Brianna Perry Explained

Brianna Perry
Birth Date:1992 1, mf=yes[1]
Origin:Miami-Dade, Florida, U.S.
Years Active:2002–present

Brianna Perry (born January 11, 1992),[1] also known as Lil' Brianna, is an American rapper and actress from Miami-Dade County, Florida. She was the youngest act signed to Missy Elliott's label The Goldmind Inc. Perry made her debut on Trina's album Diamond Princess (2002) on the track "Kandi".[2] Since then, she has released several mixtapes and starred as a regular cast-member on the reality-television series Sisterhood of Hip Hop. In 2016, Brianna left major label Atlantic Records due to low promotion and moved forward with her indie label Poe Boy Entertainment.[3]

Music career

Career beginnings

At the age of 7, under the supervision of her uncles, Brianna Perry made her first recording at the Poe Boy Music Group studios. Her frequent visits to the studio would accumulate the attention of rappers Trina and Trick Daddy,[2] the former who would grant Perry a recording deal with Diva Records (Diva Enterprises/DP Entertainment). From there, Perry guest starred on BET's Rap City and made her rapping debut on Trina's Diamond Princess on the track "Kandi",[2] which would attract the attention of Missy Elliott. Elliott would go on to sign Perry to her label, The Goldmind Inc., and feature the young rapper in various promotional concerts with her and Timbaland.[4] Additionally, Perry would also make cameo appearances in a few of Elliott's work such as the music video to "Pass That Dutch" and her short-lived reality series, The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott. In between cameo work, Perry would work extensively on an untitled debut album which tentatively comprised forty tracks and sole production from Elliott and Timbaland; however, the project was never released.[4] [5] In 2006, due to creative differences, Perry parted ways with Elliott on good terms.[2]

In 2007, Perry readied a mixtape, Princess of Miami, with Slip-N-Slide recording affiliates and former mentor Missy Elliott.[6] In 2008, Perry announced work on a debut album tentatively titled Girl Talk,[7] alongside a film project with Malcolm in the Middle actor Frankie Muniz, however neither project was released.[5] In 2009, Perry was shuffled to Flo Rida's label International Music Group,[8] where she materialized a mixtape, The Graduation,[9] and an underground single, "Boom Shacka", that failed to serve as a commercial release.[10]

