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Brandy Norwood 브랜디 노우드

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Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979) known mononymously as Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her intricate vocal riffs, and is regarded as an influential figure in contemporary R&B. Born into a musical family in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy was raised in Carson, California, where she began her career as a backing vocalist for youth music groups. After signing to Atlantic Records, she rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with her debut album, Brandy (1994), which spawned the US Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles "I Wanna Be Down", "Baby", and "Brokenhearted". She became a television star with her lead role on the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001) and portrayed Cinderella in the television film Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997).

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Brandy Norwood (브랜디 노우드) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Atlantic Records.

Details

• Genre: pop music, contemporary R&B, hip-hop
• Awards: Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist, MTV Movie Award for Best Song from a Movie, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
• Birth Date: February 11, 1979
• Birth Place: McComb, Mississippi
• Raised In: Carson, California
• Record Label: Atlantic Records
• Notable Work: Brandy (1994)
• Nationality: 미국
• Occupations: 가수 겸 작곡가, 음반 프로듀서, 배우, 사업가

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Brandy; KoreaAPI uses 브랜디 노우드 (chosen by source authority).
• MusicBrainz lists the English name as Brandy; KoreaAPI uses Brandy Norwood (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-19 · 4 verified snapshots.

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