J. Brown (American singer)

John Brown, better known by his stage name J. Brown, is an American singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. He's currently an independent recording artist signed to MoCha Music.[1] His 2018 single, "Sunrise Sunset" peaked at number 10 on the Adult R&B Billboard Charts.[2][3] His follow-up single, "Give it 2 U", reached number 15 in the same category[4]

J. Brown
Birth nameJohn Brown
BornDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals|Piano|Organ|Guitar
Labels
  • Clef Records/J.Records
  • Universal Republic
  • Mocha Music
Associated acts
Websitewww.jbrownmusiconly.com

His previously released songs, "Imma Love You Right"[5] and “Sex on My Money”, are credited under John Brown and released by Universal Republic.[6][7][8]

Early life

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.[9] 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.[10][11]

Musical career

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.[12]

Brown has been a supporting act for Trey Songz, Ruben Studdard, and Lil Boosie.[10] On October 24, 2019, he shared the stage with Stevie Wonder.[13]

John announced his EP would be released on January 24, 2020 and performed, his new single "Moon", on Fox 29 in Philadelphia.[14]

He is listed as the supporting act for Elle Varner's Ellevation Tour 2020.[15][16][17]

Discography

Singles
Year Song U.S. Peak R&B Billboard
2010 "Imma Love You Right"
"Sex on My Money" (featuring Gucci Mane)
2018 "Sunrise Sunset" 10[18][19]
2019 "Give It 2 U" 15[20]
2020 "Moon" 10[21]

EP
Year Title
2020[22] Forever Yours[23]

References
  1. "J BROWN- SUNRISE SUNSET". April 8, 2019.
  2. "Getting to know J. Brown | Live Performance". WCIU, The U.
  3. "R&B singer J. Brown performs his Billboard Hot 100 song". WUSA.
  4. "Adult R&B Songs Chart". Billboard.
  5. "Detroit native John Brown releases new single 'Sex on My Money'". mlive. September 8, 2010.
  6. Spadine, Richard. "John Brown - Imma Love You Right". DJBooth.
  7. "John Brown feat. Gucci Mane - Sex On My Money". September 9, 2010.
  8. "John Brown "Sex On My Money" Ft. Gucci Mane (NEW MUSIC)". August 26, 2010.
  9. WASHINGTON, GOOD MORNING (February 22, 2019). "R&B artist J Brown performs new hit "Sunrise Sunset"". WJLA.
  10. Davison, Kahn Santori. "Choir boy". Detroit Metro Times.
  11. "John Brown | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  12. "WHO IS JOHN BROWN? IMMA LOVE YOU RIGHT - BET's NEW JOINT OF THE DAY".
  13. "Stevie Wonder, 702, Jon.B, Sevyn Streeter, SZA and more Electrify the KJLH Stage at the 14th Annual Taste of Soul". October 24, 2019.
  14. "Videos". FOX 29 News Philadelphia.
  15. "Elle Varner - Ellevation w/ special guest J Brown 1/17/2020 7pm". citywinery.com.
  16. "City Winery Search results for: 'ellevarner1 19 206 30show'". citywinery.com.
  17. https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-ellevation-tour-elle-varner-the-mint-tickets/10099845
  18. "Adult R&B Songs Chart". Billboard.
  19. "J. Brown Releases New Single: Give It 2 U". October 28, 2019.
  20. https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-adult-r-and-b-airplay/2019-10-19/
  21. https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-adult-r-and-b-airplay
  22. Desk, TV News. "J. BROWN Releases Debut EP 'FOREVER YOURS' on Friday, January 24th". BroadwayWorld.com.
  23. "J. Brown Releases New Single, "Moon"; Joins Elle Varner on Tour". January 20, 2020.
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