Brittany B.

Brittany B.
Born Brittany Chikyra Barber[1]
(1987-03-04) March 4, 1987[2]
Residence North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names Brittany B.
Occupation
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Years active 2011–present
Musical career
Origin Compton, California
Genres
Labels Spirit Music Group[3]
Associated acts
Website Official website

Brittany Chikyra Barber (born April 3, 1987), known professionally as Brittany B., is an American Grammy Nominated singer, songwriter, and producer. She released two mixtapes throughout 2016: AfterHours, and HelloSummer, which were critically acclaimed.[4] She has collaborated with numerous artists including Chrisette Michele, John Legend, and Ledisi. She has writing credits that include Theophilus London "Can't Stop" featuring Kanye West, Ledisi's "Let Love Rule" and Atlantic Records artist Bhad Bhabie.

Early life

Brittany B. was born and raised in Compton, California, United States. She has two younger brothers. She attended Centennial High School and played basketball. She began singing at a young age in church choir which sparked her interest in becoming a singer.

Early career

Brittany got her start singing background vocals at local clubs in Hollywood, Ca. She then met Terrace Martin who took notice of her budding talent. She worked on Terraces' Locke High 2 album lending her vocals to such songs as, " Love" ft Ty Dolla Sign, " Lithium" ft Punch, and " We just keep it hood". She then began receiving local recognition in Los Angeles.

Spirit Music Group & Touring

In 2014 Brittany signed a publishing deal with Spirit Music Group after writing her first major song. " Can't Stop" by Theophilus London Ft. Kanye West. From then Brittany worked with many major producers, hit songwriters and artists. She began touring with Chrisette Michele for her " Lyricist Opus" tour and also featured on the hit reality show, " R&B Divas LA". In 2016 she began working with Ledisi and John legend on their albums.

Bhad Bhabie & Solo Career

In February 14, 2016, Brittany B. released her mixtape AfterHours.[5] She signed to Empire Records[6] in March 2016. Brittany released her EP HelloSummer on July 4, 2016 under the Empire label. Due to the success of her solo EP's Brittany decided to begin working on her album. During this time she received film and TV syncs on hit shows such as FX's Atlanta and TV One's " Bad Dad Rehab" film. She continued writing and received a call from an executive at Warner Music Group to began working on viral sensation Bhad Bhabie. Brittany co-wrote her first single, "These Heaux" which debuted #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making Bhad Bhabie the youngest female artist in history to chart. Brittany also went on to co-write such hits as "Whachu Know", "I Got It", and "Mama Don't Worry (Still Ain't Dirty)" with the young rapper.

Grammy nomination

In 2017 Brittany was nominated for a Grammy in the category of " Best R&B Album" for Ledisis' " Let Love Rule" album, in which she wrote the title track as well as the duet, " Give You More" ft. John Legend. This was Brittany's first Grammy nomination of her career.

Selected discography

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References

  1. ↑ "Brittany Chikyra Barber, 'verified genius.com page". genius.com. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
  2. ↑ "Danielle Bregoli – genuis.com". genuis.com. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
  3. ↑ "Brittany Barber, 'artist page". spiritmusicgroup.com. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
  4. ↑ "New Music: Brittany B. - HelloSummer (EP) - YouKnowIGotSoul.com". Yoknowiugotsoul.com. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "AfterHours - EP by Brittany "B" on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "BRITTANY B. - R&B / SOUL MUSIC ARTIST - EMPIRE". Empi.re. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "Brittany Barber | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
  • https://www.grammy.com/grammys/videos/whos-nominated-best-rb-album-60th-grammy-awards
  • https://www.billboard.com/.../cash-me-outside-girl-danielle-bregolis-new-song-stream
  • https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/danielle-bregoli-aka-bhad-babies-these-heaux-lands-on-the-billboard-100-news.37236.html
  • https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bhad-babie-drops-hi-bich-whachu-know-in-her-new-video-new-video.42697.html
  • http://www.spiritmusicgroup.com/Clients/Library/Brittany-Barber
  • "New Music: Brittany B. – HelloSummer (EP) – ShowTheReceipts.com - Your Source for Everything R&B and More!". Showthereceipts.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  • "HelloSummer - EP by Brittany "B" on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  • "Bad Dad Rehab". Tvone.tv. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  • "NEW SONG: RaVaughn - 'Just Another Holiday'". Ratedrnb.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  • "Atlantic Records". Atlanticrecords.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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