Father Figure (album)

Last updated
Father Figure
Father Figure (Jon Bellion Album).jpg
Studio album by
Jon Bellion
ReleasedJune 4, 2025 (2025-06-04)
Recorded2024–2025
StudioBeautiful Mind
Length49:04
Label
Producer
Jon Bellion chronology
Glory Sound Prep
(2018)		Father Figure
(2025)
Singles from Father Figure
  1. "Kid Again"
    Released: September 27, 2024
  2. "Wash"
    Released: March 21, 2025
  3. "Horoscope"
    Released: April 18, 2025
  4. "Why"
    Released: May 23, 2025

Father Figure (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Jon Bellion. [1] The album was released on June 4, 2025, through Bellion's record label, Beautiful Mind Records, and Virgin Music Group. It was supported by four official singles: "Kid Again", "Wash", "Horoscope", and "Why". The album includes features from Pharrell Williams, Luke Combs, and Jon Batiste.

Contents

Background and release

On May 23, 2024, YouTuber George Janko posted an interview with Bellion, where he shared that he was roughly three months into working on his first solo album since Glory Sound Prep. [2] During the interview, he went on to disclose that he had compensated himself by exiting his touring agreement with Live Nation Entertainment.

On September 17, 2024, Bellion shared an image of a link on his social media platforms, directing users to a website featuring a 14-minute behind-the-scenes video that offers a preview of the production process for the album's first single titled "Kid Again." Additionally, the video reveals that Bellion's recording contract with Visionary has been reversed. [3] On September 25, 2024, Bellion announced that "Kid Again" would release on September 27, [4] making it Bellion's first solo release in nearly 6 years.

On March 17, 2025, Bellion announced that “Wash” would be released on March 21 as the third album's second single. [5] The song debuted alongside a music video filmed in Iceland. Two days prior to the official release, fans subscribed to Bellion's email list and forum, beautifulmind.club, were given access to a downloadable version of the track. [6] On April 15, Bellion announced that the third album would be titled "Father Figure", releasing on June 4. [7]

Following the unveiling of the album's tracklist and cover art, the opening track, "Horoscope," was released on April 18 as the third single. The song features Pharrell Williams, who is one of Bellion's major influences. [8] On May 23, Bellion released the album's fourth single, "Why", which features country singer Luke Combs. The song was written 2 days prior to the birth of Jon's first child. [9]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Horoscope" (featuring Pharrell Williams)
  • Bellion [p]
  • Nappi
  • TenRoc
  • Chahayed
3:57
2."Father Figure"
  • Bellion [p]
  • Nappi
  • Bridges
  • Elkan
3:51
3."Oblivious"
  • Bellion
  • Cornet
  • Hein
  • Nappi
  • Lee Stashenko
  • Stavros Tsarouhas
  • Bellion [p]
  • Nappi
  • TenRoc
  • Fallen
  • Stavros
4:46
4."Why" (featuring Luke Combs)
2:57
5."Wash"
3:36
6."Vinny's Artichokes"BellionBellion0:31
7."Italia Breeze"
  • Bellion
  • Anca Trio Plus One
  • Cornet
  • Nappi
  • Bellion [p] Nappi
  • TenRoc
  • Anca Trio Plus One
3:20
8."Get It Right"
  • Bellion [p]
  • Nappi
  • TenRoc
  • Anca Trio Plus One
  • The Diner
  • Simpson
4:13
9."Kid Again"
  • Bellion
  • Cornet
  • Nappi
  • Elijah Noll
  • Simpson
  • Bellion
  • Nappi
  • TenRoc
  • Simpson
3:19
10."Modern Times" (featuring Jon Batiste)
  • Bellion
  • Jon Batiste
  • Cornet
  • Nappi
  • Bellion [p]
  • Nappi
  • TenRoc
  • The Diner [c]
3:05
11."Wash2"
  • Bellion
  • Cornet
  • J. Johnson
  • S. Johnson
Bellion [p] 3:41
12."Rich and Broke"
  • Bellion
  • George Benavides
  • Cornet
  • Nappi
  • Lemuel George Payne Jr.
  • Eugene Pressley
  • Allen Ritter
  • Bellion [p]
  • Nappi
  • TenRoc
  • Ritter
  • Benavides
  • The Diner
4:02
13."Don't Shoot"
  • Bellion
  • Agyei
  • Cornet
  • Nappi
  • Noll
  • Stashenko
4:16
14."My Boy"
  • Bellion
  • Spearfisher
  • Bellion [p]
  • Nappi
  • TenRoc
  • Spearfisher
3:23
Total length:49:04

