Miki Howard

Miki Howard, raised in a musical family, was exposed to the industry early on through her parents' gospel background. Moving to Los Angeles as a teenager, she connected with Augie Johnson of Side Effect and began her music career, eventually becoming a member of the group for a few years. Transitioning to a solo career, Howard found success with Atlantic Records, scoring hits like "Come Share My Love" and "Imagination," and later collaborating with artists like Gerald Levert on songs such as "That's What Love Is."

In the 1990s, Howard signed with Giant Records, releasing the chart-topping single "Ain't Nobody Like You." However, her time at Giant was cut short due to personal issues. Despite setbacks, Howard continued to release albums throughout the '90s and early 2000s, including Femme Fatale, Shining Through, and Pillow Talk, showcasing her versatile vocal talent and penchant for covers. Additionally, Howard made a memorable cameo as Billie Holiday in the Spike Lee film Malcom X, further demonstrating her artistic range.