Jon B., Waiting On You | Song Review 🎵

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Jon B. returns with the smooth, sensual single, “Waiting On You,” featuring fellow Grammy-nominated artist, Tank.

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”I” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]t’s been a couple of years since 🎙 Jon B. released a new single. Prior to 🎵 “Waiting On You”, the last time the 🏆 Grammy-nominated artist dropped a single was in 2019 (🎵 “Priceless”).  Prior to that, the last time Jonathan Buck released an album was in 2012 (💿 Comfortable Swagg). Assisted by 🎙 Tank, “Waiting On You” is a fantastic comeback by Buck that more folks need to be talking about.[/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

“Waiting On You” runs north of four minutes in duration, and it’s worth every second! Jon B. wrote the record with Tank, with both artists producing alongside 🎛 Brady Watt.  The production features a colorful palette of sounds that’s idiomatic of grown folks, adult contemporary R&B.  This record is throwback, yet, it’s also refreshing.  Jon B. serves up a smooth brand of vocals that are also incredibly sexy.  Thematically, the song is about SEX, of course 😈! Even so, the men make it do tastefully.  The centerpiece is the catchy, memorable chorus: “Always on top for me / Your love is / Always on top for me / Your love / You got me waiting on you (Got me waiting on you) / Got me waiting on you.” WOO! Tank complements Jon B. superbly upon his arrival, also providing a welcome contrast with his deeper vocals.  When they sing together, well, frankly, “it’s on like Donkey Kong 🎮.”  No new territory is explored on 🎵 “Waiting On You”, but, again, it’s so flipping great to hear Jon B. back!

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🎙 Jon B.  • 🎵 “Waiting On You” • 🏷 Jon B. • 🗓 11.10.23

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