is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Jon B. , released on May 23, 1995 . It served as the launchpad for his career, establishing him as a versatile singer, songwriter, and producer in the contemporary R&B scene. Production & Background

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In the mid-90s, record labels experimented with alternative packaging to stand out in crowded record store bins. Epic Records, perhaps trying to signal a "raw" or "unwrapped" authenticity, made a radical choice for the first pressing of Bonafide . Instead of a traditional cardboard sleeve or shrink wrap, the LP was housed in a .

The album was the first release on , a label founded by Tracey Edmonds and distributed by 550 Music/Epic Records .

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