In 2016, SAINt JHN released a track he originally wrote with Beyoncé in mind. Her team passed on the record, but SAINt JHN believed it was "too good" to waste and released it himself on his debut album, Collection One .
: Known for an eclectic style that blends silk, furs, and strange textures, he often draws from his Guyanese roots for inspiration.
: He eventually worked with Beyoncé on "Brown Skin Girl," winning a BET Award and a Soul Train Music Award for the collaboration. He has also collaborated with Kanye West , Lil Baby , and his idol, Lenny Kravitz.
: He co-wrote hits like Usher’s "Crash" and "Rivals" and worked with artists like Jidenna , Kiesza , and Hoodie Allen .
: The song remained a cult favorite until 2019, when a high-pitched remix by Kazakh DJ Imanbek became a viral TikTok and Snapchat phenomenon.
: Despite the "million-dollar" potential of songwriting, he felt unfulfilled living his dreams through others' eyes. He once spent two months writing for Rihanna , but none of the songs were used—a humbling experience that eventually pushed him to launch his own solo career. The "Roses" Breakthrough