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Jon B. **Oooh So Sexy..Hot New Single!**
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Member Since7/11/2005
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Born in Rhode Island, Jonathan Buck was raised primarily in Pasadena, Calif. During his childhood, he spent many afternoons in the record store owned by his grandparents. “I literally listened to records all day long,” he attests. “I had a very large collection, and I didn’t even understand the cultural impact of the music I was listening to; I just knew I liked certain records, everything by The Bee Gees, Earth, Wind & Fire, Diana Ross … I didn’t know anything about genre or style; I just knew good music.”

 

Good music quickly became an addiction - and a life path... “The summer after I graduated from high school, I told my dad I was going to pursue music and not go to college. He just looked at me and said, ‘Well, you better get a record deal!’” Jon recalls with a laugh... But the young artist’s commitment was no laughing matter. That very summer he wrote, produced and recorded 40 incredible songs and began making his rounds to all major record labels. Within a few months, he’d met Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and his wife, Tracy Edmonds, who were interested in signing Jon to their label imprint, Edmonds Record Group (formerly Yab Yum).

“At first, I was simply trying to secure a deal as a songwriter and producer,” Jon informs. “But Kenny was adamant about me releasing my own record.”... The relationship between Jon and Edmonds Record Group immediately bore fruit. His debut album, 1995’s platinum-certified “Bonafide”, was particularly notable for the song “Someone To Love,” a duet with Babyface. The single was a 5 hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts.

 

Looking back, Jon ventures: “That first album was really experimental. It was a fun project, and it helped me figure out what type of artist I wanted to be. But it was on my second album that I think I really hit it. I had focus, and I was growing as an artist.” ... Platinum –certified Cool Relax album shot to the Top 5 of R&B charts upon its release in 1998, fueled by the success of “They Don’t Know,” a platinum-certified single and a 1 R&B hit. A highly melodic offering with an ultra-romantic vibe, “They Don’t Know” cemented Jon’s reputation as a balladeer with real heart. “Are You Still Down,” the B-side to “They Don’t Know,” peaked at 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks.

 

He continued his mission with Pleasures U Like, which rose to 3 on the R&B charts in 2001. The first single, the hit love-at-first-club-sighting anthem “Don’t Talk” single-handedly pushed the album past 470,000 units sold and now yet another certified Gold album... His fourth album “Stronger Everyday” reaffirmed this fine tradition. Although the album was never promoted correctly and very limited funds backing the album, Stronger Everyday still managed to sell over 120,000 units. “It’s a shame that Sanctuary did not push the album the way they should have, the label had financial problems and stopped spending money on their artists. I was one of the unfortunate ones who got caught up in the Sanctuary nightmare, but I still give thanks to Matthew Knowles for giving me another album for my fans. I sold 120,000 albums based on fan base alone, no video play, limited radio play, no advertising, no publicity…we basically were able to sell that many CD’s on website newsletters and live shows”...

 

“Everything on this album is based on real experiences,” Jon says of the disc. “These are literal statements - I’m putting my life and soul into this music. An artist can have hot tracks, but if you’ve been through some rough times - and we all have - then I want to feel it in your music. I believe you must go deep and really tap into your emotions before you can speak the truth about anything.” Jon’s own musical roots go very deep... “Stronger Everyday” and-every-moment takes us on the musical journey that has become Jon’s life. It is cinematic, a real-life soundtrack based on one man’s travels, trials and tribulations. Stronger Everyday was Jon’s first album that went “outside of the box” when it comes to classic Jon B albums, with more dance tracks and collaborations, which included: ODB (AKA Dirt McGirt R.I.P.), Scarface, Babyface, Tupac, Beenieman and Tank. And though some might argue that Jon has vintage soul singers like Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway on his mind whenever he steps into the studio, he has long been a fixture on the hip-hop scene, having worked with Tupac and Nas, among many others. “Everytime,” was produced by one of hip-hop’s hottest names, Just Blaze (Jay-Z, DMX, Fabolous). “Hip-hop has always been an important part of my life,” Jon affirms. “I came up at a time when kids were banging on tables to make beats and break dancing in the street, so it just feels completely natural to incorporate hip-hop into what I do. I don’t view it as a departure; it’s an extension.”... “Part 2” is the next cut that had to be on this album. It featured Tupac and the song exactly reflects the title. This is part 2 of the Tupac/Jon B collaboration and friendship.

 

Jon teamed up with yet another star in the re-mix of “Everytime” featuring reggae artist/producer Beanieman. A classic dancehall mix that makes you shake your groove thang. Most of his fans say that 2004’s “Stronger Everyday” album was Jon B’s best work to date... “Some people may be surprised to hear I don’t think of myself as a singer first and foremost, the key to this album is more the sounds and textures we’ve created. What I want people to hear even more than the vocals is that sonic chemistry.

 

There’s something there that’s hard to describe - a feeling, a vibe - that is the essence of this album. I’m trying to bring the good energy. In that sense, this is the most mature album I’ve ever done. I’m really proud of it, and the way people connected with it.”...

