Lonny Bereal
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Joseph A. Bereal, also known by his stage name Lonny Bereal, is an American R&B
singer, songwriter and producer.
, Bereal got his first break as a background vocalist for John P. Kee
and K-Ci & Jojo. He began collaborating as a writer with singer Tank
and has since worked as a songwriter and vocal producer with several artists like Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx
, Snoop Dogg
, Keri Hilson
, and Keyshia Cole
. In 2007, his credit on Tank's single "Please Don't Go
" earned Bereal an ASCAP Award and a Grammy Award
nomination. In 2010, he was nominated again for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
for his contribution on Pleasure P
's single "Under
".
Bereal became part of the Notifi Music Group, a St. Louis based independent label, in early 2011. His debut album The Love Train is set for release in 2011 and will include contribution by Busta Rhymes
, Trey Songz
, Tank, Chris Brown, and Johnta Austin
. The album's first single "Favor", a collaboration with singer Kelly Rowland
, was released in May 2011.
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
singer, songwriter and producer.
Career
Bereal is the cousin of songwriter and producers Charles and Kenneth Bereal. Having started off as a drummerDrummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
, Bereal got his first break as a background vocalist for John P. Kee
John P. Kee
John P. Kee is an American gospel singer and pastor.-Early life:John P. Kee was born the 15th out of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally...
and K-Ci & Jojo. He began collaborating as a writer with singer Tank
Tank (singer)
Tank is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.-Career:Tank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and moved with his family as a child to the Washington, D.C. suburb of Clinton, Maryland. He was a multi-sport athlete at Crossland High School and was offered the opportunity to play college...
and has since worked as a songwriter and vocal producer with several artists like Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop , professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a...
, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
, and Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Myeshia Cole Gibson born October 15, 1981) is an American singer–songwriter and actress. She gained nationwide acclaim when her 2005 debut album, The Way It Is went platinum. Her sophomore album Just Like You went into production shortly after that and was released in September 2007...
. In 2007, his credit on Tank's single "Please Don't Go
Please Don't Go (Tank song)
"Please Don't Go" is the first single from Tank's long-awaited 2007 album Sex, Love & Pain. The single sat at #1 on the Billboard Adult R&B chart for more than six weeks. It is still on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart long after peaking at #2. This song remained at #1 for 10 consecutive weeks on the Urban...
" earned Bereal an ASCAP Award and a Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
nomination. In 2010, he was nominated again for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
The Grammy Award for Best R&B Song has been awarded since 1959. From 1969 to 2000 it was known as the Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song, from 1962 to 1968 it was known as Best Rhythm & Blues Recording, and from 1959-1961 as Best Rhythm & Blues Performance...
for his contribution on Pleasure P
Pleasure P
Marcus Ramone Cooper , better known by his stage name Pleasure P is an American contemporary R&B singer-songwriter, who experienced success as a member of the group Pretty Ricky before embarking on a solo career in 2007....
's single "Under
Under
"Under" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Pleasure P. It was released as the third single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper. The song was co-written and produced by Tank and was released in May 2009...
".
Bereal became part of the Notifi Music Group, a St. Louis based independent label, in early 2011. His debut album The Love Train is set for release in 2011 and will include contribution by Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
, Tank, Chris Brown, and Johnta Austin
Johnta Austin
Johntá Austin is an American singer-songwriter, who is currently signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. He is commonly known for collaborating with Producers Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri & The Production Team StarGate. Austin was awarded two Grammy Awards for his work on the songs...
. The album's first single "Favor", a collaboration with singer Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
, was released in May 2011.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Love Train |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
U.S. R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
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| "Favor Favor (Lonny Bereal song) -Charts:-Release history:... " (featuring Kelly Rowland Kelly Rowland Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child... ) |
2011 | — | 83 | The Love Train |