| Bonafide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||
| Released | May 23, 1995 | |
| Recorded | 1994–95 | |
| Studio | The TracKen Place Cherokee Studios Los Angeles, California The Music Grinder Hollywood, California | |
| Genre | R&B | |
| Length | 66:10 | |
| Label | Yab Yum, 550 Music, Epic | |
| Producer | Jon B., Babyface | |
| Jon B. chronology | ||
| ||
| Alternative cover | ||
UK-release cover |
Bonafide is the debut album by Jon B.. It was released on May 23, 1995 on the Epic Records subsidiary 550 Music. The album was the first recording released on Tracey Edmonds' record label Yab Yum Records, which 550 Music distributed.
It includes the Grammy-nominated first single 'Someone to Love' featuring Babyface.[1] The song was originally featured on the soundtrack to the 1995 Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action-comedy Bad Boys.[2] Also included is the second single 'Pretty Girl' and the final single 'Isn't It Scary'.
Lyrics for Bonafide by Jon B. Everybody's in the major leagues Ain't nobody wanna be straight up I see the hotties on th. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1995 CD release of Bonafide on Discogs. Label: Yab Yum Records - BK 66436,550 Music - BK 66436,Epic - BK 66436. Format: CD Album. Country: US. Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul. Style: RnB/Swing.
Jon B Bonafide Review
Bonafide was a favorite of rapper Tupac Shakur. The two met each other by way of a mutual friend on the set of Shakur's video 'How Do U Want It', which prompted them to work together. The end result was the collaboration 'Are U Still Down', which appeared on Jon's following album Cool Relax.[3]
The album was certified Platinum.
Track listing[edit]
Jon B Bonafide Album Cover
All songs written by Jonathan Buck, except where noted.[4][5]
- 'Bonafide' – 4:26
- 'Simple Melody' (featuring Bootsy Collins) (Jonathan Buck, William Collins) – 3:58
- 'Love Is Candi' – 4:40
- 'Mystery 4 Two' – 4:58
- 'Someone to Love' (featuring Babyface) (Kenneth Edmonds) – 4:35
- 'Time After Time' – 5:47
- 'Overflow' – 5:00
- 'Pretty Girl' (Kenneth Edmonds) – 4:18
- 'Pants Off' – 4:38
- 'Isn't It Scary' – 5:08
- 'Burning 4 You' – 5:52
- 'Gone Before Light' – 6:15
- 'Love Don't Do' – 6:45
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from liner notes[6] and CD Universe.[7]
- Jon B. – lead and backing vocals, drums, drum programming, piano, keyboards, bass
- Babyface – backing vocals, drum programming, keyboards, guitar
- Deon Estus: bass
- Reggie Hamilton – guitar
- Ricardo Silveria – guitar
- Musiic K. Galloway – backing vocals
- Deborah Buck, Donald Buck, Kevin Buck – strings
- Tyrone Griffin – trumpet
- Randy Walker – MIDI programming
- Tracey Edmonds, Michael McQuarn – executive producer
- Brad Gilderman, Marty Ogden, Ricky Delena – recording engineer
- Dave Way, Tom Russo, Jon Gass, Mick Guzauski – mixing
- Herb Powers, Jr. – mastering
- George Holz – photography
Charts[edit]
Jon B Bonafide Lyrics
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[8] | 79 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
References[edit]
- ^Hunter, Karen. 'JON B: 'THAT GRAMMY & ME''. nydailynews.com. New York Daily News. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ^'Bad Boys (1995) – Soundtracks'. imdb.com. IMDb. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ^Davis, Rea. 'Throwback Tuesday: Jon B feat. Tupac – Are U Still Down'. thisisrnb.com. This Is RNB. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ^Jon B. – Bonafide (CD liner notes). Yab Yum Records/550 Music. BK 66436
- ^'Jon B. – Bonafide (tracklisting)'. allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 2015-05-10.
- ^Jon B. – Bonafide (CD liner notes). Yab Yum Records/550 Music. BK 66436
- ^'Jon B. – Bonafide CD Album'. cduniverse.com. CD Universe. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ^'Jon B Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^'Jon B Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^'American album certifications – Jon B – Bonafide'. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 3, 2020.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
Everybody's in the major leagues
Ain't nobody wanna be straight up
I see the hotties on the way to work
They be waiting outside the club
See Samantha got a glass of wine
And in the corner she be laggin' behind
To ladies room to powder her lines
She be feeling like dyn-o-mite
Jizzable jazz, how could it be passed
So come move that ass
I know what you wanna do
She's looking for a phat wad
Lord of a god you look good
Premonitions saved for later
Cause for now we're understood
Chorus
A me oh my God ya look so fine
I cant touch you cause you're so bonafide
A me oh my Bod ya look so fine
I cant touch you cause you're so bonafide
A Virginia Slim, can I get in
I'll take you for a ride in the back of my jeep
I got hills in the back that are plenty steep
And you can do it 'cause youre so bonafide
Yes all the eys that be staring at me
Is it because I got my Rover outside
See I just don't understand
Is it that you think you can play me fly
No I dont think so girl
Ive been through it many times before
I got a tight pocket book
And you know I ain't open it up for no --
Jizzable jazz, how could it be passed
So come move that ass
I know what you wanna do
She's looking for a phat wad
Lord of a god you look good
Premonitions saved for later
Cause for now we're understood
chorus (repeat)
Look into my eyes
Tell me what you see
I'm not pretentious
I invent this vibe that you feel
chorus (repeat)
vamp out
| Bonafide | ||
|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||
| Released | May 23, 1995 | |
| Recorded | 1994–95 | |
| Studio | The TracKen Place Cherokee Studios Los Angeles, California The Music Grinder Hollywood, California | |
| Genre | R&B | |
| Length | 66:10 | |
| Label | Yab Yum, 550 Music, Epic | |
| Producer | Jon B., Babyface | |
| Jon B. chronology | ||
| ||
| Alternative cover | ||
UK-release cover |
Bonafide is the debut album by Jon B.. It was released on May 23, 1995 on the Epic Records subsidiary 550 Music. The album was the first recording released on Tracey Edmonds' record label Yab Yum Records, which 550 Music distributed.
