Brandon Howard, known professionally as B Howard, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Los Angeles, California.
He began his career as a producer and songwriter for other artists in 2003. He received his first formal credits doing so on Ne-Yo's album In My Own Words (2006)—which topped the Billboard 200—as well as Omarion and Bow Wow's collaborative album Face Off (2007)—which peaked at number 11 on the chart. His rose to fame in 2010 following the success of his single, Dancefloor. His Entertainment Company, 6 Point Entertainment, jointly released his first album, Genesis was released in 2010 with Universal Records Japan. His 2016 single, "Don't Say You Love Me" reached number 11 on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart. His 2017 single, "Necesito Tú Amor", was peaked number 3 on Billboard Top Latin Charts.
Early life B. Howard was born Brandon Howard in Los Angeles, California. He was raised between Los Angeles and Chicago. Howard's mother, Miki Howard, is also a successful singer-songwriter. Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the Jackson family, was Miki's manager in the '80s. His grandmother was Josephine Howard of The Caravans, the first group to have a gospel song played on secular radio and his grandfather was Clay Graham (1936–2018) of Pilgrim Jubilees. B. Howard said he first considered working in finance. He was inspired by MTV videos of A-ha and Tears for Fears, instead choosing a career in music. He adopted the artist name "Sonik" and first worked with Gerald Levert in Cleveland, Ohio.
Music career Howard has been working as a record producer since 2003.
His major placement on Ginuwine 2003 single "Love You More" which reached #23 on The Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Throughout his career Howard has worked with Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, Trey Songz, Dru Hill, Jay Sean, Marques Houston and Lupe Fiasco. As well as Vanessa Hudgens, W-inds, Koda Kumi, Risa Hirako, Jay Park, and 2face Idibia.
B. Howard started a featured artist with the single from 2008 and 2009.
B. Howard started a solo career in 2010 following the success of his first single, "Dancefloor" was released on July 20, 2010. In 2010, B Howard collaborated with Wyclef Jean, Jazmine Sullivan and J Pre to revamp the song "Ke Nako" as a homage to Nelson Mandela.
The first single from Genesis, "Super Model", was released via iTunes on February 8, 2011. The second single, "Dancefloor" made its US premiere on Wednesday, June 8 (2011) on iTunes and across all digital platforms. Howard performed in Japan to support this release. Howard is currently working on his upcoming American EP, Official. His single "I Do It" and released in 2013.
In 2014, B. Howard cover Zedd song "Clarity" was released with a single.
In 2015, B. Howard performed in Germany many songs.
Howard's single, "Don't Say You Love Me", hit number 11 on Billboard's Top Dance charts in January 2016.
Howard's single, "Necesito Tu Amor", was peaked number 3 on Billboard Top Latin Charts in 2017.
In 2018, B. Howard released the song "Nite and Day 3.0 (Girl You Gotta Know)", using samples of "Nite and Day". Howard joined China's virtual star festival in Beijing. Howard performed Poland with many songs.
In 2019, B. Howard performed in Port Grand, Karachi, Pakistan many songs (including Michael Jackson cover "You Are Not Alone" and "They Don't Care About Us"). B. Howard hops on board with clothing line Equality Wear and establishes with CEO and pro-athlete Chatilla van Grinsven a song for the brand's commercial and clothing line.
In 2020, B. Howard collaborated with Vanness Wu to release the song "We Are Champions" on his EPs, Loud. This song is about to be a champions.
In 2022, B. Howard covers Michael Jackson song "Thriller" (also known as B-Riller) was released with a music video. The song is about homage to the Biggest Selling Album of All Time.
In 2023, Howard performs songs for Tomorrow to honor Aaron Carter.
In 2024, B. Howard featured artist David May, cover Michael Jackson song "Liberian Girl" was released with a single.
He was set to represent United States in Intervision 2025 with the song "We Are Champions" under the real name, but on 17 September he himself announced that he would be unable to perform "due to unforeseen family circumstances".
Michael Jackson comparisons Howard's similarities to the late pop icon Michael Jackson have been a source of speculation, and in 2014 FilmOn.com claimed to have evidence that proved paternity. The tests were subsequently proven to be inconclusive.
