Brent Faiyaz
Brent Faiyaz is a melodic rap and alternative hip-hop artist from Columbia, Maryland.
Maryland singer and songwriter known for smooth, moody R&B with a hip-hop edge, from "Crew" to Wasteland.
Who is Brent Faiyaz?
Brent Faiyaz (Christopher Wood) is a singer, songwriter and producer from Columbia, Maryland. He first became known as the voice of the R&B trio Sonder.
Known for
His breakout came with GoldLink's "Crew" (2016), with Shy Glizzy. His albums Sonder Son (2017), Wasteland (2022) and Larger Than Life (2023) made him one of the biggest independent R&B artists.
Style
Smooth, emotional vocals and introspective lyrics about love, lust and growing up, over dark, minimal beats that mix R&B, soul and hip-hop.
Impact
Brent Faiyaz showed that an R&B artist can reach the top of the charts while staying independent, and is a leading voice of the moody "alternative R&B" sound.
Influences
- Drake
- Kanye West
- Frank Ocean
Brent Faiyaz: quick answers
What genre is Brent Faiyaz?
Brent Faiyaz’s music falls under Melodic Rap and Alternative Hip-Hop. Brent Faiyaz is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Brent Faiyaz from?
Brent Faiyaz is from Columbia, Maryland.
What is Brent Faiyaz’s real name?
Brent Faiyaz’s real name is Christopher Wood.
When did Brent Faiyaz start?
Brent Faiyaz has been active since 2014.
Who influenced Brent Faiyaz?
Brent Faiyaz was influenced by Drake, Kanye West and Frank Ocean.
Which artists are similar to Brent Faiyaz?
If you like Brent Faiyaz, listen to Ari Lennox, Frank Ocean, Steve Lacy and Syd.
