Christopher Brent Wood (born September 19, 1995) better known as Brent Faiyaz is an R&B singer/producer based out of Baltimore, Maryland.

His first single, “Natural Release”, was dropped on his soundcloud. On September 18, 2016 Faiyaz dropped his EP A.M. Paradox; catching the attention of Goldlink. Just 2 months later on December 16, 2016, Goldlink collabed with Faiyaz and Shy Glizzy (Now Young Jefe) to create the behemoth single “Crew”.