What Happened To '90s R&B Singer Jon B? | Was His Race a Problem in The R&B World?

It was already written in the stars that this crooner would make his mark in the world of music. He would gravitate to one style in particular, confusing many around him but, he ignored the naysayers and carried on. Then, after several years of superstar collabs, chart topping hits and award nominations, everything fell apart leaving him alone to pick up the pieces. Let’s find out what happened to American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Jon B.
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[@timmy841212]

Jon was a white guy who not only became an R&B superstar but did so out of respect to the genre. He will always have my respect.

[@Nigerian_Ty]

Facts!!!! Didn’t sell out to the mainstream like Justin Timberlake….Robin Thicke

[@larryhall2805]

...and he didn't try to rip off Marvin Gaye.

[@erikm8372]

@@larryhall2805 truth^

[@donaldwilson2620]

Agree. Jon B really seems to be really genuine and humble and many artists seem too like working with him. Robin Thicke on the other hand seems to act like a douche and there are rumors going on that he's under investigation for sexual harassment after one of the models for the "Blurred Lines" video Emily Ratajkowski accused Robin of groping her and making lewd comments during the making of the video.

[@OBZRV82]

I bet there's someone out there right now saying. "He's white?"

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

What happened to Jon B is what happened to Carl Thomas.. Donnell Jones.. Dave Hollister.. Etc... Music changed...r&b slowly started phasing out... Man do I miss the days of r&b... Love songs... Music is out of balance these days... Love Is missing... But I don't think his race played a factor because his cosigns were huge and his music still knocks... Put on "they don't know" right now and someone is gonna holler that's my sh*t! He still has a cookout invite... Always will.

[@jakemiles1427]

I think the younger generation understand that love songs, Disney stories, romance novels/movie are pretty much fairytales. I often found it so disingenuous for these male rnb artists to be singing about love while dogging their spouses out. The type of love we see in movies and hear in songs doesn't really exist and most of us well NEVER experience.

[@stefanossmitty3318]

You summed it up well. I clicked on a random Spotify playlist the other day and it didn’t take long before hearing about “I get high,” complete with the substance of choice. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

@@jakemiles1427 that's fair... But cheating has always existed unfortunately... They were slicker with it back in the day with songs like, "me and Mrs Jones"... That song was about a dude cheating... In the 90s early 00s..there were songs about cheating.. But there were also songs about heartache.. About wanting love.. Needing it... Yes relationships are hard... People cheat... But don't let the world make u think people don't want.. Need.. Or believe in it. U have what u say... Love exist.. And we need it today.. Cheating ain't nothing new under the sun... The person singing the song has flaws like everyone else.. Let love lyrics touch your soul... Because if u can believe in love.. U can have it.. And u deserve it.

[@foxroxy86]

Those guys should get together and make a supergroup. They could tour with new music and sing their individual hits. 🙋🏽‍♀️I would buy a ticket.

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

@@foxroxy86 Donnell Jones. Carl Thomas... Dave Hollister are supposed to be doing that. They are calling themselves the Chi because they all hail from chicago

[@laurenreneebrittany1797]

Jon B is just himself. He has soul that comes naturally. That's why he's beloved in the black community.

[@Nothingatall1984]

Right, he doesn’t try too hard, he’s just naturally got it

[@inacook2285]

Correct

[@shawnshaw5187]

Not really speak for yourself

[@laurenreneebrittany1797]

@@shawnshaw5187 the majority of people would agree with me 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@shawnshaw5187]

Sorry Lauren I just don’t like Jon B people think he’s special because he copy black musicians. They love our rhythm not our blues

[@MissB2483]

Jon is the TRUTH!! He always respected the culture and stayed true to R&B/Soul music. He didn't fake it for money & record sales ❤

[@danavixen6274]

Jon B is one of the FEW sincere ones aside from Michael McDonald and late greats George Michael and Teena Marie. Respect the culture AND the people!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Amen

[@lichi1244eva]

I always preferred Jon B to Robin Thicke personally 🤷🏿‍♀️ Jon B is handsome, talented, unproblematic, and has a beautiful Black wife of over 15 years. I look forward to his return album!

[@mielissa100ify]

What does his wife being black have to do with anything?

[@mactrek2]

@@mielissa100ify It means he wasn't just posing for dollars.

