J. Brown (American singer)
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| Birth name | John Brown |
| Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Website | www |
John Brown, better known by his stage name J. Brown, is an American singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan.[4] He's currently signed to MoCha Music/SRG-ILS Group.[5] His 2018 single, "Sunrise Sunset" peaked at number 10 on the Adult R&B Billboard Charts.[6][7] His 2020 single, "Moon", reached number 7 in the same category.[8] He has had singles reach the Billboard Charts each year, consecutively, since 2018.[9][10][11][12]
His previously released songs, "Imma Love You Right"[13] and "Sex on My Money", are credited under John Brown and released by Universal Republic.[14][15][16]
Early life[edit]
Brown is the youngest of five children. He began singing in his father's choir at church and, later, he became involved with the Detroit's Mosaic Youth Theatre.[17] This provided him the opportunity to sing the National Anthem for the Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Lions, as well as sing for former president Bill Clinton.[18][19]
Musical career[edit]
Brown, Robert Curry (Making The Band 4, Day 26), and two other singers formed the group E2G while Brown was still attending high school. They auditioned for Wyclef Jean of the Fugees and were signed to Clef Records/J Records. The group eventually disbanded and he took the opportunity to attend Grambling State University on a full academic scholarship.[20]
Brown has been a supporting act for Trey Songz, Ruben Studdard, and Lil Boosie.[18] On October 24, 2019, he shared the stage with Stevie Wonder.[21]
John announced his EP would be released on January 24, 2020, and performed, his new single "Moon", on Fox 29 in Philadelphia.[22]
He is listed as the supporting act for Elle Varner's Ellevation Tour 2020.[23][24]
In 2021, J. Brown opened for both Nelly and Anthony Hamilton in separate tours as an independent artist.[2][3]
Personal life[edit]
The Recording Academy published an article on J. Brown in September 2020. According to it, Brown credits meditation as his way of finding calm in times of civil, political, and economic unrest.[25]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Year | Song | U.S. Peak R&B Billboard |
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| 2010 | "Imma Love You Right" | |
| "Sex on My Money" (featuring Gucci Mane) | ||
| 2018 | "Sunrise Sunset" | 10[9][26] |
| 2019 | "Give It 2 U" | 15[10] |
| 2020 | "Moon" | 7[11] |
| 2021 | "Vibe" | 10[27] |
| 2022 | "Don't Rush" | 7[28] |
| 2023 | "My Whole Heart" | 1[28] |
EP[edit]
| Year | Title |
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| 2020[29] | Forever Yours[30] |
Album[edit]
| Year | Title |
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| 2022[29] | CHAPTER & VERSE[1] |
| 2023[29] | THE ART OF MAKING LOVE[31] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Singer-Songwriter J. BROWN Secures His 5th Billboard TOP 20 R&B Song – Snubb3d Magazine". April 27, 2022.
- ^ a b "Here's Who's Coming to Dallas This Week: October 19 – D Magazine". October 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia – Stomp at the Clay Center, November 18". Facebook.
- ^ "J BROWN- SUNRISE SUNSET". April 27, 2022.
- ^ "Singer-Songwriter J. BROWN Secures His 5th Billboard TOP 20 R&B Song – Snubb3d Magazine". April 8, 2019.
- ^ "Getting to know J. Brown | Live Performance". WCIU, The U.
- ^ "R&B singer J. Brown performs his Billboard Hot 100 song". WUSA.
- ^ "Adult R&B Airplay Chart". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Adult R&B Songs Chart". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Adult R&B Airplay Chart". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Adult R&B Airplay Chart". Billboard.
- ^ "Adult R&B Airplay Chart". Billboard.
- ^ "Detroit native John Brown releases new single 'Sex on My Money'". mlive. September 8, 2010.
- ^ Spadine, Richard (February 12, 2018). "John Brown – Imma Love You Right". DJBooth.
- ^ "John Brown feat. Gucci Mane – Sex On My Money". September 9, 2010.
- ^ "John Brown "Sex On My Money" Ft. Gucci Mane (NEW MUSIC)". August 26, 2010.
- ^ WASHINGTON, GOOD MORNING (February 22, 2019). "R&B artist J Brown performs new hit "Sunrise Sunset"". WJLA.
- ^ a b Davison, Kahn Santori. "Choir boy". Detroit Metro Times.
- ^ "John Brown | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "WHO IS JOHN BROWN? IMMA LOVE YOU RIGHT – BET's NEW JOINT OF THE DAY". Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Stevie Wonder, 702, Jon.B, Sevyn Streeter, SZA and more Electrify the KJLH Stage at the 14th Annual Taste of Soul". October 24, 2019.
- ^ "Videos". FOX 29 News Philadelphia. January 17, 2020.
- ^ "Elle Varner – Ellevation w/ special guest J Brown 1/17/2020 7pm". citywinery.com.
- ^ "City Winery Search results for: 'ellevarner1 19 206 30show'". citywinery.com.
- ^ "Quarantine Diaries: J. BROWN Is Meditating, Working On His Next Album & River Rafting". September 21, 2020.
- ^ "J. Brown Releases New Single: Give It 2 U". October 28, 2019.
- ^ "Adult R&B Airplay Chart". Billboard.
- ^ a b "J. Brown's 'My Whole Heart' Hits No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart – Billboard".
- ^ a b c Desk, TV News. "J. BROWN Releases Debut EP 'FOREVER YOURS' on Friday, January 24th". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "J. Brown Releases New Single, "Moon"; Joins Elle Varner on Tour". January 20, 2020.
- ^ "J. Brown "The Art Of Making Love" Out Now - SoNo Recording Group".