Pop, Videos | A Look Inside A ‘Beautiful Mind’
Posted by Grubeats on July 13, 2013
Listen, I don’t blog often anymore and I’m not going to waste your time making the same robot posts you can find on HotNewHipHop or whatever other blog teet you prefer to suck on. I do however, feel obligated to share nuggets such as this video when I come across them. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Jon Bellion, he is an up and coming indie/pop/drop/hop/whatever genre you can classify him in – stud signed to Visionary Music Group who hails from Long Island, NY. His style is unparalleled. His creative process is on another planet. He does it all. The video above is a snippet of a possible track in consideration for his sophomore album. One of the wildest productions I’ve heard in some time. In the words of DJ Rhetorik, “an urban anthem”. Handclaps and Rhetorik shouts all day. Djonbellion Unchained.
Since it sounds like this track is on the cusp of making the album, tweet @JonBellion x @DJRhetorik x @GRVTY_ with a thumbs up or thumbs down.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Jon Bellion – Translations Through Speakers [Album]
Indie, Pop | Jon Bellion – Translations Through Speakers [Free Album]
Posted by LoffyG on February 20, 2013
Visionary Music Group’s newest star, Jon Bellion, just released his highly anticipated free album, Translations Through Speakers. After dropping videos for Paper Planes, LIFE, The Wonder Years & Dead Man Walking we finally get the mp3’s along with 6 additional self-written & produced tracks by Jon himself. There is no doubt that he is a unique artist that is hard to compare with anyone else in the indie game right now. If you haven’t picked up on his music yet, you’ve been missing out. Check out the free album below and follow him on his social media outlets for continuous updates.
Indie, Pop, Videos | Jon Bellion – The Making Of The Wonder Years [Behind The Scenes]
Posted by Grubeats on February 12, 2013
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Having the opportunity to see an artist’s creative process from start to finish is a beautiful thing. When you find an artist as talented as Jon that takes so many intricate steps when creating a record, you really develop a whole new appreciation for the craft. After releasing the forth video single, “The Wonder Years,” off his upcoming free album Translations Through Speakers just a week ago, Jon Bellion reveals how the record came about.
Indie, Pop, Videos | Jon Bellion – The Wonder Years [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on February 5, 2013
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Ahh, the wonder years. When your biggest concern was whether you’re going to have your PB&J cut into halves or quarters. When having a tough day at work meant going 1-4 in your kickball game at recess. Our friend Jon Bellion releases his newest set of GRVTY visuals leading up to the release of Translations Through Speakers, due late this month. Jon reflects on childhood memories during “The Wonder Years”, pointing out the simple things that made life so enjoyable growing up. Sure, being an adult is great for many reasons, but we will always feel that itch to relive the greatest care free years of our lives.
P.S. Anyone catch _ _ _ _ _ in this video? #VMG
Indie, Pop | Jon Bellion – Dead Man Walking
Posted by Grubeats on January 22, 2013
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If you’re looking for originality, look no further than Jon Bellion. Following up his previous releases of “Paper Planes” and “LIFE“, the Long Island native has some fun with his newest release, reciting a plot similar to an episode of “My Sisters Hot Friend”. Jon’s organic style is what really stuck out to me in this indie-acoustic jam, written, produced, and performed entirely by Jon himself. Although varying from his two previous releases, Jon once again has shown that necessary x-factor in each video thus far, creating a piece of art like nothing we’re accustomed to seeing. The upcoming project Translations Through Speakers is still slated for a release later this winter.
Indie, Pop, Videos | Jon Bellion – The Making of LIFE [Behind The Scenes Video]
Posted by Grubeats on November 8, 2012
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Hearing Jon Bellion’s illustrious creations in itself is an honor. Having a behind the scenes look at his creative process is just icing on the cake. Watching Jon add each intricate layer to the production is what amazes me most. When you hear his music you may not realize all of the fine details and elements that make up the final product, but seeing “the making of” really draws a new appreciation for his music. Ping back to the initial post on the LIFE music video and stay up for details on his all original project, Translations Through Speakers, dropping before years end.
Alternative, Indie, Pop | Jon Bellion – LIFE [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on October 23, 2012
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Since Visionary’s Jon Bellion released his first single, “Paper Plane“, a few weeks back, I’ve been trying to classify and compare his music. A fluid blend of indie, pop, r&b, alternative, and pure innovation? Death Cab for Cutie meets John Legend meets Kanye? After pulling my thoughts in opposing directions I’ve come to the conclusion there is no classification and there is no comparison. Jon Bellion is authentic, unique, sound, and extremely talented. Captivating his audience with a distinguished voice, the kid also produces and composes he majority of his own music.
Bewildered by the simple things in LIFE, Bellion shares a story about a young man trying to figure out what he needs to progress and survive. Although I was a bit skeptic when I didn’t see GRVTY behind the camera on this one, director Jeremy Peel proves his skill and delineates this song perfectly. JB’s all original project, Translations Through Speakers will be dropping before years end.