SATURDAY THROWBACK VIDEO: JON B - THEY DON’T KNOW
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Jon B got a certified classic in 1997, when he released his sophomore album, ‘Cool Relax’. With hits like, “They Don’t Know” and “Are U Still Down” featuring Tupac Shakur, and “I Do (Whatcha Say Boo)”. Cool Relax was hailed as one of the best R&B albums released that year, and was certified platinum..
I don’t know what he is up to recently, but I know he did release an album a year ago. Whatever the case, this is still the jam! I’m sure you all agree.








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1.
www.jumpoff.tv
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Yea this track is hot fiyah! Gets the mood going when ya with a shortie. Honestly, I miss traditional R&B songs. All ya get nowadays is someone “R&B” artist singing on a hip-hop beat, which no doubt, a lot of tracks are still hot, but this is real R&B right here!!
2.
DaTruth
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
That was my SONG. I still love that song and his BLUE EYE SOUL.
3.
Island_Girl-Bri
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Oh damn…this my tune!!
4.
sonnie_nc
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
I have all but his last album from last year. He was on the Michael Baisden show and said that he was having issues with his record company. He’s independent as of right now.
5.
James
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
this is my joint, reminds me of junior high. chicken noodle soup crowd this is how music sounds like.
6.
jscene
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
where in the hell is jon b now? Damn, i swear some people just fall off…this was my song.
7.
tjack25
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Awww…this was my song! It came out when I wuz in High School.
Yep Yep, this is MUSIC
8.
ms. pie
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
This is still my shit, that Cool Relax album is a bonafide classic. I keep that disc on repeat without skipping a single song.
9.
quick question
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Its funny you put this song up, because this is the only ringtone I have on my phone right now. Yeah it is a throwback, but I love this song. He is so fine, and I loved his voice. The good ole days lol
10.
AGE
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
I HAVE TO AGREE THIS WAS REAL MUSIC BACK IN THE 90′S
I’VE BEEN DOING A LOT OF LISTENING TO OLD SCHOOL LATELY IM LIKE DAMMM WHAT HAPPENED TO REAL GOOD MUSIC. ITS A SHAME THESE ARTIST CAN’T COME BACK NOW A DAYS AND MAKE IT. WHATS UP WITH PEOPLES PICK OF MUSIC. THANKS ANGEL FOR THE THROWBACK WE NEED THE REMINDER OF WHAT REAL MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE SO WE DON’T FORGET!!!!!!!!!!!1
AGE
11.
Candi
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
my FAVORITE singer!!! no exceptions. it hurts me that he didn’t get the support from his label that he deserved, but what the hell else would ya expect from matthew knowles. he’s released 2 cd and a best of since Cool Relax. Stronger Everyday is his latest, fire! if you like they don’t know, you should definitely hear this cd.
12.
Bouga
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
This was my jam too, back in high school. I was just listening to the song he did with Babyface about 2 days ago on the radio, and was like, “those were good music days”.
13.
OneTwo
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Oh no you didn’t!! I miss the ’90s!
14.
bre
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Aw this WAS my jam. I remember whenever I saw him perform on Sister/Sister with Tia & Tamara I nearly died. Haha it was so cute. Thanks for the rewind
Makes me miss the 90’s.
15.
Gin
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
awwwww memories…
16.
Bouga
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
@ #15
Awwww memories indeed. That was one of the jams I was feeling in high school too.
I was listening to the song he did with Babyface about 2 days ago on the radio and thought to myself, “those were the good R&B days right there”.
17.
Team.Beyonce
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
yawn
18.
risha
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Fcuk a team beyonce!! Jon B was my boy and all of his cd’s were fire!!! And.. he was fine!
19.
Lite Beautyitit
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
I remember watchin sister sister and then he started performan and i was shocked cause i didnt know white people could sound like that loL! That was he jam though! I feel sorry for the lil kids these days who have to listen to all this lean wit it rock wit it, and alicia keys garbage, when i was in sixth grade we had REAL music like this joint right here! Hey angela do a throw back for bonethugs an harmony!!
20.
