Brandy(Norwood) was born on February 11, 1979, in Mississippi, and raised in California. At the tender age of 14, she was able to land a record deal with Atlantic Records and in 1994 her first album, Brandy, was released, with her R&B and pop crossover hit, "I Wanna Be Down." The music album reached gold status in less than two months, and quadruple platinum status soon afterWith her soothing and soulful voice, Brandy has gained the acclaim of many critics and fans.