Bryant Barnes
Born: March 13, 2003
Age: 22 years old
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Place of Birth: Texas, USA
Profession: Musician
Known For: R&B single I'd Rather Pretend
Biography
Bryant Barnes is an American singer and songwriter who became known for his piano performances on the social media platform TikTok and the soulful single “I’d Rather Stand”. Barnes who was born and raised in Cypress, Texas, developed passion for music at a very young age where he began taking piano lessons.
Although, it began as a hobby but soon became a passion, as he continued to write songs and experiment with covers that shows both vulnerability and emotional depth.
Barnes had previously been in the line of athletics career but injuries shifted his focus entirely towards music and that alone gave him the chance to put all his effort into songwriting and performing, which ultimately shaped his identity as an artist. Barnes began crafting songs that combines honesty with a modern, alternative R&B sound, with musical influences from the likes of Joji, Frank Ocean, and Mac Miller.
Barnes gained recognition online when he posted a casual video of himself performing a piano cover on TikTok. The video went viral and resonated with millions of viewers, even though it was done in a casual place like airport.
His talent soon paved way for him as he eventually signed his first recording deal in 2023 after he caught the attention of record label executives. The same year, he released exciting new singles which include; Adore You and Losing You. The two songs showcases his emotional lyricism and ability to connect with listeners on a personal level.
He got more exposure in 2024 with the release of his extended play Vanity. The extended play had lots of exciting singles of which one of the song, “I’d Rather Pretend”, quickly gained attention on streaming platforms and marked him as one of the genre’s most promising new voices. He pushed the single even further with a remix featuring fellow artist d4vd. The collaboration alone, introduced him to international audiences.
Ever since he came into limelight, he has continued to build on his momentum with a growing catalog of music and live performances, which is supported with major tours in 2025.
Barnes who is also known for his heartfelt delivery and charismatic stage presence, has built a dedicated fan base across various social media platforms while giving them back to back media performances and professional releases. Barnes is steadily evolving from viral newcomer to a recognized name in the music space with his debut album in the works.
Career Timeline (Discography)
- 2021 – Mistaken
- 2023 – Adore You
- 2023 – Losing You
- 2023 – Don’t Want a Love Song
- 2024 – I’d Rather Pretend (Breakout single; later remixed with d4vd)
- 2024 – Vanity EP – Debut release
- 2024 – Is This Love To You
Personal Details
- Alternative Name: Bryant Barnes
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches
- Religion: Christianity
- Website: bryantmusic
Trivia
- He was named after basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
- Bryant Barnes attended Lang-ham Creek High School.
- His debut song is titled “Mistaken”.
- He learned classical piano before he delved into contemporary R&B.
- He describes his style as “Lo-fi emotion with polished R&B edges”.
- He writes most of his songs alone at the piano before expanding them with production.
- Barnes cited Frank Ocean and Mac Miller as his major influences.