Brandi “Cipherella” Stephney, also known as Omega Born, is a threateningly talented singer-songwriter, musician, prolific emcee, poet, humanitarian, and philosopher who is skilled in the art of storytelling. Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, AL, Cipherella sought refuge in New York City in 2013 to further her musical career and solidify herself as a artist contender, two years after she and her mother lost everything in a tornado. Since her arrival in the big apple, Cipherella has served as the host for New York’s longest running monthly open mic at the infamous NuYorican’s Poets café; she has been a contributing writer for M-Pire Magazine, and is currently a reappearing guest judge for Supreme Bars: The Ultimate Emcee and Producer Battle.



Known for her enthusiastic views, Cipherella’s upbeat personality, witty remarks, and mysteriously odd replies, often demand attention whenever she speaks. Comparable to Queen Latifah and Bahamdia, Cipherella gained attention for her robust instrumental selections accompanied by her dominant, cultured and quite often-rebellious lyrics, especially noted in her 2014 release “What Ya Gon’ Do” which highlights the challenges of citizens at odd with those sworn to protect and serve and asks what we, as citizens, were going to do, landed Cipherella on a host of music blogs and panel discussions where they openly discussed these matters and brainstormed the solutions.



Influenced by MC Lyte, Tupac Shakur, Outkast, Joi Gilliam, and Erykah Badu, those who have followed Cipherella’s career can agree that she is cut from the same cloth and that their influences are the DNA strands embedded in her unique and ever-evolving style. When not on the stage, Cipherella can be found in the studio, strategically planning the follow-up to her well received, recent release of her audio/visual single “Moments,” produced by award winning producer, Mira-Cal. Since the release of Moments, the video has won three music video awards and been selected in numerous film festivals, to include New York Hip-Hop Film Festival in New York City and Around International Film Festival. Moments, is the first of four singles that will precede the highly anticipated 2018 release of Cipherella’s first studio album.