Jonathas

Brazilian born R&B singer Jonathas brings us his 4th and last single from The Foreigner 2 (TF2) with the help of Greezo (member of the LOEGz) & Producer Kickklee as he brings us back to reality and welcomes us to the ‘City of God’. - ThaFixx.com

Sparse drums and the gateway to peace in the face of dealing with the world’s pains. Jonathas’ “City Of God” might sound like the epilogue to another tale in the infamous favela but in its Americanized version, it’s purely a moment to say “things aren’t as bad as you think.” Linking up with Greezo from the League of Extraordinary Gz, Jonathas only delivers a lone verse, choosing to line up the struggle of paying bills and attempting to live above the poverty line, both mentally and financially. All Greezo wants here is to carry on the legacy of Esbe Da 6th Street Bully — a concept that will happen long as he and the Gz continue to make their own strides in ATX. - dayandadream.com

Jonathas has already secured a spot in a few bedroom playlists with his work on his 2012 EP “Numb“. He’s proved to the world that he was more than one hit song with the release of his 2013 mixtape “The Foreigner II” and he won the hearts of many as a contestant on NBC‘s The Voice. Today the Brazil born R&B singer raises the bar by releasing “Let’s Chill,” the first single off of his upcoming project The Foreigner III, hosted by Don Cannon.

“Let’s Chill” is produced by Da Bosnian and features Cory Kendrix (LNS Crew) & Sertified (Die Slo). This is the perfect way to ring in the new year with the one you hold dear. - Digiwaxx

Some of ATX best, Jonathas, Cory Kendrix, Sertified, and Da Bosnian all team up for the first leak off Jonathas upcoming mixtape “Foreigner III” hosted by Don Cannon and mixed by Go DJ JB - ThaFixx.com

Jonathas drops the 1st leak of his upcoming tape, “The Foreigner III” hosted by Don Cannon. - diamondznwood.com

Brazilian-born/Texas-based singer Jonathas enlists rappers Cory Kendrix and Sertified for another one of his raunchy bangers “Let’s Chill,” which is the first single from his upcoming Don Cannon-hosted project, The Foreigner III, a follow-up to The Foreigner II. - Singesroom.com

So Jonathas, he of the serenade your girl and probably steal her variety has figured the best way to slide into your late night New Years playlist. “Let’s Chill” is mid-tempo, pulling no punches when it comes to activity for the night and carnal thoughts as well. Sertified & Cory Kendrix both jump in to smooth out the palate the former Voice singer laid out and what you have is your soundtrack to a night where “let’s chill” really means, “I’m going to put Netflix on until the moment is right.” - dayandadream.com

Usher better watch his back!

Christina Aguilera may have had her poker face on during last night’s The Voice, but the “Beautiful” pop star couldn’t stop smiling for Jonathas' rendition of “You Got It Bad.” Aguilera loved it so much that she turned her chair for the lucky father-of-two, which almost sounds like Usher’s vocal clone.

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"If I were to make it on a team for 'The Voice,' this would mean the world for my kids," Jonathas mentioned. "This would change their lives. It would give me the satisfaction that my mom didn't bring me here for nothing." Jonathas emigrated from Brazil to the U.S. when he was just 5.

Fellow judge Cee-Lo also happened to pick Jonathas, but the Brazilian singer decided to go on team Aguilera after her convincing pitch. "In my world, in my genre, in my tours, I've gotten to know some of the best choreographers," she said. "I want to mold you and package you and do the right thing by you... now I feel like Cee-Lo."

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Cee-Lo joked about X-Tina having ‘package’ on her mind, but it seems to us that she is all about picking up her game. The pop star also landed Monique and Anthony, who rocked Marvin Gaye's classic "What's Goin' On."

Watch Jonathas' performance below and let us know what was your favorite performance on last night's The Voice? - LATINA.COM

Aguilera got off to a strong start, scoring the night's first two contestants (well, the first two who got picked at all, that is). First up was Jonathas, a 23-year-old father of two who moved to the U.S. from Brazil at age 5 to escape poverty and violence. Sounding so much like Usher with his rendition of "U Got It Bad," Jonathas fooled the judges at first. "I thought that was a prank," Cee Lo told the singer. "I thought that was actually Usher."