That1Girl
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Agree with #8. This CD was a CLASSIC, the whole thing! I still bump it. He kinda sounds like Babyface with a twist of Usher. He had a song out not too long ago that was good (can’t think of the name of it).
21.
Elishia
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
wtfuck. whoever pulled the race card. anyways from “Can’t Help It” to “Gone before Light” are my jams. im reminiscing right now thank you for posting this.
22.
quick question
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
I really miss music like this man. We need Donnell Jones, Case, Aaliyah, Jon B, Jodeci, Faith Evans, Dru Hill, SWV, and all of the other people that made great music to come back for real Cuz if I hear “laffy taffy,” “me&u,” and all this other garbage all the time, I seriously think that real R&B and Hip Hop is dead…
PS Just to reiterate it again, that man is so fine…
*moving away from computer due to heat flashes*
23.
Renea
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
lmao I’ve been in love with him since 4nd GRADE!, oh man good times.
24.
NetworKing
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
This song is a classic! Not too many songs can be classifed as that but I think this song will still feel special to us in 20 yrs. He’s currently working on a new Christmas album that should be out this year, and he’s just performing wherever he gets the chance. His hair is little longer and he’s got a beard now… He looks like a Jewish guy now, not to stereotype anyone just making it easier for ya’ll to visualize.
25.
Nick
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
thats crazy the last time i heard him was in the philippines 2 months ago when i was on my way to go to australia got left by the plane and had to wait for 4 hours so i went to the mall and i heard this song and Someone To Love.man the 90’s those were the days. where is he now?
26.
baby d
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
this use to be my jam also.i still listen to this cd
27.
sexyquencee
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
man dis my shit!Jon B dats da main man right durr I wore dat cd out back den
28.
baby d
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
i still listen to this cd. i love this song
29.
tjack25
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
hold on #19…..
Alicia Keys is holdin it down……far from garbage
30.
miss thang
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
Ive got this song on my IPOD right now. I LOVE Jon B. He is the truth. Its hard to come by talent like his in this day and age
31.
chacha123
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
I love Jon B. He can really sing. After seeing the vid, I had to find out what was going on with him now. Yeah, he must be independent because he is trying to promote his new album mostly through word of mouth and the net. That’s okay, though. Prince did it although Prince and Jon B. are on two different levels. I just wonder why a major lable won’t snatch him up. Maybe he likes his creative freedom (most artists usually say that when they go indie).
Anyway, for those interested…visit www.jonbonline.com. Make sure you show support for his new album.
32.
Ayanna
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
I loved that song, I used to hold my pillow and rock to that joint back in the day. I was sooooooooo in love with Jon B too. Gosh I miss good music like this.
33.
BashyBoo
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
OOH HELL YEAH I REMEMBER WHEN THIS CAME OUT AND I WAS IN A LITTLE TRIANGLE AND THIS WAS ME AND MY THEN BOO’S SONG!!!
34.
KC
Saturday, September 30, 2006 /
He is fine and this is still my jam !! That album got some jams up there. Shine and Bad Girl are my favs as well. Don’t sleep on this album.
35.
Varestj
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I used to LOVE this song and still do. I think he’s releasing another Christmas album this year and has and r&b album that will be following that which will drop in Feburary of ‘07
36.
BrittBrat
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
This is my mutherfuckin shit,got chills right now,bringing back some good times
37.
Diva
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I adore Jon B.! That’s album was so good. With Justin doing so well, and Robin Thicke dropping his album soon. JB needs to head on back into the studio.
38.
sheneice
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I LOVE THIS SONG. HE NEEDS TO DROP ANOTHER ALBUM BECAUSE THIS IS REAL R&B MUSIC
39.
romantique
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
‘They don’t know about this here’ - THAT IS THE LYRIC! This takes me back…people tryna get in ur business, u play this song and it’s all cool. Lol, keep em coming Angel.La!
x.romantique.x
40.
LadyMahogany
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
This was my song,I swore Jon B was my husband especially when What You Say Boo came out.This is song is the reason I bought his cd.He is an amazing talent.
41.
Shaft
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I have this song on my mp3player….and the Are You Still Down video on my computer….the song he did with Babyface was amazing..and..
This is real….real R&B right here….ive gotta sing that to mi amor…
42.
