Brando (singer)

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Brando
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Brando in Los Angeles
Background information
Birth nameMarlon Lamont McClain II [1]
Born Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels 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.

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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]

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

TitleYearFormatNotable tracks
Slip N Slide2021EP"Close to You"; "Yes or No"; "All Night" [3]
Shut Up & Dance2024Album"Too Close"; "Luv"; "Mine"; "Last Kiss" [4]
We Do This2024EP"We Do This"; "Burn It Down"; "Do Me Like That"; "Suburbia" [5]

Singles as lead artist

TitleYearChart peak (AUS)CertificationsAlbum / EP
"Drop Top"2019Non‑album single
"Look Into My Eyes"202024ARIA Gold; 2× Platinum [6] Slip N Slide
"Close to You"2021Slip N Slide
"Yes or No"2021Slip N Slide
"All Night"2021Slip N Slide
"Party’s Over" (with Andrelli & AVIAN GREYS)2022Single
"Fake" (with Imanbek & Crazy Donkey feat. Paradigm)2023Single
"Wasted Love" (with DubDogz & Crazy Donkey)2023Single
"Burn It Down"2023We Do This
"Do Me Like That"2023We Do This
"Too Close"2023Shut Up & Dance
"Luv"2023Shut Up & Dance
"Mine"2024Shut Up & Dance
"Last Kiss"2024Shut Up & Dance
"Shut Up & Dance"2024Shut Up & Dance
"Suburbia" (with PICKUPLINES & Travie McCoy)2024We Do This
"We Do This"2024We Do This
"Holding On to Us" (with LMNT 115)2025Single [7]
TitleYearArtist(s)Chart peak (AUS)CertificationsAlbum / Single
"Body"2017Loud Luxury feat. Brando7ARIA 7× Platinum; BPI 3× Platinum; MC Diamond; RIAA Platinum [8] Non‑album single
"Out of My League"Kiesza feat. BrandoSingle
"The Bender"Matoma feat. BrandoSingle


Recognitions and Streaming Highlights


Social Media

Selected Interviews

Career highlights

References

  1. "Mcclain Marlon Lamont II on Jaxsta". Jaxsta. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  2. "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.
  3. 1 2 https://edm.com/music-releases/brando-slip-and-slide-ep-armada-music
  4. https://music.apple.com/us/album/shut-up-dance/1761365170
  5. https://music.apple.com/us/album/we-do-this/1770562890
  6. 1 2 https://www.aria.com.au/latest-accreditations
  7. 1 2 https://edm.com/music-releases/lmnt-115-brando-holding-onto-us
  8. 1 2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_(Loud_Luxury_song)