Again distinguishing what sets "The Voice" apart from its competition, Aguilera, who turned her chair for Jonathas at the last minute, noted that as a pop singer, she has experience with choreography and the inner workings of pop star packaging, things that could aid Jonathas in his quest for stardom. "She's got packages on her mind," Cee Lo joked, trying to steal away the crooner. But it didn't matter, he picked the big-voiced Xtina. - MTV

Life isn’t like the board game Chutes & Ladders, in which shady behavior instantly sends you tumbling down a slide of karmic retribution. In the real world, the future is never Written in Stone, and bad deeds (when done right) often go unpunished—so why not try your luck? On Written in Stone, the latest single and first Booth feature from Jonathas, the Austin-based, Rio de Janeiro-born singer tries a similar line of argument on a female hesitant to cheat on her man, encouraging her to go with the flow and let the consequences sort themselves out. Track Bangas provide a fittingly steamy R&B backdrop for the artist’s seductive vocals, and Jon joins forces with Top Flight Films and Power House Media Production to co-direct the official visuals. For Written in Stone and much more, check out the artist’s Numb EP, available for purchase as of October 16. - DJ BOOTH

After watching weeks and weeks of NBC’s “The Voice”, I’ll be honest with you. I can’t even remember the name of a single singer on the show. It’s not a slight but after being hit over the head with all of the singing shows these past ten years – you start tuning out a bit. Former contestant and Christina Aguliera protege Jonathas Oljeda from Austin decided to break away from the traditional hang ups about reality singing contests by releasing his own R&B flavored EP Numb.

The ATX native enlisted production from Track Bangas & Shawn Dell to coerce people into believing his image as more of a full ranging singer and NUMB proves it with the Spanish guitar flavored “Girl From Portugal”, the pulsating “The One” featuring T. Folwer and the absolutely straight to the point babymaker in “No Rubber”.
Stream & grab “No Rubber” below, add it to your nighttime mix and grab Jonathas’ NUMB from Amazon. - DAYANDADREAM

Earlier this year, Jonathas made musical mentors CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera spin around in their chairs on the popular singing competition show ‘The Voice’ with his rendition of Usher’s “You Got It Bad.” Even though he didn’t win the second season, he’s released his first project to the world before the actual winner!

“Numb” is the title, though there’s plenty of “feeling” on the 6-track EP as he sexily croons to quiet storm tracks, surely the soundtrack to a night of sex-capades.

Born in Brazil, but raised in Austin, TX since age 4, Jonathas chose to go the R&B route despite industry suggestions that he lean towards pop. He’s influenced by Usher, Chris Brow, J. Holiday, and Ne-Yo, who “was that guy to help me do that when it came to the songwriting, to the concepts, just molding me into that artist.” - SINGERSROOM

In preparation of The Foreigner 2, newcomer Jonathas re-releases “Smokin,” the first single from his 2012 mixtape ‘The Foreigner.’ TF2, Jonathas’ first free project in over a year, is set to drop this Summer. We’ve seen some other vids and songs from him, but never heard this joint, and we’re happy for the re-release/new promotion. You should take the title literally because this is a mad smooth, chill, smokin anthem.

Stream and download below… - THIS IS RNB

Jonathas - "Written in Stone"

It looks like The Voice birthed one talented dude. "Written In Stone" is smooth, seductive, and plays on the nature of R&B. Not a bad start, at all. - VIBE

Back in March R&B singer and NBC’s The Voice alum, Jonathas, dropped his EP “The Foreigner 2?. Riding the wave of that debut Jonathas releases the highly anticipated sequel to his hit single “Smokin” titled “Smokin Pt. 2?. Giving you a little something smoother to inhale, Jonathas gets moody and melodic over the KE produced beat. Give a listen and let us know what you think about this Brazilian born R&B singer and his smoke filled tune. - See more at: http://soletron.com/jonathas-smokin-pt-2/#sthash.5oiBna4W.dpuf - Soletron.com