 

Jon’s fifth album entitled “Helpless Romantic” on the Arsenal/Vibezelect/Universal label is a self-produced album and is all Jon B, although the album will have special guest appearances (Paul Wall), Jon wrote and produced 95% of the album, which is due out April 2008. The first single “Ooh So Sexy“ feat. Paul Wall is a catchy melodic tune and will impact radio February 12, 2008. “We are going back to the “Cool Relax” days, with the majority of the album being ballads. Although, my last album Stronger Everyday was a hot album, it was something new for me, with “Helpless Romantic”; I am going back to my “soul” and my songwriting skills. This album will be sexy, cool, and hot and my fans will re-live the “Cool Relax” days.

 

Once again this album will take you on a journey of what has been happening in my life since my last album.”

 

SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY

 

Bonafide

YabYum/550 Music, 1995.

 

Cool Relax

YabYum/550 Music, 1997.

 

Pleasures U Like

Edmonds/Epic, 2001.

 

Stronger Everyday

Sanctuary/E2 Music Group/Vibe Select/BMG, 2004

 

 Helpless Romantic

Arsenal/Vibezelect/Fontana/Universal, 2008

 

 

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Mar 21 2009 11:20 PM

jon i love your music you are a talent genius that can not be touched, your music moves people, your alway in rotation when it come to playing music at any occasion.... your the best and i wanted you to know that, keep doing your thing im a true fan, you get me through my ups and downs.. i hope you shine forever..

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Mar 22 2009 3:21 AM

Thanks for the add and support. If your Free Tuesday night we're playing at Dragonfly on Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood. 10:30pm.


Keep Rockin'

Kris
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Mar 22 2009 6:42 PM

Thank you so much for coming to Denver........... Your concert was wonderful! Your such a great artist and I hope you stay on the scene forever...
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Mar 22 2009 11:45 PM

Hi Jon I love your music. There are songs that you sing that I can relate
to. Keep doing your thing baby.
A Real Woman...Sent from HEAVEN





Mar 30 2009 2:37 AM

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Mar 30 2009 1:30 PM

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Mar 30 2009 2:40 PM

Where are all the Good Guys at? "My Good Guy" just added, also looking for some "Rebound Love"? Soulful Pop, thats sexy, edgy, with SINCERE & SMOOTH vocals....Responses are just crazy!!!!

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Mar 31 2009 2:38 AM

Lovin the new album... u did it again....
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Mar 31 2009 12:07 PM

Hey What's up


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Oct 28 2008 4:16 AM

oooooh so hot an album 28th is tooooooo faaaarrrr to wait.
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Oct 28 2008 4:11 AM

Jon! baby ur the best... u got that soul and passion 4 music. I love it... I heard u were from pawtucket, ri. i live real close i grew up in wack ass Rhode island my whole life LOL. i have been a fan of yours 4 as long as i could remember. Mmm u still YUMMY God bless u and that SEXY FRICKEN VOICE!
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Oct 28 2008 5:35 AM

SUPP!H0P3 2M0R0WS A GR3AT DAY 4 U MAY G0D BL3SS U WIT G00D ALBUM SAL3S S0 U CAN TAK3 CAR3 0F Y0 N3W BABY!!
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Oct 28 2008 7:27 AM

I've been a fan for years.. I didn't even know you had any new music out.. until I went to one of my blog sites and they had the whole album on there! lol. So I downloaded it (mp3), listened to it and loved it. I'm buying it on CD tomorrow :-) luv ya.
-E
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Oct 28 2008 7:41 AM

Thanks for the add.

Xoxo
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Check out the pix let me know waht u think.
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Oct 28 2008 1:09 PM

I'VE BEEN PATIENTLY WAITING AND THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!

Jon...ur the best.
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Oct 28 2008 11:34 AM

IM PICKING UP THE ALBUM TODAY! CANT WAIT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE..YOURE SUCH A BLESSING TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!
Kam B.





Oct 28 2008 2:49 PM

Man I just got your album today on the 28th of October and I just find out some of the stores just sold your album a day ago from your release date. First I was upset but now I got it man. Hey, keep it up with that vibe...Peace!

Kameron B.
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Oct 28 2008 5:10 PM

Looks like itunes dropped the ball and dosn't have the album available on its release date.

Gonna have to find it in stores now.

Keep up the good work man.
-YO KIDD-





Oct 28 2008 4:17 PM

YO JON B.! that new Helpless Romantic CD is the is by far the best CD!!! i got my first Copy at 5:30 in the morning on my way to work!!! And just want to let you people know out there the songs/ Helpless Romantic, Drops of Rain,On and On and In To Deep are Crazy!!! thats tru R&B you are the KIG of R&B Jon B. you need to make Helpless Romantic your Next Music Video!!!!

Peace Bro! Keep makeing Awesome CD's!!!
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Oct 28 2008 4:49 PM

Great album Jon...worth the wait.
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Oct 28 2008 4:53 PM

I know the cd is supposed to be out today but I can't seem to find it...did it get delayed?
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Oct 28 2008 5:10 PM

We would make beee-a-utiful babies...lol
Can't wait to go cop the album today!
♥B
BIGphil





Oct 28 2008 5:14 PM

Hey Jon how ya been? hope great congrats on the new album take care and god bless your friend and fam BIGphil:)
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Oct 28 2008 5:18 PM

Just purchased the new CD and I am LOVING it!!!! I waited patiently for this CD for months and am very pleased!!! Happy Birthday Boo Gotti!!!
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