Inspired by his older brother's neighborhood rap cyphers, SAINt JHN began making music at 12 years old. He initially built a career as a high-profile songwriter for others.
: The remix reached the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in over 40 countries, turning SAINt JHN into a household name years after the song's original release. "Ghetto Lenny" and Beyond Saint Jhn
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 . Inspired by his older brother's neighborhood rap cyphers,
Adopting the persona (a nod to his admiration for Lenny Kravitz ), SAINt JHN treats his music as curated "collections" rather than just albums. "Ghetto Lenny" and Beyond In 2016, SAINt JHN
: He co-wrote hits like Usher’s "Crash" and "Rivals" and worked with artists like Jidenna , Kiesza , and Hoodie Allen .
: 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.
Today, SAINt JHN stands as a multifaceted artist—a rapper, singer, and model—who successfully navigated the transition from a background songwriter to a global superstar.