[@mielissa100ify]

@@mactrek2 no it doesn’t but ok

[@mateaukalua4426]

The race of his wife has nothing to do with anything. This guy can sing.

[@dawnpratt846]

Yes , and his first wife was black his high school sweet heart and mother of his 2 children .

[@RBS_]

....IT'S ABOUUUUT TIME!!! ...Jon B. was HUGE!!!! ...He was truly the cog that helped young (white) Men like Justin Timberlake & Robin Thicke become popular into the 2000's; He also worked HARD to get his sound across...Justin / Robin were 'helped' by connections, AND 'helping' themselves to Jon's style...This Man TRULY need those Flowers!

[@sonjaortiz6857]

WELL SAID!!! John B literally held the door open for them!

[@erikm8372]

Wow, man, I always forget how Robin Thicke's father essentially got his "foot through the door", in terms of Hollywood. He's a 'spoiled' rich kid. And Justin Timberlake may have worked hard for years in *NSYNC; amazing dancing (Michael Jackson inspired)... but he is sort of the Diana or Beyoncé of the group. It was all for his exposure in the end, and biting off other ppl's styles like Jon B. That's not me saying they have zero talent - I was a semi-fan at one point - but after Robin's Marvin Gaye blasphemy, and Justin being THICK(E) with Janet after Superbowl.... nah I'm not down... TRUE musicians need they flowers from the new school!!! :::said by a vocalist/violinist/multi-instrumentalist myself::: hehe

[@sonjaortiz6857]

@@erikm8372 Excellent! Well said. Good luck to you in your career.

[@pw6160]

Jon B is true R&B and Robin Thicke is Soul...PLZ LEAVE POPSTAR AND CULTURE VULTURE JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE OUT OF THIS DISCUSSION!

[@pw6160]

@@erikm8372 Robin had to work hard to get our culture to acknowledge that he truly has soul and is naturally talented. Its not his fault that his father is wealthy and has nothing to do with his success!

[@thebrownbaldy]

They Don't Know is still a timeless classic till this day. Glad Jon B is better a lot better these days and helping bring back slow jams the the forefront.

[@nkipmo1154]

Exactly! That and Someone to Love are some of my favorite songs of all time!!! Jon B is a legend 🙏🏿

[@Sensoredcensored]

I love that song so much, but I can’t listen to it because in High School I had a boyfriend the whole time and that was our song 🙄. To this day whenever I hear it I always think of him 😭. Ugh. I wish we wouldn’t have picked such a timeless song 😭😭.

[@niseyc.]

ISNT IT SCARY???🥰🥰😘💯💨😘😘

[@getreal4real169]

That’s my favorite song by Jon B. Next is Are You Still Down and then Someone to Love.

[@doreensika837]

They don’t know is still a jam. Anyone that loves Sade has great taste in music. Thanks for great content.

[@danavixen6274]

To see a Sade concert would be something I'd mark off my bucket list! 🤞🏾

[@doreensika837]

@@danavixen6274 I saw her on the soldier of love concert in London may 2011. That woman is my all time favorite musician she exudes class, elegance, and beauty. She never fails me. I had a ball.

[@danavixen6274]

@@doreensika837 You and my sister are so fortunate. I've seen her perform on TV. Sade and her band are AMAZING!

[@Clonehalle]

Seeing Sade is also on my bucket list. The minute they announce a tour I'm going!

[@doreensika837]

@@danavixen6274 she goes on tour every 10 years. I hope there is another album so you can experience her magic.

[@beaniegee5129]

Don't Talk is still a classic to this day gotta love that song!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes, love it too.

[@dwayner901]

A great song. And if you listen to Craig David's *Hidden Agenda* you'll know he paid homage to Jon B ✅

[@AtheneHolder]

YESSSS!!! can't hear that song and not bop to it

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

Yesss!! I worked on Jon’s “Stronger Everyday” album when I first moved to LA years ago. He is super kind and SO multi-talented. Mr. TheyDontKnow is forever that guy 🙌🏽

[@user-dv3kq3rm4h]

Oh wow, I bought that album and really loved it. Good memories!

[@waventures855]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@HarleyBB]

Everytime with ODB is one of my favorite songs!

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

@@HarleyBB Ssoooo good!!!!!

[@MokaiamI]

He's still touring and singing and making us feel good. Love this man.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Love him too.