Tyra
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
Hes so talented!!! I know this takes most of us back to our junior high school days…..
That cd that he had last year was kinda hot too!! I was just playing that shit last night….
43.
lamorenaenkobe
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I LOVE me some Jon B.!! omg I was the biggest fan… reminds me of senior year of high school and freshmen year of college.. I got to meet him and kick it with him at a little show he did in nyc.. memories… he’s the one who got me feelin’ the white chocolate.
44.
Sharon
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I loooovee this song!! It’s always been a favorite. I wonder if Jon B is still married?
45.
Mac
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
True 90s RnB.
I saw this video a few weeks back, and downloaded Cool relax. It’d been on repeat on my mp3 since.
46.
Chellybop
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
For all ya’ll that said music was better in the 90’s, you ain’t never lied!!
Damn Jon B was sexy, and he had a nice ass voice, I love this song!
47.
DIVA
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I loooovvved Jon B!!!!!
Cool Relax WAS a classic….Especially “R U still down” with Pac…
Loves it!!!! Thank you Angel.La!!!!!
48.
gansta rock
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
* suffering from 90’s nostalgia*
this is my jam!, they dont make music like this anymore…babyface, silk, keith sweat, tevin campbell…good lawd! the 90’s was R&B at it’s sparkling best. I remember how i wanted someone to say these words to me…
What’s the name of that song he had with this indian chick in the video?!…FIYAH!…st8 up virginity losing music!
He will be 4eva fine!
*singing brown eyed girl by Tevin campbell*
yuzimi.
49.
gansta rock
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
YES! i found it! Pretty Girl from his Bonafide album:
“Pretty Girl”
Your lips, your smile, your tenderness, ooh baby
The way you walk, I can’t resist your style
When I sleep at night, I dream of you, ooh baby
I wake up wet, thinking of you, ooh baby
How can a man like me
Convince a girl like you
To be his lover and one and only
How can I make you see
That I’m the one for you
And nobody does it like me
[Chorus:]
Hey pretty girl
Can I be your man tonight, baby?
Hey pretty mama
Can I sleep with you tonight?
Hey, pretty girl when you come to my room tonight
I’ll make you come through the night
Your legs around my waist so tight
I’ll slide down south to taste you right
You taste so good to me
How does a man like me
Seduce a girl like you
How can I make you my one and only
How can I make you scream
There’s no one else for you
‘And nobody does it like me, baby
[Chorus:]
Hey pretty girl
Can I be your man tonight, baby?
Hey pretty mama
Can I sleep with you tonight?
Hey, pretty girl when you come to my room tonight
I’ll make you come through the night
[Bridge:]
There’s a candle that’s burning in my heart tonight
And the flame is full of my desire
And I can’t help but desire you in my bed tonight
And I’ll touch you in the places
Where no one’s been before
And I’ll kiss you in the places
Where men sometimes ignore
And I’ll take you to a level
You’ve never felt before
And though you won’t understand it
You’ll cry and ask for more
[Chorus:]
Hey pretty girl
Can I be your man tonight, baby?
Hey pretty mama
Can I sleep with you tonight?
Hey, pretty girl when you come to my room tonight
I’ll make you come through the night.
BEAUTIFUL STUFF!
50.
SUGA BUGA
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
man some people write NOVELS in here.
51.
NetworKing
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
“I DO” is another classic. His last album that got like no pub should have been his comeback album! Seriously, if you’re an R&B fan period, then U have to get “Stronger Everyday”. Black, white, whatever, he hands down made one of the best R&B albums in long time! People who have the album know what I’m talking about. I just didn’t get no pub cuz he’s independent now. If it’s on itunes listen to the samples of the songs and see for yourself.
Can anyone in here agree with me that his last album “Stronger Everyday” was rediculous?
52.
Leti
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I read in an article that he went through a bad divorce (black wife), and that his house burn down.Those both happened back to back. He said he went through a deep depression for a few years because of those events. I love his music. Great soulful voice!
53.
Canadian Chick
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
I agree with you NETWORKING it is one of his greatest albums. I listen to it everyday! I’ve been a fan of his since the beginning and stronger everyday has got to be the greatest album!!
54.
Smokie
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
That was my song!!
