Gospel vocalist and songwriter Brent Jones combines R&B and hip-hop influences in his unique approach to gospel music. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, from Vickie Winans to Childish Gambino. Brent Jones & the T.P. Mobb achieved crossover success on the Billboard gospel and R&B/hip-hop charts with their debut albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Jones’ solo work, particularly the album Joy Comin’, earned him a spot in the gospel Top Ten in 2014. His album Open Your Mouth and Say Something in 2018 paved the way for his groundbreaking plan to release four new albums in 2024.
Born in Los Angeles, Brent Ray Jones displayed musical talent from a young age, becoming a church music director in his mid-teens. His group, Brent Jones & the T.P. Mobb, made their mark with a debut on Motown’s compilation in 1994, alongside legends like Smokey Robinson and the Temptations. Their music blends mellow R&B, West Coast hip-hop, and traditional gospel elements. Jones continued his success with albums like Beautiful in 2002 and The Ultimate Weekend in 2007. His solo project, Joy Comin’, featuring the Orange County Gospel Choir, proved to be a significant milestone in his career.
In 2016, Brent Jones collaborated with Donald Glover’s Childish Gambino on the album “Awaken, My Love!” His solo album Open Your Mouth and Say Something soared to number three on the Billboard gospel chart in 2018. The success of this album led to the release of a singalong version and a deluxe edition in subsequent years. Jones’ contributions to the music industry include appearances on the soundtrack for Trolls World Tour and the award-winning album Nothing Else Matters. His ambitious project in 2024, “A Quadruple Release,” showcased his versatility with albums like The Fire, Open Your Mouth (The Sermon), Live Your Best Life!, and The Praise & Worship Songs of Brent Jones.