[@vernoniqueomosanya8931]

Me three♡

[@getreal4real169]

Me four❤❤❤❤

[@beaniegee5129]

They Don't Know is still a banger to this day!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏾

[@34blackula]

First time I heard the song I thought it was Babyface, that's how good Jon B is.

[@Giselle_Glam594]

4eva🔥

[@getreal4real169]

Yesssss

[@erikadlloyd5586]

Jon B was always fine! And still is.😍

[@AtheneHolder]

that's facts. man aged WELL

[@vernoniqueomosanya8931]

❤

[@moonhoneymami]

Right I know he's married but he is really handsome

[@mrsx7944]

He's gorgeous. Waiting for him to become single!!

[@starlettawilliams93]

​@@mrsx7944 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@thaigei3538]

Jon b to me is more respected amd appreciated more than any other Caucasian man in R&B his music is a true gift that just keeps on giving. It never gets old.

[@TCthaCrisis]

Because he was real and himself. He didn't get privilege or take advantage because of his color. He did it with pure talent. That's why he's respected.

[@MsDesiree39]

@@TCthaCrisis what the hell is get privilege? did Oprah the billionaire get privilege? or lebron or any rich black person? lmao!

[@rikkidgermano9640]

There's a few others like Michael McDonald and Bobby Caldwell but I get what you are saying.

[@angechrisman1694]

@@TCthaCrisis He benefits from white privilege just like any other white person lol

[@getreal4real169]

@@rikkidgermano9640 I love Michael McDonald

[@spaceshipgb]

Jon B and Babyface was a classic combination. That Pretty Girl was my jam!!!

[@tur74d56]

Yes also Someone to Love is good to

[@ifym5455]

I remember pretty girl! I remember as a young girl listening to it on the radio not knowing it was about until a caller called in and said “it’s a dirty song put in a pretty tune” and hearing the song afterwards I was like dang! I can’t be listening to that. But, it is a song put in a pretty tune, that’s for sure! Pretty girl is the jam!

[@spaceshipgb]

@@ifym5455 that’s my jammmmm

[@a426108]

Pretty Girl is one of my favorite songs. ❤️

[@BeautifullyBeige708]

I just saw him in concert last month in MD and he's still got it, he put on a great show

[@NellieKAdaba]

Nice

[@ayanacruz4369]

I love this! ❤

[@SweetLove86761]

I've spoken to Jon B. On a video call before and he is the sweetest person you ever want to meet. He is so humble and so down to earth. I love how he doesn't let Fame get to his head. I've been a fan of his since I was 9 years old and I will always be his number one fan ♥️😘♥️

[@mrsx7944]

Lucky! Im waiting for him to to become single. Haha ❤️❤️❤️

[@daniellew.3916]

People keep mentioning They Don't Know' and 'Are You Still Down', but 'Someone to Love' with him and Babyface will always be one of my favorite songs. They sounded so good together.

[@CamSeanoaTolls26]

This man is still criminally UNDERRATED. Cool Relax is one of the GREATEST R&B albums ever made. We would see him perform at Yoshi's out here in The Bay all the time.

[@beaniegee5129]

Are U Still Down by Jon B and 2Pac is still a banger to this day!!

[@skinnyminnieog]

Facts🔥💯💪🏾

[@quincyagreene6847]

Listen to 2pac “tongue kissing” song

[@yannickm.2648]

I was listening to that song yesterday.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Yesssssssss I love it.

[@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149]

My big brother put my auntie on that song....let's just say when she got control of being the DJ. That's all she play she would play a different song 1x and go right back into are you still down we be like "ray we just listen to that" we don't wanna her that not more"😭

[@sonjaortiz6857]

Another great one. In my opinion, there has NEVER been a comparison between Jon B and Robin Thicke. Yes, Robin Thicke sings, but he can't stand next to Jon B who plays multiple instruments and writes music for himself and others. Jon B is so well loved....and HE'S STILL FINE! Robin who?

[@denaysantiago1136]

Jon definitely was apart of the culture; Justin timberfake used the culture

[@joywilson1574]

He sure did i can't stand Justin Timberfake especially what he did to Janet

[@joywilson1574]

He's nothing but a culture vulture

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I love Troop too.