Back in March R&B singer and NBC’s The Voice alum, Jonathas, dropped his EP “The Foreigner 2?. Riding the wave of that debut Jonathas releases the highly anticipated sequel to his hit single “Smokin” titled “Smokin Pt. 2?. Giving you a little something smoother to inhale, Jonathas gets moody and melodic over the KE produced beat. Give a listen and let us know what you think about this Brazilian born R&B singer and his smoke filled tune. - See more at: http://soletron.com/jonathas-smokin-pt-2/#sthash.5oiBna4W.dpuf - Soletron.com

Rising talent Jonathas has just released the highly anticipated sequel to his hit single “Smokin” titled “Smokin Pt. 2?. Smokin Pt 2 appears on Jonathas latest EP release, “The Foreigner 2? which is now available for download this is definitely one of those song you just put on and relax. - YourMusicMyWorld.com

Rising talent Jonathas has just released the highly anticipated sequel to his hit single “Smokin” titled “Smokin Pt. 2?. Smokin Pt 2 appears on Jonathas latest EP release, “The Foreigner 2? which is now available for download this is definitely one of those song you just put on and relax. - YourMusicMyWorld.com

The “Voice” alumn and Brazilian-born, Jonathas releases the sequel to his fan favorite song “Smokin’,” entitled “Smokin’ Pt. 2” produced by KE.

This song appears on his latest EP ‘The Foreigner 2.’ - thisisrnb.com

The “Voice” alumn and Brazilian-born, Jonathas releases the sequel to his fan favorite song “Smokin’,” entitled “Smokin’ Pt. 2” produced by KE.

This song appears on his latest EP ‘The Foreigner 2.’ - thisisrnb.com

Jonathas was a finalist on NBC's The Voice (Season 2) [check him out here]. During auditions he performed Usher's hit single "You Got It Bad." His version of Usher’s song was so convincing that judge Cee Lo Green thought the show’s producers had tricked them and Usher had taken the stage. Jonathas was chosen by Christina Aguilera's team and went on to work with Ne-Yo, Pleasure P, Lyfe Jennings, Slim Thug and more. He just released his Free EP titled "The Foreigner 2" which premiered in May. - TheNext2Shine.com

Jonathas was a finalist on NBC's The Voice (Season 2) [check him out here]. During auditions he performed Usher's hit single "You Got It Bad." His version of Usher’s song was so convincing that judge Cee Lo Green thought the show’s producers had tricked them and Usher had taken the stage. Jonathas was chosen by Christina Aguilera's team and went on to work with Ne-Yo, Pleasure P, Lyfe Jennings, Slim Thug and more. He just released his Free EP titled "The Foreigner 2" which premiered in May. - TheNext2Shine.com

t first I thought I had eaten a few brownies from Snoop Dogg’s kitchen, because I could have sworn I did a writeup for Jonathas’ Smokin back in February. While I was worried, I think I can pop another brownie now, because this is SMOKIN’ PT. 2. KE mans the boards on this smokers’ anthem, cooking up an instrumental that’s hazier than a hotboxed VW Bug. Atop the production, the singer showcases his smooth, charismatic vocal style. If SMOKIN PT. 2 resonates with you, more intoxicating jams await on The Foreigner 2, out now online. - DJBooth.net

t first I thought I had eaten a few brownies from Snoop Dogg’s kitchen, because I could have sworn I did a writeup for Jonathas’ Smokin back in February. While I was worried, I think I can pop another brownie now, because this is SMOKIN’ PT. 2. KE mans the boards on this smokers’ anthem, cooking up an instrumental that’s hazier than a hotboxed VW Bug. Atop the production, the singer showcases his smooth, charismatic vocal style. If SMOKIN PT. 2 resonates with you, more intoxicating jams await on The Foreigner 2, out now online. - DJBooth.net

Just in time for summer, The “Voice” alumn and Brazilian-born Jonathas adds more heat to the sweltering temperatures in the form of The Foreigner II, which follows up his 2012 tape The Foreigner and Numb EP.

Featuring guest spots from Chris Landry, Fitness, Lil Juan, Greezo, and Billionaire B., Jonathas’ The Foreigner II blends the smooth, with the hip, with the sexy, making it a fitting soundtrack for your summer romance.

Listen and Download below! - TAPEMASTERS INC

Just in time for summer, The “Voice” alumn and Brazilian-born Jonathas adds more heat to the sweltering temperatures in the form of The Foreigner II, which follows up his 2012 tape The Foreigner and Numb EP.

