Sy'Rai Smith | |
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Born | Sy'Rai Iman Smith June 16, 2002 Tarzana, Los Angeles, U.S. |
Other names | Sy'Rai |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 2020-present |
Parents | |
Relatives | Ray J (uncle), Willie Norwood (maternal grandfather) |
Sy'Rai Iman Smith (born June 16, 2002), also known mononymously as Sy'Rai, is an American singer and songwriter. [1]
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. [2] In 2011, Smith contributed vocals to the song "My Family" on her family's album, A Family Business .
In July 2020, Smith featured on Brandy's seventh studio album B7 , on the track "High Heels". [3] [4] [5]
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. [6] [7]
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 . [8] [9] 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." [10]
On May 5, 2023, Smith released her debut solo single, "On My Own". [11] [12] In late 2023, Smith was featured on "Christmas Gift", a song on Brandy's eighth studio album, Christmas with Brandy . [13] [14]
In 2024, Smith continued her solo singing career with her second single on April 26, 2024, "Not About You". [15] [16] Smith released the single "Bad Guy" on December 6, 2024. [17] [18]
On July 23, 2025, it was announced that Smith would star in the Lifetime film Christmas Everyday, alongside her mother, in her acting debut. [19] [20]
In 2025, Smith graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Business. [21]
Title | Year | Album |
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"At Your Best" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
"On My Own" | 2023 | |
"Bad Guy" | 2024 | |
"Not About You" | ||
Title | Year | Album |
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"Nothing Without You" (with Brandy) | 2022 | Cheaper by the Dozen OST |
Title | Year | Album |
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"My Family" | 2011 | A Family Business |
"High Heels"(with Brandy) | 2020 | B7 |
"Christmas Gift"(with Brandy) | 2023 | Christmas with Brandy |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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TBA | Christmas Everyday | Belle | Lifetime television film [19] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Brandy: Special Delivery | Herself | |