J.Howell- Why You Love Me ft. Dondria (Official Video)

“Why You Love Me” is the second single from J.Howell’s second studio album, Honest. This duet (featuring Dondria) is something we haven’t felt in a while. The belting and blends of their vocals will surely take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Toxicity at it's finest.
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Baby you done went too far
baby you done dropped the ball
I gotta get this off my chest
I just wanted you to win
but you about to lose again
lose me again
But i can’t let you walk away
cause I’ll be begging you to stay
Knowing I ain’t gonna change
baby that’s a selfish thing
blame it on my selfish ways
selfish game
Boy it’s hurts to know what’s real
What I give up ain’t good enough
And hurts that you’re still here
All the time you’ve lost
And all the pain I’ve caused
I don’t know why you love me love me love me
Love me love me love me
baby Ion do you right
Lied one too many times
I know you tired of me trying to try
But i love you love you love you
I wanna trust you trust you trust you
But baby it gets hard sometimes
and when I think I’ve made up my mind
You pull me back to you every time
And you say that you done with me
So when i call why you answer me
like why do you entertain me
why would you settle babe
when you know i’m just running game
Boy I need you to hear me out
I’m tired of going on about it
And I know I could do without ya
But I don’t wanna be without you
boy it’s hurts to know what’s real (what’s real)
what i give up (I give up)
ain’t good enough (good enough)
and hurts for me to feel
that this ain’t love
but i won’t give up
And I don’t know why you love me love me love me
Love me love me love me
When baby Ion do you right
Lied one too many times
I know you tired of me trying to try
But i love you love you love you (I love you baby)
I wanna trust you trust you trust you
But baby it gets hard sometimes
when I think I’ve made up my mind
You pull me back to you every time
Oh sometimes
I did some things I shouldn’t do
Making promises so I can just hold on to you
Don’t wanna lose you
And I don’t know why
I keep on letting you inside my heart again
Trust me baby this is different give me one more chance
But I don’t know why I
I don’t know why you love
I don’t know why you love
I don’t know why you love
I don’t know why you love
Love love love
Love love love

[@tanishainglis3293]

They BOTH don’t get the recognition they deserve!🧘🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@christalladaniels7677]

Facts

[@tiny262008]

Facts💯💯

[@pamwilleford2076]

I agree they don’t ❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@lunabae777]

Yin & Yang 🖤🤍

[@alexandraantelmi3982]

They are better off not Bc a Hollywood is a dark, sick and twisted road and unless they want to sell their souls for some Dane they are better off sharing their talent with those of us who can appreciate their gifts.

[@clientrelations113]

THIS IS SO DEEP! THE MISUSE OF LOVE WILL KEEP YOU TIED INTO SOMEONE AND UNABLE TO BREAK AWAY EVEN THROUGH HEARTACHE, DISAPPOINTMENT, AND PAIN!! A TOXIC SOUL TIE THAT KEEPS YOU IN A REPEATED CYCLE OF BROKENNESS UNTIL SOMEONE DECIDES TO BREAK FREE FOR GOOD!

[@tanyafreeman9068]

Omg this here hit me dead in the center of my soul. Going through this with my kids father was married 20 yrs 4 kids n had to finally let go. Hurt like hell but it was slowly killing me

[@clientrelations113]

@tanyafreeman9068 I pray that the Lord will heal your hurt, pain, disappointment, and brokenness and renew you. May new wine be poured into you as you become whole again. May you be refreshed and revitalize to Love again and to be Loved Unconditionally. May the Lord give your husband a revival in his heart and mind to produce repentance, forgiveness, change, and transformation. May the Lord's Will be done in both of your lives. May Reconciliation and Restoration of Love, Honor, and Respect be your portion, in Jesus name!

[@A3wa]

​@@clientrelations113thank you I needed this prayer and couldn't find the words

[@kimpettiford3676]

Let it makes you stronger

[@KatrinaSinquez]

🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️You said it!!!🤦‍♀️ 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@nj.2045]

Their voices mesh like cream of wheat on a cold winter's morning ❤🥰

[@FrstLaDyHAWK]

The reason I shed tears when I listen every time !!!!!!!

[@elliotselmon7581]

WORD!!