Notes

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [10]

Musicians

  • Jon Bellion – vocals (all tracks), keyboards (tracks 1–5, 8–10, 12–14), drums (1–5, 8, 9, 12, 13), programming (1, 2, 4, 5, 7–10, 12–14), guitar (1, 3, 5, 8–10, 12, 13), horn (1, 8), bass (2, 4, 10), piano (3, 11), drum programming (10)
  • Pete Nappi – keyboards (1–5, 9, 10, 12–14), drums (1–3, 9, 12, 13), programming (1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12–14), guitar (1, 3, 9, 10, 13), horn (1), bass (2), drum programming (10)
  • TenRoc – programming (1, 3, 5, 7–10, 12, 13), drums (1, 5, 8, 9, 12), keyboards (1, 5, 10, 12), guitar (5, 10, 13); bass, drum programming (10)
  • Rogét Chahayed – keyboards, programming (1)
  • Elkan – bass, keyboards, programming, vocals (2)
  • Thom Bridges – drums, programming (2)
  • Dougie F – vocals (2)
  • Fallen – programming (3)
  • Stavros – programming (3)
  • Aaron Dessner – bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, programming (4)
  • Blake Slatkin – guitar, keyboards, programming (4)
  • Luke Combs – vocals (4)
  • The Monsters & Strangerz – keyboards, programming (5)
  • Anca Trio Plus One – horn, guitar (7, 8); cello, keyboards, programming, violin (7); drums (8)
  • Johnny Simpson – drums, programming (8, 9); guitar, keyboards (9)
  • The Diner – guitar, programming (8, 12, 13); drums, horn, keyboards (8); drum programming (10)
  • Lawrence – vocals (8)
  • Lil Mo Mozzarella – vocals (8)
  • Teddy Swims – vocals (8)
  • Jordan Rose – drums (10)
  • Jon Batiste – vocals (10)
  • Brayla Cook – background vocals (12)
  • Allen Ritter – keyboards, programming (12)
  • Eugene Pressley – vocals (12)
  • Clyde Lawrence – drums (13)
  • Colin Brittain – guitar (13)
  • Fallen – programming (13)
  • Spearfisher – background vocals, programming (14)
  • Cicely Parnas – background vocals (14)

Technical

References

  1. ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (2025-06-06). "Jon Bellion Was Tired of Songwriters Getting 'Paid F—king Dirt' — So He Flipped the Script With 'Father Figure'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  2. ↑ Fitzgerald·CULTURE·, Matt (2024-05-24). "Jon Bellion Breaks Down The Music Industry's Unjust Power Structure & The Hardships For Producers, Writers & Artists". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  3. ↑ Bellion, Jon (September 17, 2024). "N/A". X (formerly known as Twitter).
  4. ↑ Bellion, Jon (September 25, 2024). "Friday". X (formerly known as Twitter).
  5. ↑ Denning, Reagan (2025-03-25). "Jon Bellion begins new chapter with "WASH" » // MELODIC Magazine". www.melodicmag.com. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  6. ↑ "WASH - JON BELLION". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
  7. ↑ Bellion, Jon. "FATHER FIGURE 6.04". X (formerly known as Twitter). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  8. ↑ Horvath, Zachary. "Jon Bellion Inches Closer To Comeback Album With Shining Pharrell Williams-Assisted Single "HOROSCOPE"". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  9. ↑ Nathwani, Ayushi. "Jon Bellion and Luke Combs' "WHY" is a heart-wrenching reflection on love and loss". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  10. ↑ "Father Figure / Jon Bellion / Credits". Tidal . Retrieved July 22, 2025.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.