Brittany B. facts for kids

Brittany Chikyra Barber (born April 3, 1991), also known as Brittany B. or Bee-B, is an American singer and songwriter from Compton, California. A songwriter is a person who writes the lyrics and music for songs. She has written popular songs for famous artists like Chris Brown, John Legend, and Queen Naija.

Besides writing for others, Brittany B. is also a talented singer. She has released her own music, including mixtapes and albums. In 2023, she won a Grammy Award for her work on an album by Robert Glasper.

You might also recognize her from the TV show Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood or the 2023 movie IMANI.

Early Life and School

Brittany B. was born and grew up in Compton, California, with her two younger brothers. She went to Centennial High School, where she played basketball.

Her love for music started at a young age when she sang in her church choir. This experience inspired her to dream of becoming a professional singer.

Music Career

Getting Started in Music

Brittany B. began her career by singing background vocals for other artists at shows in Hollywood. Her talent was noticed by musician Terrace Martin. He invited her to sing on his album Locke High 2. This helped her become more well-known in the Los Angeles music scene.

Writing Songs for Stars

In 2014, Brittany B.'s career as a songwriter took off. She co-wrote the song "Can't Stop" for Theophilus London, which also featured Kanye West. This led to a publishing deal, which is a contract that helps songwriters get their music to artists.

Soon after, she was touring with singer Chrisette Michele and appeared on the reality TV show R&B Divas LA. By 2016, she was working on new albums for major artists like Ledisi and John Legend.

Solo Music and TV Success

In 2016, Brittany B. released her own musical projects. Her mixtape AfterHours came out on Valentine's Day, followed by an extended play (EP) called HelloSummer on Independence Day. An EP is like a short album with just a few songs.

Her music became so popular that it was featured in TV shows like FX's Atlanta. She also had a major success as a songwriter for the artist Bhad Bhabie. Brittany B. co-wrote the song "These ...", which landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This made Bhad Bhabie the youngest female rap artist ever to appear on that chart.

Appearing on Television

In 2019, Brittany B. joined the cast of the popular TV show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. The show followed her music career and her relationships with other cast members. She also appeared on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.

In 2022, she took on a new role as a music supervisor for the TV show Á La Carte. A music supervisor is in charge of choosing and placing songs in TV shows and movies. She also composed original music for the show, which was a big success.

Winning a Grammy Award

In 2022, Brittany B. signed with the label ONErpm and began releasing music under the new stage name Bee-B. She released her album Ghetto Feng Shui that same year.

Her hard work paid off in a big way in 2023. She won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album because of her songwriting on Robert Glasper's album Black Radio III. Winning a Grammy is one of the highest honors in the music industry.

Discography

Studio albums

• Ghetto Feng Shui (as Bee-B) (2022)

Extended plays

• AfterHours (2016)
• HelloSummer (2016)
• Finally (2016)
• Urban Nostalgia (2018)

Songs Written for Other Artists

Here is a list of some of the songs Brittany B. has written or co-written:

• "No Interruptions" - Chris Brown
• "Perfect Stranger" - Ledisi ft. Kenny Latimore
• "Impala" - Iyla ft. Symba
• "Out of My Hands" - Robert Glasper ft. Jennifer Hudson
• "Shine" - Elaine
• "I'm Her" - Queen Naija ft. Kiana Ledé
• "No Lames" – Kash Doll ft. Summer Walker
• "Headline" – Eric Bellinger ft. Kehlani
• "Let Love Rule" – Ledisi
• "Give You More" – Ledisi ft. John Legend
• "Spaz" – Bhad Bhabie ft. YBN Nahmir
• "Adderall" – Tyla Yaweh
• "Wraith Skating" – Tyla Yaweh ft. PnB Rock
• "Mama Don't Worry (Still Ain't Dirty)" – Bhad Bhabie
• "Geek'd" – Bhad Bhabie ft. YG
• "These ..." – Bhad Bhabie
• "Bad Chick" – Featured in the TV Show Atlanta (2016)
• "Shadow Of A Doubt" – Freddie Gibbs (2015)
• "Who Knows" & "Whatcha Think About" – Jovanie (2015)
• "... You" – Lyrica Anderson  ft. Wiz Khalifa (2015)
• "Make Us One" – Chrisette Michelle
• "Can't Stop" – Theophilus London ft. Kanye West (2014)