[@KingWellon]

That’s a crazy random analogy but it’s so true.

[@nj.2045]

@@KingWellon thank you. It literally just popped in my head at that moment

[@audrettageorge5757]

Well said…..

[@jaz2495]

When she said “And it hurts for me to feel that this ain’t love but I won’t give up.” I felt that.

[@tCottonCandy]

Mane what!?!💕

[@angiemarr3529]

I also felt that❤

[@latrellabostick6205]

Me too

[@Yeah_Ken]

I have been jamming this song for a couple of months now, and they both sound beautiful. Im happy they finally have a video for it. "I need you to hear me out. im tied of going on about it. i know i can do without you, but i don't wanta be without ya. " Yes, that's my favorite part😊😊

[@discreetedmond1537]

Me too

[@sandracavazos2047]

This is fire 🔥

[@antoinette2730]

Yessssss!!💯 I had it on my playlist ❤️ I’m glad they did too

[@DivinelyAwakened444]

Me too. It’s been playing in my head lately too so crazy to see this! ❤❤❤

[@mariolyndennis522]

Tearing 😢Up Cause I wanna Love ya Love ya Love ya I know I can live w/o ya Let's see where this Round takes Us My Verse My Heart My Mood ❤10/11/2023 #205

[@allgoodtingz]

This song speaks volumes. R&B ain't dead!!!!!!

[@yvettemorris7295]

2:02 Why you keep answering me if you know I'm running game? That's deep!!

[@Tashataylor11847]

That's the part that made me realize 😢 I had to leave. Even though I love him sooooo much😢😢

[@yvettemorris7295]

@@Tashataylor11847 love yourself first beautiful

[@dywanacunningham1960]

This song is a head banger for those who are deeply in LOVE & DON’T WANT TO LET GO! R&B is sometimes a way to express ourselves especially if Life gets the best of us. We need that motivational speaker to push us to where we need to be. Mental illness is serious especially if it’s hard to get over someone you really LOVE 🖤 THIS SONG IS SO UNIVERSAL & HITS IN EVERY DIRECTION. I LOVE THIS SONG 👑 KING & QUEEN Y’ALL DESERVE AN EMMY AWARD 🥇

[@Nicholas-Nick-w]

YEPP

[@DeShanayB]

🖐🏽 me

[@valariefinley-cr3yf]

ID LOVE LISTENING TO THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG!!

[@uniquelybecca5877]

Guilty

[@naimahthomas1035]

Yes I've experienced this type of one sided love and its frustrating, painful and bad for you. He loved me just not as much as i loved him. When i finally let go it was so freeing and a year later i met the man God made for me 🙏 had i not let go when i did i would've missed my blessing and I Thank God everyday 🙏❤😌✌.

[@ronadams418]

Haste makes waste no when to hold them no when to fold dem God gave you 7 senses use them fizz

[@staciab9150]

The part “ when I think I made up my mind you pull me back to u every time!” And he says “ you say that your done with me so when I call why u answer me like why do u entertain why wld u settle babe when u know I’m just running game” hits hard! 😓

[@gale3jackson]

Mannn…. That hurts!

[@Hearts4myla]

But still begging for forgiveness is the cold part smh.

[@TheVIPDiva]

The vocal chemistry is refreshing!! Def one of the best collabs in a while🔥Oh and Dondria's mic STAYS ON!!!

[@Hearts4myla]

Loud and clear!

[@shawnteroebuck1821]

This song is literally my situation rn hope and pray he realizes what he has a loyal good women who would do anything for him❤😢 its so hard to just let go!

[@keishagulley8076]

Queen, I hope you are in a better space. Moving on is indeed an art, and letting go is the hardest part. Let go anyway. Whatever that looks for you. Welcome to 2025, may it be a blessed, safe, and bountiful 2025 and beyond 🙏🏾

[@jaylondarby21]

Classic Rnb!!! He just gets it right. He can’t do it any better. Vocals, production, visual all exceptional🔥🔥🔥. Rockin since Red Room🤞🏾

[@lakeshabyrd3395]

This song speaking too ALOT of people ❤

[@tianawilliams9017]

WE NEED A WHOLE ALBUM WITH BOTH OF THEM 😢❤

[@tieramackins9031]

