He is a singer-songwriter, drummer and producer who was a member of the band Mtume from 1978-1980.
Working in different capacities he has worked with many artists that include BT Express, Eddie Henderson, Phyllis Hyman, Melba Moore, Mtume, Lou Rawls and Syreeta.
In the recording studio he has been credited on over 200 albums with a select few of these being You Send Me by Roy Ayers, You’re the One for Me by D Train, Blue Lights in the Basement by Robert Flack, Just Like the First Time by Freddie Jackson, Tantalizingly Hot by Stephanie Mills, Love, Smokey by Smokey Robinson, Can’t Shake This Feelin’ by The Spinners and the soundtrack of Iron Eagle II.
He has also produced for Smokey Robinson.
Stephanie Mills recordings
Never Knew Love Like This Before (James Mtume/Reggie Lucas)
Still Mine (James Mtume/Reggie Lucas)
Here he is playing drums and singing background on “Source” by Eddie Henderson…
https://youtu.be/w7G9JVElyTY
Source:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mtume
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/153492-Howard-King?page=9
- https://www.allmusic.com/artist/howard-king-mn0001731703/credits