Bonafide

Jon B | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 20, 2011)
• Original Release Date: May 23, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Yab Yum Records/550 Music/Epic
• ASIN: B000002ASC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,168 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jon B no.1 Sydney Fan, August 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bonafide (Audio CD)

Both Jon B's albums both have that creative edge which sets him apart from other current r'n'b artists. When I first heard Jon B in 95' I thought he was just trying too hard to sing like Babyface. Now I realise,after buying both his albums, that he is quite unique in some respects. Because his music crosses over jazz/hip hop/funk etc, I think that is the reason why he has risen above the rest.Also he is blesseed with a beautiful voice.After watching"N.Y Undercover" one day , & as fate would have it, Jon B made a guest appearance, & sung Stevie Wonder's "Mi Cherie Amour". With his good looks, & that rich, jazzy voice of his, what else can I say....he melted my heart. If you happen to read this Jon B, I hope you will pay us a visit in Australia.We would love to see you here because unfortunately not many R'n'B artists come down this way. Keep those tracks comin' & stay positive.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More the genuine thing than a creation of the studio!, July 13, 2003

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Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bonafide (Audio CD)

Although I am a fan of Justin Timberlake, the singer still comes across as an incarnation of a carefully designed plan at multi-ethnic success. In other words, Timberlake appeals to a cross-section of the popular music audience.

Jon B, on the other hand, has a fan base that is primarily urban and R & B. That is a testament to the singer's TRUE soulful delivery. He's not trying to be a "brutha"; he IS one with just a lighter "hue".

"Bonafide", his 1995 debut album, does bear a heavy influence from producer Babyface (with the album being executively produced by Tracy Edmonds and Michael McQuarn). Upon first listening, its difficult to distinguish Jon B from 'Face on the hit single "Someone to Love".

However, Jon B does exert his individuality on the playful "Simple Melody" (featuring guest Bootsy Collins), "Time After Time", "Isn't It Scary", and the final (and best) cut, "Love Don't Go".

Perhaps, his fourth release will garner the kind of success that his talent warrants. If not, however, his music will, no doubt, continue to be appreciated by those of us that have been entranced by the "bonafide" article.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cool jazz, November 20, 2004

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Henry Cooper ""Still One Me"" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bonafide (Audio CD)

I'm a artist myself and especially a huge jazz lover. So I love everything that he did off this album. I love the title track that he did when he starts rapping, singing, and everything which blew me away first. Especially I like others like Simple Melody w/ Bootsy Collins, Love is Candi, Mystery 4 Two, Someone to Love (whom he dueted with Babyface which I love), Burning 4 Two, Pants Off, Time After Time and Love Don't Go (which is a cool standard w/ a lot of jazz flavor which reminds u of the old days of the big band era or so). Like to say this, BONAFIDE is a blend of jazz, r&b, hip-hop, rap and/or jazz-rap (which I recall), pop, and a lot of blues on the melody. This would go on and turn your mind for a long time. I actually bought it first since I listen few parts from his 2nd CD which I became an instant fan so definitely won't change your mind. This is highly recommended as must-have for those who love jazz and are those who really love the sound of Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Simply Red, Donald Fagen, Barry White, Lisa Stansfield, Guru, Alicia Keys, Musiq, and many others.