# Jon B. > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jon_B. > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jon_B..md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_B. > Source revision: 1347129982 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American R&B singer}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Multiple issues|{{Unreliable sources|date=March 2025}} {{Fan POV|date=August 2017}}}} {{Infobox musical artist| | name = Jon B. | image = | caption = | image_size = | background = | birth_name = Jonathan David Buck | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth based on age as of date|19|1995|6|20}}{{cite episode|title="The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" Episode #3.341 (TV Episode 1995) - IMDb|series=[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno](/source/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2260805/|network=[NBC](/source/NBC)|time=42:14|airdate=June 20, 1995|accessdate=June 29, 2025}} | birth_place = [Providence, Rhode Island](/source/Providence%2C_Rhode_Island), U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | origin = [Pasadena, California](/source/Pasadena%2C_California), U.S.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/jon-b/biography/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810132742/http://www.mtv.com/artists/jon-b/biography/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 10, 2014 |title=Jon B. | News, Music Performances and Show Video Clips |website=MTV.com |access-date=April 8, 2020}} | genre = {{hlist|[R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B)|[soul](/source/soul_music)}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|record producer}} | years_active = 1992–present | label = {{hlist|[E1](/source/Entertainment_One_Music)|Vibezelect|Arsenal|[Edmonds Music](/source/Tracey_Edmonds)|[Sanctuary](/source/Sanctuary_Records)|Yab Yum|[550](/source/550_Music)|[Epic](/source/Epic_Records)}} | associated_acts = {{flatlist| *[2Pac](/source/Tupac_Shakur) *[Babyface](/source/Babyface_(musician)) *[Tim & Bob](/source/Tim_%26_Bob)}} | website = {{URL|jonbworld.com}} }} '''Jonathan David Buck''' is an American [R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B) singer, songwriter and record producer. His debut album ''[Bonafide](/source/Bonafide_(Jon_B._album))'' (1995) spawned the hit singles "[Pretty Girl](/source/Pretty_Girl_(Jon_B._song))" and "[Someone to Love](/source/Someone_to_Love_(Jon_B._song))" (featuring [Babyface](/source/Babyface_(musician))), the latter of which reached the top ten on the [''Billboard'' Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100) and was nominated at the [Grammys Awards](/source/Grammy_Awards) for [Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Pop_Collaboration_with_Vocals). His second album ''[Cool Relax](/source/Cool_Relax)'' (1997), was certified [platinum](/source/Music_recording_certification) by the [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America) (RIAA). ''Cool Relax'' included the hit singles "[Are U Still Down](/source/Are_U_Still_Down)" (featuring [Tupac Shakur](/source/Tupac_Shakur)) and "[They Don't Know](/source/They_Don't_Know_(Jon_B._song))". His third album, ''[Pleasures U Like](/source/Pleasures_U_Like)'' (2001) reached the top ten on the [''Billboard'' 200](/source/Billboard_200) chart. ==Early life== Born in [Providence, Rhode Island](/source/Providence%2C_Rhode_Island), United States and raised in [Altadena, California](/source/Altadena%2C_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.{{cite news|last1=Hunter|first1=Karen|title=JON B: 'THAT GRAMMY & ME'|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/jon-b-grammy-article-1.725311|newspaper=[New York Daily News](/source/New_York_Daily_News)|access-date=May 12, 2015}} 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](/source/Tracey_Edmonds), then-president and CEO of Yab-Yum Records. == Artistry == In the late 1990s, Buck noted that he was inspired by the [neo soul](/source/neo_soul) movement, stating "There's a wave of music now that's crossing racial and cultural barriers--like [Lauryn Hill](/source/Lauryn_Hill), [Erykah Badu](/source/Erykah_Badu), and [D'Angelo](/source/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."{{Cite book |last= |first= |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nw4EAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22%22+%22%22+%22%22&pg=PA27 |title=Billboard |date=1999-03-20 |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |language=en}} ==Career== ===1994–1997: ''Bonafide'' and ''Cool Relax''=== Buck initially pursued a songwriting career, and wrote songs for [After 7](/source/After_7), [Toni Braxton](/source/Toni_Braxton), [Michael Jackson](/source/Michael_Jackson), [Color Me Badd](/source/Color_Me_Badd) and others.{{Citation |title=Color Me Badd - Now & Forever |date=1996 |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/506680-Color-Me-Badd-Now-Forever |access-date=2023-03-20 |language=en}}{{Citation |title=Color Me Badd - Sexual Capacity |date=1996 |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/98414-Color-Me-Badd-Sexual-Capacity |access-date=2023-03-20 |language=en}} While on tour promoting ''Cool Relax'', he formed a group with two of his backup singers, Dominiquinn and Silky Deluxe, collectively named Jack Herrera.