Jonathan Tyrone Woodside better know as Jonnie B was born (July 5, 1989) in Long Island, NY and lived there with his parents and siblings until moving to Florida during his teenage years. In his early childhood, Jonnie B participated in the gospel choir with his twin brother at their New York church. His parent's avid music lovers themselves began taking notice to Jonnie B's musical interest and placed him along with his twin brother in piano lessons. At the age of eight Jonnie B had mastered the skill of composing, where he would play the songs of his favorite artist like Barber Streisand and Lauren Hill on his Casio piano. By the time he moved to Florida, he was already writing songs and raps for his favorite artist like Jay-z with hopes of hearing his lyrics used by one of the artist. His old school spirit and love for soul music were professed in his songs.

Once in Florida, he began meeting other artist and started performing at talent shows under the name " J-Writer," the nam