He is currently signed to Visionary Music Group and Capitol Records. Bellion also opened the concerts from the third leg of twenty one pilots' Emotional Roadshow World Tour, which also featured guest artists Judah and the Lion.
Strictly a producer at age 14, Bellion became increasingly fed up with being asked for generic records. After literally giving singing and rapping "a shot" out of frustration, the now 32-year-old Bellion has developed an incredibly unique lane untouched by anyone. His obsession with moving forward and experimentation has driven him to create "solid and refreshing tunes", and in the words of Jon himself "that's all that really matters"
Jon's 2010 mixtape "Scattered Thoughts Vol. 1", an exploration of different genres all written, composed, produced, and sung by Jon, is available to download from his official site: http://www.jonbellion.com/
Bellion has since released three more mixtapes: Translations Through Speakers, The Separation, and The Definition.
His first album 'The Human Condition' was released on June 10th, 2016; his first piece of music that was sold instead of given for free. His second album "Glory Sound Prep" was released on November 9th, 2018. His single, "Crop Circles" was released on May 31, 2019.
Bellion embarked on The Glory Sound Prep Tour which began on June 12 and concluded on November 12 of the same year. He helped produce and write singles such as "Stacy" and "Life Must Go On" by Quinn XCII, as well as "Liar" and "Shameless" by Camila Cabello, "Graveyard" by Halsey, and "Memories" by Maroon 5, "Holy" by Justin Bieber, featuring Chance the Rapper. Bellion co-wrote multiple songs on Justin Bieber's Justice album, including the hit song "Ghost", which Bellion says he wrote about his late grandmother. The song reached #1 on US Pop Radio. He also co-wrote and co-produced "Vulnerable" from Selena Gomez's 2020 album Rare and co-wrote "Daisies" by Katy Perry.
On June 8, 2021, Bellion took to Twitter where he tweeted "New music" before quickly deleting the tweet. He then changed his social media into a "blacked-out" state a couple of weeks later. Jon was featured on Lawrence's song "False Alarms" released on July 22, 2021. Bellion released his first single in over 2 years, "I Feel It" (with Burna Boy) on September 17, 2021. On February 19, 2023, Bellion released an unfinished song called "Fallen" to his social media. The song features Jon Batiste.
In July 2019, Bellion launched his own record label called Beautiful Mind Records and signed the pop/soul band, Lawrence. Lawrence was the opener for most of his shows on the Glory Sound Prep Tour. He helped write and produce three singles off of their 2021 debut album Hotel TV: "Casualty", "It's Not All About You", and "The Weather".
Bellion has stated that his intention with this new label is to "take care of artists for the rest of their careers" and to create a family of musical creators who he supports and with whom he collaborates.
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." Bellion has also stated that he was inspired by Eminem, Pharrell Williams, Coldplay, John Mayer, André 3000, and Paul Simon. Bellion has also made it known that he is a big fan of J Dilla and the animated film studio Pixar, drawing inspiration from the musician and computer animation film studio for both The Definition and The Human Condition. Bellion explains that he loves how Pixar movies are "simple yet presented in a way that is groundbreaking". Bellion credits much of his musical development and success to his bandmates whom he met while in college, expressing his love for them in his "Beautiful Mind Documentary" stating, "Everybody in my band has taught me something, and has gotten me to where I am because of them" continuing "I surround myself with people better than me at something, you will very rarely see somebody around me, especially musically, who I don't look up to".
Munny Right
Jon Bellion Lyrics
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I said wait 'til I get my money right
Then you can't tell me nothin', right?
[Verse 1]
Eighth grade, I feel depressed as shit
Cuz my heart is in the future and I know where I belong
It just takes time
Half a million after taxes just to make a couple songs and I don't mind
Eighth grade I feel depressed as shit
I'll be a f**kin' Warhol with this beat pad, let me paint and hone my craft
It just takes time
Fast forward now I'm twenty two
Making artists feel self-conscious from the honesty and soul and
I don't mind
[Bridge]
Pause button on the weak shit
You sound like ev'ry body else muhf**ka
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Nineteen, I'm feeling scared as shit
Cuz I'm dropping out of college from an album made by Ye
I'm out my mind
Fast forward, now I'm twenty-two
And we just sold out S.O.B.'s
Look, son your future came today
As my dad cries
Nineteen, I'm feeling scared as shit
I just got fired, f**k my boss cuz all my bills have yet been paid
I'm out my mind
Fast forward, now I'm twenty-two
Yeah, I've been working, I deserve this
Yeah, I'm not afraid to say
[Bridge]
The lyrics of Jon Bellion's "Munny Right" express the journey of an artist who has gone through struggles and the eventual success that came with patience and hard work. In the chorus, Bellion proclaims that once he has his money, no one will be able to deter him from his goals. The first verse takes us back to his eighth-grade years where he was already looking forward to his future in music, despite feeling depressed. However, he gained momentum over the years, and at twenty-two, he's become a millionaire from the art he loves.
