Sy'Rai Smith
American singer-songwriter (born 2002)
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Sy'Rai Iman Smith (born June 16, 2002), also known mononymously as Sy'Rai, is an American singer and songwriter.[1]
June 16, 2002
Sy'Rai Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sy'Rai Iman Smith June 16, 2002 Tarzana, Los Angeles, U.S. |
| Other names | Sy'Rai |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Ray J (uncle), Willie Norwood (maternal grandfather) |
Early life
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.
Career
2020-present: Career beginnings
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] The film premiered on November 10, 2025, with the full release on November 29, 2025.[21][22]
Personal life
In 2025, Smith graduated from the Los Angeles Film School with a bachelor's degree in entertainment business.[23]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "At Your Best" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "On My Own" | 2023 | |
| "Bad Guy" | 2024 | |
| "Not About You" | ||
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Nothing Without You" (with Brandy) |
2022 | Cheaper by the Dozen OST |
Album appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "My Family" | 2011 | A Family Business |
| "High Heels"(with Brandy) | 2020 | B7 |
| "Christmas Gift"(with Brandy) | 2023 | Christmas with Brandy |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Brandy: Special Delivery | Herself | |