Brizyy

Brizyy
Born	Giir Thiik Bol 2003 (age 22–23) Lietnhom, South Sudan
🏳️ Citizenship	Sudanese South Sudan
💼 Occupation
Height	6 ft (180 cm)
👴 👵 Parent(s)	Thiik Bol Giir (father)

Giir Thiik Bol is a South Sudanese rapper, singer, songwriter & a internet personality known by his stage name as ''Brizyy'' or simply ''LifeWithBrizyy''. Brizyy started singing and rapping at age of twelve back in 2015, he was inspired by the likes of Chris Brown, Travis Scott , Lil Uzi Vert, XXXTENTACION, Juice WRLD. His cousin (BOKA) taught him how to start recording music and from there, he leveled up his sound. Brizyy decided to pursue music as a career after he discovered he can sing and also rap. He rose to prominence when he dropped his first single titled “Soul” featuring a South African rapper-singer, (Jr Swiss) which reached #2 position on Uganda Top 100 Itunes Chart in the first week of release. Brizyy later on dropped his song titled Love In The Morning which earned him over 500k + total streams first week of release on all music platforms and also reached #146 position on R&B/Soul [Niger] (Top 200 Chart on Apple Music).

Early Life

Giir Thiik Bol, known by his stage name Brizyy, was born on May 14, 2003, in Lietnhom, Warrap State, located in the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan. He was named after his great-grandfather, Giirdit. When Tylerbrizyy was eleven, his parents divorced, and he moved in with his mother, sisters, and uncle. Three years later, his parents reconciled and decided to reunite as a family. In 2015, Brizyy was introduced to music production by his cousin, who was also a singer. This exposure sparked his interest in creating music, which he began pursuing alongside his cousin and step-brother. Lacking professional studio equipment, Brizyy used a pair of earphones and his step-brother’s laptop, which had MixPad—a multitrack recording software developed by NCH Software—for recording and mastering his early music.

Career

Brizyy’s music career began in earnest in 2017, when he moved with his family to Kampala, Uganda, to continue his education. While managing his school commitments, Brizyy quietly worked on his music, with only his step-brother, Mou Thiik Bol, aware of his musical pursuits and talent. His first song, Fame, was a collaboration with his friend Yb Uzi, created while they were still in primary (middle) school. Due to limited financial resources, Brizyy could not afford professional studio time; instead, he relied on YouTube tutorials to learn how to use digital audio workstations (DAWs). He downloaded music software and recorded songs using only earphones, though these early recordings were never publicly released. In 2018, Brizyy discovered music distribution through online tutorials and subsequently released Fame on various music platforms, receiving positive feedback from friends who encouraged him to continue. Despite the challenges he faced since 2014, Brizyy developed his skills and became known for his music, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2019. His self-produced debut album, Brizyy, featured collaborations with South African singer and rapper Swiss Jr and South Sudanese rapper M-Korn Chopper The album included 18 tracks, with four songs Soul, Drip,I Will Manage, and Fame gaining widespread popularity and marking his first major successes. In 2024, Brizyy released his second studio album, 12 Lives on My Back, a 9-track solo project with no featured artists. The album proved to be another success, with seven songs Drip-Extended Version, Jump in the Wave, Summer, Town Dreams, Demon Mode, Night Times Am High, and No Way gaining popularity and solidifying his position in the music industry.

Artistry

Brizyy creates music across a variety of genres, excelling in each. His styles include (Afrobeats, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Uk Drill, and Trap). He has named several artists as inspirations, particularly Chris Brown, whom he credits as the primary reason he makes music and has pursued a career as an artist. Travis Scott has also influenced Brizyy in the Hip Hop genre. Other influences in Hip Hop include Post Malone, Juice Wrld,Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Baby. In his rapping, he integrates diverse flows inspired by various rappers, while his singing style draws on ideas from artists such as Post Malone, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Rema (musician), and others.

Education

Brizyy was born and raised in Juba, South Sudan. He began his education at Juba Model Primary School, where he completed part of his primary (middle school) studies. Later, he moved to Uganda to finish the remainder of his middle school education, where he deepened his involvement in music. During this time, he co-founded an independent record label, Snapii Gang Records, with friends Tong, Akuei, and Emma, aiming to distribute their music. After completing primary school, Brizyy attended high school at Merryland High School-Kigungu Campus.

Singles

• "People" (Remix) Feat Libianca Fonji (2023)
• "Love In The Morning" (2023)
• "Enemies" (Rain Remix By Stormzy) (2023)
• "Lonely" (2023)
• "Drip" (2021)
• "Soul" feat Swiss Jr (2021)
• "My Bed" (2021)
• "Started" (2022)
• "What You Want" feat M Korn (2021)
• "I Will Manage" Feat Swiss Jr (2022)

Discography

Brizyy released his debut (EP) titled (Dark Night), with two tracks Drip and I Will Manage gaining popularity following his single (Soul). On (May 3, 2023), he released a remix of PEOPLE by Cameroonian superstar Libianca Fonji, which garnered over 120,000 streams on Spotify and reached the #146 position on the R&B/Soul Nigeria Top 200 Chart on Apple Music. His hit song Soul achieved #6 on Uganda’s iTunes Top 100 Songs chart. Although he has yet to receive any major awards, he has earned numerous virtual accolades. Brizyy has released (2) studio albums, more than (30) studio songs, and (1) studio EP in collaboration with his South African friend and fellow Sudanese rapper M Korn.

Studio Albums

Brizyy has released a total of two studio albums: (12 Lives On My Back | 2024) and (Brizyy - Old VS New Me| 2015). Since the beginning of his music career, he primarily released EPs. However, in 2015, he focused on creating his first major project, resulting in a self-made album featuring collaborations with South African rapper and singer Swiss Jr and fellow South Sudanese rapper M-Korn Chopper.

Number	Title	Album details
2	12 LIVES ON MY BACK	Released: January 5, 2024 Featuring: None|Solo Album. Label: Snapii Gang Global Holdings, Format: Digital download, streaming. Number of tracks: 9 songs Run Time: 22 Minutes.

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