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".
New York Soul
Jon Bellion Lyrics
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Push me down the Hudson and turn on the radio
Long Island's only smiling 'cause my soul is flying
I did everything for New York
New Yorker in California, packed Brooklyn up in this bag
I'm in Malibu with the Bronx, she's in Kevin love with your man
Kyrie needed a king, I'm just making you understand
Records are very pop with a pocket deeper than sand
A juxtaposition, Sam Cooke, Billy Joel, Steely Dan
Changing the fucking spectrum, I need you to understand
Like I took the fall for some drugs, I've been nominated for Grams (It's Grammy's)
Skinny genius got blueprints up in my hand
So the minute you hear my single, just know that it's in my plan
Advantage of demographics, I'm Jigga, Bruno and Sam Smith
I'm moving business, I'm Taylor Swift in a van
This game, boy, is very, very advanced
I'm very, very New York, be very, very aware
How very, very De Niro I can get on a snare
Letting go of your throat, I can sing the hook if you scared
Bring me down in Brooklyn if I lose my life
Push me down the Hudson and turn on the radio
Long Island's only smiling 'cause my soul is flying
I did everything for New York
Meet me in the red dress when the stakes side, that's porterhouse
She's 5 foot 9 in a Rolls Royce, that's Slaughterhouse
Benny Hahn, Hahn's and a tall boy, we ordered out
The hell you need a chaser when all this liquor is watered down
Wait, see all them lines is fuck boy chat
Don't be so impressed by all that fuck boy rap
This money gon' leave you empty if you just want that
See, my joy lies in the son and you should jump on that
She'll make you think that she the wife and that you found the one
But she just looking for some powder, not the talcum one
I'm not judging, here in the middle like I'm Malcolm, son
Verbal trigger like you should never play around with guns
Bow down to no crown, these goobers out for the count
'Cause the Sour Diesel was loud, I was pounding face in the lounge
Sober dope, moving proud, like allowance found in the crowd
With a thousand counting me out, but I'm here and killing the crowd now, blow
Bring me down in Brooklyn if I lose my life
Push me down the Hudson and turn on the radio
Long Island's only smiling 'cause my soul is flying
I did everything for New York
Yo, I'm telling you
Yo, I'm telling you
Yo, I'm telling you
Yo, I'm telling you
Let me give the kids just a little help
Tell 'em money is not the key to wealth
'Cause if it can stop the pain
How the fuck did you explain the bunch of millionaires that killed themselves?
So you can take me off your winner's shelf
I got different vision, I'm bringing help
I know the demons in the room gon' say it's more that I can chew
But now all I hear is the dinner bell
I need a family that loves me right
Don't need a chain, don't need a club at night
I had a conversation with an angel
She told me I'd cheat death if I stayed away from the party life
Dropped off in the land where the artists play
Where God's way is the hardest way
Told myself I'm keeping my faith
If it costs me my reputation, then take it, I'll give it all away
The song New York Soul Pt. ii by Jon Bellion depicts his love for New York City and how much he owes to it. The song starts with Bellion asking to be buried in Brooklyn if he dies. It is followed by him putting emphasis on Long Island, which, according to him, is smiling because his soul is flying. As the song progresses, Bellion talks about his move from Brooklyn to Malibu but how he still feels connected to his roots. He mentions how people think he’s somehow trying to copy Jay-Z, Bruno Mars, and J. Cole, all of whom he’s worked with in his career. Bellion wants people to understand that he’s not trying to reinvent the wheel but is here to make music and change lives. As the song reaches the end, Bellion says that money isn’t everything, and he is ready to give up his reputation for what he believes in.
