Brandy Norwood, known simply as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress born on February 11, 1979, in McComb, Mississippi. She rose to fame in the 1990s with her debut album Brandy (1994), which included hit singles like «I Wanna Be Down» and «Baby.»
Her second album, Never Say Never (1998), solidified her success with songs like «The Boy Is Mine,» a duet with Monica. Brandy also made a mark in television, starring in the popular sitcom Moesha from 1996 to 2001. Her career spans music, film, and television, and she is recognized for her distinctive voice and influence on the R&B genre.