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Jon B.

Jonathan David Buck 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. 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.

Jon B.
Born
Jonathan David Buck

1975 or 1976 (age 49–50)[1]
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
OriginPasadena, California, U.S.[2]
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1992–present
Labels
Websitejonbworld.com

Early life

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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.[3] 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.[3]

Artistry

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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."[4]

Career

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1994–1997: Bonafide and Cool Relax

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Buck initially pursued a songwriting career, and wrote songs for After 7, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Color Me Badd and others.[5][6]

While on tour promoting Cool Relax, he formed a group with two of his backup singers, Dominiquinn and Silky Deluxe, collectively named Jack Herrera.[7]

2023–present: Comeback and future prospects

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In 2023, it was announced that Jon B. and Tank would team up for a new release.[8]

Discography

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Studio albums

Awards and nominations

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Year Award CategoryNominee(s) ResultRef.
1996 Grammy Awards Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals "Someone to Love" Nominated [10]
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 [11]

Other honors

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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.[12]

Personal life

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Jon B is married to Danette Jackson. The couple have two daughters; L'Wren True and Azure Luna together.[13]

References

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  1. ↑ ""The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" Episode #3.341 (TV Episode 1995) - IMDb". The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. June 20, 1995. Event occurs at 42:14. NBC. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Jon B. | News, Music Performances and Show Video Clips". MTV.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Hunter, Karen. "JON B: 'THAT GRAMMY & ME'". New York Daily News. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. March 20, 1999.
  5. ↑ Color Me Badd - Now & Forever, 1996, retrieved March 20, 2023
  6. ↑ Color Me Badd - Sexual Capacity, 1996, retrieved March 20, 2023
  7. ↑ MTV News – Articles – 1430674 – 02101999. MTV.
  8. ↑ "Jon B Join Forces with Tank for New R&B Track 'Waiting On You'". BET. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  9. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (March 3, 2025). "Jon B. Announces 'Waiting on You' Album Release Date". Rated R&B. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  10. ↑ Christopher, Michael (February 13, 2016). "When Kiss Made a Surprise Comeback at the Grammys". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Lauryn Hill Leads Nominees For 1999 Soul Train Music Awards". MTV.com. February 18, 1999. Archived from the original on September 15, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ Van Der Merwe, Lea-Ann (June 26, 2018). "Jon B. steals hearts with new photos of his biracial daughters". AmoMamma. Retrieved January 7, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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