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Sy'Rai Smith
Born
Sy'Rai Iman Smith

(2002-06-16) June 16, 2002 (age 23)
Tarzana, Los Angeles, U.S.
Other namesSy'Rai
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Parents
RelativesRay J (uncle), Willie Norwood (maternal grandfather)

Sy'Rai Iman Smith (pronounced sur-RAH)[1] (born June 16, 2002), also known mononymously as Sy'Rai is an American singer and songwriter.[2]

Early life

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Smith was born on June 16, 2002, to American singer and actress Brandy and record producer Robert "Big Bert" Smith. Her parents separated when Smith was one year old.[3] In 2011, Smith contributed vocals to a song, "My Family", to her family's album, A Family Business.

Career

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2020-present: Career beginnings

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In July 2020, Smith featured on Brandy's seventh studio album B7, on the track "High Heels".[4][5][6]

A debut EP was first announced in 2021, with confirmation from Smith herself in 2023 that an EP was coming; however, as of August 2025, no EP has been released.[7][8]

In March 2022, Smith was featured on a duet with Brandy; "Nothing Without You" was taken from the soundtrack to the film Cheaper by the Dozen.[9][10] In a November 2022 interview with Atlanta Black Star, Smith shared her feelings on people comparing her to her mother, stating, "When you have such a legacy, you do feel a lot more pressure than an upcoming artist that doesn’t [...] I just really want people to understand that there is a difference. … I mean, who wouldn’t want to be compared to my mom? … It is a lot of pressure to exceed someone’s expectations when they already set something so high".[11]

On May 5, 2023, Smith released her debut solo single, "On My Own".[12][13] In late 2023, Smith was featured on "Christmas Gift", a song on Brandy's eighth studio album, Christmas with Brandy.[14][15]

In 2024, Smith continued her solo singing career with her second single on April 26, 2024, "Not About You".[16][17] Smith released the single "Bad Guy" on December 6, 2024.[18][19]

On July 23, 2025, it was announced that Smith would star in the Lifetime film Christmas Everyday, alongside her mother, in her acting debut.[20][21]

Personal life

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In 2025, Smith graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Business.[22]

Discography

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Singles

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and originating album
Title Year Album
"On My Own" 2023 Non-album singles
"Bad Guy" 2024
"Not About You"

Promotional singles

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and originating album
Title Year Album
"Nothing Without You"
(with Brandy)
 		2022 Cheaper by the Dozen OST

Album appearances

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Title Year Album
"My Family" 2011 A Family Business
"High Heels"(with Brandy) 2020 B7
"Christmas Gift"(with Brandy) 2023 Christmas with Brandy

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
TBA Christmas Everyday TBA Lifetime television film[23]
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Brandy: Special Delivery Herself

References

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  1. ^ "How to pronounce 'Sy'Rai'". YouTube. February 12, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  2. ^ "Sy'Rai Iman Smith". IMDb. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  3. ^ "Brandy And Her Husband On The Outs?". Yahoo! Music. LAUNCH Radio Networks. June 27, 2003. Archived from the original on January 18, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  4. ^ Lemoncelli, Jenna (July 31, 2020). "Brandy Duets With Daughter Sy'rai, 18, For First Time On New Track 'High Heels'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  5. ^ Marie, Erika (September 26, 2022). "Brandy To Release "B7" Friday, Discusses Working With 18-Year-Old Daughter On Album". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  6. ^ Corrine, Amber (November 4, 2022). "More Than A Legacy: Sy'Rai Smith Is Paving Her Own Lane". Vibe. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  7. ^ Fenley, Nick (July 15, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Brandy's Daughter Sy'rai Smith Working On A Music Project, Speculated To Be An EP". Jasmine Brand. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  8. ^ Abraham, Mya (April 26, 2023). "Sy'Rai Reveals Mom, Brandy, As Vocal And Executive Producer Of Her Debut EP". Vibe. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  9. ^ Abraham, Mya (March 17, 2022). "Premiere: Brandy And Her Daughter Sy'Rai Release "Nothing Without You" Duet For New 'Cheaper By The Dozen' Soundtrack". Vibe. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  10. ^ Samuels, Keithan (March 18, 2022). "Brandy and Her Daughter Sy'Rai Share New Song 'Nothing Without You'". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  11. ^ "'It Is a Lot of Pressure to Exceed Someone's Expectations': Sy'Rai Smith Opens Up About the Pressure to Measure Up to Her Mother, Brandy's, Singing Career". Atlanta Black Star. November 18, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  12. ^ "Sy'Rai - On My Own". Spotify. May 5, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  13. ^ Folk, Antwane (May 5, 2023). "Sy'Rai Releases New Single 'On My Own'". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  14. ^ Abraham, Mya (December 25, 2023). "This Christmas Is Brandy's, But That's A Humble Flex". Vibe. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  15. ^ Bowenbank, Starr (December 19, 2023). "Brandy Talks First Christmas Album & Working With Daughter Sy'Rai: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  16. ^ Samuels, Keithan (May 1, 2024). "Sy'Rai Releases New Song 'Not About You'". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  17. ^ "Sy'Rai - Not About You". Spotify. April 26, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  18. ^ "Sy'Rai - Bad Guy". Spotify. December 6, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  19. ^ Genai, Shanelle (April 8, 2025). "Why Brandy's Daughter Sy'rai Smith Is The Smartest 'Nepo Baby' …Ever". The Root. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  20. ^ Cordero, Rosy (July 23, 2025). "Brandy Norwood To Star Opposite Daughter Sy'Rai Smith In Lifetime Holiday Movie 'Christmas Everyday'". Deadline. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  21. ^ Samuels, Keithan (July 23, 2025). "Brandy to Star in Lifetime Movie 'Christmas Everyday' With Daughter Sy'Rai Smith". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  22. ^ "Brandy's Daughter Sy'rai Earns Bachelor Degree in Entertainment Business". Urban Bridgez. March 30, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  23. ^ Cordero, Rosy (July 23, 2025). "Brandy Norwood To Star Opposite Daughter Sy'Rai Smith In Lifetime Holiday Movie 'Christmas Everyday'". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2025.


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