The album's influence extended beyond its commercial success. It became a personal favorite of the late rapper Tupac Shakur, who would later collaborate with Jon B. on the hit single "Are U Still Down" from Jon B.'s second album, Cool Relax (1997). This connection to Tupac solidified Jon B.'s credibility within the hip-hop community and helped bridge the gap between R&B and the burgeoning hip-hop soul movement.
Around 1995, Jon B. was dating Tupac’s ex, and Bonafide featured the hit "Someone to Love" with Babyface. A "Zip Exclusive" could have been a (BMG/Columbia House sometimes used weird codes). Check if your copy has "CRC" (Columbia Record Club) or "ZIP" as a matrix number on the inner ring of the CD. jon b bonafide 1995 zip exclusive
A rare promotional version released with a different track order, featuring shorter "Mystery 4 Two" and "Someone to Love" edits. Where to Listen or Buy The album's influence extended beyond its commercial success