'American Song Contest': Pennsylvania contestant Bri Steves' musical journey began at age of 10

Steves signed with Atlantic Records and got the opportunity to work with Sonny Digital, who has collaborated with 50 Cent, Drake, Future, and 2 Chainz
PUBLISHED APR 11, 2022
Bri Steves studied the viola at the Delaware Symphony Orchestra when she was 10 (NBC)
Bri Steves studied the viola at the Delaware Symphony Orchestra when she was 10 (NBC)

What do Biggie, J Cole, and Joey Bada$$ have in common apart from being rappers? They've also collectively influenced Bri Steves, a singer/MC representing Pennsylvania, on NBC's 'American Song Contest'.

With Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson hosting the show, 'American Song Contest' will see over 50 artists from across the country battle it out to the top. Among the 11 participants performing this week is Bri Steves. Read on to know more about the artist from Philadelphia. You could also take a look at 'American Idol', 'Alter Ego', and 'Masked Singer' if you're interested in shows that fall under the same category. 

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Who is Bri Steves?

Bri Steves will be representing Pennsylvania on NBC's 'American Song Contest.' The 25-year-old singer/MC was signed to Atlantic Records during her time at Temple University. This gave her the opportunity to work with producers such as Sonny Digital, who has collaborated with the likes of 50 Cent, Drake, Future, and 2 Chainz. But, Steves' musical journey isn't something that she embarked on recently. She studied the viola at the Delaware Symphony Orchestra when she was all of 10.

As Steves got older she was inspired by the works of Biggie, J Cole, and Joey Bada$$. Their music also made her want to rap, eventually opening doors for her at Atlantic Records. Steves juggled college and work. The latter required her to hit studios in Miami, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. One of the major highlights of her life was when Kendrick Lamar asked her to sing at the 2018 Made in America festival. Steves belted out two songs, setting the house on fire with her skills. 

Steves can be found on Instagram. She updates her feed regularly and seems to have quite a social life. She also publishes her music on Spotify



 

'American Song Contest' airs Mondays at 8 pm ET on NBC. Use the NBC website or application to vote for your favorite artist. You can also do the same on TikTok.

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