[@dashiajames1882]

Timberfake...that's funny 🤣

[@queenmother1207]

Justin Timberlake along with izzy azalea are nothing but disrespectful culture vultures and blood sucking mosquitoes. They wanna use our culture when it's convenient for them but when it's time to actually live it, they rub. Jon lived the culture

[@TheValentineGuy]

Fun Fact : The Sample for Drake's song "Cameras" from his 2011 sophomore effort "Take Care" came from Jon B. "Pleasure U Like" album 😉

[@NellieKAdaba]

Wow

[@uenvyme23]

Not surprising since Drake samples everyone's songs 😅

[@MsTwilightSpeaks]

I could tell... I just thought Jon sang background

[@exoticjanene]

Jon B being hisself, he wasn’t trying to be like anyone else in the R&B industry! I give him props and respect for that!!!

[@DeeDerry]

Jon B is so dope...Robin Thicke cannot compare...Helpless Romantic is a very beautiful underrated album 😍 💯

[@kekesimmingtv2824]

Jon B will always be the best. He never switched up or did the music for mainstream success; he was all about the music. That song with he and Darnell Jones is a banger too. 🔥

[@jewelsafire6844]

Jon B is the total package as an artist. His music gets heavy rotation with me. Wishing him much success in all his endeavors.🌹♥

[@dashiajames1882]

Jon b is soooo underrated, he has a great sweet modern soulful voice. Some of my favorite songs are " Someone to Love, Calling on You, Don't Talk, Raindrops" His songs are basically lullabies to me..!! Some of Jon B songs have been on my playlist for about 3-5yrs. I literally never get tired of hearing em. I know almost all the words.

[@tazzhardwick1316]

How was he underrated he had 3 platinum albums. Everyone can't be Michael Jackson.

[@dashiajames1882]

I never said he can be M. Jackson..!! Just cuz he has platinum albums doesn't mean he's not underrated. He's underrated cuz he's sings lovely, soulful, smooth, modern, calm tone & more...!! He's been around sooooo long but doesn't get the actual recognition he actually deserves...!! Unlike the singers nowadays get recognition like they "da best" or something. Not saying alot singers nowadays can't sing or rap. He & other artists deserve wayyyy more recognition. I'm name some artists nowadays & 90's era : NE, Boys 2 Men, Keri Hilson, India Arie, Eve, Joe, Big Sean, Rakim, Chloe× Halle, Jagged Edge, Normani, Monica and others. Just to name a few. Seems like they giving out awards to anybody. Platinum albums have nothing to with this. More credit is wat they deserve. Do you get my point..?? Have great night..!!

[@tazzhardwick1316]

@@dashiajames1882 This guy had talent no doubt. I'm about to tell you a secret dirty truth this is real talk. When Jon first came out he was cool women loved him dudes were ok with him. However, after a while the brothers was like hold up too many of our sisters are swooning over this cat. Real talk women that had man wasn't buying his music like that no more and that hurt Jon. It didn't effect me personally but my brother threatened to smack his girl in mouth if she listened to Jon's music..crazy yes insecure definitely but it happened it wasn't just my brother. So fan base was cut down by men that didn't appreciate their woman looking at Jon like a vanilla sundae that's part of it. And white women kinda labeled him as a mud shark so he wasn't receiving love from them so he just faded. That's the dirty truth..if I'm wrong he would still be on top. Again he talented but he was a supernova, they shine bright then burn out.

[@tip_vicious]

I just opened for his sold out show in Sacramento!! This man is a musical genius and hasn't missed a step at all musically ✊🏾

[@mrsx7944]

Wow. Did you meet him? Is he nice?

[@themaryblu]

I still listen to Jon B♥️🙏🏾 his voice is everything✨👏🏾 They Don’t know is still on my playlist👑

[@Remedi88]

HE LOST HIS WHOLE CATALOG ..... 😳😰 Damnnn that's sad! Sorry that happened to him.

[@MidnightRBEdition]

He is such a sweet person, I interviewed Jon B on his third album 20th Anniversary of Pleasures U Like it went platinum , very sweet spirit and beautiful soul

[@beaniegee5129]

Jon B is a legend!

[@timmy841212]

I agree!

[@hippopotatomoose]

And there's also another Legend by the name of John. LOL 🤣

[@paulineminnis4457]

Jon b is handsome he got the talent and the voice when i heard his song they dont know i thought hes got it his song is a hit today race shouldnt stop anyone from being what you want to ve nuff respect from the black community jon

[@roxannemiller6961]

He is,I wish him all the best he deserves.

