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Black America Web
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Still ‘Someone To Love': Jon B Celebrates 30 Years Of R&B Resplendence With Tour, Cruise & ‘Waiting On You' Album, Grammy-Nominated Nostalgia Ensues
They don't know… but they're about to. Three decades after charismatically crooning his wa y into R&B history with 'Someone to Love' and 'They Don't Know,' Grammy-nominated Jon B is still sizzling with smooth, grown-folk love songs and oozing Casanova charm; this time with his brand-new album, Waiting on You. Source: Shannon Laurine Jon B has been a cornerstone of soulful music since the mid-1990s, captivating audiences with his hits like 'Someone to Love,' featuring Babyface, 'They Don't Know,' and 'Are U Still Down' with Tupac. Known for his smooth, emotive vocals and heartfelt storytelling, Jon's authentic and vulnerable style has solidified his place as a standout in the R&B genre for over two decades. Now with 30 years under his belt, he's reflecting on his well-earned spot in 90s-nostalgic hearts, and his intro to a new audience. The day-one listeners who slow-danced to 'They Don't Know' are now joined by Gen Z fans discovering his catalog through TikTok and streaming playlists. 'It feels amazing,' he told BOSSIP. 'I'm doing what I love to do, which is make music, perform music for my extended family, my fans for 30 years. That's the reason why I'm still around, [they're] coming out to the shows, making sure my shows are sold out, making sure that the new music that I put out independently is appreciated. It's the gift that keeps giving.' The independently released Waiting on You arrived on March 21, 2025, marking Jon's eighth studio album (or tenth if you count his Christmas and B-sides albums). It features collaborations with Tank, Rick Ross, Donell Jones, and Alex Isley, showcasing a maturity and growth he's embraced over the years. 'I feel like I'm getting better with time, I haven't loosened up at all. I think I've tightened up.' Part of that 'tightening up' includes having full creative control: 'I really have always taken the creative lead to what I want to do. It's wonderful to not have anyone get in the way of anything… My wife coordinates with our efforts, and it's a team effort. Everything we do is very much hands-on—from the touring to the stylizing, to putting the records together in production and writing.' Source: Shannon Laurine The album's vibe is classic Jon B romance, a sound that still resonates today. 'The romanticism needs to come back, the romance is never going away. That's always going to be something that people can relate to and that they need more of in their life,' he says. Highlights from the album include a collaboration with Rick Ross. Jon recounts that it was stamped with that signature Maybach music drop, much to Jon's delight. Tank and Donell Jones, longtime friends and mutual fans, also make appearances, as well as sophisticated songbird Alex Isley, who beautifully belts out notes on the enchanting track, 'Show Me.' Alongside this new album, Jon B is continuing to tour. The Pick Me Up tour, which kicked off April 11, 2025, at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been a true celebration for Jon and his fans. The tour is covering almost every state, bringing that timeless Jon B sound nationwide. And for an even more intimate experience, Jon is hosting the Up Close & Personal Cruise from February 15 to 19, 2026, sailing from Long Beach, California, to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. He describes it as 'a real intimate vibe.' 'That one-on-one time with the fans is what keeps it all special for me.' Source: Shannon Laurine / Shannon Laurine Fans can purchase cabins and get ready for a unique blend of music, mingling, and memories at sea. Jon also sees the beauty in bridging generations of fans. 'I love it. It keeps it special for me and exciting, you know, to be new on someone's radar. There's lots of gems to discover here,' he says, referring to his catalog that spans 10 albums. 'We have the classics, but you also have these new records that are gonna be classics one day. It's just a matter of time.' As Jon B continues to tour, release new music, and connect with fans old and new, it's clear his soulful storytelling and heartfelt romance remain timeless. Source: Shannon Laurine / Shannon Laurine Watch our exclusive with Jon below. The post Still 'Someone To Love': Jon B Celebrates 30 Years Of R&B Resplendence With Tour, Cruise & 'Waiting On You' Album, Grammy-Nominated Nostalgia Ensues appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Still 'Someone To Love': Jon B Celebrates 30 Years Of R&B Resplendence With Tour, Cruise & 'Waiting On You' Album, Grammy-Nominated Nostalgia Ensues was originally published on
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
So Solid Crew's Lisa Maffia reveals she's cleaning loos and emptying bins at local church 23 years after Brit Award win
