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Music is a family affair for Sy'rai Smith: she grew up listening to music from her mom, R&B sensation Brandy, and her Uncle Ray-J.
But after posting videos on social media of herself singing, Sy'rai found her own way into music.
Find out what it was like growing up with a superstar mom, how Sy'rai channeled her musical talents to build her own identity in the music industry, and who could win in a tennis match between this musical mother-daughter duo.
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"I definitely want to extend that legacy. I want my kids to then extend it. This name, the talent we have in this family is...it's crazy."
—Sy'Rai Smith