Bryant Barnes is a rising singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Cypress, Texas. Not too long ago, he released a passionate and vibe-laden, 7-track debut EP, “VANITY,” via Mercury Records.
Bryant Barnes – “I’d Rather Pretend” lyric video
The focus track “I’d Rather Pretend” has exploded virally, with Bryant Barnes’ follower counts skyrocketing and his previous five singles reaching new daily streaming peaks. On his channels alone, cumulative views for “I’d Rather Pretend” have already crossed 17 million views on TikTok and are currently approaching 10 million views on Instagram Reels. On the song, Bryant’s vocals flutter over a piano-driven track as he wrestles with mixed feelings as he exhales, “I want to love you but I’m scared, so I’d rather pretend.”
Bryant Barnes – “Don’t Let It Be U”
“Don’t Let It Be U” sees an upbeat acoustic guitar coast over an organic beat, while Bryant flexes his skyscraper-size high register. During the anthemic hook, he pleads, “Don’t let it be you, what was my faith for?”
Bryant Barnes – “Universe”
Electric guitar revs up “Universe,” while Bryant yearns to escape, “Take me to your world.”
Bryant Barnes – “Want You All The Time”
A groovy bassline thumps through “Want You All The Time” topped off with a promise, “I will never hurt you again.”
Bryant Barnes – “Give Me A Sign”
Bryant Barnes paved the way for his “VANITY” EP with “Give Me A Sign.” Beyond tallying over two million streams and counting, it earned critical acclaim from notable media outlets. Bryant first gave his followers a sneak peek of the song on Instagram Reels, and it blew up, racking up over 6.5 million views. The hype led to 15K pre-saves, proving fans were hungry for more.
“Don’t Want A Love Song”
“Don’t Want A Love Song” popped off to the tune of over 4.1 million Spotify streams and two million views on its music video.
“Adore You (Acoustic)” (Official Music Video)
Bryant notably capped off 2023 with “Adore You – Acoustic.” The latter highlighted the raw power of his vocals.
“Adore You” (Official Lyric Video)
The original “Adore You” has seen huge early success across all streaming platforms and continues to gain traction in addition to inciting tastemaker applause.
Bryant Barnes
Throughout COVID, Bryant gained traction on TikTok with viral piano covers of XXXTENTACION, Joji, Mac Miller, Brent Faiyaz, and more in addition to the Interstellar score. Viral videos captured him behind the public pianos at LAX and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Along the way, he grabbed a microphone and guitar.
Between building an audience of 1.7 million on TikTok, Bryant quietly crafted his own signature style. His cover of “Carry On” by XXXTENTACION and Shiloh Dynasty caught the attention of Mercury Records who promptly signed him in 2023. After generating hundreds of millions of views online, earning co-signs from the likes of Trippie Redd and Kodak Black, and landing a deal with Mercury Records, Bryant merges grainy lo-fi and emotionally electrified R&B through a deliberate handcrafted approach on a series of singles and much more to come.
Bryant Barnes – “VANITY” EP
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