Howie Dorough [Howie D] boldly steps into new territory for
his solo debut, Back To Me. As one-fourth of The
Backstreet Boys, Howie helped build one of the most
formidable legacies in pop culture history, selling over 100
million records worldwide, yielding numerous top ten
singles, garnering various awards, and encouraging one of
the largest and most devout fan bases ever. However, Back To
Me is the next phase of his own personal legacy.
Across the album, the singer and songwriter infuses his
sultry and soulful melodies into a danceable sound that’s
equally ready for the clubs and arenas. The music bounces
from Euro electro chic into propulsive modern pop,
generating tunes that’ll get everyone dancing. First single,
“100,” transforms from slick, sexy synths into an
unforgettable hook as Howie's voice takes hold. Set for a
November release in Japan with worldwide release immediately
following, Back To Me sees him shining like never before.
Incorporating a myriad of styles, Howie slides outside of
the box. About Back To Me's sound, he explains, "The whole
objective was to show people my individual personality. When
we come together in Backstreet Boys, our individual sounds
create an unbelievable group sound. At the same time, we've
all had aspirations of doing solo projects for many years.
This is finally my chance to get out there, step up to the
plate, and show everyone what I got."
The album's first single, "100," will definitely move anyone
that hears it. Produced by Canadian duo The Kuya Brothers,
the track is a vibrant anthem that can proudly stand
alongside his catchiest cuts. It officially hits radio and
video outlets in May, and it's the perfect prelude to the
album. "For me, the song is about giving one-hundred
percent," reveals Howie. "When I work on anything, a project
or a relationship, I have to give it my all. People can
relate to that in many different ways."
On the other end of the musical spectrum, "Lie To Me" sees
Howie reaching new heights as a vocalist, while showcasing
his balladeer heart. "It's one of those infectious ballads
that sticks in your head," adds the singer. "I'm a very
heartfelt guy, and the song explores wanting someone who's
not right for you. It was a fun challenge for me to try
different styles of delivery and add new dynamics." Then
there's "Pure" another entrancing and engaging cut. Howie
actually wrote the song with Backstreet Boys cohort Nick
Carter, and it brightly illuminates their chemistry
together. "It was a lot of fun to work with Nick," exclaims
Howie. "He and I both bonded over the song, and it fit Back
To Me perfectly. It's another track that I'm extremely
excited about."
Just like "100" says, Howie never stops giving his all,
whether he's making music in the studio, performing on
stage, shaping young artists, working with charities, or
even taking care of his family. As a result of that work
ethic, Back To Me is some of the purest and most
powerful music he's recorded.