After 17 years in the industry, Jon B. (@OFFICIALJONB) released his first independent album Comfortable Swagg (available on iTunes and JonBWorld.com) in February. Following a positive response to the title track’s video, J. Dakar (@jdakar) caught up with the R&B crooner in the latest @ConcreteLoop Twitterview, where he shared his thoughts on music today, collaborations with Drake and what’s next for him. Check out the recap of it below.
CL TWITTERVIEW: JON B.
ConcreteLoop.com’s J. Dakar catches up with R&B crooner Jon B.
Storified by J. Dakar · Thu, May 10 2012 00:55:29
.@OfficialJonB How’s it going and the top question on everyone’s list: where have you been? #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop My last project Helpless Romantic came out in 08-Since then ive been on the road/raising my 4yr old daughter #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB We spoke to your lovely wife earlier today. How has fatherhood changed you? #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop not that i didn’t have love and respect for women before i’ve learned to love and respect them even more now #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB That’s something your female fans can definitely appreciate. Curious: have you heard the @ItsBMcKnight song, iFUrReady2Learn?CONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop @ItsBMcKnight unfortunately yesOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB Uh oh…You didn’t like it? #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop thats poor representation for a grown man and a seasoned artist like him in my opinion-No Hate #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB No argument here. Aside from your own, whose music are you enjoying these days? #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop Drake,Usher,Ne-Yo,Trey Songz,Adele,Melanie Fiona, Nikki MInaj, Rhianna,Metronomy,Mark Ronson,Duran Duran #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB Funny you mention @Drake. @MsThickymae wants to know how you feel about "Cameras", which samples your track "Calling on You".CONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop @Drake @MsThickymae Honored I’m a huge fan of @OVO40′s production so to see that the respect was mutual was a great complimentOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB Should we expect a @Drake collaboration with @OVO40 production some day soon?CONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop @Drake @OVO40 The future is Now it will def happen #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB We get to premiere it, right? Lol Seriously though, with whom else would you like to work? #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop HaHa of course-I would like to work with Ne-Yo ,D’Angelo,Mark Ronson,Adele,Rhianna,Tank, and a list too long #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB Facebook fans Nicole and Bakunzi want to know your nationality and hear your thoughts on success with black audiences.CONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop i’m a human being 1st .but my mother is jewish father dutchLove to play 4 anybody who want’s to come out and share my vibe.Official Jon B
.@OfficialJonB Fans want to see you perform live. Are you touring?CONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop Yes,U I do mostly spot dates you can check info at http://facebook.com/officialjonbee #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB Busy Mr. B, @LeahBizfly11 wants to know what you do for fun. #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop @LeahBizfly11 Hang with my daughter everything from her fav movies,watering ,going to pk, going to the pub w/my boys #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB And making music, too! Right? Haha @MsKimberlyAnn30 asks Is it better being an independent artist? #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop @MsKimberlyAnn30 It has it’s challenges but the freedome of being the boss of my destiny is cool after 17 yrs in the game.Official Jon B
.@OfficialJonB What’s next for you? I heard about the Jon B-Sides mixtape; when should we expect that? #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop I’m actually finishing that now as we speak. but I’m also finishing a remix E.P my 2 new singles ComfSwagg OnlyOne #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB Please let us know when they’re ready. As we wind down, for what would you like to be best remembered? #JonBonCLCONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop for making music that can set a mood, make u feel good and bring a vibe of honest, diverse soul eclectic in style #JonBonCLOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB And finally, is there anything you want to say to your fans (both old and new)?CONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop Please support my 1st (INDI) album COMFORTABLE SWAGG on itunes or http://jonbworld.com/store. Thank u for your Love Bless Jon BOfficial Jon B
.@OfficialJonB And thank you, sir, for your time. We look forward to hearing the new material and helping share it with your fans.CONCRETELOOP.COM
@ConcreteLoop Thank you for having me .Both me + wifey follow ConcreteLoop and appreciate you for your support sincerely Jon BOfficial Jon B
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