Helpless Romantic
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Released | October 28, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2006–08 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 57:19 | |||
Label | Arsenal Records, Fontana Distribution | |||
Producer | Jon B., Mr. Lee, Jim Jonsin, Joaquin Bynum, The Insomniax | |||
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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]
- "Ooh So Sexy" (featuring Paul Wall) (Jonathan Buck, Mr. Lee, Kevin Buck, Derek "Sincere" Pomier) (4:31)
- "It's U" (Jonathan Buck, Joaquin Bynum) (3:33)
- "Get What You Want" (4:26)
- "Helpless Romantic Interlude" (Jonathan Buck, Danette Buck) (0:32)
- "Helpless Romantic" (Jonathan Buck, Joaquin Bynum) (3:46)
- "Paradise in U" (5:44)
- "Drops of Rain" (3:31)
- "Need it Badd" (3:32)
- "On & On" (Emile Ghantous, Erik Nelson, Jonathan Buck, D. Simmons, L. Harris) (3:56)
- "Everybody Here Wants You" (Jeff Buckley) (4:44)
- "Ride of Our Lives" (featuring Jonesii) (Jonathan Buck, Denaine Jones) (5:06)
- "Won't You Say Yeah" (Jonathan Buck, Joaquin Bynum) (3:45)
- "Part of U" (Jonathan Buck, Tim Kobza) (3:40)
- "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
- ^ Helpless Romantic: Jon B. at Amazon.com
- ^ Jon B. - Helpless Romantic (CD liner notes). Arsenal Records. 4400398034
External links
- "Helpless Romantic". Jon B. album. discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
- "Helpless Romantic". Jon B. album credits. allmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-01-24.