Jon B. discography
| Jon B. discography | |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | 7 |
| Compilation albums | 3 |
| Singles | 25 |
| Mixtapes | 1 |
Jon B. is an American singer who has released seven studio albums, three compilation album, and more than two dozen singles. He debuted in 1995 with his album Bonafide which reached number seven on the Singaporean Albums Chart and peaked at 24 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, eventually reaching Gold status in the United States.[1] It spawned the top ten hit "Someone to Love" featuring Babyface,[2] another Gold-seller.[1] Cool Relax, his second album with Yab Yum Records, 550 Music and Epic Records, was released in September 1997. Its double-sided lead single, consisting of "They Don't Know" and "Are U Still Down" featuring 2Pac, reached number two on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,[2] with "They Don't Know" becoming another top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100.[3] A top five success on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, it was eventually certfified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[1]
Pleasures U Like, Job B.'s third album, marked his first album under Tracey Edmonds' label Edmonds Record Group which was formed after his previous label home Yab Yum Records had folded. It became his first top ten album in the United States, bowing at number six on the Billboard 200 and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, selling 99,000 in its debut week.[4] The album's two singles were less successful, though lead single "Don't Talk" became a top thirty in the United Kingdom.[5] Following his departure from Epic Records, Jon B. signed with DreamWorks Records but the label folded in early 2004 before he got to release any material.[6][7] In 2004, he was signed to Sanctuary Urban and released his fourth studio album Stronger Everyday which reached number 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[8][3]
Jon B.'s next projects, the 2006 Christmas album Holiday Wishes: From Me to You as well as the 2008 studio album Helpless Romantic, were released independently through Arsenal Records. While Holiday Wishes failed to chart, the latter reached number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming his highest-charting album since Pleasures U Like.[3] The album title track and second single peaked at number 25 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[2] Comfortable Swagg, Jon B.'s seventh album, was released in February 2012 via Vibezelect. Marking his first album in 13 years, the singer released his eighth album Waiting on You on March 21, 2025, again though Vibezelect.[9]
Albums
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | |||
| Bonafide | 79 | 24 | ||
| Cool Relax |
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33 | 5 |
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| Pleasures U Like | 6 | 3 |
| |
| Stronger Everyday |
|
140 | 17 | |
| Holiday Wishes: From Me to You |
|
— | — | |
| Helpless Romantic |
|
109 | 11 | |
| Comfortable Swagg |
|
— | — | |
| Waiting on You[9] |
|
— | — | |
Compilation albums
| Title | Title |
|---|---|
| Love Hurts |
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| Greatest Hits... Are U Still Down? |
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| Love Elevation Suite |
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Mixtapes
- 2013: Digital Dynasty R&B 3[10]
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [3][2][11] |
US R&B [3] |
UK [5] | |||
| "Someone to Love" (featuring Babyface) |
1995 | 10 | 7 | 98 | Bonafide |
| "Pretty Girl" | 25 | 21 | 78 | ||
| "Isn't It Scary" | 1996 | — | 66 | — | |
| "Simple Melody" (featuring Bootsy Collins) |
— | — | — | ||
| "Don't Say" | 1997 | 68 | 34 | — | Cool Relax |
| "Are U Still Down"[A] (featuring 2Pac) |
1998 | 29 | 2 | — | |
| "They Don't Know"[A] | 7 | 32 | |||
| "I Do (Whatcha Say Boo)" | 117 | 18 | — | ||
| "Cool Relax" | — | — | — | ||
| "Don't Talk" | 2001 | 58 | 21 | 29 | Pleasures U Like |
| "Now I'm With You" | — | 117 | — | ||
| "Lately" | 2004 | — | — | 68 | Stronger Everyday |
| "Everytime" | — | — | 193 | ||
| "Ooh So Sexy" (featuring Paul Wall) |
2008 | — | 98 | — | Helpless Romantic |
| "Helpless Romantic" | — | 25 | — | ||
| "Only One" | 2012 | — | — | — | Comfortable Swagg |
| "Comfortable Swagg" | — | — | — | ||
| "Understand" (featuring Donell Jones) |
2019 | — | — | — | Waiting on You |
| "Priceless" | — | — | — | ||
| "Waiting on You" | 2023 | — | — | — | |
| "Flirt'n" (with KayOne) |
2024 | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Natural Drug" | — | — | — | Waiting on You | |
Notes
- ^ a b "Are U Still Down" and "They Don't Know" were issued together as a double-sided single. The two songs were listed as a single entry on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart because both were receiving substantial airplay at the publication's panel of R&B radio stations.[12] On the Hot 100, each song was listed individually at different times over a single chart run, as neither title had reached the Hot 100 Airplay component chart when the latter overtook the former in airplay.[13]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Gold/Platinum: Jon B." Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d allmusic ( Jon B. > Discography > Singles & EPs ). Retrieved November 6, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e Billboard.com – Artist Chart History – Jon B.. Retrieved November 6, 2007.
- ^ Mayfield, Geoff (April 7, 2001). "Between the Bullets". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 35. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Jon B- The History". ejams.com. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ Gallo, Phil. "D'Works diskery reborn at UMG". variety.com. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (2004). R&B Acts Find Sanctuary. billboard magazine. p. 5. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Samuels, Keithan (March 3, 2025). "Jon B. Announces 'Waiting on You' Album Release Date". Rated R&B. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ "Download: Digital Dynasty 3, Hosted By The Alchemist". Ballerstatus.com. December 20, 2008. Archived from the original on September 10, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 20. BPI Communications. May 16, 1998. p. 100. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ^ Faison, Datu (March 14, 1998). "Datu Faison's Rhythm Section". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 11. BPI Communications. p. 36. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ^ Sandiford-Waller, Theda (May 23, 1998). "Hot 100 Singles Spotlight". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 21. BPI Communications. p. 93. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 12, 2019.