Featuring guest spots from Chris Landry, Fitness, Lil Juan, Greezo, and Billionaire B., Jonathas’ The Foreigner II blends the smooth, with the hip, with the sexy, making it a fitting soundtrack for your summer romance.

Listen and Download below! - TAPEMASTERS INC

ust in time for summer, The “Voice” alumn and Brazilian-born Jonathas adds more heat to the sweltering temperatures in the form of The Foreigner II, which follows up his 2012 tape The Foreigner and Numb EP.
He makes it no secret that he’s aiming for greatness, as the tape’s intro is a sound bite of the famed “Our Deepest Fear” poem quoted from the movie Coach Carter. The ethereal groove “Let It Go” follows, and the steel drum-driven “Windin’” is sandwiched between the previously released “How I Do” and “Smokin.” He shouts out his home country of Brazil on “Just Travel The World,” and takes a page from LL Cool J’s “Doin It” on “Crazy Love,” one of the set’s many odes to adult playtime. “City of God” provides a spiritual break, which touches upon cherishing life despite its adversities.
Featuring guest spots from Chris Landry, Fitness, Lil Juan, Greezo, and Billionaire B., Jonathas’ The Foreigner II blends the smooth, with the hip, with the sexy, making it a fitting for soundtrack for your summer romance. Listen and download! - Singersroom.com

Letting loose yet another mixtape for the masses, it’s apparent that not most can quite match the work ethic of R&B artist, Jonathas. Right in time for your summer fix, the singer’s sequel to his The Foreigner mixtape and followup to his Numb EP is here, adding more heat to the what should prove to be a hot summer of Austin music. On this 11-track cut, Jonathas doesn’t tackle it all alone as he enlists assistance from the likes of Chris Landry, Billionaire B and Austin’s own Greezo. Press play on the embedded player to hear the full-length mixtape in all of its glory, and be sure to grab it while it’s still free for download. - thesuperlative.com

Jonathas already secured a spot in a few bedroom playlists with his work on his 2012 EP Numb but following it up with a multitude of tracks for his latest mixtape The Foreigner II is his best attempt to secure a straight up playlist for himself and himself alone. The tape’s closer “Underneath The Covers” instantly burns through any thoughts of coy niceness from the singer as well as “Marijuana Chick” which could be easily interpreted as a distant cousin of Numb‘s “Girl From Portugal”. Greezo of the League Of Extraordinary G’z, Fitness, Billionaire B, Lil Juan and more help out on the 11-track mixtape which bends around sensuality and lonerism, such as the standout homage to his birthplace of Brazil “City Of God”. - Day & A Dream

@Audio_Mack: New R&B crooner @iknowJONATHAS is "SMOKIN" on that MM MM MM LA LA LA LA OOOOHHH! - If you smoke it's mandatory to DL! - Audiomack.com

Thus far in 2013, Jonathas has covered his proclivities in the sexual arena (No Rubber) and his fondness for the herb (Smokin). Evidently, he wasn’t quite satisfied with his treatment of the former topic, as it’s back to the bedroom for his latest effort. On freshly-released single How I Do, a piano-led KE on the Track production backs the artist as he fills a new girl in on what she can expect between the sheets. Over the course of the cut, he switches fluidly between sung vocals and rapped bars. Singer Chris Landry provides additional vocals. Feeling it? You’ll be able to hear more from the unsigned crooner on The Foreigner 2, scheduled to drop digitally this May. - DJBooth.net

Jonathas readies his second mixtape, The Foreigner 2 (TF2), with the first single “How I Do,” another one of his signature “put it down” bedroom tracks. Blu Kolla Dreams’ Chris Landry comes on board to lend a verse, and the two Texans ride out the laid back, piano-led track. The Foreigner 2 will drop exclusively on Singersroom on May 21. - Singersroom.com

As Jonathas preps "The Foreigner 2" mixtape for this summer, he releases a promo song where he has no problem boastfully detailing the reasons why his reputation as the “Man Around Town” among the ladies is so rigorous.
Produced by Keef Carter
- Singersroom.com

