Jon Bellion is quite fixated on the feel of the green New Zealand grass on his bare feet. A few hours before our expedition to Muriwai, Bellion is nervously laughing over lunch, apologising for his wordiness, and explaining that this interview is just one of two for the entire 'Glory Sound Prep' album cycle - a deliberate decision he made after realising during the gruelling press run for his debut album 'The Human Condition' that interviews brought him no happiness. Reflecting on the misery he felt during that time of peak 'success', Bellion realised that success was something he needed to redefine for himself, rather than something defined by the industry around him, which so often focuses on online follower counts and streaming statistics. Though his streaming and online accolades are undeniably impressive - he boasts over 7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, his breakout single 'All Time Low' has gained over million Spotify streams and counting, plus he happens to have five songs in the Top 40 of US radio through his co-writing of hits with Camila Cabello, Halsey, and more - it's clear when talking to Bellion about his career, that what matters to him most above everything else is real fans coming to the shows and fully immersing themselves into his world. That world was brought to life through 'Glory Sound Prep' , Bellion's sophomore album released in late , which he toured for exactly a year following. The tour has sold over , tickets globally, an enormous achievement for an artist who used the album as a way to announce his rejection of participation in what is expected of musicians in today's society "This whole album was just a giant risk of saying, 'I'm going to do literally zero things that I don't want to - if I don't want to do it, I'm not doing it," says Bellion. Equally beloved as the mohawked canine is Bellion, no longer an underdog, but a trailblazing hub of creative energy whose reputation as an artist who refuses to bow down to music industry norms along with the rest of his Visionary Music Group family precedes him. Needless to say, the resemblance between Bellion and the humble Growlithe is uncanny. Bellion's special abilities put him in his own lane, namely his determination and musical vision for himself, which goes far beyond the music alone. It's a space for storytelling, where he can share his own story 'JT' , reflect on the dangers of our online personas 'The Internet' , but also a place where he can continually push his musicianship; never settling for a certain sound "Was never focused on gettin' bigger, just gettin' better," he raps on 'Let's Begin'.
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We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Bellion broke through with his debut, The Human Condition, which featured the hit single "All Time Low," and landed at number five on the Billboard He again cracked the Top 20 with his follow-up, Glory Sound Prep. An in-demand collaborator, Bellion has also garnered attention for his work with others, co-penning Eminem and Rihanna 's Grammy-winning song "The Monster" and singing on Zedd 's single "Beautiful Now. However, in his junior year of high school, his long-gestating love of music, spurred on by such influences as Timbaland , Pharrell Williams , J Dilla , and Eminem , came into bloom after he began writing songs on his brother's keyboard.
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Jonathan David Bellion [2] born December 26, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Bellion has released four mixtapes and two studio albums. Bellion was born and raised in Lake Grove, New York. He is of Italian descent and his family comes from Naples.
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