Early life

Born in Rhode Island and raised in Pasadena, California, Buck comes from a musical family; with his father David, a professor of music, his mother Linda, a concert pianist and his siblings Deborah, a violinist and his brother Kevin, a cellist. In 1992, Jon B. was shopping demos around when he caught the attention of Tracey Edmonds, then President and CEO of Yab-Yum Records.

Career

1995-1997: Bonafide and Cool Relax

Jon B., prior to his rise to fame, used to be a songwriter and wrote songs for After 7, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Color Me Badd and others. Jon B.'s popularity began in the 90's, he released his debut studio album in 1995 entitled Bonafide; the album spawned the popular hit and Grammy-nominated single "Someone to Love", which featured the Grammy Award-winning artist Babyface. The album was a commercial success as it went platinum, selling over 1 million copies.

Jon's fame began to increase after the release of his first commercially successful debut album Bonafide. He released his second studio album Cool Relax in 1997, the album spawned the top 10 single "They Don't Know" and two other top 20 hits, one featuring Tupac Shakur. Cool Relax received generally positive reviews from music critics and it is his most successful album commercially, it has been certified as Double Platinum by the RIAA.

While on tour promoting Cool Relax, he formed a group with two of his back-up singers, Dominiquinn and Silky Deluxe, named Jack Herrera collectively. A full album, titled Retro Futuristo, was put together, but never officially released. However, two tracks from the project did see release. "Free to Believe" appeared on the soundtrack to the film Light It Up and "High Off You" appeared on Red Star Sounds, Vol. 1: Soul Searching.

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album	Chart positions		RIAA Certification
1995	Bonafide	79	24	Platinum
1997	Cool Relax	33	5	Double Platinum
2001	Pleasures U Like	6	3	Gold
2004	Stronger Everyday	140	17	-
2006	Holiday Wishes: From Me to You	-	-	-
2008	Helpless Romantic	109	11	-
2012	Comfortable Swagg	-	-	-

Compilations

• 1999: Love Hurts
• 2002: Are U Still Down: Greatest Hits
• 2013: B-Sides Collection

Mixtapes

• 2013: Digital Dynasty R&B 3

Singles

Year	Song				Album
1995	"Someone to Love"	10	7	112	Bonafide
	"Pretty Girl"	25	21	78
1996	"Isn't It Scary"	—	—	—
1997	"Don't Say"	68	34	—	Cool Relax
1998	"Are U Still Down"	—	2	—
	"They Don't Know"	7	2	32
	"I Do (Whatcha Say Boo)"	117	18	—
	"Cool Relax"	—	—	—
2001	"Don't Talk"	58	21	29	Pleasures U Like
2005	"Lately"	—	—	68	Stronger Everyday
	"Everytime"	—	—	193
2008	"Ooh So Sexy"	—	—	—	Helpless Romantic
	"Helpless Romantic"	—	25	—
2012	"Only One"	—	—	—	Comfortable Swagg
	"Comfortable Swagg"	—	—	—

Awards and nominations

Year	Award
1995	Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Someone to Love"
1998	Billboard Music Award nomination for Top R&B Artist
1998	Billboard Music Award nomination for Top R&B Artists - Male
1998	Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Single for "They Don't Know/Are U Still Down"
1998	Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles Artists
1998	Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles Artists - Male
1998	Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Hot R&B Singles Sales for "They Don't Know/Are U Still Down"
1998	Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best Male Single for "They Don't Know/Are U Still Down"

[ Source: Wikipedia ]