In March 2014, singer Akon gave an interview with Larry King in which he, as a recording artist who has worked with both Howard and Jackson, claimed to believe Howard was Michael Jackson's son.
In an interview published in 2021, Aaron Carter also gave an interview with Vlad TV in which he states that B Howard is Michael Jackson's son.
Discography
Production and songwriting Song Title Artist Album Release date Credit "Pass me by" Dru HillDru World Order 2002 Producer "Good Luck" Marques Houston MH 2003 Songwriter "Love You More" Ginuwine The Senior 2003 Songwriter "Wide Open" LSGLSG2 2003 Producer "Lesson Learned" LSGLSG2 2003 Producer "Ya Kiss" Kevin LyttleKevin Lyttle 2004 Songwriter "Taste of Dis" Brooke ValentineChain Letter 2005 Writer and Arrangement "Marriage" Marques Houston Naked 2005 Producer "Covergirl" Brooke ValentineChain Letter 2005 Producer "Cheat" Marques Houston Naked 2005 Songwriter and producer "What it Do" Lupe Fiasco Food & Liquor 2006 Songwriter and producer Real Lyfe "Say Boo"Young Lyfe 2006 Songwriter and producer "Kick Push II" Lupe Fiasco Food & Liquor 2006 Songwriter and producer "I Ain't Gotta Tell Ya" Ne-Yo In My Own Words 2006 Songwriter and producer "Enough" Howard Hewett If Only 2007 Composer "Favorite Girl" Marques Houston Veteran 2007 Producer, Songwriter and Instruments "You Should've Been Told Me" Tichina Arnold Soul Free 2007 Songwriter and Vocal Arranger "Never Be Lonely" Emily King East Side Story 2007 Songwriter and Vocal Arranger "Can't Get Tired of Me" Bow Wow Face Off 2007 Songwriter "Gone With the Wind" Vanessa Hudgens Identified 2008 Songwriter "Bedroom" Donnie KlangJust a Rolling Stone 2008 Writer "Dr. Love" Donnie KlangJust a Rolling Stone 2008 Co-writer "Portrait of Love" Cheri Denis In and Out of Love 2008 Songwriter "Tonight" Marques Houston Mr. Houston 2009 Songwriter "Now that I'm here" Jackie BoysLove and Beyond 2009Songwriter and producer "Truth" W-inds 2009 Songwriter and producer "" Double 2009 Songwriter "Ke Nako" Wyclef Jean feat. Jazmine Sullivan & J Pre Listen Up! The Official 2010 Fifa World Cup Album 2010 Producer "New Boyfriend" Keke Palmer Single 2011 Songwriter and producer "Back to life" Olivia OngRomance 2011 Co-Producer "Eventually" Double 2011 Producer "Passing By" Koda Kumi Dejavu 2011 Songwriter, Producer & ft. Artist "Demon" Jay Park Single 2011 Songwriter "Fly" 2Face Idibia The Unstoppable 2011Songwriter and producer "One Night" Keita Tachibana 2013 Producer "Searching" Keita Tachibana 2013 Producer "Necessito Tú Amor" Legarda ft. B. Howard & BK Brasco Single 2013 Songwriter & ft. Artist "Addicted" Melissa B. Single 2013 Producer, Songwriter & ft. Artist "What You Started" Melissa B. Single 2013 Producer, Songwriter & ft. Artist "Pretty Girl" Keita Tachibana 2013 Producer "Mercy" Corey Feldman Angelic 2 the Core 2014 Songwriter & ft. Artist "Feels Like Love" La Toya Jackson Single 2014 Producer "Ain't Missing you" Chief Keef ft. Jenn Em Single 2015 Producer "Champagne" Charisse Mills ft. French Montana Single 2015 Songwriter "Blown Away" Joe ELTimeless 2015 Songwriter & ft. Artist "Starlight" Melissa B.Starlight 2015 Producer, Songwriter & ft. Artist "DSLYM (Don't Say You Love Me)" B. Howard ft. BK BrascoNothing to Prove 2015 Songwriter & ft. Artist "Physical" Karma Single 2016 Producer "Necessito Tú Amor Legarda ft. B. Howard