Biography
Some people become artists because they seek fortune and fame. They believe that somehow, performing, writing and producing will bring them accolades and acclaim they feel they?ve been missing. And then there are people who have no choice in the matter ? artistry has chosen them. They are compelled to write, perform and record the way the rest of us are compelled to breathe. Whether they sell five million records or just five, some folks will always create.Jon B is one of these rare individuals. He is the consummate artist. Unlike many of the poseurs who have attempted to lay claim to his niche, he is an accomplished musician, (he plays bass, drums, guitar and piano), he is a noted songwriter and producer. His is a richly textured body of music, a testament to one man?s love for all things soul. His latest disc, Stronger Everyday reaffirms this fine tradition. With echoes of the classic lending distinct to today?s most cutting-edge sounds, Stronger Everyday appeals to both old-schools soul fanatics and the '106 & Park' crowd. It?s an album for kids feeling the first blush of love and for adults in relationships burnished by time. These are songs written for lovers by someone who loves passionately, songs written by a man for men ? and the women who love them. From the first song to the last, Stronger Everyday presents a life that will feel very familiar, the themes and the stories are universal and humanistic. "There are some things that we all go through. I feel pain. I know I am not the only one," This album is my way of connecting with those have been where I have." "Some people may be surprised to hear I don?t think of myself as a singer first and foremost," Jon says of the artist he presents on Stronger Everyday "The key to this album is more the sounds and texture 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 I can?t wait to hear how people connect with it."
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