Brent Faiyaz, whose real name is Christopher Brent Wood, was born on September 19, 1995, in Columbia, Maryland.
He initially began his career as a SoundCloud rapper in the early 2010s before shifting his focus to singing.
He rose to prominence with his collaboration on GoldLink’s popular track “Crew” in 2016. In 2017, he released his first album, titled Sonder Son.
REAL FACTS ABOUT BRENT FAIYAZ
FULL NAME: Christopher Brent Wood
DATE OF BIRTH: September 19, 1995
PLACE OF BIRTH: Columbia, Maryland, U.S
NATIONALITY: American
OCCUPATIONs: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
LABELs: Venice,Lost KidsISO Supremacy
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Christopher Brent Wood was born on September 19, 1995, in Columbia, Maryland, and grew up with a rich blend of Hispanic and African-American heritage.
He discovered his love for music at the age of 12 and graduated from Long Reach High School at 17.
Despite facing some initial doubts from others, he relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, to chase his dreams and enhance his work ethic.
Faiyaz has credited Lauryn Hill as his main influence, mentioning that she motivated him to start singing at a young age.
He has also drawn inspiration from a diverse array of artists, including Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Aaliyah, Tupac Shakur, Currensy, Lil Wayne, Curtis Mayfield, and Gil Scott-Heron.
CAREER
Before launching his official career, Faiyaz recorded music at home due to financial limitations.
He released his first EP, *Sunset Ave.*, in March 2013, followed by his second EP, *Black Child*, in December of the same year.
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In 2014, he shared experimental tracks on SoundCloud before moving from Maryland to North Carolina and eventually settling in Los Angeles.
His debut single, “Allure,” was released on January 19, 2015. In October 2016, he formed the group Sonder with producers Dpat and Atu, and they released their first single, “Too Fast,” later that month.
Faiyaz gained significant recognition for his feature on GoldLink’s single “Crew” in December 2016.
Sonder debuted their EP “Into” on January 26, 2017, earning acclaim from both Duplion and Complex.
In June 2017, Faiyaz was featured in the remix of GoldLink’s hit “Crew.”
He also collaborated with Juice Wrld on the track “Demonz (Interlude)” in March 2019.
On February 7, 2020, Faiyaz released “Fuck the World,” which reached number 20 on the US Billboard 200.
He followed this with singles such as “Dead Man Walking” in September 2020, “Gravity” in January 2021, and “Circles” in February 2021.
His album “Wasteland” came out on July 8, 2022, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200.
Faiyaz described this album as a reflection on life in the post-pandemic world, featuring tracks like “Loose Change,” “All Mine,” and “Jackie Brown.”
In May 2023, Brent Faiyaz launched his own label, ISO Supremacy, in partnership with United Masters, in a deal valued at over $50 million.
ISO Supremacy also collaborated with PULSE Records, a division of Concord Music Group.
Faiyaz aims to provide artists like Tommy Richman with a platform to showcase their creativity on a global scale while emphasizing originality.
He released two singles, “Moment of Your Life” featuring Coco Jones and “WY@” in August and September 2023, before unveiling his album “Larger than Life” on October 27, 2023.
This album explores Faiyaz’s challenges with fame and the music industry, sharing intimate stories about his romantic experiences.
PERSONAL LIFE
Brent Faiyaz is not currently married, and it is uncertain whether he has any children. He started dating Zahara Davis in January 2020.
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Born on June 5, 2000, in Maui, Hawaii, Davis is an American model.
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