[https://web.archive.org/web/20021018110021/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1430674/02101999/jon_b.jhtml MTV News – Articles – 1430674 – 02101999]. MTV. ===2023–present: Comeback and future prospects=== In 2023, it was announced that Jon B. and Tank would team up for a new release.{{Cite web |title=Jon B Join Forces with Tank for New R&B Track 'Waiting On You' |url=https://www.bet.com/article/846q4g/jon-b-tank-team-up-new-song-waiting-on-you |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=BET |language=en}} ==Discography== {{Main|Jon B. discography}} '''Studio albums''' * ''[Bonafide](/source/Bonafide_(Jon_B._album))'' (1995) * ''[Cool Relax](/source/Cool_Relax)'' (1997) * ''[Pleasures U Like](/source/Pleasures_U_Like)'' (2001) * ''[Stronger Everyday](/source/Stronger_Everyday)'' (2004) * ''Holiday Wishes: From Me to You'' (2006) * ''[Helpless Romantic](/source/Helpless_Romantic)'' (2008) * ''[Comfortable Swagg](/source/Comfortable_Swagg)'' (2012) * ''B-Side Collection'' (2013) * ''Waiting on You'' (2025){{cite web|first=Keithan|last=Samuels|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2025/03/jon-b-new-album-waiting-on-you-release-date/|title=Jon B. Announces 'Waiting on You' Album Release Date|website=[Rated R&B](/source/Rated_R%26B)|date=March 3, 2025|access-date=March 10, 2025}} ==Awards and nominations== {{Awards table|5}} |- ! scope="row" | [1996](/source/1996_Grammy_Awards) | [Grammy Awards](/source/Grammy_Awards) | [Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals](/source/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Pop_Collaboration_with_Vocals) | "[Someone to Love](/source/Someone_to_Love_(Jon_B._song))" | {{nom}} | {{Cite web|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-grammys-1996/|title=When Kiss Made a Surprise Comeback at the Grammys|last=Christopher|first=Michael|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|date=February 13, 2016 |language=en|access-date=April 1, 2025}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="6"| 1998 | rowspan="6"| [Billboard Music Awards](/source/Billboard_Music_Awards) | Top R&B Artist | Jon B. | {{nom}} | rowspan="6"| {{citation needed|date=April 2025}} |- | Top R&B Artists – Male | Jon B. | {{nom}} |- | Top Hot R&B Single | "[They Don't Know](/source/They_Don't_Know_(Jon_B._song))"/"[Are U Still Down](/source/Are_U_Still_Down)" | {{nom}} |- | Top Hot R&B Singles Artists | Jon B. | {{nom}} |- | Top Hot R&B Singles Artists – Male | Jon B. | {{nom}} |- | Top Hot R&B Singles Sales | "They Don't Know"/"Are U Still Down" | {{nom}} |- ! scope="row" | [1999](/source/1999_Soul_Train_Music_Awards) | [Soul Train Music Awards](/source/Soul_Train_Music_Awards) | [Best R&B/Soul Single – Male](/source/Soul_Train_Music_Award_for_Best_R%26B%2FSoul_Single_%E2%80%93_Male) | "They Don't Know"/"Are U Still Down" | {{nom}} | {{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1429210/lauryn-hill-leads-nominees-for-1999-soul-train-music-awards/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915120309/http://www.mtv.com/news/1429210/lauryn-hill-leads-nominees-for-1999-soul-train-music-awards/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 15, 2014|title=Lauryn Hill Leads Nominees For 1999 Soul Train Music Awards|publisher=[MTV.com](/source/MTV.com)|date=February 18, 1999|accessdate=April 1, 2025}} |- {{end}} ==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.{{cite news |title=MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Tobon and Mayor Grebien to present Jon B. with citations and key to the City of Pawtucket. |url=https://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_layouts/RIL.PressRelease.ListStructure/Forms/DisplayForm.aspx?List=c8baae31%2D3c10%2D431c%2D8dcd%2D9dbbe21ce3e9&ID=11267&Web=2bab1515%2D0dcc%2D4176%2Da2f8%2D8d4beebdf488 |access-date=30 December 2022 |publisher=State of Rhode Island |date=15 January 2016}} ==Personal life== Jon B is married to Danette Jackson. The couple have two daughters; L'Wren True and Azure Luna together.{{Cite web |url=https://news.amomama.com/90490-jon-b-steals-hearts-photos-biracial-daug.html |title=Jon B. steals hearts with new photos of his biracial daughters |date= June 26, 2018|access-date=2024-01-07 |website=AmoMamma |last=Van Der Merwe |first=Lea-Ann |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240107142416/https://news.amomama.com/90490-jon-b-steals-hearts-photos-biracial-daug.html |archive-date= 7 January 2024|url-status=live}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{official website|http://www.jonbworld.com}} * {{IMDb name|id=1752063|name=Jon B}} {{Jon B}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:B, Jon}} Category:1970s births Category:Date of birth missing (living people) Category:550 Music artists Category:American contemporary R&B singers Category:American male singer-songwriters Category:American male pop singers Category:Record producers from Rhode Island Category:American people of Dutch descent Category:Jewish American musicians Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Providence, Rhode Island Category:Songwriters from Rhode Island Category:21st-century American singer-songwriters Category:21st-century American male singers Category:MNRK Music Group artists Category:Sanctuary Records artists Category:Epic Records artists Category:21st-century American Jews --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jon B.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_B.) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_B.?action=history)). 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