Jon B.

Jonathan David Buck is an American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer. His debut album Bonafide 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.

Early life 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. 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.

Career

1994–1997: Bonafide and Cool Relax Buck initially pursued a songwriting career, and wrote songs for After 7, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Color Me Badd and others.

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

2023–present: Comeback and future prospects In 2023, it was announced that Jon B. and Tank would team up for a new release.

Discography

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)

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals "Someone to Love"

Top R&B Artist Jon B.

Top R&B Artists – Male Jon B. Top Hot R&B Single "They Don't Know"/"Are U Still Down" Top Hot R&B Singles Artists Jon B. Top Hot R&B Singles Artists – Male Jon B. Top Hot R&B Singles Sales "They Don't Know"/"Are U Still Down"

Soul Train Music Awards Best R&B/Soul Single – Male "They Don't Know"/"Are U Still Down"

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.

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