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Brando (singer)

American singer and songwriter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Brando (singer)
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Marlon Lamont McClain II, known professionally as Brando, is an American singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. He is best known for the song "Body" with Loud Luxury.

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Early life and career

Brando is the son of singer-songwriter Marlon McClain, best known as a member of Dazz Band and Pleasure.

In 2018, Brando was featured on the multi-platinum-certified song "Body" with Loud Luxury, who discussed the collaboration by stating that they were originally in Los Angeles and had moved there two years before. In an interview they mentioned how Brando was the recommended singer. After going to a show Brando was performing at, they saw his performance and noticed "he was doing his own project with somebody else." They later collaborated for the song "Body".[2]

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Career

Brando (Marlon Lamont McClain II) began writing songs at age 12 and emerged in the EDM scene with his breakout vocal on Loud Luxury's "Body" (2017).

Following the global success of "Body", Brando signed with Armada Music and pursued a solo career blending R&B, pop, and electronic styles. His 2020 solo hit "Look Into My Eyes" topped Australian radio for 10 weeks and was certified Gold by ARIA.

In interviews, Brando emphasizes melody and emotional storytelling, drawing inspiration from his musical upbringing and studio improvisation. He prefers handling his own social media and prioritizes wellness and authenticity in his creative process.

Recent releases include “Crash” and “R U DOWN?" by Loud Luxury, “The Heat” by Alok featuring Jazzy, and other DJ collaborations with Imanbek, Matoma, Don Diablo and more.

Brando also has hundreds of millions of streams across his solo releases, and is continuing to release new music as an artist in addition to writing for others.

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Discography

Extended plays and albums

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Singles as lead artist

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Recognitions and Streaming Highlights

  • "Body" certified Multi-Platinum in multiple territories; over 1 billion streams globally.
  • "Look Into My Eyes": ARIA Gold, #24 on ARIA Charts, #1 airplay for 10 weeks.
  • *Slip N Slide* EP praised for its nostalgic dance-pop blend.
  • "Holding On to Us" described by EDM.com as “deep yet festival-ready”.

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