Brando (singer)
Brando | |
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Brando in Los Angeles | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Marlon Lamont McClain II[1] Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | Armada |
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.
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]
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.
Discography
Extended plays and albums
| Title | Year | Format | Notable tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slip N Slide | 2021 | EP | "Close to You"; "Yes or No"; "All Night" [3] |
| Shut Up & Dance | 2024 | Album | "Too Close"; "Luv"; "Mine"; "Last Kiss" [4] |
| We Do This | 2024 | EP | "We Do This"; "Burn It Down"; "Do Me Like That"; "Suburbia" [5] |
Singles as lead artist
| Title | Year | Chart peak (AUS) | Certifications | Album / EP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Drop Top" | 2019 | — | — | Non‑album single |
| "Look Into My Eyes" | 2020 | 24 | ARIA Gold; 2× Platinum[6] | Slip N Slide |
| "Close to You" | 2021 | — | — | Slip N Slide |
| "Yes or No" | 2021 | — | — | Slip N Slide |
| "All Night" | 2021 | — | — | Slip N Slide |
| "Party’s Over" (with Andrelli & AVIAN GREYS) | 2022 | — | — | Single |
| "Fake" (with Imanbek & Crazy Donkey feat. Paradigm) | 2023 | — | — | Single |
| "Wasted Love" (with DubDogz & Crazy Donkey) | 2023 | — | — | Single |
| "Burn It Down" | 2023 | — | — | We Do This |
| "Do Me Like That" | 2023 | — | — | We Do This |
| "Too Close" | 2023 | — | — | Shut Up & Dance |
| "Luv" | 2023 | — | — | Shut Up & Dance |
| "Mine" | 2024 | — | — | Shut Up & Dance |
| "Last Kiss" | 2024 | — | — | Shut Up & Dance |
| "Shut Up & Dance" | 2024 | — | — | Shut Up & Dance |
| "Suburbia" (with PICKUPLINES & Travie McCoy) | 2024 | — | — | We Do This |
| "We Do This" | 2024 | — | — | We Do This |
| "Holding On to Us" (with LMNT 115) | 2025 | — | — | Single [7] |
Singles as featured artist
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Chart peak (AUS) | Certifications | Album / Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Body" | 2017 | Loud Luxury feat. Brando | 7 | ARIA 7× Platinum; BPI 3× Platinum; MC Diamond; RIAA Platinum[8] | Non‑album single |
| "Out of My League" | — | Kiesza feat. Brando | — | — | Single |
| "The Bender" | — | Matoma feat. Brando | — | — | Single |
References
- ^ "Mcclain Marlon Lamont II on Jaxsta". Jaxsta. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Body – Loud Luxury ft. Brando – a Canadian production and DJ duo consisting of Andrew Fedyk and Joe Depace". America's Week. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "Brando's New "Slip N Slide" EP is a Sultry Critique of Mind Games: Listen". February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Shut up & Dance by brando on Apple Music".
- ^ "We do This by brando on Apple Music".
- ^ "Latest Accreditations - ARIA".
- ^ "Anime-Inspired Duo LMNT 115 Drops Infectious Dance-Pop Track, "Holding Onto Us"". March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Body (Loud Luxury song)".