Brent Faiyaz
Profession: Musician
Born: September 19, 1995
Age: 30 years old
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Maryland, USA
Known for: Albums Sonder Son and Wasteland, hit songs like Crew, Dead Man Walking.
Biography
Brent Faiyaz is an American singer, rapper, and producer known for his r&b style, and projects like Wasteland and Sonder Son. His music often dwells in the complexities of modern life, which is delivered with sleek production and a distinctive vocal tone.
Brent was born in Columbia, Maryland. He is of mixed heritage, as his mother is African-American, and his father is of Dominican descent.
He got his first keyboard as a child, and began producing beats where he used platforms like SoundCloud to share his work. He graduated from Long Reach High School and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue music. He formed connections with producers in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region.
He began releasing extended plays during his early years, which include, “Black Child” and “A.M. Paradox”. He gained exposure through his guest feature on Crew with GoldLink and Shy Glizzy in 2016. The song also went multi-platinum and was nominated for a Grammy.
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Brent came through in 2017 with his first studio album titled “Sonder Son”. He delivered the extended play “Fuck the World”, in 2020.
He had his major breakthrough in 2022 with the release of the album “Wasteland “. The album consist of collaborations with high profile artists which include the likes of Drake, Tyler, Alicia Keys, and The Neptunes. It also had a huge impact with songs like “Gravity,” “Wasting Time,” and “Price of Fame”. He released the mixtape “Larger than Life” in 2023, which further demonstrate his growth as a music artist.
Brent has also taken steps towards independence in 2023, as he founded his own creative agency / record label, ISO Supremacy, to gain greater control over his artistry and business.
He was nominated for People’s Choice Awards and iHeartRadio Mysic Awards in 2024 for R&B Artist of the Year. He was also nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at Grammy Awards 2018.
Career Timeline
- 2017 – Sonder Son (Album)
- 2020 – Fuck the World (EP)
- 2022 – Wasteland (Album)
- 2023 – Larger Than Life (Mixtape)
- 2023 – Moment of Your Life (Single)
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Christopher Brent Wood
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches
- Religion: Christian
- Official Website: Instagram- @brentfaiyaz
Trivia
- His real name is Christopher Brent Wood.
- His stage name “Faiyaz” was suggested by a Muslim classmate and it means “artistic” in Arabic.
- His mother is African-American and his father is of Dominican descent.
- He recorded and sold beats as a teenager to support his early music work.
- His song “Crew” (with GoldLink and Shy Glizzy) became his first major hit song and a multi-platinum song.
- He often self-produces or co-produces his songs
- His album “Wasteland was recorded during a challenging period.
- He has an estimated net worth of over $2 million.
