Briannagh D just dropped a serious contender for 2025’s summer anthem with “Realest Whine” a slick, bass-heavy dancehall-pop record featuring a sharp, no-nonsense guest verse from hip-hop icon MC Lyte. As of today, the official video is live on YouTube and it’s pure island fire.
Check out MC Lyte’s reaction and shout-out: MC Lyte x Briannagh D – “Realest Whine” Shout Out
Directed by Nigel “TruCapo” Lewis and filmed on location in Saint Kitts, the visual bursts with sun-drenched Caribbean hues, striking fashion, and infectious energy — a cinematic extension of the song’s heartbeat. More than just a backdrop, it deepens the track’s universe, bringing its rhythm to life in full color.
Co-written with Jamaican hitmaker E-Dee and carved out in L.A. by platinum-touch producer Sammy Issac, “Realest Whine” erupts with an ear-hooking drop that screams playlist add. Pop-level polish rides a rugged dancehall riddim, fusing carnival-born swagger with a rhythmic backbone built for waistline work. Centered on the iconic “whine,” that slow, liberated grind synonymous with Caribbean streets, the track radiates movement, freedom, and undeniable crossover heat primed for radio and festival stages.
“The ‘whine’ is part of how we celebrate, how we connect. I wanted this track to bring that spirit globally to make people feel like they’re right in the middle of a Caribbean beach party,” says Briannagh.
This release is a full-circle moment for Briannagh D. Born in New Jersey to a Caribbean mother and Irish-American father, she was raised on a steady mix of reggae, pop, hip-hop, and R&B. That multicultural foundation bleeds into everything she creates, meaning music that doesn’t fit neatly into boxes but still hits on every level.
And then there’s MC Lyte. Her feature on “Realest Whine” isn’t just for name recognition — it’s a power move. Lyte enters with precision and authority, adding grit and generational weight to the record.
“She doesn’t just show up — she elevates the whole track,” Briannagh says. “It’s rare to have someone who can cross sounds and eras so effortlessly, and that’s exactly what she did.”
At just 23, Briannagh D has already crossed industry lines. A Columbia University graduate, she’s appeared on the Emmy Award-winning series This Is Us and Disney’s Bizaardvark, performed internationally, and been featured in a Nike campaign alongside LeBron James. Musically, she’s landed chart success with “Feel the Beat” and drew global attention for her viral single “Elevate” featuring Uganda’s Ghetto Kids — a performance-driven hit that lit up social platforms and international airwaves.
She’s not just a singer or songwriter. She’s a creative strategist, hands-on with her visuals, her rollouts, and her brand. Whether she’s performing live, directing creative, or in the studio, Briannagh is steering her career with clarity and a willingness to push genre lines while staying true to her roots.
“I’m not trying to sound like anyone else. I’m building something that reflects who I am — culturally, musically, and creatively,” she says.
With more singles in the pipeline and her debut EP on the horizon, “Realest Whine” marks the start of a bold new chapter steeped in island roots, elevated by global beats, and powered by Briannagh D’s own rhythm.
The single’s out. The video’s live. And Briannagh D isn’t riding the waves. Clearly she’s making her own, sending ripples far beyond the islands.
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