Jon B Bonafide 1995 Zip Exclusive [top]

While Jon B. produced the majority of the album himself, he collaborated closely with his mentor, , who played a pivotal role in the project's sound.

Before the playlists, there were mixtapes. Before the streams, there was that pure 90s R&B soul. Jon B. stepped onto the scene in '95 with Bonafide and changed the game. From the instant classic "Someone to Love" with Babyface to the smooth grooves of "Pretty Girl," this album is a masterclass in New Jack Swing. jon b bonafide 1995 zip exclusive

: The album was a commercial success, eventually achieving Platinum certification for over 1 million copies sold. While Jon B

Jon B. was heavily involved in the album's creation, writing and producing the majority of the 13 tracks himself. Featured Artist Producer(s) Simple Melody Bootsy Collins Love Is Candi Mystery 4 Two Someone to Love Time After Time Pretty Girl Isn't It Scary Burning 4 You Gone Before Light Love Don't Do Cultural Legacy Celebrating 30 Years of Jon B's Debut Album Bonafide Before the streams, there was that pure 90s R&B soul

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The album went Platinum, but the original 1995 pressing has become a collector’s item—not just because of the music, but because of the sound . Vinyl enthusiasts argue that the 1995 mastering had a warmer low-end and less compression than the 1996 represses or the modern CD reissues.