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'''Jonathan "Jon" Bellion''' (born December 26, 1990) is an American ] and ]. He was born and raised in ]. Bellion has released two ], the most recent being ''The Separation''. He is currently signed with Visionary Music Group, which consists of ], QuESt, and Bellion.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/VisionaryMusicGroup</ref> '''Jonathan "Jon" Bellion''' (born December 26, 1990) is an American ] and ]. He was born and raised in ]. Bellion has released two ], the most recent being ''The Separation''. He is currently signed with Visionary Music Group.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Guarino|first1=Nick|title=Jon Bellion – Life (Music Video) : Indie / R&B / Pop Single |url=http://thissongissick.com/blog/2012/jon-bellion-life-music-video-tsis-premiere/#sthash.G6sEBRhn.dpbs|website=This Song is Sick|publisher=This Song is Sick|accessdate=12 September 2014}}</ref>


==Career== ==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 his own music. 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 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.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Guarino|first1=Nick|title=Jon Bellion – The Motto (Drake Cover) : Chill Original Indie / R&B Cover|url=http://thissongissick.com/2012/jon-bellion-the-motto-drake-cover/|website=This Song is Sick|publisher=This Song is Sick|accessdate=12 September 2014}}</ref>
⚫ ===2012-present===
⚫ Jon Bellion signed with Visionary Music Group in 2012, and released a cover of Drake's "The Motto" on VMG's YouTube page.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drake - The Motto (Jon Bellion Cover)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BR2wdVjifg|website=YouTube}}</ref>


In 2014, Bellion wrote the chorus to the song "]" by ] featuring ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Markman|first1=Rob|title=Meet Eminem And Rihanna’s ‘Monster’ Songwriter|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1716476/eminem-rihanna-jon-bellion-the-monster-writer/|website=MTV}}</ref> Bellion also co-wrote and produced the song "]" by ] in 2012, which was not released until 2013 in the UK and 2014 in the US. In 2014, Bellion wrote the chorus to the song "]" by ] featuring ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Markman|first1=Rob|title=Meet Eminem And Rihanna’s ‘Monster’ Songwriter|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1716476/eminem-rihanna-jon-bellion-the-monster-writer/|website=MTV|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=12 September 2014}}</ref> Bellion also co-wrote and produced the song "]" by ] in 2012, which was not released until 2013 in the UK and 2014 in the US.


Jon Bellion is releasing his third record, titled ''The Definition'', under Visionary on September 23, 2014. Bellion is headlining his first national tour called "The Beautiful Mind Tour," starting October 1, 2014.<ref>http://www.thebeautifulmindtour.com/</ref> Jon Bellion is releasing his third free project, titled ''The Definition'', under Visionary on September 23, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ramirez|first1=Erica|title=Jon Bellion, 'Simple and Sweet': Exclusive Video Premiere|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6214428/jon-bellion-simple-and-sweet-exclusive-video-premiere|website=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=12 September 2014}}</ref> Bellion is headlining his first national tour called "The Beautiful Mind Tour," starting October 1, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ortiz|first1=Edwin|title=Watch Jon Bellion's "Simple and Sweet" Video|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/08/jon-bellion-simple-and-sweet-video|website=Complex|publisher=Complex|accessdate=12 September 2014}}</ref>


==Influences== ==Influences==

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Jon Bellion
Jon Bellion in 2014.Jon Bellion in 2014.
Background information
Birth nameJonathan Bellion
Born (1990-12-26) December 26, 1990 (age 34)
OriginLong Island, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer, rapper
Years active2011–present
LabelsVisionary Music Group
Websitewww.jonbellion.com
Musical artist

Jonathan "Jon" Bellion (born December 26, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter and rapper. He was born and raised in Long Island, New York. Bellion has released two mixtapes, the most recent being The Separation. He is currently signed with Visionary Music Group.

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 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.

In 2014, Bellion wrote the chorus to the song "The Monster" by Eminem featuring Rihanna. 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 is releasing his third free project, titled The Definition, under Visionary on September 23, 2014. Bellion is headlining his first national tour called "The Beautiful Mind Tour," starting October 1, 2014.

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.

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 September 12, 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 September 12, 2014.
  3. Markman, Rob. "Meet Eminem And Rihanna's 'Monster' Songwriter". MTV. MTV News. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  4. Ramirez, Erica. "Jon Bellion, 'Simple and Sweet': Exclusive Video Premiere". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  5. Ortiz, Edwin. "Watch Jon Bellion's "Simple and Sweet" Video". Complex. Complex. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  6. Khan, Ahmad. "No Genre: An Introduction to Jon Bellion". Huffington Post. Huffington Post. Retrieved September 12, 2014.

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