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PartyNextDoor in 2016
Background information
Birth name	Jahron Anthony Brathwaite
Born	(1993-07-03) July 3, 1993 (age 32) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Origin	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Alternative R&B hip hop R&B dancehall
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter rapper record producer
Years active	2006–present
Labels	OVO Sound Sony Music
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Jahron Anthony Brathwaite (born July 3, 1993), who is known by his stage name PartyNextDoor, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He became famous after being the first artist to sign with the rapper Drake's record label, OVO Sound, in 2013.

PartyNextDoor released his first mixtape, called PartyNextDoor, in July 2013. Music critics liked it a lot. His first official album, PartyNextDoor Two (2014), included the hit single "Recognize" featuring Drake. His second album, PartyNextDoor 3 (2016), was also a big success. It had popular songs like "Come and See Me" and "Not Nice."

His third album, Partymobile (2020), featured his highest-charting songs, "Loyal" and "Believe It" with Rihanna. In 2024, he released his fourth album, PartyNextDoor 4. He then worked with Drake on a collaborative album, Some ... Songs 4 U (2025), which became his first album to reach number one on the music charts in both Canada and the United States.

Besides making his own music, PartyNextDoor has written and produced songs for many other famous artists. He helped write Rihanna's number-one hit "Work" (2016) and DJ Khaled's popular song "Wild Thoughts" (2017). He has also worked with artists like Kanye West, Usher, and Post Malone.

Early Life

Jahron Anthony Brathwaite was born on July 3, 1993, in Mississauga, Ontario, a city near Toronto. His father is from Trinidad and his mother is from Jamaica. Growing up, he sang in his church choir with his mother, which he says was the start of his love for music.

In high school, Brathwaite started making his own music in his bedroom. He tried to share his music with record labels, but they didn't understand his artistic style. This encouraged him to learn how to produce his own songs. At 16, he left high school and moved to Los Angeles to follow his dream of a music career. He began posting music online under the name Jahron B.

Music Career

2006–2015: Getting Started and First Album

PartyNextDoor began his career making R&B music with electronic sounds under his real name, Jahron B. When he was 18, he signed a deal with Warner/Chappell as a songwriter. This is when he started using the name PartyNextDoor.

His first mixtape, PartyNextDoor, was released on the iTunes Store on July 1, 2013. It did well on the Billboard music charts. He also sang background vocals on two songs from Drake's album Nothing Was the Same.

On July 30, 2014, he released his first studio album, PartyNextDoor Two. The album had a popular song called "Recognize", which featured Drake. Later that year, he released a short four-song project called PNDColours. In 2015, he produced three songs for Drake's mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late.

2016–2020: More Albums and Hit Songs

PartyNextDoor performing in 2016

In 2016, PartyNextDoor had a huge success as a songwriter. He co-wrote the song "Work" for Rihanna, which became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine weeks. He also wrote the song "... with Me" on the same album.

On March 25, 2016, he released "Come and See Me", a song with Drake from his next album, PartyNextDoor 3. The music video for the song featured celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Big Sean. He released the album on August 12, 2016, which included another hit, "Not Nice".

On June 4, 2017, PartyNextDoor released another EP called Colours 2 as a surprise. A few days later, he released a short film that included music from all four songs on the EP. In September 2017, he released another EP called Seven Days, which featured artists like Halsey and Rick Ross.

After taking a break, he returned in 2019 with two new songs, "The News" and "Loyal", which featured Drake. These songs were from his album Partymobile, which came out on March 27, 2020. On October 16, 2020, he released a surprise EP called Partypack, which had seven previously unreleased songs.

2021–Present: Recent Music

In January 2021, PartyNextDoor made his 2014 EP, Colours, available on streaming services for the first time. This release also included the four tracks from the Colours 2 EP.

On April 26, 2024, he released his fourth studio album, PartyNextDoor 4. It was very successful, reaching number 10 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. After the album's release, he went on the Sorry, I’m Outside tour across North America and Europe.

On February 14, 2025, PartyNextDoor and Drake released a joint album called Some ... Songs 4 U. It was a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart. This was PartyNextDoor's first number-one album.

Artistry

Influences

Brathwaite has credited DeVante Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and JoJo of Jodeci (left) and Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Wanyá Morris of Boyz II Men (right) as being his earliest musical influences.

PartyNextDoor has said that his earliest musical influences were R&B groups from the 1990s, like Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, and 112. He said his father used to play their music often. He also mentioned that his newer music is heavily influenced by dancehall music from the Caribbean.

Musical Style

PartyNextDoor's music often explores topics like relationships and love. His sound is known for its moody and atmospheric feel, often with unique vocal effects and smooth instrumentals. He has said that he likes to mix different feelings in his music, creating songs that can be both dark and emotional, as well as songs that are more upbeat and about romance.

Discography

Studio albums

• PartyNextDoor Two (2014)
• PartyNextDoor 3 (2016)
• Partymobile (2020)
• PartyNextDoor 4 (2024)

Collaborative albums

• Some ... Songs 4 U (with Drake) (2025)

Tours

Headlining

• Infinity Tour (2018)
• Sorry, I'm Outside Tour (2024)

Co-headlining

• Summer's Over Tour (with Jeremih) (2016)
• Some Special Shows 4 U (with Drake) (2025)

Supporting

• Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Tour (Halsey) (2017-2018)

Awards and Nominations