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Helpless Romantic
Studio album by
Jon B
ReleasedOctober 28, 2008
Recorded2006–08
GenreR&B
Length57:19
LabelArsenal Records, Fontana Distribution
ProducerJon B., Mr. Lee, Jim Jonsin, Joaquin Bynum, The Insomniax
Jon B chronology
Holiday Wishes: From Me to You
(2006) 		Helpless Romantic
(2008) 		Comfortable Swagg
(2012)
Singles from Helpless Romantic
  1. "Oh So Sexy"
    Released: 2008

Helpless Romantic is the sixth studio album by Jon B. It was released on October 28, 2008.[1] It's his second and final album for the independent record label Arsenal Records, following the Christmas album Holiday Wishes: From Me to You in 2006. Helpless Romantic was a concept album that revolved around his recent marriage to his new wife. The album was recorded at Vibezelect Studios in Pasadena, California, his personal recording studio/record label.

Track listing

  • All songs written by Jonathan Buck, unless otherwise noted.[2]
  1. "Ooh So Sexy" (featuring Paul Wall) (Jonathan Buck, Mr. Lee, Kevin Buck, Derek "Sincere" Pomier) (4:31)
  2. "It's U" (Jonathan Buck, Joaquin Bynum) (3:33)
  3. "Get What You Want" (4:26)
  4. "Helpless Romantic Interlude" (Jonathan Buck, Danette Buck) (0:32)
  5. "Helpless Romantic" (Jonathan Buck, Joaquin Bynum) (3:46)
  6. "Paradise in U" (5:44)
  7. "Drops of Rain" (3:31)
  8. "Need it Badd" (3:32)
  9. "On & On" (Emile Ghantous, Erik Nelson, Jonathan Buck, D. Simmons, L. Harris) (3:56)
  10. "Everybody Here Wants You" (Jeff Buckley) (4:44)
  11. "Ride of Our Lives" (featuring Jonesii) (Jonathan Buck, Denaine Jones) (5:06)
  12. "Won't You Say Yeah" (Jonathan Buck, Joaquin Bynum) (3:45)
  13. "Part of U" (Jonathan Buck, Tim Kobza) (3:40)
  14. "In too Deep" (6:29)

Personnel

  • Drum programming: Jon B., Joaquin Bynum, Mr. Lee, Insomniax
  • Live Drums: Jon B. on "Everybody Here Wants You"
  • Keyboards: Jon B., Joaquin Bynum, Mr. Lee, Insomniax
  • Guitar: Tim Kobza
  • Bass: Kevin Buck on "Ooh So Sexy", D-Mak on "Get What You Want", Tim Kobza on "Everybody Here Wants You"
  • Trumpet: Cornet Tyrone Griffen on "Get What You Want"
  • Background vocals: Jon B., Joaquin Bynum, Insominax, Jonesii
  • Mixing: Jim Jonsin, Jim Caruana, Dan Naim, Jon B., KD
  • Mastering: Stephen Marsh
  • Executive producer: Jon B., Max Gousse, Ozz Saturne
  • Photography: Kawai Matthews
  • Art direction and design: Airphilosophy.com

References

  1. ^ Helpless Romantic: Jon B. at Amazon.com
  2. ^ Jon B. - Helpless Romantic (CD liner notes). Arsenal Records. 4400398034

https://web.archive.org/web/20080926171305/http://d2c.m.getmusic.com/artist/catalog/default/list?path=%2Flive%2Fartists%2Fj%2Fjon_b

  • "Helpless Romantic". Jon B. album. discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  • "Helpless Romantic". Jon B. album credits. allmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24.



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