It includes the Grammy-nominated first single 'Someone to Love' featuring Babyface.[1] The song was originally featured on the soundtrack to the 1995 Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action-comedy Bad Boys.[2] Also included is the second single 'Pretty Girl' and the final single 'Isn't It Scary'.
Lyrics for Bonafide by Jon B. Everybody's in the major leagues Ain't nobody wanna be straight up I see the hotties on th. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1995 CD release of Bonafide on Discogs. Label: Yab Yum Records - BK 66436,550 Music - BK 66436,Epic - BK 66436. Format: CD Album. Country: US. Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul. Style: RnB/Swing.
Jon B Bonafide Review
Bonafide was a favorite of rapper Tupac Shakur. The two met each other by way of a mutual friend on the set of Shakur's video 'How Do U Want It', which prompted them to work together. The end result was the collaboration 'Are U Still Down', which appeared on Jon's following album Cool Relax.[3]
The album was certified Platinum.
Track listing[edit]
Jon B Bonafide Album Cover
All songs written by Jonathan Buck, except where noted.[4][5]
- 'Bonafide' – 4:26
- 'Simple Melody' (featuring Bootsy Collins) (Jonathan Buck, William Collins) – 3:58
- 'Love Is Candi' – 4:40
- 'Mystery 4 Two' – 4:58
- 'Someone to Love' (featuring Babyface) (Kenneth Edmonds) – 4:35
- 'Time After Time' – 5:47
- 'Overflow' – 5:00
- 'Pretty Girl' (Kenneth Edmonds) – 4:18
- 'Pants Off' – 4:38
- 'Isn't It Scary' – 5:08
- 'Burning 4 You' – 5:52
- 'Gone Before Light' – 6:15
- 'Love Don't Do' – 6:45
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from liner notes[6] and CD Universe.[7]
- Jon B. – lead and backing vocals, drums, drum programming, piano, keyboards, bass
- Babyface – backing vocals, drum programming, keyboards, guitar
- Deon Estus: bass
- Reggie Hamilton – guitar
- Ricardo Silveria – guitar
- Musiic K. Galloway – backing vocals
- Deborah Buck, Donald Buck, Kevin Buck – strings
- Tyrone Griffin – trumpet
- Randy Walker – MIDI programming
- Tracey Edmonds, Michael McQuarn – executive producer
- Brad Gilderman, Marty Ogden, Ricky Delena – recording engineer
- Dave Way, Tom Russo, Jon Gass, Mick Guzauski – mixing
- Herb Powers, Jr. – mastering
- George Holz – photography
Charts[edit]
Jon B Bonafide Lyrics
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[8] | 79 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
References[edit]
- ^Hunter, Karen. 'JON B: 'THAT GRAMMY & ME''. nydailynews.com. New York Daily News. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ^'Bad Boys (1995) – Soundtracks'. imdb.com. IMDb. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ^Davis, Rea. 'Throwback Tuesday: Jon B feat. Tupac – Are U Still Down'. thisisrnb.com. This Is RNB. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ^Jon B. – Bonafide (CD liner notes). Yab Yum Records/550 Music. BK 66436
- ^'Jon B. – Bonafide (tracklisting)'. allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 2015-05-10.
- ^Jon B. – Bonafide (CD liner notes). Yab Yum Records/550 Music. BK 66436
- ^'Jon B. – Bonafide CD Album'. cduniverse.com. CD Universe. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ^'Jon B Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^'Jon B Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^'American album certifications – Jon B – Bonafide'. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 3, 2020.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
Everybody's in the major leagues
Ain't nobody wanna be straight up
I see the hotties on the way to work
They be waiting outside the club
See Samantha got a glass of wine
And in the corner she be laggin' behind
To ladies room to powder her lines
She be feeling like dyn-o-mite
Jizzable jazz, how could it be passed
So come move that ass
I know what you wanna do
She's looking for a phat wad
Lord of a god you look good
Premonitions saved for later
Cause for now we're understood
Chorus
A me oh my God ya look so fine
I cant touch you cause you're so bonafide
A me oh my Bod ya look so fine
I cant touch you cause you're so bonafide
A Virginia Slim, can I get in
I'll take you for a ride in the back of my jeep
I got hills in the back that are plenty steep
And you can do it 'cause youre so bonafide
Yes all the eys that be staring at me
Is it because I got my Rover outside
See I just don't understand
Is it that you think you can play me fly
No I dont think so girl
Ive been through it many times before
I got a tight pocket book
And you know I ain't open it up for no --
Jizzable jazz, how could it be passed
So come move that ass
I know what you wanna do
She's looking for a phat wad
Lord of a god you look good
Premonitions saved for later
Cause for now we're understood
chorus (repeat)
Look into my eyes
Tell me what you see
I'm not pretentious
I invent this vibe that you feel
chorus (repeat)
vamp out
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