Boy Is Mine: Sy’rai Smith and Krista Campbell’s Wicked Twist
Brandy’s daughter, Sy’rai Smith, and Erica Campbell’s daughter, Krista Campbell, recently surprised their social media followers with an exciting tribute. The talented duo gave a fresh twist to Brandy and Monica’s iconic 1998 hit, ‘The Boy Is Mine.’ Their cover celebrates the upcoming release of the much-anticipated ‘Wicked’ movie, set to hit theaters on Friday, November 22, adding a modern flair to a beloved classic.
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Watch Sy’rai Smith & Krista Campbell’s Creative Rendition of ‘The Boy Is Mine’
On Wednesday (Nov. 20), the 22-year-old Sy’rai Smith and 20-year-old Krista Campbell unveiled their captivating rendition of ‘The Boy Is Mine,’ accompanied by a visually stunning video. Leading up to the release, they teased their collaboration on Instagram, generating excitement with several engaging posts that hinted at what was to come.
In the delightful video, Krista embodies the character Glinda from ‘Wicked,’ while Sy’rai takes on the role of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, famously portrayed by Cynthia Erivo in the film. To evoke the essence of Brandy and Monica’s original 1998 music video, Sy’rai and Krista appear in a moody setting. Krista dazzles in a pink dress adorned with feather details on the straps, while Sy’rai fully embraces her character with striking green body paint and a dramatic black dress, creating a powerful visual narrative.
Fans Go Wild Over the ‘Boy Is Mine’ Remake
Social media erupted with enthusiasm as fans reacted to Sy’rai and Krista’s stunning remake of ‘The Boy Is Mine.’ Notably, Sy’rai’s uncle Ray J and the renowned Monica joined in the celebration, commenting in The Shade Room to express their admiration for the girls’ talent.
Ray J expressed his pride by stating, “I love this!! You both are super talented — RaRa I’m so proud of you – I always got your back — ITS GO TIME FOR YOU!! @syraismith.” Meanwhile, Monica chimed in with her approval, stating, “LOVE THIS.”
The Roommates flooded The Shade Room with positive feedback, praising the girls for their impressive vocal performances and creative interpretation.
One Instagram user, @_.c.m21, expressed their thoughts, “Close enough welcome back Mary Mary.”
Another user, @mscat215, shared their excitement, “Loveeeeeee everything about this.”
Instagram user @_simply_isha remarked, “Yes vocals!! Their moms are such great artists, and I can tell they’re going to be amazing artists if they choose to follow in their footsteps.”
User @iamstevejones added, “These girls sound incredible. Let’s support the next generation of legacy kids who inherited their talent from their moms.”
Another fan, @_suckafreesi, humorously noted, “The voice and box braids immediately told me which one Brandy’s daughter is — Lil Moesha fr.”
Finally, user @nowthatsmajor exclaimed, “LET’S GO!!!! LEGACY 2.0!!!”
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