brandy’s influence extends beyond the realm of music, with notable achievements in Broadway and a place in the RIAA’s ‘Top Selling Artists’ list in the US, boasting over 10.5 million certified sold albums.

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Father	Willie Norwood
Mother	Sonja B. Norwood
Brothers	Ray J
Sisters	Not Known
Boyfriends / Girlfriends	Ryan Press
Marital Status	Married
Partner	Ryan Press
Sons	Not Known
Daughters	Sy’Rai

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• Brandy Rayana Norwood entered the world on February 11, 1979, in McComb, Mississippi, to Christian parents, Willie Norwood and Sonja Bates. Her father, a renowned gospel singer, and her mother, a former district manager for ‘H&R Block,’ laid the foundation for her musical upbringing.

• Introduced to singing through her father in the church choir, Brandy’s family relocated to Los Angeles, California, in 1983, marking the beginning of her artistic journey.

• Under the guidance of Keith Crouch and the R&B Group ‘Somethin’ for the People,’ Brandy’s self-titled debut album in 1994 showcased a blend of breezy hip-hop and rhythm-and-blues, earning her widespread acclaim and success.

• The album’s singles, ‘Baby’ and ‘I Wanna Be Down,’ secured top 10 rankings on the ‘Billboard Hot 100,’ contributing to the album’s impressive sales of six million copies.

• Brandy’s artistic repertoire expanded to acting, with significant roles in the sitcom ‘Moesha’ (1996) and subsequent involvement in the spin-off series ‘The Parkers.’

• Her second album, ‘Never Say Never’ (1998), included the chart-topping duet ‘The Boy Is Mine.’ Despite varied success with subsequent albums, including ‘Full Moon’ (2002) and ‘Afrodisiac’ (2004), Brandy continued to make significant contributions to the music industry.

• Beyond music, Brandy delved into television as a judge on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and appeared in the comedy series ‘The Game.’

• Her Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ (2015) and leading role in the TV series ‘Zoe Ever After’ (2016) showcased Brandy’s versatility.

• Brandy’s return to music in 2012 with ‘Two Eleven’ marked a successful venture, and subsequent years saw her exploring acting, Broadway, and touring.

• Her participation in the cooking show ‘My Kitchen Rules’ (2017) demonstrated yet another facet of her talents.

• Throughout her illustrious career, Brandy received numerous awards, with early accolades at the Billboard Awards in 1995 and American Music Awards in 1996, where she won ‘Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist’ among others.

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