As Jonathas preps "The Foreigner 2" mixtape for this summer, he releases a promo song where he has no problem boastfully detailing the reasons why his reputation as the “Man Around Town” among the ladies is so rigorous.
Produced by Keef Carter
- Singersroom.com

Written in Stone singer Jonathas is willing to do just about whatever his girl likes in the sexual arena—the position, the pace and the location are all up for grabs. He has just one request: he wants to do it with No Rubber. Released in honor of Valentine’s Day, this freshly-selected EP single sees the unsigned crooner rhapsodizing about the pleasure of raw-dogging it over a leisurely, synth-driven instrumental by Action Figures beatsmith Shawn Dell. The finished product is so catchy I almost want to give the man a pass on practicing unsafe sex. Let’s just assume he left out the part where he got a vasectomy and had both himself and his partner tested for STDs. In any case, fans can find No Rubber and much more where it came from on Jonathas’ Numb EP, available online as of October. - DJBooth.net

Jonathas might be rolling up a bit too much because the indie artist recently released Smokin, a track that was a part of his 2012 mixtape, The Foreigner. Actually, while he may be engulfed in clouds of kush, he does know just what he’s doing; Smokin is so dope (pun very intended) that Jonathas had to unleash it onto the masses for a second time, in anticipation of The Foreigner 2 (TF2). On the record, the Brazilian R&B crooner lights things up as Vinay The Producer’s clean, piano-driven boardwork saunters underneath him. With a breezy, smoother-than-silk vocal performance Jonathas takes an interesting approach to the hobby. Some seek Mary Jane to help fix their problems, but Jonathas reminds us “don’t worry about your problems, you ain’t gotta solve them, they’ll be there tomorrow.” High off just one listen? If If so, then be sure to take another hit when TF2 is released this summer. - DJBooth.net

In preparation of The Foreigner 2, newcomer Jonathas re-releases “Smokin,” the first single from his 2012 mixtape ‘The Foreigner.’ TF2, Jonathas’ first free project in over a year, is set to drop this Summer. We’ve seen some other vids and songs from him, but never heard this joint, and we’re happy for the re-release/new promotion. You should take the title literally because this is a mad smooth, chill, smokin anthem. - thisisrnb.com

In preparation of The Foreigner 2 (TF2), R&B Newcomer Jonathas Re-releases ‘SMOKIN’ the first single from his 2012 mixtape release ‘The Foreigner’. TF2, Jonathas’ first free project in over a year, is set to drop Summer 2013 and this is definitely a great intro track to get you amped for its release. Look out for weekly releases from TF2 leading up to the highly anticipated release! - youknowigotsoul.com

On the eve of cuffing season, Los Angeles-based artist Billionaire B drops “Balance”, a smooth melodic single featuring none other than The Weeknd as well as R&B newcomer Jonathas. This timely release features production from The Track Bangas, and you can take a listen to the rest of B’s project, The Prestige Mixtape, after the jump. - AshleyOutrageous.com

On the eve of cuffing season, Los Angeles-based artist Billionaire B drops “Balance”, a smooth melodic single featuring none other than The Weeknd as well as R&B newcomer Jonathas. This timely release features production from The Track Bangas, and you can take a listen to the rest of B’s project, The Prestige Mixtape, after the jump. - AshleyOutrageous.com

AUSTIN -- The Austin tradition, The Trail fo Lights, returns after a two year hiatus.

Thousands gathered Sunday night as the one-mile trail was lit.

But some people complained about a near two-hour wait for the shuttle at Kreig Field. The wait was blamed on traffic.

Organizers think about 60,000 people came out for opening night, and they expect 250,000 will walk the trail during the eight nights of the festival.

Executive Director of the Run Tex Foundation James Russel said they were able to help bring the festival back to Austin because of the private sector.

"We were able to raise the money privately so it's not costing the taxpayers of Austin anything to produce this event," said Russell.

Live performers included Austin resident Jonathas Ojeda, who was featured on NBC's "The Voice" and Jerry Jeff Walker.

The lights will be on through Sunday, Dec. 23 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. each night.
- KVUE

I’m late on this but, well, I just don’t blog much and it takes a minute for me to put up things I like but, better late than never, right? Sandy the hurricane opened up my schedule a bit.

