Jon B
| Jon B. | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jonathan David Buck |
| Born |
November 11, 1974 Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, United States |
| Genres | R&B, urban, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, drums, bass, keyboards |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Yab Yum, 550, Sanctuary, Arsenal, Vibezelect, My Block/Entertainment One Music |
| Associated acts | Babyface, Toni Braxton, After 7, 2Pac |
| Website | www |
| Notable instruments | |
| keyboards, Fender Rhodes | |
Jon B. (born Jonathan David Buck on November 11, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He released Bonafide, Cool Relax, Pleasures U Like, Stronger Everyday, Holiday Wishes: From Me to You, Helpless Romantic, and Comfortable Swagg.
Born in Rhode Island and raised in Pasadena, California, Buck comes from a musical family; with his father David, a professor of music, his mother Linda, a concert pianist and his siblings Deborah, a violinist and his brother Kevin, a cellist. In 1992, Jon B. was shopping demos around when he caught the attention of Tracey Edmonds, then President and CEO of Yab-Yum Records.
Jon B., prior to his rise to fame, used to be a songwriter and wrote songs for After 7, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Color Me Badd, the Spice Girls and others. Jon B.'s popularity began in the mid-1990s, he released his debut studio album in 1995 entitled Bonafide; the album spawned the popular hit and Grammy-nominated single "Someone to Love", which featured the Grammy Award-winning artist Babyface. The album was a commercial success as it went platinum, selling over 1 million copies.
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