Original: Brandy Rayana Norwood ( born February 11 , 1979 ) , known professionally as Brandy , is an American R&B singer-songwriter , record producer , actress , television entertainer , film producer and occasional rapper .
Simplified: Brandy Norwood ( born Brandy Rayana Norwood on February 11 , 1979 ) , professionally known as Brandy , is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B singer , songwriter , dancer , and actress .