[@Giselle_Glam594]

YES

[@joshuadooley181]

When my wife and I got married in 2006 we danced to Someone To Love. It’s a long, beautiful song. I just had knee surgery from a basketball injury so I realized how long it was then. 😂. But my wife chose that song for a reason. It really spoke to how we still feel. I recommend it to anyone who hasn’t heard it, and loves R&B. Side note: The Cool Relax was playing almost nonstop in my car for quite some time when it came out. Always appreciated Jon B music. 😁

[@MoniqueTx]

remember that episode of sister sister he was on lol

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Yes! One of my favs of the series.

[@librasoul945]

Jon b should not have felt threatened for that man's voice shits on Robin Thicke music. A beautiful voice and a beautiful man indeed.

[@confidentmystic]

Jon B is like a male Teena Marie loved by black audiences but ignored by the music community at large. I wish him all the best on his new album and may he take his crown as the Ivory King of Soul.

[@ChildfreeLT]

Jon B. is such a babe. I love his song Someone to Love with Babyface. I still blast that to this day.

[@beaniegee5129]

I would love to see stories on 3T, Another Bad Creation, Boy Krazy, The Coup, All Saints, Luscious Jackson, Horace Brown, Jeff Redd, Amerie, Baby Bash, The Pharcyde, Chi-Ali, Riff, EnTouch, and Finesse and Synquis!!

[@lucky-belindaniko9732]

Yes! 3T is a must!

[@sonjaortiz6857]

Yes, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do 3T! I've never stopped listening to "Anything For You". My teenager walks around singing it all the time.

[@hbassey]

and Arrested Development!

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏾

[@rainhas.7095]

All Saints and Amerie!

[@ranger13]

Jon’s counterparts were Robin Thicke and JT. While they were pushing Robin, they pushed JT harder which is why he faded to the back. Which is messed up, Because Jon is the standard. He didn’t rely on gimmicks, he is an authentic r&b singer.

[@tykelwilliams6053]

Justin did Cultural appropriation, had the sympathy from the Anti Britney Spears, left over Michael Jackson tracks, Timbaland dropping Ginuwine for him, & dissing 2 of the biggest black legends in music Janet & Prince that what helped him

[@HappyGyrl11]

Jon B is always gonna be classic in the R&B/Soul Music to all of the black community. He's a beautiful soul with a tender heart. He's not a sell out and he's not fake. He is so genuine. I still have him in my playlist to this day. Don't Talk, Pretty Girl, Someone To Love featuring Babyface, They Don't Know are still classic hits. I love his music and can't till he release his new albums in the near future. You gotta love Jon B. He's the man! 😉

[@roxannemiller6961]

A true perfectionist.

[@yolandatheodore510]

Jon B is a real love he's with his girlfriend and now wife still, he equally loved 2 Pac as well as Babyface so Brotha's are truly that to him no matter the skin their in (not scary jealous or intimidated) like too many, and his music is heartfelt ♥ which is rare for any period in time not limited to nowadays. I'm glad to see he's not bitter or giving up on singing he's great and using it to lift up and not tear down.

[@Nelson_Swamp]

Jon is just a true soul singer and has SEVERAL timeless classics that stay in my rotation. He never came off phony to me.

[@librasoul945]

You should do After 7 because not too many channels report on them. I remember being on pandora in 2013 and heard their music. I love their music so much and I'm just 25.

[@MzPrettyDimplez]

I Love After 7!! The Edmonds family is full of talent

[@librasoul945]

@@MzPrettyDimplez girl yesssss and kevon voice is of an angel🥰🥰🥰. They the only artists songs who I can listen to back to back and don't get tired of it. I be trying to sound like him singing they songs.

[@ifym5455]

Jon B is like the male version of Sheila E in my opinion, honestly. Both stayed true to R&B and made songs that are classics and you can still jam to this day. “Don’t Know” is my jam to this day, I still play it, and for whatever reason, has a soft spot in my heart ❤️

[@annrrf1464]

Jon B is just perfection in my eyes. I love his looks, talent and personality. He seems so down to earth and humble

[@lavendersunsets7066]

I was crazy about Jon B and I still play his music to this day. I did wonder what happened to him after 2001. He disappeared after that.

[@jayerm]

I was just a teenager when I first heard Jon B., and I've been in love with his voice ever since

[@benstevens7989]

I was a fan when I was in High School when he originally started. I’m glad that he is still with us.

