Jon B.

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Jon B.
Birth nameJonathan David Buck
Also known asJon B
Born (1974-11-11) November 11, 1974 (age 50)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Origin Pasadena, California, U.S. [1]
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1994–present
Labels
Website jonbworld.com

Jonathan David Buck (born November 11, 1974) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer. His debut album Bonafide (1995) spawned the hit singles "Pretty Girl" and "Someone to Love" (featuring Babyface), the latter of which reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated at the Grammys Awards for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. The following year, he co-wrote the single "Say You'll Be There" for the Spice Girls. His second album Cool Relax (1997), was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Cool Relax included the hit singles "Are U Still Down" (featuring Tupac Shakur) and "They Don't Know". His third album, Pleasures U Like (2001) reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Early life

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, United States and raised in Altadena, California, Buck comes from a musical family—his father, David, was a professor of music; his mother, Linda, was a concert pianist; his sister Deborah was a violinist; and his brother Kevin was a cellist. [2] His mother is Jewish and his father is of Dutch descent. In 1992, Jon B. was shopping demos when he caught the attention of Tracey Edmonds, then-president and CEO of Yab-Yum Records. [2]

Artistry

In the late 1990s, Buck noted that he was inspired by the neo soul movement, stating "There's a wave of music now that's crossing racial and cultural barriers--like Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and D'Angelo-that's bringing back the classic soul sound." while adding "That's the sound that has influenced me the most in my life." [3]

Career

1994–97: Bonafide and Cool Relax

Buck initially pursued a songwriting career, and wrote songs for After 7, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Color Me Badd, the Spice Girls and others. [4] [5]

While on tour promoting Cool Relax, he formed a group with two of his backup singers, Dominiquinn and Silky Deluxe, collectively named Jack Herrera. [6]

2020s

In 2023, it was announced that Jon B. and Tank would team up for a new release. [7]

Discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

YearAward
1995 Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Someone to Love"
1998 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top R&B Artist
1998Billboard Music Award nomination for Top R&B Artists – Male
1998Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Single for "They Don't Know/Are U Still Down"
1998Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles Artists
1998Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles Artists – Male
1998Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles Sales for "They Don't Know/Are U Still Down"
1998 Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best Male Single for "They Don't Know/Are U Still Down"

Other honors

On January 15, 2016, Rep. Carlos E. Tobon and Mayor Don Grebien presented Jon B. with a state citation and a key to the City of Pawtucket. [9]

Personal life

Jon B is married to Danette Jackson. The couple have two daughters; L'Wren True and Azure Luna together. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Jon B. | News, Music Performances and Show Video Clips". MTV.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Hunter, Karen. "JON B: 'THAT GRAMMY & ME'". New York Daily News . Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. March 20, 1999.
  4. ↑ Color Me Badd - Now & Forever , retrieved March 20, 2023
  5. ↑ Color Me Badd - Sexual Capacity , retrieved March 20, 2023
  6. ↑ MTV News – Articles – 1430674 – 02101999. MTV.
  7. ↑ "Jon B Join Forces with Tank for New R&B Track 'Waiting On You'". BET. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (March 3, 2025). "Jon B. Announces 'Waiting on You' Album Release Date". Rated R&B . Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ "MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Tobon and Mayor Grebien to present Jon B. with citations and key to the City of Pawtucket". State of Rhode Island. January 15, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  10. ↑ Van Der Merwe, Lea-Ann (June 26, 2018). "Jon B. steals hearts with new photos of his biracial daughters". AmoMamma. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
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