Phases

The iconic, multiplatinum, Grammy Award®–winning performer Brandy brings us a raw, intimate portrait of her life, charting her growth to stardom from Mississippi churches to Hollywood spotlights.

From the moment she first sang at church in McComb, Mississippi, Brandy knew her voice was special. At fourteen, she landed her first record deal. At fifteen, her album went platinum. At sixteen, she was starring in the hit sitcom Moesha and became the first Black actress to play Cinderella on screen alongside fairy godmother, Whitney Houston.

Yet as the accolades piled up, so too did the pressure to maintain a flawless image. To onlookers, she had crafted the blueprint for the teenage ‘it’ girl. But behind closed doors, ‘The Vocal Bible’ as she was known, was struggling.

Now, for the first time, Brandy reveals the real story behind her life in the spotlight, the stratospheric highs and the unimaginable lows, the groundbreaking moments, and the relatable journey she had to take to discover her authentic self – as a woman, a mother, an artist – as Brandy.

Phases, Brandy’s debut memoir, is a fearless and remarkable story of hope, resilience, and the strength it takes to make peace with the past.