[@karencreech5304]

Jon b is amazing

[@josephclegg3562]

Top 5 Jon B songs 1. They Don't Know 2. Are You Still Down For Me 3. Pretty Girl 4. I Do 5. Don't Talk

[@the.magic.catbus9459]

Watching this I'm like... man I love Jon B. He's a genuinely down white guy who respects and honors Black culture and the Black music he sings. Every Black community has a few white folks that are just cool as hell and a part of the fabric. I wish the industry was better to him.

[@KaneshaDi]

AMEN!

[@514relaxmode]

1 of the BEST male R&B singers EVER!!!

[@D13vest]

How was his race a problem when bp made him go platinum, mentored him, went to his shows and produced for him?

[@timmy841212]

In his Unsung documentary, he explained how it was initially difficult for him to get by because he was white.

[@D13vest]

@@timmy841212 get by what though? bp did not have to support him

[@timmy841212]

@@D13vest I meant before he got signed.

[@Konglomerant]

Exactly. He came in on a genre that we created and subsequently dominated. His whole sound was that of bp.

[@D13vest]

@@Konglomerant exactly, we were more than enough accepting of him. When I see a blk artist get the same level of acceptance and assistance in country music , then I will be inclined to agree that jon b race was a problem

[@sophiekdavis]

His music was and still is one of the best 💯

[@typhaninichole561]

I saw him in concert twice 2 years ago, he still fine and got it! I still have pictures lol

[@simmytan4243]

Jon B keeps it's real he stays true to himself. No wash washy or culture vulture business. He respects the black culture don knoe 🇨🇦🇯🇲

[@flygenyus2186]

90s labels don’t know shit about their artists 🤦🏾‍♂️ hearing these stories over & over makes me happy now that todays artist have more freedom

[@hunterchampion5433]

Jon B was and is a true musician. And God spent some time on his looks too. He's always invited to the BBQs

[@guacicurbelo3964]

I think he has not had the recognition and impact he deserves because he has been and is a magnificent singer and songwriter.

[@SunjayI]

Whatchu Say Boo? Is my all time favorite from him

[@beaniegee5129]

Jon B also had a cameo appearance in Faith Evans' You Gets No Love video back in 2001

[@cantkeepmedown100]

Jon B and Tina Marie are forever invited to the cook outs

[@belizegal29]

1000%.✊🏽

[@donaldtramp3861]

I just saw him in concert!!He’s still singing !!Gawd my first white boy crush♥️♥️🙌🏾🙌🏾!

[@donaldtramp3861]

@@MsDisneylandlover right on black men do

[@Vivalarosa45]

During the 90's I had a huge crush on Jon B. That's it. Now I have his song playing in my head. Great.

[@rko1914]

I saw him in concert here last year. Still got it.

[@AqUaRiUsLuV7]

A rare true talent!!he deserves his flower's!💯

[@abiola33]

Jon B is quality, honestly. They don't know and that other song that Drake sampled of his is lit! I also love Jon B because he naturally loves and appreciated the culture, without EVER being a culture appropriator.

[@yolondayolonda4423]

I remember seeing him and Jagged Edge in concert back in the late 90s. I always loved me some Jon B❤. Glad he is doing well💪🏾

[@Shezadiva4]

“Pleasures You Like” is still on constant rotation for me. Amazing album.

[@laurensimonee]

That breaks my heart that, that fire happened. We could’ve probably had so much more music, I love me some Jon B. 🤍im happy he’s better now, I will still support him regardless !

[@Dii552]

Love Jon B seen him before the pandemic in 19. He still got it ❤️

[@johan01030709]

Respect to Jon B always

[@EvonneLindiwe]

Beloved icon in R & B 😘 forever part of the culture. Comparing Jon B to Robin Thicke is like comparing champagne to sparkling wine.. Jon B is in his own lane.

[@matthewprince9705]

Don't worry Jon, you're ALWAYS invited to the cookouts....

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

😂😂😂😂

[@simmytan4243]

He's a cool guy he stay true to the culture no wash washy business..

[@kiki1573]

Oooohhh wee he was my vanilla crush! LOL! Really talented guy with a smooth voice. I miss his music. Great video!

[@sonjaortiz6857]

Ya'll!! Please check out Jon B singing "Priceless" live on BET Her. First he's talking to the audience and if you love his singing voice, wait until you hear how he speaks! It's such a good performance.