R&B singer and reality show star, Jonathas Ojeda just released his “Numb” EP, a 5 track project produced by the Track Bangas and Shawn Dell. Jonathas is Brazil born, Texas raised, most known for his stint on popular singing competition, The Voice, where he wowed fans as Christina Aguilera’s protégé. Jonathas first won the heart of fans across the nation when he did a jaw dropping rendition of Usher’s hit ballad “You Got It Bad.” Now check out his latest song, Written In Stone and let me know w hat you think.

- thisisrnb.com

I’m late on this but, well, I just don’t blog much and it takes a minute for me to put up things I like but, better late than never, right? Sandy the hurricane opened up my schedule a bit.

R&B singer and reality show star, Jonathas Ojeda just released his “Numb” EP, a 5 track project produced by the Track Bangas and Shawn Dell. Jonathas is Brazil born, Texas raised, most known for his stint on popular singing competition, The Voice, where he wowed fans as Christina Aguilera’s protégé. Jonathas first won the heart of fans across the nation when he did a jaw dropping rendition of Usher’s hit ballad “You Got It Bad.” Now check out his latest song, Written In Stone and let me know w hat you think.

- thisisrnb.com

Life isn’t like the board game Chutes & Ladders, in which shady behavior instantly sends you tumbling down a slide of karmic retribution. In the real world, the future is never Written in Stone, and bad deeds (when done right) often go unpunished—so why not try your luck? On Written in Stone, the latest single and first Booth feature from Jonathas, the Austin-based, Rio de Janeiro-born singer tries a similar line of argument on a female hesitant to cheat on her man, encouraging her to go with the flow and let the consequences sort themselves out. Track Bangas provide a fittingly steamy R&B backdrop for the artist’s seductive vocals, and Jon joins forces with Top Flight Films and Power House Media Production to co-direct the official visuals. For Written in Stone and much more, check out the artist’s Numb EP, available for purchase as of October 16. - DJBooth.net

Jonathas, the R&B Crooner and NBC’s The Voice finalist, is back with yet another single off his recently released “Numb” EP. This time he’s giving us yet another steamy, Track Bangas produced slow jam titled “Girl From Portugal”. - Peace Magazine

Jonathas, the R&B Crooner and NBC’s The Voice finalist, is back with yet another single off his recently released “Numb” EP. This time he’s giving us yet another steamy, Track Bangas produced slow jam titled “Girl From Portugal”. - Peace Magazine

Season two’s “The Voice” contestant Jonathas Ojeda is striking out without the help of the popular singing completion with “Written in Stone,” the first single from his five-track EP “Numb.” The Brazilian-born singer’s soulful voice led him to the decision to stick with R&B as his heart’s choice. "I had to find myself. A&R's I've met with wanted me to go more Pop. During the recording process I decided I’m sticking with the R&B sound," he said.

“Numb” available digitally today (Oct. 16).

Produced by: Smitty/Track Bangas - Singersroom.com

Earlier this year, Jonathas made musical mentors CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera spin around in their chairs on the popular singing competition show ‘The Voice’ with his rendition of Usher’s “You Got It Bad.” Even though he didn’t win the second season, he’s released his first project to the world before the actual winner!

“Numb” is the title, though there’s plenty of “feeling” on the 6-track EP as he sexily croons to quiet storm tracks, surely the soundtrack to a night of sex-capades.

Born in Brazil, but raised in Austin, TX since age 4, Jonathas chose to go the R&B route despite industry suggestions that he lean towards pop. He’s influenced by Usher, Chris Brow, J. Holiday, and Ne-Yo, who “was that guy to help me do that when it came to the songwriting, to the concepts, just molding me into that artist.” - Singersroom.com

The Voice’s Jonathas is back with the sultry second single “Girl From Portugal.” Produced by Track Bangas, Jonathas may need a towel as he tells of his slippery indiscretions. The slow jam follows the first single “Written in Stone” from his EP Numb.