Single 2017 Songwriter & ft. Artist "Necessito Tú Amor (Version Trap) Legarda ft. B. Howard & Brasco Single 2017 Songwriter & ft. Artist "You and Me" Alex To Single 2017 Songwriter & Producer "Crazy" Bibi Zhou Single 2017 Songwriter & ft. Artist "Lose Control" B. Howard ft. Siggy Dealz Jackson Single 2019 Songwriter & ft. Artist "Equality Wear" B. Howard with Chatilla van Grinsven Singles 2019 Songwriter, Producer & ft. Artist "Christmas Time" B. Howard Single 2019 Producer & Songwriter "We Are Champions B. Howard ft. Vanness Wu Loud 2020 Producer, Songwriter & ft. Artist "Physical" Melissa B. Single 2022 Songwriter and producer "Karma" 2BYG Single 2025 Songwriter "If It Ain't Love" Ciera MacKenzie Single 2025 Songwriter "This Is How I Feel" Jennifer Alexis Single 2025 Producer "Old School Love" Cheyenne Womack Single 2025 Producer & Songwriter
Artist Album Genesis (released July 10, 2010) Dancefloor Super Model Addict Electric Lights (featuring Kamilah) Finally Once Again Take it Slow Flashback She's Got a Man Spend The Night Crush Ananda Killah Just Not Giving Up
Nothing to Prove (unreleased)
Extended plays Official (unreleased)
Loud (released March 21, 2019) Mona Lisa One More Night Living Years DSYLM (Don't Say You Love Me) (featuring BK Brasco) Lose Control (featuring Siggy Dealz Jackson) Nite and Day 3.0 / Girl You Gotta Know Loud We Are Champions (featuring Van Ness Wu) Girlfriend
Loud (reissues November 18, 2022) Loud Nite and Day 3.0 (Girl You Gotta Know) Lose Control (featuring Siggy Dealz Jackson) We Are Champions (featuring Vanness Wu) Don't Be A Stranger
Nostalgia (unreleased)
Guest vocalist Song Title Main Artist Album Release date "The Finest" Natz feat. Ya B & 2Face Idibia Throwdown Vol. 1 2008 "" Double 2009 "LA to Vegas" Jensen Kirk Single 2009 "Let It Go" Frankie Finch Remixes 2009 "Ke Nako" Wyclef Jean feat. Jazmine Sullivan & J Pre Listen Up! The Official 2010 Fifa World Cup Album 2010 "Asian Girls" Gepetto Jackson Single 2010 "Demon" Jay Park Single 2011 "Passing By" Koda Kumi Dejavu 2011 "24 Hours" Siggy "Dealz" Jackson Single 2012 "Believe in Love" The Rude Boys feat. Trick Daddy & Joe Little III Single 2012 "Freedom" Risa Hirako Vegas 2012 "Fly" 2Face Idibia The Unstoppable 2012 "Take Her Away" Sixx John Single 2013 "Beautiful" BK Brasco ft. World Single 2013 "Necesito Tú Amor" Legarda ft. B. Howard & BK Brasco Single 2013 "In Love" Patrick Toussaint Single 2014 "Yeah" Patrick Toussaint Truth 2014 "I'm Fly" Stomy Bugsy Single 2015 "Imagination (Use It)" ENJ Enjoy ENJ 2015 "United With Love" Jan Fairchild & Friends Single 2016 "Where U Been" Vico Single 2016 "Necesito Tú Amor" Legarda Single 2017 "Necesito Tú Amor (Version Trap)" Legarda ft. B. Howard & Brasco Single 2017 "You and Me" Alex To Single 2017 "6 Grapes" Rockboy Bam BAM Necesalary (By Any Means) 2018 "Take Your Ring Off" Gepetto Jackson Single 2019 "Let's Stay Together" Miri Ben-Ari Single 2020 "Coméntale" Manny Rod Single 2022 "Fatal Attraction" Datboi H.O.P 20 / 20 Vision 2022 "Shake!" King Myers Single 2023 "Take Your Time" Station Little Single 2023 "Liberian Girl" David May Single 2024 "Gone" Chill Spotlight Chill Spotlight Vol.8 2024 "Right" Billy Blue The Life of Pedro 2025 "Touch Me" Fiyah Single 2025 "Beautiful Nightmares" Chill's Spotlight Chill's Spotlight, Vol.8 2025 "Habibi" Dahov Single 2025
Singles