Jon Bellion

Jon Bellion
Birth name Jonathan Giler Bellion
Born December 26, 1990
Origin Lake Grove, New York, U.S.
Genres Pop, hip hop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, record producer, rapper
Years active 2011–present
Labels Visionary Music Group, Capitol
Associated acts Logic, QuESt, Beyond This Point
Website www.jonbellion.com

Jonathan "Jon" Bellion (born December 26, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and rapper. He was born and raised in Long Island, New York. Bellion has released three mixtapes, the most recent, The Definition was released on September 23, 2014. He is currently signed with Visionary Music Group.[1]

Career

2011-present

Bellion's first mixtape, "Scattered Thoughts Vol. 1" was released in early 2011 via his Facebook page and reached over 11,000 downloads. Bellion composes and produces all of his own music. Jon Bellion signed with Visionary Music Group in 2012 and released a cover of Drake's "The Motto" on VMG's YouTube page.[2]

In 2014, Bellion wrote the chorus to the song "The Monster" by Eminem featuring Rihanna.[3] Bellion also co-wrote and produced the song "Trumpets" by Jason Derulo in 2012, which was not released until 2013 in the UK and 2014 in the US.

Jon Bellion released his third free project, titled The Definition, under Visionary Music Group on September 23, 2014.[4] Bellion headlined his first national tour called "The Beautiful Mind Tour," on October 1, 2014.[5]

Bellion released two singles in early 2015, including "Woodstock (Psychedelic Fiction)" and "All Time Low", which featured additional vocals from Travis Mendes[6]

Influences

Bellion has stated on multiple occasions that Kanye West is one of his biggest inspirations. "I loved everything but it was Kanye West who really changed everything for me," he said in a Huffington Post interview. West is also the reason Bellion decided to drop out of college and pursue music.[7] He says he is also influenced by Coldplay, John Mayer, André 3000, and more.[8]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title Mixtape details
Scattered Thoughts Vol. 1
  • Released: 2011
  • Formats: Digital download
Translations Through Speakers
  • Released: February 20, 2013
  • Formats: Digital download
The Separation
  • Released: December 10, 2013
  • Formats: Digital download
The Definition
  • Released: September 23, 2014
  • Formats: Digital download

References

  1. ↑ Guarino, Nick. "Jon Bellion – Life (Music Video) : Indie / R&B / Pop Single [TSIS PREMIERE]". This Song is Sick. This Song is Sick. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  2. ↑ Guarino, Nick. "Jon Bellion – The Motto (Drake Cover) : Chill Original Indie / R&B Cover". This Song is Sick. This Song is Sick. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  3. ↑ Markman, Rob. "Meet Eminem And Rihanna’s ‘Monster’ Songwriter". MTV. MTV News. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  4. ↑ Ramirez, Erica. "Jon Bellion, 'Simple and Sweet': Exclusive Video Premiere". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  5. ↑ Ortiz, Edwin. "Watch Jon Bellion's "Simple and Sweet" Video". Complex. Complex. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  6. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/jonbellion
  7. ↑ Khan, Ahmad. "No Genre: An Introduction to Jon Bellion". Huffington Post. Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  8. ↑ "Artist Interview - Jon Bellion". Song Revelation. Song Revelation. Retrieved 16 September 2014.

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