Read more: http://singersroom.com/content/2012-12-11/Jonathas-Girl-From-Portugal/#ixzz2FQVW19yM - Singersroom.com

Jonathas puts together an extremely great EP with “Numb.” The songs are very relatable for everyone, male or female. The songs paint a picture with each verse of the sweet, romantic, sexual fantasies everyone has every now and then about that one person. Jonathas’ smooth lyrics go great, complimenting even the production done by Track Bangas, Shawn Dell, and Billionaire B. These producers provide the perfect sound to go along with the sultry lyrics of Jonathas, elevating the project to that of one that could rival your favorite R&B singer’s full length album. - Fresh Prince

After watching weeks and weeks of NBC’s “The Voice”, I’ll be honest with you. I can’t even remember the name of a single singer on the show. It’s not a slight but after being hit over the head with all of the singing shows these past ten years – you start tuning out a bit. Former contestant and Christina Aguliera protege Jonathas Oljeda from Austin decided to break away from the traditional hang ups about reality singing contests by releasing his own R&B flavored EP Numb.
The ATX native enlisted production from Track Bangas & Shawn Dell to coerce people into believing his image as more of a full ranging singer and NUMB proves it with the Spanish guitar flavored “Girl From Portugal”, the pulsating “The One” featuring T. Folwer and the absolutely straight to the point babymaker in “No Rubber”.
Stream & grab “No Rubber” below, add it to your nighttime mix and grab Jonathas’ NUMB from Amazon. - Day & A Dream

Jonathas - "Written in Stone"
It looks like The Voice birthed one talented dude. "Written In Stone" is smooth, seductive, and plays on the nature of R&B. Not a bad start, at all. - Vibe

AUSTIN (KXAN) - An Austin singer is making some serious noise on the NBC show " The Voice ."

Jonathas Ojeda's show-stopping performance earned him a lot of attention from the fans -- and the judges. He sang a version of "U Got It Bad" by Usher. Ojeda broke into a dance during the song, earning screams of joy from the audience.

At that point, "The Voice" judge Cee Lo Green spun his chair around -- signaling that he wanted Ojeda on his team. That's just what Ojeda had hoped for going into the show.

"I went into it thinking I was going to go with Cee Lo," Ojeda said. "I watched him last season. Very good guy, just him as a musician -- extraordinary."

But judge Christina Aguilera also turned her chair, setting up a choice for the Austin singer.

"It was actually a very hard decision," Ojeda remembered.

In the end, he chose Team Christina.

"I just thought that Christina fought for me a lot harder and offered me a lot more."

Ojeda shared his story live Monday on KXAN News Today and performed his original song "You Make It Hard To Love Again" live on KXAN News at Noon.

In the second video attached to this story, Ojeda gives us a taste of his vocal range -- a sign of what may be coming on this season of "The Voice." (Video courtesy: CW Star Mic Trotty )

Originally from Brazil, Ojeda spent one month on a ship with his mother when he was 4 years old to migrate to the United States.

Learning English through movies and music, he quickly gained a love for the arts.

Ojeda would like to win "The Voice" to achieve the American Dream, as well as provide his family with financial stability.
- KXAN.COM

AUSTIN (KXAN) - An Austin singer is making some serious noise on the NBC show " The Voice ."

Jonathas Ojeda's show-stopping performance earned him a lot of attention from the fans -- and the judges. He sang a version of "U Got It Bad" by Usher. Ojeda broke into a dance during the song, earning screams of joy from the audience.

At that point, "The Voice" judge Cee Lo Green spun his chair around -- signaling that he wanted Ojeda on his team. That's just what Ojeda had hoped for going into the show.

"I went into it thinking I was going to go with Cee Lo," Ojeda said. "I watched him last season. Very good guy, just him as a musician -- extraordinary."

But judge Christina Aguilera also turned her chair, setting up a choice for the Austin singer.

"It was actually a very hard decision," Ojeda remembered.

In the end, he chose Team Christina.

"I just thought that Christina fought for me a lot harder and offered me a lot more."

Ojeda shared his story live Monday on KXAN News Today and performed his original song "You Make It Hard To Love Again" live on KXAN News at Noon.

In the second video attached to this story, Ojeda gives us a taste of his vocal range -- a sign of what may be coming on this season of "The Voice." (Video courtesy: CW Star Mic Trotty )

Originally from Brazil, Ojeda spent one month on a ship with his mother when he was 4 years old to migrate to the United States.

