Jon B.
American R&B singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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| Birth name | Jonathan David Buck |
| Also known as | Jon B |
| Born | November 11, 1974 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, U.S.[1] |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
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| Website | jonbworld |
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
- Bonafide (1995)
- Cool Relax (1997)
- Pleasures U Like (2001)
- Stronger Everyday (2004)
- Helpless Romantic (2008)
- Comfortable Swagg (2012)
- Waiting on You (2025)[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 1996 | Grammy Awards | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | "Someone to Love" | Nominated | [9] |
| 1998 | Billboard Music Awards | Top R&B Artist | Jon B. | Nominated | [citation needed] |
| Top R&B Artists – Male | Jon B. | Nominated | |||
| Top Hot R&B Single | "They Don't Know"/"Are U Still Down" | Nominated | |||
| Top Hot R&B Singles Artists | Jon B. | Nominated | |||
| Top Hot R&B Singles Artists – Male | Jon B. | Nominated | |||
| Top Hot R&B Singles Sales | "They Don't Know"/"Are U Still Down" | Nominated | |||
| 1999 | Soul Train Music Awards | Best R&B/Soul Single – Male | "They Don't Know"/"Are U Still Down" | Nominated | [10] |
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.[11]
Personal life
Jon B is married to Danette Jackson. The couple have two daughters; L'Wren True and Azure Luna together.[12]
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