Description
Jon B – Bonafide / Epic Audio CD 1995 / 480501 2
UPC 5099748050120
Product Details
- Label: Epic – 480501 2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Europe
- Released: 1995
- Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
- Style: Contemporary R&B
Product Features
"Bonafide" by Jon B is an engaging R&B album that showcases Jon B's smooth vocals and innovative production. Known for his blend of hip hop and soul influences, the album includes collaborations with notable artists like Babyface and Bootsy Collins.
Overview
Jon B – Bonafide features a rich mix of contemporary R&B with elements of funk and soul. The album's standout tracks demonstrate Jon B's versatility as both a performer and producer, featuring contributions from industry veterans and fresh musical ideas.
Track Listing:
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Bonafide – 4:27
Engineer: Brad Gilderman, Marty Ogden
Mixed By: Dave Way, Tom Russo
Programmed By: Randy Walker (2) -
Simple Melody – 3:57
Featuring: Bootsy Collins
Sample From: Funkadelic's "(Not Just) Knee Deep"
Engineer: Marty Ogden, Craig Holbrook, Brad Gilderman, Dirk Scirrotta
Producer (Rap): Michael McQuarn -
Love Is Candi – 4:45
Engineer: Brad Gilderman, Marty Ogden
Mixed By: Dave Way -
Mystery 4 Two – 4:57
Backing Vocals: Jon B., Musiic K. Galloway
Engineer: Marty Ogden -
Someone To Love – 4:34
Featuring: Babyface
Guitar: Reggie Hamilton
Mixed By: Jon Gass -
Time After Time – 5:47
Engineer: Brad Gilderman, Rich Novak -
Overflow – 4:59
Bass Guitar: Deon Estus
Coordinator: Angelo Sanders, Kirdis Tucker -
Pretty Girl – 4:18
Backing Vocals: Babyface, Jon B.
Mixed By: Mick Guzauski
Producer: Babyface -
Pants Off – 4:37
Backing Vocals: Jon B., Musiic K. Galloway
Co-producer, Guitar: Babyface
Trumpet: Tyronne Griffen -
Isn't It Scary – 5:17
Co-producer, Guitar: Babyface
Coordinator: Chris Liscomb -
Burning 4 You – 5:52
Cello: Kevin Buck -
Gone Before Light – 6:13
Arranged By [String]: Jon Nunez
Bass Guitar: Deon Estus
Strings: David Buck (5), Deborah Buck, Kevin Buck -
Love Don't Do – 6:44
Engineer: Brad Gilderman, Tom Russo
Interesting Facts
- Jon B not only performed but also handled a significant portion of the production and programming on this album.
- Collaborations with Babyface and Bootsy Collins add a distinctive flavor to the album, blending classic R&B with modern influences.
Key Credits
- Vocals, Keyboards, Piano, Drum Programming, Production, Arrangement: Jon B
- Featuring: Bootsy Collins, Babyface
- Engineers: Brad Gilderman, Marty Ogden, Rich Novak, Craig Holbrook, Dirk Scirrotta, Eric Janko, Rick Delena, Tom Russo
- Mixing: Dave Way, Tom Russo, Jon Gass, Mick Guzauski
- Programmed By [Midi Prog.]: Randy Walker (2)
- Guitar: Reggie Hamilton, Ricardo Silvera*
- Bass Guitar: Deon Estus
- Trumpet: Tyronne Griffen
- Cello: Kevin Buck
- Strings: David Buck (5), Deborah Buck, Kevin Buck
- Photography: George Holz, David E. (3)
- Mastered By: Herb Powers, Jr.
- Creative Director: Bernard G. Jacobs
- Executive Producers: Michael McQuarn, Tracey E. Edmonds
- Management: Annice Parker, Gallin Morey Associates, Jim Morey, Sandy Gallin
