“Stay Humble” 6 Insider Tips With Singer Songwriter, B. Howard
By: Yitzi Weiner
Tags: Inspiration, Culture, Wonder, Celebrity, Music

- Can you share the funniest or most interesting story that occurred to you in the course of your acting/ directing/performing career?

Putting on a wig for “A Tale Of Two Corey’s” was one of my funnier and stranger experiences recently. I was completely a loss for words when I looked in the mirror lol but certainly honored to play my part in his story.

- What are some of the most interesting or exciting projects you are working on now?

Currently, I just released my new single “ Nite and Day 3.0/ Girl You Gotta Know.” Im very excited about the energy of it. I’m also working on new music, so stay tuned for more great stuff! Also, I recently made my acting debut in the Lifetime film, “Tale of Two Corey’s” which was a great experience and have a new Cartoon being developed in China for 4th quarter release.

-Who are some of the most interesting people you have interacted with? What was that like? Do you have any stories?

I really enjoyed spending time with the people in Legos. I met so many talented people there, and was fas- cinated by their rich culture. One of my fondest memories was standing by the ocean and I felt astounded by how much history this place had witnessed.

-Which people in history inspire you the most? Why?

There are so many but one in particular is Richard Branson. He has incredible work ethic and diversity, and it comes through in both his music and business ethic.

-What do you do to “sharpen your craft”? Can you share any stories?

I use my experiences to connect with people — it’s important to live and engage in different experiences so that you can better connect with the people who are experiencing the stories within my music.

-How have you used your success to bring goodness to the world?

I donate parts of my royalties to different charities. One charity in particular that I support is Alicia Keys’ “Keep a child alive foundation.” It’s a wonderful group which fights to combat the physical and social impacts of HIV in children and families.

-Can you share 6 “non-intuitive tips” to succeed in the music industry?

• Hard work and determination always pay off. Hollywood is tough and perseverance is key. Artists need to be prepared to hear “no” and still keep pushing.

• Make all the mistakes. Don’t fear your mistakes, but rather use them to master your strengths.

• You have to be prepared to work hard even after obtaining any level of success. You are never too big to stop working on your growth.

• It’s important to listen to feedback, but also to stand by your image and your strengths.

• As artists its important to support and strengthen one another. There is a lot to be learned by watching others, and those relationships can turn into collaborations.

• Stay humble.

-Some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. Is there a person in the world, or in the US whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch with, and why? He or she might see this. :-)

DJ Khaled, and I’d like to do a collaboration with him as well…he’s got a great work ethic and it comes through in the quality of his work.