BRANDYN BURNETTE RELEASES ELECTRIFYING NEW VERSION OF “I WANNA BE FREE”
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Every so often, a young artist comes along who possesses an almost implausible amount of talent – the kind that typically takes decades to develop. Enter Brandyn Burnette. The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is quickly making a name for himself with his unique blend of pop and soul and, yet, he’s just old enough to order a drink at the bar.
Burnette has just unveiled an electrifying new version of his song “I Wanna Be Free,” which brilliantly features rising rap star Nevelle Viracocha. The track is the first leak off of Burnette’s much-anticipated debut EP, Made of Dreams, set for release on November 13, 2015.
Check out the original version of “I Wanna Be Free” here.
Born in Boca Raton, Florida, Brandyn Burnette is a third generation wordsmith who has music in his DNA. His father is Capitol Records R&B artist, O’bryan, who appeared on the Billboard charts in the 1980s with hits like “The Gigolo.” Enthralled by his father's music and influences, Burnette learned to play the piano at age 7, and began writing songs that bridged soul and pop at just 13. By the time he arrived in New York City to attend NYU on a full musical scholarship, Burnette had already penned a catalog of some 80 original tunes.
While in New York, Burnette began playing gigs wherever he could, garnering both attention and acclaim for his sharp songwriting and memorable vocals. With the help of an audio engineering student, Burnette recorded a demo in his dorm room, which found its way to veteran manager, Ric Aliberte. In 2011, Burnette signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records and eventually released the hit single, "Thanks for Nothing.” Additionally, Burnette co-wrote “Don’t Say Goodnight” by Nashville trio Hot Chelle Rae, and collaborated with MKTO on their debut album. Most recently, he has co-written the last two hits for Warner Bros. artist, Jake Miller, as well as “Lucky Man,” the debut single for Disney sensation, Jordan Fisher and the new Charlie Puth single “KNOW MY NAME” out now on Atlantic Records.
As Burnette refines his beguiling brand of progressive soul, there’s no doubt he’ll continue to amass hoards of loyal new fans. In the last year, he has shared the stage with the likes of John Mayer, James Bay and Jon Bellion.
“My whole life has been adapting to new situations,” shares Burnette. “Each chapter has helped me reach the next level of my emotional and artistic development. I would take the qualities and experiences I loved about a certain place or time with me, leave others behind that didn’t fit, and start over as a newer, better version of myself, finding my own lane among those influences.”
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