55.
tianni
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
THIS WAS THE JAM!!!
THIS WHITE DUDE CAN SING. I CALLED HIM THE “WHITE” VERSION OF “BABY FACE”.
I AM A BIG JON B FAN.
GOOD LOOKIN’ WITH THE FLASH BACK JOINT.
56.
oh wee
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
This brought me back to 5th grade LOL….I loved that CD and transfered it to my ipod when i found it while i was moving. I’m telling you music was hott 1997-2002..real talk
57.
esco
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
he performed at this gay club in caliornia
http://www.downelink.com/...lbums/20060623/005_1.html
times must be hard. i prefer him over JT.
58.
marmar
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
Man I love Jon B. and that was my cut back in dem dayz.
His sophmore ablum i loved all them songs on there as well as Pretty Girl from his Bonafide ablum.
Jon B. was the man too..I remember having such a BIG crush on him..lol
59.
MszLara
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
there was a rumor this summer on WLIB that he gave his wife AIDS any trut to that???…but hell i luvv that song
60.
MszLara
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
this past summer on WLIb they said that he gave his wife AIDS..any1 knows if theres truth to that story??
but i loved that song tho..
61.
Dian
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
# marmar said:
Man I love Jon B. and that was my cut back in dem dayz.
His sophmore ablum i loved all them songs on there as well as Pretty Girl from his Bonafide ablum.
Jon B. was the man too..I remember having such a BIG crush on him..lol
_____
umm dont compare Jon b to JT, thats an insult.
62.
gansta rock
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
@ Networking
i agree, that album is just about perfect, u can play every track without feeling the urge to skip. i hope he finds his niche again and finds a label thats willing to put in as much work has he his. i believe Carl Thomas has come the closes to this man’s musical genius…Summer Rain and Emotional touched my soul.
WITH that said…his ex wife must a been smoking cannabis…cuz he’s a keeper.
yuzimi.
63.
kaye
Sunday, October 1, 2006 /
Exactly, I heard the same rumor on the Wendy Williams Experience, but Wendy says she doesn’t believe it until she knew for fact. I doubt this story is true, at least I hope so…
64.
Asentha
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
I never cared much for this song or Jon B.
65.
Asentha
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
I loved 90’s music, but I never cared much for this song or Jon B.
66.
Asentha
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
Didn’t mean to double-post, but I got an error messge after the first attempt. Sorry.
67.
Toffee
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
Nah,that story is completely false about Jon giving his ex-wife aids no truth to that at all.
Hands down Jon B.is my all-time favorite musical artist without any hesitation.
Oh,and don’t sleep,Jon’s coming out with his “first” christmas album called “Holiday Wishes From Me,To You” in stores early November 2006 don’t forget to cop the album.Also his 5th album entitled “Back To Love” is due out in February 2007 go out and support him.Jon’s still is doing his thang…and that’s what’s up!
Thanks for posting the video Angela…loves it!
for any Jon B “fans” out there that’s interested go to www.jonbonline.com and get all your Jon B news there.
*Peace*
68.
Gladys
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
ilove jon b his music & voice are the s*** i still listen to his music & you should check out his myspace
69.
gladys
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
damn i love me some jon b he was so fine in that video,i love his voice & his music,this is one of my favorite songs of all time & i still listen to his music now thats what i call real r&b
70.
brownsugah305
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
@57 thanks!!! I love Jon B and I think that he is soooo talented.
I remember this song coming out when I was in Middle school it seems like soo long ago (wait it was). This really takes me back but it is still on rotation in my MP3 player…. I am a true R&B fan….
71.
Leenie
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
Great choice, this was my jam!
72.
Candi
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
Stronger Everyday is my shit. i put on multiple or before it’s gone and go crazy!!
his ex-wife, musiic, is also a singer. she remarried and recent had a child.
73.
Dipsetgirl
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
I was just playing this the other day. I think he is underrated.
74.
Nat
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
i can’t believe this song came out NINE years ago, it feels just like yesterday! damn i still love this song! keep em coming Angel.La
75.
augusta
Monday, October 2, 2006 /
ah yes, the good ol days.. it’s too bad songs these days sound like crap. I miss r&b : (
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