Jahron Anthony Brathwaite, born on July 3, 1993, is a prominent Canadian R&B recording artist and record producer known by his professional name, PartyNextDoor (stylized as PARTYNEXTDOOR).
PartyNextDoor secured his place in the music industry as the inaugural artist signed onto Drake’s renowned OVO Sound record label in 2013, as part of a collaborative effort with Warner Records. In that same year, he introduced his first extended play, bearing his self-titled moniker, PartyNextDoor. This initial release set the stage for subsequent offerings, including PartyNextDoor Two and PNDColours in 2014, followed by PartyNextDoor 3 in 2016.
His creative influence has also extended to songwriting, with his contributions to hits such as “Work,” prominently featured on Rihanna’s album Anti, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 and emerging as one of the year’s most triumphant tracks. Additionally, his involvement in “Wild Thoughts,” which secured the number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, further solidified his reputation as a skilled songwriter.
Early Life
Jahron Anthony Brathwaite’s origins trace back to Mississauga, Ontario, where he was born to a Jamaican mother and a Trinidadian father. His musical inclinations were kindled by his father’s selection of tunes during his formative years, encompassing artists like Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, and 112.
Career
From 2007 to 2014, PartyNextDoor embarked on his musical journey, initially under his given name, Jahron Brathwaite [Jahron B]. At the age of 18, he inked a significant publishing agreement with Warner/Chappell, operating as a songwriter under the pseudonym PartyNextDoor. His inaugural mixtape, also titled “PartyNextDoor,” debuted on the iTunes Store on July 1, 2013.
This release swiftly ascended to number six on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, having sold 2,000 copies. It concurrently reached number 34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the week of July 20, 2013. PartyNextDoor’s vocal contributions graced tracks such as “Own It” and “Come Thru” from Drake’s third studio album, “Nothing Was the Same.”
The inception of his debut studio album, “PartyNextDoor Two,” occurred on July 30, 2014. Notable singles from this record encompassed “Thirsty,” “FWU,” “East Liberty,” and the Billboard-charting “Recognize,” featuring Drake. The momentum persisted with the release of the four-track EP titled “PNDColours” on December 3, 2014, succeeded by the subsequent installment, “COLOURS 2,” unveiled in 2017. His production prowess extended to Drake’s “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” in 2015, contributing to tracks like “Legend,” “Preach,” and “Wednesday Night Interlude.”