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Brent Faiyaz, whose real name is Christopher Brent Wood, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Columbia, Maryland. He started uploading music online at the age of twelve, first releasing his experimental music on SoundCloud. In 2014, Faiyaz released his debut EP titled Sunset Avenue. He relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, before moving to Los Angeles, California in pursuit of further opportunities in music.
In 2016, Brent Faiyaz released the single “Invite Me,” which appeared on his debut EP A.M. Paradox released in September 2016. That same year, he formed the group Sonder with producers Dpat and Atu. Sonder’s debut single “Too Fast” was released in 2016, and their debut EP Into followed in January 2017. The EP received critical attention and was named Apple Music’s “Best New Artist” in early 2017.
Brent Faiyaz gained major recognition as the featured vocalist on GoldLink’s single “Crew,” alongside Shy Glizzy, in December 2016. The song reached number forty-five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 2018 Grammy Awards. “Crew” was certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. Faiyaz continued working both solo and with Sonder, building his reputation within the R&B and hip hop communities.
His debut studio album, Sonder Son, was released on October 13, 2017. The album included tracks such as “Gang Over Luv” and “First World Problemz / Nobody Carez.” In February 2020, Brent Faiyaz released his second solo EP, Fuck the World, which debuted at number twenty on the US Billboard 200 and spawned singles like “Fuck the World (Summer in London),” “Rehab (Winter in Paris),” and “Clouded.” The EP was certified gold by the RIAA.
Faiyaz continued to release singles and collaborate with other artists, including “Gravity” with DJ Dahi and Tyler, the Creator, which peaked at number seventy on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2021. In July 2022, he released his second studio album, Wasteland, which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200. The album featured collaborations with Drake, Tyler, the Creator, Alicia Keys, and the Neptunes, and included singles such as “Gravity,” “Wasting Time” (featuring Drake and the Neptunes), “Price of Fame,” and “Loose Change.” Wasteland was met with commercial success and widespread acclaim.
Throughout his career, Brent Faiyaz has released two studio albums: Sonder Son (2017) and Wasteland (2022); and several EPs, including A.M. Paradox (2016), Into (with Sonder, 2017), and Fuck the World (2020). Notable singles include “Crew” (with GoldLink and Shy Glizzy), “Gravity,” “Dead Man Walking,” “Wasting Time,” and “Jackie Brown.”
Brent Faiyaz has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance for his contribution to “Crew.” He has also received honors and nominations from BMI and other music organizations. He is known for his collaborative work with artists such as GoldLink, Drake, Tyler, the Creator, Alicia Keys, Shy Glizzy, DJ Dahi, and the Neptunes.
Outside of music, Faiyaz founded the independent label Lost Kids in 2018, under which he has released his own music and signed other artists. He has participated in philanthropic efforts, including charity work and social campaigns, and has made public statements supporting mental health awareness and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Brent Faiyaz’s body of work has been characterized by his distinct vocal style, innovative production, and frequent collaborations. His success in streaming, sales, and airplay has marked him as a significant figure in contemporary R&B and hip hop.
