Jon B, Case, et Carl Thomas

Jonathon used to be a songwriter and wrote songs prior to his rise to fame for a variety of artists including After 7, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Color Me Badd and others. Jon B's popularity began in the 90s, he released his debut studio album in 1995 entitled 'Bonafide' which included a huge hit in the shape of 'Someone To Love'. The single featured Grammy award winning artist Babyface and earned Jon B a nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

The first album is now certified platinum selling in the United States for sales passing one million. He released his second studio album 'Cool Relax' in 1997 and it included a top 10 single 'They Don't Know' and two other top 20 hits, one featuring the iconic rapper Tupac Shakur. 'Cool Relax' remains the artist's most commercially and critically successful album, it is certified double platinum selling in the United States.

His third album 'Pleasures U Like' came in at #6 on the US Billboards, and it was his first release through Edmonds Record Group. He collaborates with a selection of producers on the LP including past producers Babyface, Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson who each work on a track. His chart successes began to decline after the third album although he still remains a largely respected in the R & B music scene.

Born on October 4, Case Woodward grew up in New York City, New York, US listening to R&B legends like Smokey Robinson and Luther Vandross and striving to reach the success achieved by his influential peers Babyface and Mat J. Blige. Case started his music career performing in various R&B groups like Future and Black and progressed towards an occupation as a back up singer, working for pop mainstays such as Usher, Christopher Williams, and AI B. Sure. Case’s hard work behind the scenes finally earned him the opportunity to act as a solo artist. His first single was written by soul diva Faith Evans. The track grabbed the attention of Def Jam Records, eventually leading him into a recording contract with the label.

Case was shuttled into mainstream success with some of his earliest recordings. His single “Touch Me, Tease Me”, which featured appearances by rapper Foxy Brown and singer Mary J. Blige landed on the popular soundtrack to “The Nutty Professor”. The album entered the US Billboard 200 at No. 63 and the R&B Charts at No. 4. His self-titled debut also included this single as well as the hits “More to Love” and “I Gotcha”. The album shot to No. 7 on the R&B Charts and featured material primarily written by Mary J. Blige.

His next album Personal Conversation” went platinum and contained the 3 singles “Happily Ever After” (feat. Beyonce Knowles), “Faded Pictures” (feat. Joe) and “Think of You”. 2001 marked the release of his 3rd and most successful album to date “Open Letter”. The album was his first to reach gold status, though “Personal Conversation” would eventually go on to do so as well. This release contained the R&B chart topping single “Missing You”, which acted as a major commercial boost for the album, pushing it all the way to No. 5 on the US albums chart.

2009’s “The Rose Experience” did not do as well as “Open Letter” on the US charts; however, it matched it’s success on the R&B charts peaking at No. 2. The album was produced by Case and was self-released through his personal label Indigo Blue. Wu-tang member Ghostface appeared as a guest rapper on the track “Shoulda Known Betta”. Case’s follow up album “Here, My Love” came out on 15 June 2010 through Real Talk Entertainment.

Thomas’ career catapulted whilst he was performing around New York City, singing at open mic nights. He was fortunate enough to be at a performance attended by Sean Combs, who decided to take a chance on Carl Thomas, signing him to Bad Boy Entertainment in 1997. He released the single “I Wish” on February 15th 2000. It became a number-one in the R&B single charts, spending six weeks at the top spot. It also reached number 20 in the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The single created enough buzz for his debut album, “Emotional” to take off, which was released on April 18th 2000.

The album made it to number 8 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the R&B chart. It was shortly after, certified Platinum, and featured more singled such as “Summer Rain” which made it to the top spot of the R&B charts and number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Let’s Talk About It”, Carl Thomas’ sophomore album released on March 23rd 2004, made it to number 4 in the Billboard 200 and number 2 in the R&B Chart, despite the singles not quite reaching the chart positions that his previous singles had. In 2006, Thomas featured alongside Hussein Fatal and Papoose on “Dumpin” on the “Pac’s Life” album. Thomas managed a Grammy Award nomination for the soundtrack category with the song “Everyday (Family Reunion)”.

Thomas’ third installment, “So Much Better”, released on May 30th 2007 made it to number 25 on the Billboard 200. It also reached number 2 in the R&B chart.

In 2011, he released an album called “Conquer” that reached number 21 in the R&B charts.