Y'all voices sound amazing together ❤️

[@quashawnsizemore3723]

It’s crazy how much I relate to his songs

[@lawrenceville7753]

That run at 2:49 just gives me lifeeeeeee ughh I love this sonnggg

[@demetriadavis7083]

ANOTHER BANGER, TWO DOPE VOICES 🔥

[@Genae617]

Phat Phat!! #OGFan #MissI'mBackAgain 🥰

[@Jojorenee1]

Making promises so that I can just hold onto you 🔥Love J Howells voice

[@alonzorounds4252]

I feel that saying , your love is wrong for that person but you can't let them go to find that true love ...I can admit to being this dude to a couple females...💔

[@Hearts4myla]

Jesus the High Soprano and Alto collab at the end!!!! I havent heard from Dondeia in a longggggg time i forgot she had lungs and vocals! I love this song 💯♥️

[@trinadeecraoksr2059]

I don't know how many times I've listened to this song, but it's so good you can feel the lyrics. 😫

[@corneshahenderson8169]

This song is CRACK . I need rehab 🫶🏾😩😂😂😍😍 I’m literally obsessed please keep going YALL keeping real music ALIVE 🎵

[@SaintTheRealist]

READY LETS GET IT SHOUT OUT TO EVERYONE HERE THAT MEANS YOU KNOW REAL MUSIC 🧠 #realisrare 👌🏾

[@nowKissthaQueen]

Thank you to both artists for another song I can stretch my vocals to. P.s. to my first love...🎵 Music 🎶🥲

[@aishahbaum7073]

Positive songs about love & admission of guilt & repairing the wrongs in a relationship especially with Melenated people would never get the recognition it deserves. The music industry & the powers that be don't ever want to see this. Anywho this song & their voices are beautiful.

[@jamilahsmith9799]

Everytime i here this song. It reminds me of my sons Daddy. I remember him telling me how much he loved me. He said he's never loved a woman as much as he loves me. He goes on to say that gave him the greatest gift and that was his only child. Two weeks later he was murdered at our front door step😢😢😢❤ Rip Capone

[@sonyac1229]

Aww, this is too sad! May God bless and comfort you and your baby. 🙏🏽💕

[@jamilahsmith9799]

Thank you ❤

[@enlighten0nez619]

My situation for the past 2 years... i want to walk away, but everytime he pulls me back and say sorry. We love each other enough to want to work it out, but idk i think i should leave😢 this song got me in my feels😅

[@VontaeTae]

WHEWWWWWW I CANT WAIT NOW THIS IS REAL MF R&B ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@mvcarter679]

The video made me love this song even more

[@tyeshiaclarke4601]

He’s giving me a young Trey song vibe😍🥰

[@SurprisedBeach-ln9zp]

This man can sing

[@fuschia89]

Their voices make me melt like butter. This is a MASTERPIECE! I'm continuously replaying! ❤ Then again I expect nothing less from J. Howell.

[@shandriaf90]

Anything with you on it gonna be a hit

[@eternallytee]

Yes, Toxicity at its Finest. The power of Love has me in tears. I'm blown away. Two gifted powerful Beings. BEAUTIFUL just BEAUTIFUL.... LOVE CONQUERS ALL. In His name....

[@mrflyy87]

You know I been waiting on this video!! Love this song and Dondria did her thang on this track! So glad I got to see y’all do this live last year still one of my favorite tracks and the harmonies👌

[@shaunaevans8527]

When it hurts to know its real.... DAMN THIS HITS DIFFERENT WHEN YA FINALLY STOP LETTIN EM HURT YA OVER AND OVER. 😢❤

[@Devin9isShe33]

Baby this been on repeat since it came out 🤣🤣🤣 yesterday lol 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I can relate to this on so many levels. Thank you J Howell and Dondria you guys are a blessing with this one 🥰🙏🏾

[@MuvaBanks]

omg where tf did you find Phattphatt!!!!!!!! yesssss, im soooooo here for this. so happy you got my girl on this track..."i feel it all over my body"

[@biancaoctavia229]

