Brandon Black
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Birth name | Brandon K. Black | |
Born | September 27, 1988 (age 18) | |
Origin | ![]() |
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Genre(s) | R&B, pop | |
Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, dancer | |
Years active | 2000–present (singer) | |
Label(s) | Urban Music Group/Universal (2004–present) | |
Website | [1] |
Brandon (born September 27, 1988 in Baltimore, Maryland is an American R&B and pop singer, songwriter, and dancer, who will see his debut single Fresh from his upcoming debut album My Musical Genius hit airwaves later this year.
[edit] Biography
Brandon was born on September 27, 1988 in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Dallas F. Nicholas Elementary School better known as 39 in his younger years. In his early-teens he attended Robert Poole Middle School and later went on to graduate from Digital Harbor High School. Brandon knew all his life that he wanted to be an entertainer. While attending middle school he participated in several clubs including Talent Driven Kids. There he earned 2 awards for being an outstanding member of the club. Also in 2001 he performed with 2 other students in a talent program where they sung a step-rendition of Survivor (song).
These experiences stimulated his interest in music. He began to strongly pursue music as a songwriter and the summer of 2002 was accepted to attend Interlochen Arts Camp. The eight week session further influenced his desire to study music and confirmed his pursuit of music as life long career.
He entered Digital Harbor High School in the Fall of 2002 as a Information Support Service major. There he became a student of Mr. K. Boone. The summer of 2003 he traveled to La Domaine Forget Dance and Music Academy in Canada where he studied vocal production under Jean Marie Londeix, Jean-Francois Guay and Daniel Gordon.
Brandon has performed in many talent competitions throughout Maryland. Currently he is putting the finishing touches on his debut album My Musical Genius which will include production by Robin Thicke and many more. His hobbies include practicing studying music history and listening to classical music.
Categories: 1988 births | African-American actors | African-American singer-songwriters | American actor-singers | American child actors | American child singers | American dancers | American film actors | American pop singers | American rhythm and blues singer-songwriters | American television actors | Universal Music Group artists | Living people | People from Baltimore