Montell Jordan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Montell Jordan
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 3, 1968(1968-12-03)
Age	56
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Montell Jordan Biography

Montell Jordan is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on December 3, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, United States. R&B singer-songwriter, who released the platinum-certified album “This Is How We Do it” in 1995. He is also a Christian who has released religious music.

On his song “Let’s Ride”, he featured Master.

Montell Jordan was born in South Central Los Angeles to Elijah and Deloris Jordan. Born into a Baptist family, Jordan attended his local church frequently as a child, where his mother and father worked as deacons. Growing up, Jordan played piano for his church as a musician. In the mid-1980s, Montell attended Junipero Serra High School in Gardena California, as well as Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in communications. He became a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in the spring of 1989. Jordan graduated in 1991.

Jordan’s first single was the 1995 No. 1 hit “This Is How We Do It,” which sampled Slick Rick’s earlier Def Jam hit “Children’s Story”. According to interviews with Jordan, the song is a “reflection of what street life was for a kid who grew up in the neighborhood.” The single reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for seven consecutive weeks. Thanks to the enormous success of the single, Jordan’s first album went platinum, selling over a million copies.

He married Kristin Thompson, and the couple has four children.

Montell Jordan Net Worth

Montell Jordan is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Montell Jordan 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He received a bachelor’s degree at Pepperdine University, Malibu.

He became a worship leader at Victory World Church after he retired from music.

Montell Jordan (born Montell Du’Sean Barnett; December 3, 1968), is an American pastor, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Best known for his 1995 single “This Is How We Do It”, Jordan was the primary male solo artist on Def Jam’s Def Soul imprint until leaving the label in 2003.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Montell Jordan height 6 ft 8 in Montell weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Montell Jordan Dating?

According to our records, Montell Jordan married to Kristin Hudson. As of December 1, 2023, Montell Jordan’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2003 Jordan left Def Soul, citing artistic differences as the reason for the departure. In recent interviews, Jordan recalls issues he had with his image under Def Soul. In particular, Jordan wished to leave his image as a sex symbol behind and mature artistically. Jordan was marketed as a sex icon since his start at Def Soul, despite having been married to Kristin Hudson before even signing. Whenever he was asked about his relationship status, Jordan would simply respond that he was “married to [his] music.” Realizing Def Soul was committed to maintaining Jordan’s current image as their prominent R&B artist, Jordan left the label to sign with Koch Records. That same year Jordan released the album Life After Def under Koch. He contributed to the album of Croatian singer Nina Badrić in the duet “Ne dam te nikom” (“I’m Not Giving You to Anyone”). Jordan’s last release was 2008’s Let It Rain on the Fontana Records label.

Facts & Trivia

Montell Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Montell Jordan celebrates birthday on December 3 of every year.

In 2010, Jordan left the music business to become the worship leader at Victory World Church in Norcross, Georgia.

Top Facts about Montell Jordan

1. Montell Jordan is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
2. He was born on December 3, 1968 in Los Angeles, California.
3. Jordan’s biggest hit song is “This Is How We Do It”.
4. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1995.
5. Jordan has released seven studio albums throughout his career.
6. He has sold over 10 million records worldwide.
7. Jordan left the music industry to become a worship leader in 2010.
8. In addition to music, he has also worked as a television host and actor.
9. Jordan has been married to his wife Kristin since 1994 and they have four children together.
10. He is known for his smooth R&B vocals and catchy hooks that blend hip-hop beats with soulful melodies.

What is Montell Jordan doing these days?

Jordan currently serves as the executive pastor of music, marriage, and men’s ministry at Victory World Church in Norcross , and released a book with his wife Kristin in 2017, titled “This Is How We Do It!

Is Montell Jordan a one hit wonder?

Somethin’ 4 Da Honeyz’ was proof Montell wasn’t going to be a one-hit wonder. It may have only peaked at no. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, but this follow-up to ‘This Is How We Do It’ was no slouch.

How did Montell Jordan become a pastor?

Jordan began working at Victory World Church in Norcross, Ga., and was offered the position of lead worship pastor. “My day two on the job, I got there and there’s this license ― a ministry license ― on my desk that says ‘Pastor Montell Jordan,’ and I’m like, ‘Whoa. Somebody made a very, very bad mistake,’” he says.

Who is Montell Jordan related to?

Born 1972 in Los Angeles, CA; son of Elijah Jordan and Delois Allen. Education: BA, organizational communications, Pepperdine University. Signed with Def Jam records, 1993; four gold singles and one gold album including: “This Is How We Do It,” 1995; “Failing,” 1996; “I Like,” 1997; and “What’s on Tonight,” 1997.

Was Montell Jordan a Crip?

Jordan grew up in South Central, Los Angeles, in a notorious Crip gang- overun neighborhood. Although both and the Crips and Bloods ran rampant there, especially in the 80s and 90s, Jordan stayed away from the gangs.