[@123theprodigy5]

Great video, next, do a video on the singer Amerie

[@JassminaVellucci]

I’ve always love his music. I remember I started listening to him, when I was a teenager. He is a real talented singer songwriter. He’s always respect, appreciated the music and people. He stayed true to it. He is an authentic guy . Who gives people credit. That’s why he’s loved in the black community.

[@inaj27]

He is still out there performing at clubs , will always love his talent !

[@donaldwilson2620]

I love these videos so keep it going. One artist that I think you should profile on is former child star turned pop star Martika. Many music critics actually thought that she was going to be the next big pop star thanks to her #1 smash "Toy Soldiers". She even became one of Prince's proteges at one point. But after only a few years, she just disappeared from the spotlight. That should be a good story to see.

[@arthurn8952]

Jon was the epitome of an rnb crooner with his silky voice, dreamy eyes and good looks.

[@patriciagriggs]

One of my favorite artists of all times. Glad he is doing well!

[@CC-si3cr]

That's kinda scary how small the music industry is if Babyface can make a call to Motown Records and find out Jon B. is there in their offices. >> Most of these stories are all the same. Is there ever a time where the record label was right about not releasing an album? The labels give artists all of this freedom when making songs and then the artist is successful. All of sudden when it comes time to making another album the label doesn't trust the artists decisions. It's all so weird.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

That facial hair was always on point .

[@melissacross5525]

Someone to Love came out at the right time for me and Pretty Girl is still my jam to this day.

[@dmystfy]

I follow him on Instagram. He’s going on tour next week!

[@dannysimion]

Honestly he had a lot of good gifts and was willing to collaborate in a way that was controversial but honestly, would be the norm today. Mariah Carey incorporated rap into her own music down the line and that was seen as a big thing. Why couldn't Tupac and Jon B be seen the same way? Bummer. I wanna hear a re-recording of his hit, Someone to Love.

[@ladya3302]

Saw him in 2018 or 2019 at a venue in the Bay Area and it was sold out and he can still sing. He's still performing so I think he's doing alright.

[@eleesiasportraits6114]

When you said he signed with Matthew Knowles, I cringed hard!! Then that cringing gif immediately appeared! 😆😆😆😆😆

[@terencejulius8734]

I was like oh Lord 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@skesiskeeper7961]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@k.b2457]

Jon B is well loved because he never crossed any lines. Honestly just enjoyed his craft and stayed out of the way.

[@555Alchemist]

🙌🏼🙌🏼 I love when you post new videos!

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Thanks for the support! 😉

[@R.A.A.]

I’m a classically-trained pianist for 25 years since I was 7, I practice by sight-reading & play by ear. I AM A HUGE FAN OF THIS GENRE. I remember listening to R&B on my way to rehearsals with the Orchestra, I needed to boost my energy ... My mother is a Musicologist PhD, and musically still love Sisqó Thong 🔞🙈😱 We are not Snobs -Like-most-Classical-musicians- I want Stop until I introduce Twerking to the Opera 🤣😌💅🏾

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Thank you for posting about singer and songwriter Jon B. I love the song "Don't Talk" released in my teenage years, and enjoy the songs he released in mid-1990s. And one of my most favorite songs sung by Toni Braxton title "In the Late of the Night" which was co-written by Jon B.

[@stevensoto9375]

The feat with Pac is one of the best songs ever!... Supposedly Pac loved R&B and wanted to do more R&B feats. Anyway, Jon B. is one of my favs and the Pac feat is great!

[@sweetnovember7925]

Jon KZbin page was a blessing during the pandemic he did lives a lot. He is still that guy ! Love Jon he respects the culture not a culture vulture

[@krislatoya7556]

🎶HEY PRETTY GIRL🎶 Such a sweet voice, you don't get them like this anymore 😪

[@beaniegee5129]

Lately by Jon B was also a great song and the song featured background vocals from singer/songwriter Tank

[@stacedoggkyles6451]

Keep your head up Jon B keep on doing good r&b music God bless you your beautiful family and your friends and also your fans all around the world love you Jon b I hope you are making a Album soon for your fans ❤😊 don't give up

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

I always loved Jon B since I was a kid

[@archenemy6893]

He's given the world memorable music and made music lovers love music even more, he deserves all the happiness and peace he gets!

[@l.jennings130]

Enjoy your delivery of reporting on the recording artists. Excellent.