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Jon B.
R&B/Soul
The next Jon B. concert is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025 at House of Blues in Houston, TX, United States. See all 10 upcoming concerts
About Jon B.
Hometown
Providence, RI, United States
Born
November 11, 1974
Genre
R&B/Soul
With his smooth demeanor and seductive lyrics, Jon B. was one of the leading male R&B singers of the ’90s.
• Jon B. grew up in a musical family in Pasadena, California. His father was a music professor, and his mother was a concert pianist. His grandparents owned a record store.
• Jon B. began his career by writing and producing songs for R&B acts like Color Me Badd, After 7, New Edition, and Toni Braxton.
• In 1995, after landing a deal with Yab Yum Records—the label headed by Tracey Edmonds, wife of singer Babyface—Jon B. released his debut album, Bonafide. The single “Someone to Love,” featuring Babyface, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
• His 1997 sophomore album, Cool Relax, includes "They Don't Know,” which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Are U Still Down,” an R&B/hip-hop smash featuring 2Pac.
Jon B. has also released music as a member of Jack Herrera.
Influenced by Jon B.Jon B. has influenced the music of Papi Francos, King Taper, Queen Dejean and more.
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