Childddddd let me tell you, JHowell is already wonderful by himself but putting Dondria on made this song even more awesome and amazing. They both are beautiful people and they sing so beautifully ❤❤. I absolutely love this Album and the Bonus Tracks as well. Keep em coming JHowell. We love you and support you so much babe♥️♥️

[@beyoutilfulldevineinspirat4539]

This song so powerful & 🗣️ speaks volumes it reminds me of me & my last relationship with the back & forth for 7 yrs I finally let go of hoping he would just be more than interested in me & be prepared for me & all I have to offer🫀⚖️🪶

[@davidmorris3958]

What a deep beautiful and meaningful song 🎵 that's it's never good to tell someone they need to walk away from a relationship, when you never no the depth of there love for that person. ❤️ Great song and collaboration.

[@marieissosweet]

I can't stop listening to this song. It's definitely my prayer! My soul cry out to my Heavenly Father through the lyrics of this song!. Keep sing my sista. It really Blessed me! I LOVE IT!!! ❤

[@lovelaced928]

So Blessed that they did NOT SELL THEIR SOULS🙌🏾👏🏾🙏🏽..Fame DOES NOT Validate their Gods’ ORDAINED TALENTS it’s Infinitely Greater than Any record deal created by man..ESPECIALLY men of Hollyweird

[@lgreen9932]

It’s definitely giving that old school, “I Want That Old Thang Back”, R&B vibes!! 😍🔥🔥🔥

[@MrHoustonballa]

You say that you done with me-- so when I call why you answer me --like why do you entertain me Why would you settle babe --When you know I'm just running game........I felt that

[@ciashort7386]

Come on JHowell/Dondria! Represent for the Mtown! Much love!

[@swaybanzean229]

Anybody else beside me caught a vibe w/chills?

[@samantharose2146]

🎉🎉🎉Let’s Goooo🎉🎉❤❤

[@ahdiohuff4625]

At 2:27 she did her thang omg❤

[@jakeriaberry9530]

Yassssss 🔥🔥🔥🥺♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@cnhudson2483]

Whew! Me and my man are on good terms and I STILL feel the emotions of this song. Only true talent causes that. Love me some J Howell and Dondria. They should make an album together. Sheesh!

[@Itsillycam]

Yes !! Omg

[@angieallen4717]

They need to b recognized more cause I love to listen to them so many artist out here ain’t get n recognized

[@nesachristy7212]

I can listen to thos song all day multiple times and will never get tired of it ❤❤❤

[@Arturowilliams2020]

No need to hesitate it's always a hit💯🍷👀

[@vanitamitchell3419]

Damn she’s singing that song I feel her love and his sexy fine voice has me in my feelings this is a hella of a collaboration and I’m here for it but I can’t understand why these two don’t get the recognition they deserve🙋🏾‍♀️🔥🔥🔥🥰❤️

[@MissMYOBsag]

Dondria came in hard , J with the calm seduction and the truth and the chorus is ❤ 3:20 starts my favorite part of the song

[@taylorhenderson9148]

I keep coming back to this song , it’s so beautiful and meaningful. Words can’t explain what this song means to me !! Seriously. Yall have out done yall selves. Thank yall for letting the talent reach and touch others . It’s means so much . I can’t wait to hear more

[@Kayla-u4y]

Dondriaaaaaa come back on thru baby. J. Howell did that❤❤❤

[@nicolebenton5658]

This is my first time hearing this love it but ever since my daughter put me up on J Howell I've been in 💕 with the music he has an amazing voice ❤❤❤

[@cynthiaharvey9333]

Damn he admitted to jus be running game an she still entertaining it

[@MaryJONES-hb8ml]

This is so true this what I’m going through right now 😢

[@shawnd.dawkins006]

What's up world? This right here is bringing R&B back, s/o to my girl Dondria she brought that soul with her 🤍 J. Howell you did the right thing with this feature ✌️💯 Good song

[@tasha7956]

Ying Yang Energy!!! 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤

[@alluresincere1987]

Wow such a powerful song. I felt like you were speaking me and my girl's situation word for word

[@lashondratinsley]

I'm so sick of these type of relationships! It's time for the real thing now!

[@graceallovermae]

THIS IS MUSIC!!

