Jon B., Waiting On You | Song Review 🎵

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

It’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.

“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!

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

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