JB combines a high energy stage presence with deep lyrics over beats that stretch your emotions
Born and raised in Nebraska, JB's love for music started when his mother would play her guitar and sing for him as a child. This attraction to music would lead him to find 90's rap artists like Nas, Tupac, Biggie, and others. With their influence, he began writing and creating music of his own.
Fast forward and JB was gaining some exposure on radio shows like "Hate it or Love it"on Shade 45 and making appearances on local radio stations. He was releasing projects and performing at showcases with artists like Nipsey Hussle, Juvenile, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Do or Die, Nappy Roots, and more.
While working to build a music career on the side, he was also a full time father and husband to his wife and three children. The passion for the music he had been used to creating eventually faded and he stopped pursuing music any further.
Recently finding a new beginning and creating his first studio album, JB wants to bring his life experiences along with a message of love and hope to listeners around the world.
His album is set to release in 2020 and his first single, "Wings feat. Grace Lundy", was released on Nov. 8th, 2019 on all major streaming services. JB's wisdom can be heard in each line and felt with each beat that was hand crafted for the project.
JB is an artist passionate about his craft and what his music represents. With songs about love, life, hardship, pain, happiness, marriage, children, and hard work, everyone will have a JB song that they can vibe to.
Life Lessons, Album - April 19th, 2020
"Jon says, 'Yeeeeaahh, I’ll bring about 50 people.' .....try 150! I didn’t underestimate him, he underestimated himself, but it’s cool, I got a workout bartending that show, it was crazy, and AWESOME!!" -Jackie Storm, Owner, Storm Cellar Lincoln, NE
"...he had earnest intent on making the show a success by pushing a tremendous amount of presale tickets and put on a quality performance. I am actively interested in working with him for future On the Come Up shows!" -Stephen Papstein, Promoter
"Having JB perform on a National Touring show was a very welcoming experience. He came in very professional. His self promotion was exceptional an his on stage performance is a must see. I would definitely ask him for his support on shows in the future." -Jason, 402 Productions
April 18, 2020 - Album Release Livestream - Lincoln, NE
March 13, 2020 with Kenny Barz, Ya Boi KT, and King T - Lincoln, NE
January 25, 2020 - Headline - Storm Cellar - Lincoln, NE
November 2, 2019 - Lookout Lounge - Omaha, NE with Ya Boi KT
October 27, 2019 - Duffy's - Lincoln, NE with Alfred Banks
October 11, 2019 - Rosie's Bar - Lincoln, NE - Private Event
Past shows include opening for: Nipsey Hussle Bone Thugs N Harmony Juvenile Obie Trice Nappy Roots 2 Live Crew and more