Learning English through movies and music, he quickly gained a love for the arts.

Ojeda would like to win "The Voice" to achieve the American Dream, as well as provide his family with financial stability.
- KXAN.COM

Usher better watch his back!

Christina Aguilera may have had her poker face on during last night’s The Voice, but the “Beautiful” pop star couldn’t stop smiling for Jonathas' rendition of “You Got It Bad.” Aguilera loved it so much that she turned her chair for the lucky father-of-two, which almost sounds like Usher’s vocal clone.

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"If I were to make it on a team for 'The Voice,' this would mean the world for my kids," Jonathas mentioned. "This would change their lives. It would give me the satisfaction that my mom didn't bring me here for nothing." Jonathas emigrated from Brazil to the U.S. when he was just 5.

Fellow judge Cee-Lo also happened to pick Jonathas, but the Brazilian singer decided to go on team Aguilera after her convincing pitch. "In my world, in my genre, in my tours, I've gotten to know some of the best choreographers," she said. "I want to mold you and package you and do the right thing by you... now I feel like Cee-Lo."

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Cee-Lo joked about X-Tina having ‘package’ on her mind, but it seems to us that she is all about picking up her game. The pop star also landed Monique and Anthony, who rocked Marvin Gaye's classic "What's Goin' On."

Watch Jonathas' performance below and let us know what was your favorite performance on last night's The Voice?
- LATINA.COM

Aguilera got off to a strong start, scoring the night's first two contestants (well, the first two who got picked at all, that is). First up was Jonathas, a 23-year-old father of two who moved to the U.S. from Brazil at age 5 to escape poverty and violence. Sounding so much like Usher with his rendition of "U Got It Bad," Jonathas fooled the judges at first. "I thought that was a prank," Cee Lo told the singer. "I thought that was actually Usher."

Again distinguishing what sets "The Voice" apart from its competition, Aguilera, who turned her chair for Jonathas at the last minute, noted that as a pop singer, she has experience with choreography and the inner workings of pop star packaging, things that could aid Jonathas in his quest for stardom. "She's got packages on her mind," Cee Lo joked, trying to steal away the crooner. But it didn't matter, he picked the big-voiced Xtina. - MTV.COM

Just when you think Ducky will be the most unusual moniker for an artist that only goes by one name, in strolls Jonathas, 23, a Brazil native who has two adorable children and wants to live the American dream by winning a reality show. He confidently croons Usher’s “U Got It Bad” while grooving around on stage, and Cee Lo and Christina spin around. Christina smartly took stock of the female reaction in the studio audience during the performance, and notes that the ladies love Jonathas. Cee Lo tries to bribe Jonathas with jewelry. Christina raves about how she wants to package him and mold him, which causes the rest of the judges to smirk like middle schoolers. After noting that he had the hots for Ms. Aguilera after hearing “Genie in a Bottle” in elementary school, Jonathas goes with Christina
- The Washington Post

Brazil-born singer Jonathas of NBC's The Voice fame follows up his Don Cannon-hosted The Foreigner 3 project with a new single featuring Chakeeta Banita.

"It's On Me" is dedicated to all of the women who deserve to be spoiled by the men they hold down. The song finds him listing lavish gifts to fulfill his woman’s desires: “You ain’t worry about the purse that you want / Girl you already know, it’s on me,” he promises on the chorus.

This Heartbeatz-produced track will appear on Jonathas' forthcoming EP Solitude.

Let Jonathas spoil you below: - Singersroom.com

Anyone who’s been paying attention has noticed that the R&B scene in Austin is coming up in a major way, and Jonathas knows that better than most. With runs on both American Idol and The Voice, the latter of which saw him get far enough to work with Christina Aguilera, Jonathas seemed poised for a national breakthrough, before life got in the way. Now, with his excellent, smooth and sultry EP Vibrations, Jonathas is looking to not just come back, but reintroduce himself via fresh collaborations with producers like White Mask and Dirty Brigante as well as peers like DoeMan and Killa Kyleon. We spoke with Jonathas over email about the music he grew up on, his love for the Austin scene and the beauty of finding the right collaborators. - Morgan