Jon B.
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| Born | Jonathan David Buck 1975 or 1976 (age 50)[1] Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, U.S.[2] |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Website | jonbworld |
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. 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.
Early life
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]1994–97: Bonafide and Cool Relax
[edit | edit source]Buck initially pursued a songwriting career, and wrote songs for After 7, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Color Me Badd, the Spice Girls 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]
2020s
[edit | edit source]In 2023, it was announced that Jon B. and Tank would team up for a new release.[8]
Discography
[edit | edit source]Studio albums
- Bonafide (1995)
- Cool Relax (1997)
- Pleasures U Like (2001)
- Stronger Everyday (2004)
- Holiday Wishes: From Me to You (2006)
- Helpless Romantic (2008)
- Comfortable Swagg (2012)
- B-Side Collection (2013)
- Waiting on You (2025)[9]
Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Jon B is married to Danette Jackson. The couple have two daughters; L'Wren True and Azure Luna together.[13]
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External links
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- 1970s births
- 550 Music artists
- American contemporary R&B singers
- American male singer-songwriters
- American male pop singers
- Record producers from Rhode Island
- American people of Dutch descent
- Jewish American musicians
- Living people
- Musicians from Providence, Rhode Island
- Songwriters from Rhode Island
- 21st-century American singer-songwriters
- 21st-century American male singers
- MNRK Music Group artists
- Sanctuary Records artists
- Epic Records artists
- 21st-century American Jews