Sy'Rai discusses debut EP ‘Cold War’ and growing up as Brandy’s daughter

Singer Sy'Rai Smith discussed her debut EP, ‘Cold War’, and her experiences growing up as the daughter of R&B icon Brandy. In a recent interview with MiAsia Symone, Sy'Rai addressed the ‘nepo baby’ label, noting that while her family name provides opportunities, she is focused on establishing her own musical identity.

Sy'Rai described her upbringing as surprisingly normal due to her mother’s efforts to keep her grounded, though she acknowledged the difficulty of sharing her mother with the public during her career. She characterized her new EP as a raw and personal ‘verbal vomiting journal on a record’ that explores self-awareness and emotional growth.