Christopher Brent Wood (born September 19, 1995) was born in Columbia, Maryland, United States. He is an American R&B singer. He is professionally known as Brent Faiyaz. His breakthrough came with the release of the GoldLink single "Crew," featuring Faiyaz and Shy Glizzy. The song achieved remarkable success, receiving 6× Platinum certification by the RIAA and earning Faiyaz a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
In 2021, Faiyaz continued to make waves with several notable singles. "Wasting Time," featuring Drake and The Neptunes, "Gravity" with DJ Dahi featuring Tyler, the Creator, and "Mercedes" all found their place on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, Faiyaz's second album, titled "Wasteland," made a strong debut on the Billboard 200 chart, securing the second spot.
Faiyaz's journey in the music industry began in 2014 when he started uploading his experimental music on SoundCloud. He initially hailed from Columbia, Maryland, before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, and eventually settling in Los Angeles, California, in pursuit of his music career. On January 19, 2015, he released his debut single, "Allure." Following that, on June 1, 2016, Faiyaz unveiled "Invite Me," the lead single from his debut EP.
Celebrating his 21st birthday on September 19, 2016, Faiyaz released his EP titled "A.M. Paradox," which garnered positive reviews from music critics. That same year, he formed a group called Sonder with record producers Dpat and Atu, and on October 25, 2016, they released their debut single, "Too Fast." Furthermore, Faiyaz collaborated with rapper Shy Glizzy and GoldLink on the single "Crew," which was released on December 16, 2016.
Brent Faiyaz's talent and unique style have propelled him to the forefront of the R&B scene. With his captivating vocals and successful collaborations, he continues to make a significant impact on the music industry.