SO Solid Crew star Lisa Maffia has revealed that she's cleaning loos and emptying bins at the local church, 23 years after her Brit Award win. The popular hitmaker, 45, was of course part of the much-adored So Solid Crew, which consisted of a huge line-up, with the most notable being Lisa, MC Harvey, Asher D and Romeo. 5 Lisa Maffia gets stuck in to cleaning duties at her local church Credit: Instagram / @lisamaffiauk 5 The garage star is happy to hoover and clean the loos Credit: Instagram / @lisamaffiauk 5 Lisa hasn't let fame go to her head Credit: Instagram / @lisamaffiauk In October, 2001, the UK act released their first album, They Don't Know, which performed moderately well on the UK charts. But it was their breakout single 21 Seconds that would carry the band's major success throughout the year. The song went platinum within weeks, and it seemed like everything was looking up for the new group. Now, Lisa has appeared in a new video, showing herself volunteering in a role a far cry from her music career. The star is part of CityGate church, and she offers her services for the church, which can include welcoming people as they arrive, teaching or caring for kids during services, playing music or singing, managing sound, slides, or livestream, and preparing the building for services or events. Lisa appeared to be doing the latter as she shared a video of herself on social media hoovering the church and then putting bin bags into the bins. So Solid Crew's Lisa, dressed in a casual black top and trousers, also scrubbed all of the sinks in the toilets. It comes after the 45-year-old left fans doing a double take last year - with fans saying "you're ageing backwards". The singer-songwriter showed off her youthful looks as she holidayed in Dubai. Noughties garage star 45, looks like she's ageing backwards as she poses for sizzling mirror selfie in Dubai The rapper posted sizzling mirror selfies of her posing braless in an orange strappy top and a skintight silver metallic skirt. She also showed off her incredible figure in a lime green satin dress, before slipping into a one-piece swimsuit and patterned kimono. Lisa also flashed her trim waist and toned pins in a black crop top and cream midi skirt. She simply captioned it: "Dubai outfits." Many fans raced to comment, with one writing: "Finer than wine," while a second posted: "Okay babes the fit is fitting." 5 The So Solid Crew star has graced many red carpets in her time Credit: Reuters 5 So Solid Crew's 21 Seconds is still loved to this day Credit: Getty And a third added: "Just beautiful." Lisa has paved a successful career in the showbiz industry, and in 2002, So Solid Crew went on to helm their own Channel 4 documentary called This Is So Solid, which only helped to boost their popularity with the British public. But when their sophomore album 2nd Verse hit the market in 2003, it landed at number 70 on the UK chart. It wasn't long before members such as Lisa would attempt to start a solo career away from the group, causing the group to disband. These days, she runs her own music artists booking agency and has taken part in multiple reality TV shows - including Celebrity Coach Trip, The Games and even won ITV2's CelebAir.
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
So Solid Crew's Lisa Maffia reveals she's cleaning loos and emptying bins at local church 23 years after Brit Award win
SO Solid Crew star Lisa Maffia has revealed that she's cleaning loos and emptying bins at the local church, 23 years after her Brit Award win. The popular hitmaker, 45, was of course part of the much-adored So Solid Crew, which consisted of a huge line-up, with the most notable being Lisa, MC Harvey, 5 Lisa Maffia gets stuck in to cleaning duties at her local church Credit: Instagram / @lisamaffiauk 5 The garage star is happy to hoover and clean the loos Credit: Instagram / @lisamaffiauk 5 Lisa hasn't let fame go to her head Credit: Instagram / @lisamaffiauk In October, 2001, the UK act released their first album, They Don't Know, which performed moderately well on the UK charts. But it was their breakout single 21 Seconds that would carry the band's major success throughout the year. The song went platinum within weeks, and it seemed like everything was looking up for the new group. Now, Lisa has appeared in a new video, showing herself volunteering in a role a far cry from her music career. Read More on Lisa Maffia The star is part of CityGate church, and she offers her services for the church, which can include welcoming people as they arrive, teaching or caring for kids during services, playing music or singing, managing sound, slides, or livestream, and preparing the building for services or events. Lisa appeared to be doing the latter as she shared a video of herself on social media hoovering the church and then putting bin bags into the bins. So Solid Crew's Lisa, dressed in a casual black top and trousers, also scrubbed all of the sinks in the toilets. It comes after the 45-year-old left fans doing a double take last year - Most read in Celebrity The singer-songwriter showed off her youthful looks as she holidayed in Dubai. Noughties garage star 45, looks like she's ageing backwards as she poses for sizzling mirror selfie in Dubai The rapper posted sizzling mirror selfies of her posing braless in an orange strappy top and a skintight silver metallic skirt. She also showed off her incredible figure in a lime green satin dress, before slipping into a one-piece swimsuit and patterned kimono. Lisa also flashed her trim waist and toned pins in a black crop top and cream midi skirt. She simply captioned it: "Dubai outfits." Many fans raced to comment, with one writing: "Finer than wine," while a second posted: "Okay babes the fit is fitting." 5 The So Solid Crew star has graced many red carpets in her time Credit: Reuters 5 So Solid Crew's 21 Seconds is still loved to this day Credit: Getty And a third added: "Just beautiful." Lisa has paved a successful career in the showbiz industry, and in 2002, So Solid Crew went on to helm their own Channel 4 documentary called This Is So Solid, which only helped to boost their popularity with the British public. But when their sophomore album 2nd Verse hit the market in 2003, it landed at number 70 on the UK chart. It wasn't long before members such as Lisa would attempt to start a solo career away from the group, causing the group to disband. These days, she runs her own music artists booking agency and has taken part in multiple reality TV shows - including
