-Jon B.. signs new deal with Arsenal Records/Universal
Yes, there will be a 5th album. Jon B. has signed with new founded label Arsenal Records, distributed thru Fontana/Universal. New deal will be a joint venture with Jon B.'s label Vibezelect Records and Arsenal Records. Arsenal CEO, Max Gousse is very excited to have Jon B. under his newly established record label. Also on Arsenal Records is recording artist Adina Howard. Look for a Jon B./Adina Howard tour in 2007.
-5th album going back to "Cool Relax" days
Although some say that Jon's 4th album, "Stronger Everyday" was his best album to date, a lot will disagree, as did the radio stations. After minimal airplay with "Stronger Everyday", Jon and management team decided to give radio and the majority of his fans want they want………..another cool, sexy album like the "Cool Relax" days. Thus, his new album due out in February 2007, entitled "Back To Love" is doing just that, going "back to love". Although the new album is not yet complete, its' focus is hot, sexy, baby makin ballads with a couple of hot club joints, including a featured song with platinum rapper Paul Wall . Jon and Paul mixed it up in Paul's studio in Houston, TX and Jon will be featured on Paul Walls new album as well. All the songs are written and produced by Jon B.
-Christmas album is finished
Jon B.'s first (and possibly only) Christmas album is finished. Due to be in stores early November 2006, "Holiday Wishes From Me, To You" is Jon's first Christmas album and it features 10 songs, which includes 7 originals and 3 covers, including a re-make of Donny Hathaway's , "This Christmas". This is necessary buy for any Jon B. fan.
-Jon B.. heading to Japan for a USO Tour
Jon B. has been asked to perform for our Troops overseas. Jon will perform for our troops stationed in Japan, Guam and Hawaii. The USO Tour, as it's called, starts Oct. 12 and runs thru Oct. 21. This is quite an honor and Jon is excited to donate his time to our men and women who protect our country. Some of the shows will be televised on select cable channels, stay tuned for more info.
-Jon B. and Angie Stone to link up and write for Angie's new album
Jon and Angie will be in the studio co-writing for Angie's new album. The writing session will start early October. Angie Stone is on RCA/J Records.
-On a personal note
Jon is doing extremely well and his excited about the Christmas album and "Back To Love" and would like to thank all his fans/friends/family that has supported him all these years. Jon has gone through some rough times, but in the end he continues to share with all of us his incredible talent and all of you out there that love Jon B., you are what drive him and his love of "true" R&B music that he shares with you. He will continue to make music for you………………..you the fans are the engine that keeps Jon B. going forward and he would like to express his love and gratitude to all.