Bridget Kelly – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Bridget Kelly is an American singer and songwriter from New York City. She is best known for her singles “Special Delivery” and “Street Dreamin'” (featuring Kendrick Lamar), as well as for regularly filling in for Alicia Keys during live performances of Jay-Z‘s iconic hit “Empire State of Mind.” She signed with Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation in 2008 and has also written songs for Kelly Clarkson.

Birth Name

Bridget Kelly

Career

Singer and songwriter

Birthday

April 8, 1986

Age

40 years old

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Birthplace

New York City, New York

Nationality

American

HOW BIG IS Bridget Kelly ON THE NET?

Bridget Kelly has built a dedicated following through her soulful R&B music and songwriting talent. Her singles “Special Delivery” and “Street Dreamin'” featuring Kendrick Lamar were both Top 40 hits on the Mediabase Urban Airplay charts. She performed “Empire State of Mind” with Jay-Z at major events including the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Saturday Night Live, Rock am Ring, T in the Park, and Yankee Stadium. She has written songs for Kelly Clarkson and other pop artists.

HOW DID Bridget Kelly become famous?

Bridget Kelly gained recognition in 2008 when she signed a record deal with Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation. She became widely known for regularly filling in for Alicia Keys during live and television performances of Jay-Z’s hit “Empire State of Mind,” performing alongside him at major venues and festivals worldwide. Her debut single “Special Delivery” was released in August 2012, followed by “Street Dreamin'” featuring Kendrick Lamar in May 2013.

BEFORE THE FAME

Bridget Kelly was born on April 8, 1986, in New York City. She is of Bahamian and Irish descent and was raised in Chelsea, Manhattan. She attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. She describes her music as a fusion of R&B, soul, and rock, with influences from Alicia Keys, Alanis Morissette, and Pink. She made her first magazine cover appearance in the September 2010 issue of Honey Magazine.

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Bridget Kelly has been associated with many notable figures, including Jay-Z (Roc Nation), Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar (featured on “Street Dreamin'”), Frank Ocean (wrote “Thinkin Bout You” for her), The-Dream, Ne-Yo, Jerry Wonda, James Fauntleroy II, Ryan Leslie, Shea Taylor, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Budden, and Tinchy Stryder.

Personal LIFE and Relationship

Bridget Kelly confirmed her split from Roc Nation in June 2014 after six years with the label and began releasing music independently. She appeared on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood from 2017 to 2018 as a supporting cast member for two seasons. In October 2020, she began co-hosting the See, The Thing Is podcast on the Joe Budden Network alongside Mandii B. She has worked with producer Jerry Wonda on her independent album All or Nothing. She continues to release music and build her brand as an independent artist.