Montell Jordan whose birth names are Montell Du’Sean Barnett is a singer and a songwriter. He has also been able to work as a record producer and has made a name for his release single by the name ‘This is How We Do It’. Jordan did sign a contract with Def Jam’s Soul imprint until the year 2003 when he made a decision to leave the label. Here is a quick summary of Montell Jordan’s net worth in 2018, career and earnings.
Montell Jordan Early Life
Jordan was conceived in the year 1968 on December 3rd. His place of birth was in South Central Los Angeles. While he was growing up, he used to play the piano. He did attend Junipero Serra High School. After completing his high school education, he went on to join Pepperdine University. Here, he was able to graduate with a degree in Communications. After he did graduate from the university, he landed his first job at Williams Television Time. He got married in the year 1994. He did marry Kristin Hudson. They have been blessed with four children.
Montell Jordan Career, Awards & Achievement
Jordan was able to release his first single by the name ‘This is How We Do It’. It was released in the year 1995. This song did very well and it was able to top on the Billboard Hot 100. His first album was able to achieve a million copies sold. His next release was ‘Somethin’ 4 Da Honeyz’. Other hits that he was able to release included ‘Let’s Ride’ and ‘I Like’. He has been able to write songs for other musicians. Among them, they include Shae Jones.
In the year 1996, he was able to curtain raise for the group by the name Boyz II Men. Other artists that he has been able to produce for includes Christina Milian, 98 Degrees, Shae Jones, Deborah Cox. He has been able to feature in a film that was dubbed ‘The Fighting Temptations’. In the year 2003, he did leave the Def Soul. The reason for leaving was cited as irreconcilable differences. Currently, he has been working as a gospel minister. He currently serves at the Victory world church. Here, he serves on the worship team. In the year 2012, there were bad rumors saying that he was dead. This wasn’t true.
Awards and Achievements
Jordan has had a very successful career as a musician. He has released multiple albums that have been able to receive a very warm reception. His debut single did top Billboard Charts. He has demonstrated very good skills in writing very good songs.
Net worth of Montell Jordan
Jordan has a net worth of over $1 million. This wealth has come from his career as a musician. He has released singles that have been able to enjoy massive sales. He has also been able to perform in multiple shows and concerts. This has contributed greatly to his current net worth.
Jordan has been able to live a life that is free from any controversy. He has been a very big inspiration to the youth at Victory World Church. He has always disclosed of the fact that he has had a very close relationship with God. This is something that can be admired.