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Comment: Fails WP:NALBUM, requires significant coverage about the album, in multiple independent secondary sources. Social media websites, such as Twitter (X), and YouTube, are not considered as reliable for the purposes of notability. Dan arndt (talk) 07:19, 22 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Not enough WP:SIGCOV to warrant an article. YouTube links are also mostly unreliable as sources. Rambley (talk) 10:10, 4 June 2025 (UTC)
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| Released | June 4, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024-2025 | |||
| Length | 49:10 | |||
| Label | Beautiful Mind | |||
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| Jon Bellion chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Father Figure | ||||
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Father Figure (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Jon Bellion, released through Beautiful Mind Records on June 4, 2025. It features guest appearances from Pharrell Williams, Luke Combs, and Jon Batiste. The album was supported by five singles: "Kid Again", "Wash", "Wash2", "Horoscope", and "Why". It was announced through Bellion's social media accounts on April 14, 2025,[1][2] and is his first in six years since Glory Sound Prep (2018).
Background and release
[edit]In May 2024, Bellion was interviewed by podcaster and YouTuber George Janko, where it was confirmed that the songwriter had been around three months in production of Father Figure. Bellion also spoke about his struggle of paying himself out of his touring contract with entertainment company Live Nation.[3][4]
On September 17, 2024, Bellion posted to his socials a link to a website. The website played a behind-the-scenes documentary on the production of his first solo single in six years, "Kid Again".[5] Eight days later, he announced the release of "Kid Again" on September 27 to all major streaming platforms.[6]
Bellion announced his second single for his album, "Wash," to release on March 21. The single's accompanying music video was shot in Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland.[7] The song was made downloadable to his fans two days prior to the single's release via his email list and forum, beautifulmind.club. The song received an acoustic version titled "Wash2," which was released on April 4, 2025, along with its music video.[8]
On April 14, 2025, Bellion revealed the album's title, tracklist, and release date on social media.[1] Two days later, he announced that the lead single "Horoscope" would be released on April 18.[9] The fifth and final single, "Why" featuring Luke Combs, was released on May 23.[10][11][12]
Bellion self-funded the album. In efforts to fairly compensate songwriters, the credited co-writers would receive a percentage of master royalties on the album.[13]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Horoscope" (featuring Pharrell Williams) |
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| 3:58 |
| 2. | "Father Figure" |
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| 3:51 |
| 3. | "Oblivious" |
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| 4:47 |
| 4. | "Why" (featuring Luke Combs) |
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| 2:58 |
| 5. | "Wash" |
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| 3:37 |
| 6. | "Vinny's Artichokes" | Bellion | Bellion | 0:32 |
| 7. | "Italia Breeze" |
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| 3:20 |
| 8. | "Get It Right" |
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| 4:14 |
| 9. | "Kid Again" |
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| 3:20 |
| 10. | "Modern Times" (featuring Jon Batiste) |
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| 3:06 |
| 11. | "Wash2" |
| Bellion | 3:41 |
| 12. | "Rich and Broke" |
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| 4:02 |
| 13. | "Don't Shoot" |
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| 4:17 |
| 14. | "My Boy" |
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| 3:23 |
| Total length: | 49:10 | |||
Notes
- All songs, like the album title itself, are stylized in uppercase.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Jon Bellion [@jonbellion] (April 14, 2025). "FATHER FIGURE 6.04" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "JON BELLION ANNOUNCES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED THIRD STUDIO ALBUM FATHER FIGURE OUT JUNE 4". Imprint. 14 April 2025. Archived from the original on April 14, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Bellion's Return: EP. 68". YouTube. May 23, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Martinez, Jose (May 27, 2024). "Singer Jon Bellion Reveals Alleged Pitfalls of His Former Deal With Live Nation". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (September 25, 2024). "After Six Years, Jon Bellion Is Finally Allowed To Release Solo Music And Teased His Next Song". Uproxx. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Bellion - The Making of Kid Again (New Unreleased Song)". YouTube. September 17, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Bellion - WASH (Official Music Video)". YouTube. March 20, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Bellion - WASH2 (Official Video)". YouTube. April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Jon Bellion [@jonbellion] (April 16, 2025). "HOROSCOPE (feat. @Pharrell) 4.18" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Young, Casey (May 23, 2025). "Luke Combs & Jon Bellion Detail The Overwhelming Love Of Becoming A New Father With "Why"". Whiskey Riff. Archived from the original on May 30, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ Mower, Maxim. "Jon Bellion and Luke Combs Team Up for Genre-Blending New Song, 'Why'". Holler. Archived from the original on May 19, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (June 4, 2025). "Inside Jon Bellion's New Album 'Father Figure': How Reclaiming His Artistry & Becoming A Dad Inspired His Most Honest Songs". Grammy.com. Archived from the original on June 5, 2025.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (June 6, 2025). "Jon Bellion Was Tired of Songwriters Getting 'Paid F—king Dirt' — So He Flipped the Script With 'Father Figure'". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025.
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