[@zibusenimalinga3275]

Yasssss❤, one of my fave Artists😍... Real Rnb is Back🎉.... Many people still sleepin on ya J, oh they are about to wake up.... Your music is 🔥🔥🔥

[@mayasheartdesiire]

This is real rnb right here! Give them their flowers right nowwwww!!!! ❤❤❤

[@rcooper70]

This song shoulda been promoted alot harder. This is so beautiful. Love it❤

[@DametriaG]

Lord the voices!!!!! Yall are so blessed. Keep this coming. Real R&B

[@RégentDeMarquis005]

Two vocally matured artists ?! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ so happy i found this healing music.

[@niketajohnson2595]

Man 1st off where have I been??? This song just made my soul cry. I’m hearing and feeling every word. This defines my current situation on all levels. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢…

[@Myrandomlife79]

Should be over a million views

[@drewyager4020]

We hadn’t had a Calab this hot in a minute. Well done

[@sharhondagarrett4245]

Y'all snapped... The harmonies ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@yolandawhitfield900]

Vocals match perfectly! I love love love this song and them!!

[@joyceburns1729]

Spectacular King 🤴🏽J. Howell & Queen 👸🏾Dondria, Beautiful! Yes This Is So True About Loving Someone Sometimes. Love 💜 is so beautiful & amazing but, when someone either male/ female does stupid things at mess the love 🆙. We as individuals mess love 🥰 up, love can't mess up without us doing it. Keep doing this wonderful work God 👏 is giving you.

[@jackieloveless2138]

My current situation 🥺 Lord please break this for me 🙏🏾

[@she382]

Her vocals are insane 🤯🤯🤯

[@davidmorris3958]

J . HOWELL MY brother keep bring us beautiful music and Dondria you have a beautiful voice that need to be heard.

[@whitdrtythrty]

OMG! I love this for them. They sound amazing together🥰🥰🥰

[@AliciaBeckhamdiva4life]

Loved it 20 years ago! Still loving it in 2024! Lyfe, my favorite A.O.U!! I’ll see you on 10/30 at City Winery!

[@steadystrivin2904]

That ending mashup was chef kiss wit the guitar 🫡

[@itgirlmilan]

This makes me feel like two of my favorite cousins are creating art and that’s what they love to do and I’m proud of them for it. In a nutshell this sound feels good.

[@a.2wavyholland503]

This song makes me think about my ex that past away last year on valentines day. She would've loved this song. R.I.P kiana

[@theafrobuzzshow2812]

Glad they shot this clip! One of the songs I’ve played the most. Ever! The harmony is so opaque u can touch it!

[@TinaMarie-oo8ig]

Love me some J Howell Talk❤🎉

[@contessanowacki5754]

The pain of this song and constantly going through the roller coasters is too much for me. It speaks to my pain 😩😣.....

[@Natalie-tw2qk]

This song is every bit of 2 yrs old and I still play it on repeat😊 ~J Howell fan

[@AmberTynes]

FINALLYYYYYYY!!!!!! YES YES YES!!!! THIS IS MY FAV SONGGGG!!!! I love this! 😍❤️ 👏🏽🙌🏽‼️🔥🔥🔥

[@eleyselaw3119]

LORD!!! THE DUO THAT I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED 💜💜💜

[@drewyager4020]

Can’t wait. Spectacular duet

[@moniquewilliams5634]

Love this nice to see Dondria she sounds amazing ❤

[@taylorhenderson9148]

Wow!!!! I’m speechless 😶!!!! Yes R&B

[@shaygslayy967]

❤❤❤❤ Jhowell I can't wait 😅

[@BillyMalalaII]

This is RnB right here 👌🏼 the video represents the times 🔥 we live in now

[@takeitpersonal6382]

Another big hit.Y’all did that🔥🔥I’ve always loved this song from this album. I guess because I was goin Thu this very same thing when it first dropped. But had to realize I had to let go cus I was only hurting myself trying so hard.

[@TryMeMrsRabbit40]

She can sing her butt off LIVE too alot of females that get the recognition CANT! We love us some you Dondria keep doing you babes ❤❤❤

[@catinaservin10]

I'm glad a video 📹 was finally done to this song 🎵 ❤ it! J Howell & Dondria are 🔥🔥🔥 together ❤️ ❤❤