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Barry Paul, better known as BarryP, is an English singer and songwriter, most famous as a founding member and vocalist of the popular 1990s boy band East 17.Born Barry Paul in Walthamstow, London, he co-founded East 17 in 1991 alongside Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey, and John Hendy. The group achieved massive UK and international success throughout the 1990s with hits like 'Stay Another Day' (featuring BarryP on lead vocals), 'House of Love', and 'Deep'. BarryP contributed vocals and songwriting to the band's output. He remained a member through various line-up changes and hiatus periods, participating in reunions and new music releases well into the 2010s and 2020s. While less documented than his band work, BarryP has also pursued solo musical projects.

• BarryP's distinctive bleached blond hair and streetwise image were key parts of East 17's identity, contrasting with the cleaner-cut style of rival boy band Take That.
• He was the lead vocalist on East 17's iconic Christmas number-one hit 'Stay Another Day' (1994), a song written by Tony Mortimer about his brother's suicide.
• East 17 faced significant controversy in 1997 when fellow member Brian Harvey made controversial comments about ecstasy use on live radio, leading to his dismissal and contributing to the band's initial split.
• BarryP has been involved in several legal disputes related to the East 17 name and branding rights with other former members over the years.
• Despite periods of inactivity, BarryP has consistently been the driving force behind East 17 reunions, touring with various line-ups and releasing new material under the band name decades after their initial success.