Jimmie - J.Lee - Howard

If good music has soul, then the soul of a man can measure just how good that music can be.
Honest, determined, and passionate, Jimmie Howard has had music engrained in his soul since his childhood. Born in southwest Atlanta, from an early age he was fascinated with music. His father was a local DJ, and while he prepared for his discos, Jimmie was right at his ankles soaking in the rhythm and blues of the oldies.
After his parent separated, his family moved to Warner Robins, Ga. His father had taught him how to be a man, and he carried those qualities over into the household with his mom and two sisters. Throughout his school years, he spent a lot of his time listening to the radio and making mixed tapes—actual cassette tapes—of his favorite songs. Music was his fun time.
In 2003, he graduated from Northside High School and began school at South Georgia College in Douglas, Ga. After two years, he received his associate’s degree in allied health sciences.
In January 2006, Jimmie enrolled at Howard University to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology. While attending Howard, he worked on the student-run radio station, WHBC, on the Incense & Candles show. This experience led him to take his life in another direction toward his passion in the music industry.
“The most important day in my life was when I decided to pursue my music career,” he says. “Going to college made me realize what I was really interested in. Science wasn’t that interesting. But, I could do something related to music all day. I always knew my passion. I realized that I was making a commitment to go to the radio station, but I wouldn’t want to go to class.”
That drive and determination helped him to find a place for himself in the music industry. Arriving back home in Atlanta, he found his niche at Taylord Entertainment, a music management consulting company.
His friendly demeanor helps him to relate to people on all levels and connect with them on personally even upon first impressions.
Jimmie says he enjoys his career and likes to collaborate with people who enjoy music just as much as he does. “As a music consultant, I assist independent artists in their journey to stardom. You have to follow your dreams and know your craft. Through sacrificing and persevering, we can make it to the top.”
THE ATLANTA MUSIC BUSINESS GROUP