ABOUT
Jonathan “J.BONKAZ” Howard is a Grammy-level producer, mixing engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of Born Genius, specializing in artist development, mixing & mastering, music production, and label services for today’s independent and major-label market.
With over two decades in the industry, J.BONKAZ first gained national recognition through his production work on P.I.M.P. Pt. 2 for 50 Cent from the multi-million-selling video game & soundtrack 50 Cent: Bulletproof. Since then, he has continued building a respected catalog across Hip-Hop and R&B, including additional production work with producer Rick Steel on “Wake Up” by Chinx.
Working with many independent and major artists, J.Bonkaz has produced, written and/or mixed on countless records. Some of the names he has done work for include Big Sean, Dave East, Roscoe Dash, King Los, Chinx, French Montana, Red Cafe, Bobby V and more. He's also appeared on various mixtapes including some hosted by DJ Kay Slay, DJ Drama, and DJ Scream.Most recently, J.BONKAZ served as Mixing Engineer on “Never Change” by The LOX featuring Jaheim and Trent Shelton, released in March 2026. He also mastered the critically discussed project “Black Hystori Project” by CyHi The Prynce, executive produced by Kanye West.
Known for delivering emotionally impactful, industry-ready records, J.BONKAZ blends high-level technical precision with real artist development experience — offering a sound that bridges authentic street energy, commercial polish, and timeless musicality.
Services include:
• Mixing & Mastering
• Music Production
• Vocal Production
• Artist Development
• Creative Direction
• Music Distribution & Label Services
• Consulting for Independent & Major Artists