Misha B facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Misha B
Misha B at the Scottish Afro-Caribbean Carnival in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Misha Amber Bryan Garraway
Born	(1992-02-10) 10 February 1992 (age 33) Manchester, England
Genres	R&B hip hop pop soul dance
Occupation(s)	Singer rapper songwriter
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Emboom Relentless RCA

Misha Amber Bryan (born 10 February 1992), who is known by her stage name Misha B, is a British singer, rapper, and songwriter. She became famous as a finalist on the eighth series of the TV show The X Factor in 2011, where she finished in fourth place. Many people have praised her powerful singing voice.

In April 2012, Misha B released a free collection of songs called a mixtape. It was titled Why Hello World. The mixtape included a sample of her first single, "Home Run". The song was a hit, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Later that year, her song "Do You Think of Me" reached number 9 on the same chart.

In the autumn of 2012, she was the opening act for American rapper Nicki Minaj on her UK tour. She was also nominated for Best Newcomer at the MOBO Awards. In 2013, she released another mixtape, Knock Knock, and a new single. Misha B is also a patron of the UK's annual National Diversity Awards, which celebrate people from all backgrounds.

Early life

Misha B grew up in the Moss Side area of Manchester.

Misha B was born Misha Amber Bryan on 10 February 1992. She has Jamaican heritage. From the time she was a baby, Misha B was raised by her aunt, who she has always seen as her mom.

Misha B grew up in different areas of Greater Manchester, including Longsight, Hulme, and Moss Side. As a teenager, she went to Trinity C.E. High School. She was a talented football player and played for the Manchester United under-16s team.

She started her creative journey by writing poetry. Then, she moved on to rapping and later began singing. When she was 14, she started to take singing more seriously. She said that music was her way of expressing herself and understanding who she was.

At 18, she took a vocal course at Trafford College in Manchester. She also performed on the streets as a busker to overcome her stage fright.

Career

The X Factor

Misha B's big break came in 2011 when she appeared on the TV show The X Factor. For her first audition, she sang "Respect" by Aretha Franklin. The judges, Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, and Tulisa, were very impressed.

She was known for her unique style of mixing rapping and singing. She made it all the way to the live shows with her mentor, Kelly Rowland. Many people, including newspapers and music websites, thought she was one of the most exciting contestants ever on a talent show. Her performance of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" was called a highlight of the series.

During the show, two judges made comments that Misha B was being unkind to other contestants. However, no proof was ever shown, and the judges later apologized. The other judges and contestants supported Misha B.

Misha B made it to the semi-final but was eliminated from the show, finishing in fourth place. She later said that she was grateful for the opportunity the show gave her but that it was a tough experience.

Misha B's performances on The X Factor

After The X Factor

Misha B in 2012

In February 2012, Misha B signed a record deal. She then went on tour with the other top contestants from The X Factor. While on tour, she worked on her first mixtape, Why Hello World, which she released for free in April 2012. The mixtape was very popular and received positive reviews.

Her first single, "Home Run", was released in July 2012 and reached number 11 on the UK charts. She performed the song at the MOBO Awards and other events. In the autumn of 2012, she toured the UK as the opening act for Nicki Minaj.

Her second single, "Do You Think of Me", came out in November 2012. It was even more successful, reaching number 9 on the UK charts. She also appeared on the song "Ride or Die" with the British musician Angel.

In 2013, Misha B released her second mixtape, Knock Knock, and her third single, "Here's to Everything (Ooh La La)". She performed at many events, including the Wireless Festival and V Festival. She also sang the National Anthem at Wembley Stadium for a major football match.

In 2014, Misha B announced that she had started her own record label called Emboom. She planned to release her own music and sign other artists to her label in the future.

Musical style

Misha B is known for her "powerful and soulful vocals." Her voice has been described as amazing, both in recordings and during live performances. She has been compared to famous artists like Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, and Tina Turner.

Misha B has said her musical style is "free" because she doesn't want to be limited to just one type of music. Her songs often mix different genres like R&B, hip-hop, pop, and reggae. She is also known for adding her own raps to songs she covers. For example, she added rap verses to songs by Adele and Cyndi Lauper during her time on The X Factor.

Her biggest musical influences include Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Lauryn Hill. She has said that the drums and rhythm are very important in all of her songs.

Charity work

Misha B is a patron for The National Diversity Awards in the UK. These awards celebrate people and groups who promote diversity.

She has also been involved in other charity projects. In 2012, she appeared on a TV show that encouraged young people to volunteer. She has also supported an annual busking competition.

In 2013, she helped launch a project by The Children's Society to help children in need in the Manchester area. She said she could relate to what some of the young people were going through and wanted to help. She also supports an initiative that encourages young people to teach others how to use the internet.

Nominations

Misha B has been nominated for three music awards. This includes a nomination for Best Newcomer at the 2012 MOBO Awards.

Discography

Mixtapes

Singles

As featured artist

Tours

Opening act

• Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour (2012)

Headlining

• The X Factor Live Tour (2012)

See also

In Spanish: Misha B para niños