Complete List Of Brent Faiyaz Songs From A to Z
- Addictions – Wasteland – 2022
- All I Want – Sonder Son – 2017
- All Mine – Wasteland – 2022
- Allure – Non-album single – 2015
- Angel – Wasteland – 2022
- Around Me – Lost – 2019
- Bad Luck – Wasteland – 2022
- Baldwin Park – Sonder – Into – 2017
- Been Away – F** the World* – 2020
- Belong to You – Larger than Life – 2023
- Best Time – Larger than Life – 2023
- Black Child – Black Child EP – 2013
- Bluffin – F** the World* – 2020
- Break You Off – Sonder – Too Late To Die Young – 2022
- Burn One (Interlude) – Sonder Son – 2017
- Came Right Back – Lost – 2019
- Care – Sonder – Into – 2017
- City Lights / Worst In Us – Black Child EP – 2013
- Clouded – F** the World* – 2020
- Dead Man Walking – Wasteland – 2022
- December Nights (Shit For The Whip) – Black Child EP – 2013
- Down Forever – Black Child EP – 2013
- F* the World (Summer in London)** – F** the World* – 2020
- Feel – Sonder – Into – 2017
- First World Problemz/Nobody Carez – Sonder Son – 2017
- Forever Yours – Larger than Life – 2023
- FYTB – Wasteland – 2022
- Gang Over Luv – Sonder Son – 2017
- Ghetto Gatsby – Wasteland – 2022
- Gravity – Wasteland – 2022
- Heal Your Heart (Interlude) – Wasteland – 2022
- Home – Sonder Son – 2017
- Indonesian Fantasies – Sonder – Too Late To Die Young – 2022
- Insecure – A.M. Paradox – 2018
- Invite Me – A.M. Paradox – 2018
- Jackie Brown – Wasteland – 2022
- L.A. – Sonder Son – 2017
- Last One Left – Larger than Life – 2023
- Let Me Know – F** the World* – 2020
- LoKi Skit 1 – Black Child EP – 2013
- LoKi Skit 2 – Black Child EP – 2013
- Loose Change – Wasteland – 2022
- Lost Kids Get Money – F** the World* – 2020
- Love Thing – Black Child EP – 2013
- Lovely – A.M. Paradox – 2018
- Mad Riches – Sonder – Too Late To Die Young – 2022
- Make It Out – F** the World* – 2020
- Make Me Stay – Sonder – Too Late To Die Young – 2022
- Mercedes – Non-album single – 2022
- Missing Out – Sonder Son – 2017
- Moment of Your Life – Larger than Life – 2023
- Natural Release – Non-album single – 2014
- Needed – Sonder Son – 2017
- No One Knows – A.M. Paradox – 2018
- On This Side – Larger than Life – 2023
- Outside All Night – Larger than Life – 2023
- Peter Pan – Icon – 2025
- Pistachios – Larger than Life – 2023
- Poison – A.M. Paradox – 2018
- Poundz – Lost – 2019
- Price of Fame – Wasteland – 2022
- Rehab (Winter in Paris) – F** the World* – 2020
- Role Model – Wasteland – 2022
- Rolling Stone – Wasteland – 2022
- Running On E – Non-album single – 2015
- Searchin – Sonder – Into – 2017
- Should’ve Wore a Bonnet – American Dream – 2024
- Sirens – Sonder – Into – 2017
- Skit: Egomaniac – Wasteland – 2022
- Skit: Oblivion – Wasteland – 2022
- Skit: Wake Up Call – Wasteland – 2022
- Skyline – F** the World* – 2020
- So Far Gone/Fast Life Bluez – Sonder Son – 2017
- Someone New – Sonder – Too Late To Die Young – 2022
- Sonder Son (Interlude) – Sonder Son – 2017
- Soon Az I Get Home – F** the World* – 2020
- Stay Down – Sonder Son – 2017
- Successors – Black Child EP – 2013
- Talk 2 U – Sonder Son – 2017
- Target On My Chest – Lost – 2019
- Timb$ – Black Child EP – 2013
- Tim’s Intro – Larger than Life – 2023
- Tony Soprano – Icon – 2025
- Too Fast – Non-album single – 2016
- Trust – Lost – 2019
- Upset – Larger than Life – 2023
- Villain’s Theme – Wasteland – 2022
- Wasting Time – Wasteland – 2022
- Wherever I Go – Larger than Life – 2023
- Why’z It So Hard – Lost – 2019
- WY@ – Larger than Life – 2023
Albums
Black Child EP (2013): 9 songs
Sonder Son (2017): 12 songs
Sonder – Into (2017): 5 songs
A.M. Paradox (2018): 5 songs
Lost (2019): 6 songs
F** the World* (2020): 10 songs
Wasteland (2022): 19 songs
Sonder – Too Late To Die Young (2022): 5 songs
Various Singles/Albums: 20 songs
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