This song holds deep meaning to Jon Bellion, who was born and raised in Long Island and later moved to Brooklyn to pursue his music career. Through the lyrics, he thanks New York City for the opportunities it gave him and the inspiration it provided. The lyrics showcase his love for his hometown and his journey to become the artist he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring me down in Brooklyn if I lose my life
If I die, let it be in Brooklyn
Push me down the Hudson and turn on the radio
If I die, throw me in the river and turn on some music
Long Island's only smiling 'cause my soul is flying
My soul is happy, so even the people in Long Island can feel it
I did everything for New York
I did everything I did in my career for New York
New Yorker in California, packed Brooklyn up in this bag
I may be in California, but I carry Brooklyn with me
I'm in Malibu with the Bronx, she's in Kevin love with your man
I'm in Malibu with a girl from the Bronx, while someone else is in love with her
Kyrie needed a king, I'm just making you understand
Kyrie Irving needed LeBron James, I just want you to understand my point
What I rustle up in the West, 'cause my reach is Kevin Durant
I can do anything in the West, because I have the same abilities as Kevin Durant
Records are very pop with a pocket deeper than sand
My records are very popular and make me a lot of money
A juxtaposition, Sam Cooke, Billy Joel, Steely Dan
My music is a contrast of different styles such as Sam Cooke, Billy Joel, and Steely Dan
Changing the fucking spectrum, I need you to understand
I am changing the music landscape, and I want you to realize it
Like I took the fall for some drugs, I've been nominated for Grams (It's Grammy's)
I have been through a lot, but now I am being recognized for it at the Grammys
Skinny genius got blueprints up in my hand
I have the knowledge and plan to succeed
So the minute you hear my single, just know that it's in my plan
My success is part of my strategy
Advantage of demographics, I'm Jigga, Bruno and Sam Smith
I can appeal to different demographics, like Jay-Z, Bruno Mars, and Sam Smith
I'm moving business, I'm Taylor Swift in a van
I am successful and on the move, like Taylor Swift
This game, boy, is very, very advanced
The music industry is very competitive and requires skill
I'm very, very New York, be very, very aware
I have a strong connection to New York, and you should be aware of that
How very, very De Niro I can get on a snare
I can get very serious and intense, like Robert De Niro
Letting go of your throat, I can sing the hook if you scared
I can take control if you're hesitant or scared to sing the hook
Meet me in the red dress when the stakes side, that's porterhouse
Meet me when things are looking good, like a porterhouse steak
She's 5 foot 9 in a Rolls Royce, that's Slaughterhouse
She looks impressive in her Rolls Royce
Benny Hahn, Hahn's and a tall boy, we ordered out
We ordered food from a restaurant called Benny Hahn's in tall glasses
The hell you need a chaser when all this liquor is watered down
Why bother with a chaser when the alcohol is already weak?
Don't be so impressed by all that fuck boy rap
Don't be fooled by superficial and shallow rap music
See, my joy lies in the son and you should jump on that
My happiness comes from my faith, and you should follow that too
But she just looking for some powder, not the talcum one
She's looking for drugs, not baby powder
I'm not judging, here in the middle like I'm Malcolm, son
I'm not judging, I'm just here in the middle like Malcolm X
Bow down to no crown, these goobers out for the count
I don't bow down to anyone, and my competition is already defeated
'Cause the Sour Diesel was loud, I was pounding face in the lounge
I was enjoying myself with loud weed in the lounge
Sober dope, moving proud, like allowance found in the crowd
I'm proud of my success, like finding money in a crowd
With a thousand counting me out, but I'm here and killing the crowd now, blow
Despite being underestimated, I'm here and killing it now
Let me give the kids just a little help
Let me give some advice to the young people
Tell 'em money is not the key to wealth
Money won't necessarily make you happy or successful
'Cause if it can stop the pain
Money won't necessarily solve all your problems
How the fuck did you explain the bunch of millionaires that killed themselves?
If money is the solution, why did wealthy people kill themselves?
So you can take me off your winner's shelf
Don't hold me up as a role model
I got different vision, I'm bringing help
I have my own unique perspective, and I want to help people
I know the demons in the room gon' say it's more that I can chew
I know people will doubt me and say I'm taking on too much
But now all I hear is the dinner bell
I am confident and ready to take on my challenges
I need a family that loves me right
I need a loving and supportive family
Don't need a chain, don't need a club at night
I don't need material possessions to be happy
She told me I'd cheat death if I stayed away from the party life
An angel told me I'll live longer if I stay away from partying
Dropped off in the land where the artists play
I'm in a place where artists thrive
Where God's way is the hardest way
Even though it's hard, I'm following God's way
Told myself I'm keeping my faith
I've committed to keeping my faith
If it costs me my reputation, then take it, I'll give it all away
If being true to myself means losing my reputation, I'll do it anyway
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK CARL STOLINKSKI WILLIAMS, JONATHAN DAVID BELLION, ALEX BENJAMIN, MYLON HAYDE
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