The bridge sees Bellion hitting the pause button on the weak stuff, pointing out the homogeneity in the music scene, urging himself and other artists to put more effort into their craft. The second verse is a reflection of how far Bellion has come: from feeling scared at nineteen, quitting college, getting fired, to becoming a popular artist who has sold out S.O.B.'s. Bellion uses his story to encourage other artists to strive for success, even when it seems impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
I said wait 'til I get my money right
I need to make enough money to prove people wrong and gain independence.
Then you can't tell me nothin', right?
Once I have enough money, I won't let anyone else control or hold me back.
Eighth grade, I feel depressed as shit
When I was in eighth grade, I was stuck with a vision of a future where I had yet to belong.
Cuz my heart is in the future and I know where I belong
I knew where I belonged all along but the present didn't align with the future I wanted.
It just takes time
I understand that success doesn't happen overnight; it takes work and patience.
Fast forward, now I'm twenty-two
Years have passed and now at the age of twenty-two, my hard work has paid off.
Half a million after taxes just to make a couple songs and I don't mind
I am paid a lot of money for my music and I am not complaining.
I'll be a f**kin' Warhol with this beat pad, let me paint and hone my craft
Just like Andy Warhol painted, I use my music to express myself and hone my skills.
Making artists feel self-conscious from the honesty and soul and
My music is raw, vulnerable and true which could make other artists self-aware.
Pause button on the weak shit
I am not interested in weak music that follows trends.
You sound like ev'ry body else muhf**ka
You sound unoriginal and repetitive.
Nineteen, I'm feeling scared as shit
At nineteen, I was unsure of the future and fearful of leaving college.
Cuz I'm dropping out of college from an album made by Ye
I dropped out of college because of my success from my album produced by Kanye West.
I'm out my mind
I was taking a huge risk and I knew it was not a conventional decision.
Look, son your future came today
My father acknowledged my success and realized my future had already begun.
As my dad cries
My dad cried tears of joy as he watched me become successful.
Yeah, I've been working, I deserve this
I worked hard to achieve my success and I deserve to enjoy it.
Yeah, I'm not afraid to say
I am not ashamed of my hard work and success.
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"Munny Right"
(feat. Mylon Hayde)
[Chorus x2 - Jon Bellion:]
I said wait 'til I get my money right
Then you can't tell me nothin', right?
[Verse 1 - Jon Bellion:]
Eighth grade, I feel depressed as shit
Cause my heart is in the future and I know where I belong
It just takes time
Fast forward, now I'm twenty-two
Half a million after taxes just to make a couple songs and I don't mind
Eighth grade I feel depressed as shit
I'll be a fuckin' Warhol with this beat pad, let me paint and hone my craft
It just takes time
Fast forward now I'm twenty two
Making artists feel self-conscious from the honesty and soul and
I don't mind
[Hook - Mylon Hayde:]
Pause button on the weak shit
You sound like ev'ry body else muhfucka
[Chorus]
[Verse 2 - Jon Bellion:]
Nineteen, I'm feeling scared as shit
Cause I'm dropping out of college from an album made by Ye
I'm out my mind
Fast forward, now I'm twenty-two
And we just sold out S.O.B.'s
Look, son your future came today
As my dad cries
Nineteen, I'm feeling scared as shit
I just got fired, fuck my boss cause all my bills have yet been paid
I'm out my mind
Fast forward, now I'm twenty-two
Yeah, I've been working, I deserve this
Yeah, I'm not afraid to say
[Hook]
@RexDownham
Maybe a lesson to be learned here for the younger crowd. I'm 59 and think this is some of the best new shit I've heard in years. The next time you judge an older person as someone who just doesn't 'get it', remember that this old dude got this mutha. Thanks for the inspiration, Jon. Your shit just rocks dude.
@brahminsoup
I agree man. The beautiful thing about music (that many fail to realize) is that music knows no age or personality. Anyone can enjoy any music they want, regardless of age. I'm glad to see Jon Bellions music is getting out there among others too.
@bool2max
+Rex Downham Great to see some older people still rockin' it :DD
@crazyramus
+Rex Downham you're cool
@stanleyhudson3553
Swaggiest man on the internet
@brahminsoup
Stanley Hudson Did I stutter?
@cinematicsandbox
"Nineteen, I'm feeling scared as shit, I just got fired, fuck my boss cuz all my bills have yet been paid, I'm out my mind, Fast forward, now I'm twenty-two, Yeah, I've been working, I deserve this, Yeah, I'm not afraid to say"
I was feeling the same way when I was 19, & now I'm seeing success with my music. Jon Bellion is a fucking inspiration!
@eleveneightyseven4165
Teh Architek bro, link me to some of your music. id love to give it a listen
@ThrillFilms
+joe villanueva same bro aha
@cops
Over 2 years later and this song still inspires me every time