2011–present: Atlantic and Sisterhood of Hip Hop

In 2011, Perry departed from Flo Rida's camp and went on to do further work with longtime family label, Poe Boy Music Group. That same year, Perry released the single, "Fly Kicks", alongside an accompanying music video. Its visual premiere on BET's 106 & Park would earn her a contract deal with Atlantic Records, and accumulate enough buzz to compose the mixtape Face Off.[2] On December 20, 2011, Perry released the single "Marilyn Monroe", which featured production by frequent Missy Elliott co-producer, Cainon Lamb.[2] The song would generally meet favorable reception from musical peers like Beyoncé, who featured the song on her official website.[11] In 2012, Perry collaborated with SWV ("Do Ya"),[12] Pusha T ("Red Cup"),[13] and Victoria Monet ("Hate Ya Past"); the latter being featured on Perry's mixtape, Symphony No. 9: The B Collection.[14] Additionally, Perry would go on to collaborate with Trina on a visual titled "Girl Talk".[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brianna The YRB Talks Rick Ross, Trina & Being Next (EXCLUSIVE). Global Grind. GlobalGrind.com. February 20, 2012. February 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20120605083554/http://globalgrind.com/music/brianna-yrb-talks-rick-ross-trina-being-next-exclusive. June 5, 2012. dead.
  2. Douze. Khalila. Brianna Perry Talks Upcoming Album, Trina's Guidance & Rick Ross Collabo. Billboard. Billboard.biz. February 10, 2012. February 9, 2013.
  3. Web site: Brianna's channel. YouTube. February 9, 2013.
  4. Web site: The first of Lil' Brianna. The Miami Hurricane. The Miami hurricane.com. February 1, 2005. February 14, 2013.
  5. Web site: Lil Brianna. 24HourHipHop. July 24, 2007. February 9, 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131105192032/http://24hourhiphop.com/next-in-line/lil-brianna/. November 5, 2013.
  6. Web site: LIL BRIANNA > Bio > Members. MySpace. February 9, 2013.
  7. Web site: Brianna: Young, Fly, and Flashy. https://archive.today/20130407154352/http://24hourhiphop.com/next-in-line/brianna-young-fly-and-flashy/. live. April 7, 2013. 24HourHipHop. September 22, 2008. February 9, 2013.
  8. Web site: Flo Rida talks music, preps female rapper protégé. Associated Press. theGrio.com. December 15, 2010. February 21, 2013.
  9. Web site: MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD - Brianna - The Graduation. The305. December 25, 2009. February 9, 2013. November 21, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101121035545/http://the305.com/2009/12/25/mixtape-download-brianna-the-graduation/#.URaicCDnbIU. dead.
  10. Web site: New Music: Lil Brianna "Boom Shaka Laka". https://archive.today/20130411221357/http://www.teen-savvy.com/2010/08/new-music-lil-brianna-boom-shaka-laka.html. dead. April 11, 2013. Teen Savvy. August 20, 2010. February 21, 2013.
  11. Web site: TAKE A PIC...BRIANNA PERRY!!. The Music Destination. Sony Music Entertainment. March 28, 2012. February 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20121005044423/http://www.beyonceonline.com/us/news/take-picbrianna-perry. October 5, 2012. dead.
  12. Web site: Kellman . Andy . [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=i-missed-us-mw0002320271|pure_url=yes}} I Missed Us - SWV: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic ]. Allmusic . May 30, 2012.
  13. Web site: Diep. Eric. Brianna Perry ft. Pusha T "Red Cup". XXL. February 5, 2013. February 9, 2013.
  14. Web site: Weiss. Sam. Premiere: Brianna Perry f/ Victoria Monet "Hate Your Past". Complex. February 15, 2013. March 4, 2013.
  15. Web site: Corry. Kristin. 'Sisterhood of Hip Hop' to Debut on Oxygen This Summer. Vibe. Vibe.com. June 9, 2014. June 14, 2014.
  16. Web site: Brianna Perry Talks New EP, Acting and Taking Control of Her Career - XXL. XXL Mag. August 26, 2016 . October 4, 2016.
  17. Web site: New Video: Brianna Perry feat. Stacy Barthe "Something To Live For". August 3, 2016. October 4, 2016.
  18. Web site: Pfeffer. Ryan. Brianna Perry, Hip-Hop Phenom. Miami New Times. November 28, 2013. March 15, 2014. January 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140111201454/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2013-11-28/news/brianna-perry-hip-hop-phenom/full/. dead.
  19. Web site: New Music: Brianna Perry - 'Kick Rocks'. Rap-Up. Rap-Up.com. May 30, 2014. June 14, 2014.
  20. Web site: New Music: Brianna Perry - 'Symphony No. 9' [Mixtape]]. RapUp. November 20, 2012. February 9, 2013.
  21. Iandoli. Kathy. Brianna Perry Talks 'Symphony No. 9: The B Collection' Mixtape, Premieres '9' Video. Billboard. Billboard.biz. March 4, 2013. March 4, 2013.
  22. Web site: MP3 :: Brianna featuring Flo-Rida – Boom Shaka. the305. September 20, 2010. February 21, 2013. September 21, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100921211743/http://the305.com/2010/09/20/mp3-brianna-featuring-flo-rida-boom-shaka/#.USaS2SDnbIU. dead.
  23. Web site: Fly Kicks - Single by Brianna. iTunes. Apple.com. August 16, 2011. February 9, 2013.
  24. Web site: iTunes - Music - I'm That B.I.T.C.H. - Single by Brianna Perry. iTunes. Apple.com. July 22, 2014. November 29, 2014.
  25. Web site: iTunes - Music - Since U Left by Brianna Perry. iTunes. Apple.com. September 23, 2014. November 29, 2014.
  26. Web site: iTunes - Music - Get It Girl by Brianna Perry. iTunes. Apple.com. March 17, 2017. March 17, 2017.
  27. Web site: Augustin. Camille. Brianna Perry to Debut 'Girl Talk' Webisodes [Video]|url=http://www.vibevixen.com/2013/02/brianna-perry-girl-talk-webisode-trina/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130412040133/http://www.vibevixen.com/2013/02/brianna-perry-girl-talk-webisode-trina/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 12, 2013|work=Vibe Vixen|date=February 20, 2013|accessdate=February 21, 2013}}

    In June 2014, Perry starred as a regular cast-member for the Oxygen reality series Sisterhood of Hip Hop, where a portion of her promotional material ("I'm That B.I.T.C.H.", "Since U Left") was previewed via various episodes.[15] In 2016 she released T.O.B (Them Other Bitches)” that featured her co-star Lee Mazin, while she also featured in a series featuring Live Squad.[16] In August 2016 she released the single Something To Live For that featured Stacy Barthe.[17]

    Personal life

    Aside from her music career, Perry enrolled in University of Miami as a business major.[18] In May 2014, Perry graduated from the University.[19]

    Discography

    Mixtapes

    • 2003: Candy Girl (hosted by Rick Ross)
    • 2007: Princess of Miami
    • 2009: The Graduation
    • 2011: Face Off
    • 2012: Symphony No. 9[20]
    • 2013: Symphony No. 9: The B Collection[21]

    Singles

    Guest appearances

    Title! scope="col"
    YearOther performer(s)Album
    "Kandi"2002TrinaDiamond Princess
    "Say Aah (Ladies Remix)"2009Trina, Shonie
    "Beautiful Body"2011TrinaDiamonds Are Forever
    "Let It Burn"Flo Rida
    "Do Ya"2012SWVI Missed Us
    "Supa Bad"TrinaBack 2 Business

    Filmography

    Awards and nominations

    • BET Awards
      • 2012: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – (Nominated)

    External links

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