Montell Jordan was born on 23 December 1968, in Los Angeles, California USA, and is a singer and songwriter who climbed to fame in 1995 with the hit single “This is How We Do It”. Montell was the primary solo artist for Def jam recordings which took him to the next level of fame and money. Jordan is not only a singer but also a songwriter and a producer, who has written and produced for other singers as well. He has released six studio albums to date, and currently serves as the worship leader at Victory World Church in Norcross, Georgia following his retirement from mainstream music industry in 2010.
So how rich is Montell Jordan? This exceptional singer enjoys a net worth amounting to $500,000 as of 2015, most of which having been amassed from his successful music career.
Montell Jordan Net Worth $500,000
Montell Jordan was raised in LA. Jordan was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi in Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, from where he graduated with a bachelors degree in communications in 1991. After his breakthrough hit single, Jordan went on to give a string of hit singles over the next few years, such as “Somethin’ 4 Da Honeyz”, “Let’s Ride” and many more. In 2003 Jordan left Def Jam recordings to sign with the record label Koch Records, and released the album “Life After Def”. Jordan again switched to another record label named Fontana Records from where he released his next album, “Let It Rain”. Montell has released many singles which have found a place in top 40 hits, and which include the likes of “Let’s Ride” and “Get It on Tonite”. His last album release was in 2008 entitled “Let it Rain”. After all these successful ventures, he announced his retirement from the music industry in 2010. However, Jordan has made several cameo appearances since then, including performing at notable sports events, such as singing the national anthem at NBA play-off games as recently as 2015.
For a celebrity, he is kind of a non-attention seeker and likes to keep himself far from all the crowd of show business. He is also a devoted Christian or a born-again Christian who has managed to exclude himself from his mainstream musical career, to become a Worship Minister at Victory World Church.
While Jordan likes to keep to himself about many personal matters, it is not so secret that he has been married to Kristin Hudson since 1994, and they are the proud parents of four children. Currently, the family lives in Atlanta, Georgia where Jordan serves as the pastor on the staff of Victory World Church. Jordan recently wrote a Christian album which features the song “Shake Heaven”, so even while serving god, Jordan has never taken himself completely apart from his field of passion, i.e. music.
While talking about his net worth, Jordan made quite a lot of money that amounted to millions previously but after his retraction from the mainstream music field, his net worth is now counted in thousands, which is still more than adequate for him and his family to lead a decent lifestyle as they have chosen.
Has released 6 albums overall, 5 in the U.S. "This Is How We Do It" (1995), "More..." (1996), "Let's Ride" (1998), "Get It On...Tonite" (1999), "Montell Jordan" (2001), "Life After Def" (2003). "Montell Jordan" was not released in the US.
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Children: Sydney & Skyler
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His wife, Kristin Hudson, has co-produced on some of his albums.
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Left DefSoul records. He wanted to do a more personal album and the label wanted him to re-create the "This Is How We Do It" style of R&B. He released a 2003 album under KOCH Records. His 2002, self-titled album was not released in the U.S.
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Is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
performer: "Hot Hot Hot" JSJ & Fem Phatal, "My Boots"
Freedom Writers
2007
"This Is How We Do It" / performer: "This Is How We Do It"
Idol
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Idol
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Canadian Idol
2004
TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Idols!
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
New Zealand Idol
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Fighting Temptations
2003
performer: "Down By The Riverside/To Da River", "Rain Down", "He Still Loves Me"
8 Mile
2002
performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
2002
Documentary performer: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Ali G Indahouse
2002
as Jordan, "THIS IS HOW WE DO IT" / performer: "THIS IS HOW WE DO IT"
How High
2001
performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
Save the Last Dance
2001
"Get It on Tonite" / performer: "Get It on Tonite"
Soul Food
2000
TV Series performer: "Can't Wait Until Tomorrow", "Get It On Tonite", "Sweet November" / writer: "Can't Wait Until Tomorrow", "Get It On Tonite"
Daria
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1998 writer - 1 episode, 1998
Doctor Dolittle
1998
performer: "Let's Ride The Dutch Factory Remix" / writer: "Let's Ride The Dutch Factory Remix" - as M. Jordan
I Got the Hook Up
1998
performer: "Down With You"
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
1996
performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
Multiplicity
1996
performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
The Nutty Professor
1996
performer: "This Is How We Do It", "Somethin' for Da Honeyz", "Bounce 2 This" / writer: "This Is How We Do It", "Bounce 2 This"
Top of the Pops
TV Series performer - 3 episodes, 1995 writer - 3 episodes, 1995
New York Undercover
1995
TV Series 1 episode
Masterminds
2016/I
performer: "THIS IS HOW WE DO IT" / writer: "THIS IS HOW WE DO IT"
Casual
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
2016
writer: "This Is How We Do It"
Everest
2015
lyrics: "This Is How We Do It" - as Montell Du'Sean Jordan / music: "This Is How We Do It" - as Montell Du'Sean Jordan / performer: "This Is How We Do It"
Britain's Got More Talent
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
2015
writer: "This Is How We Do It"
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Whitney
2015
TV Movie performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
When the Game Stands Tall
2014
performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
Orphan Black
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
2012
TV Series performer - 1 episode
American Reunion
2012
performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
This Means War
2012
performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
Saturday Night Live
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
2011 Soul Train Awards
2011
TV Special writer: "This Is How We Do It"
Dance Central 2
2011
Video Game performer: "This Is How We Do It" / writer: "This Is How We Do It"
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011
For Colored Girls
2010
writer: "Settle"
90210
2009
TV Series 1 episode
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2009
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Glee
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The List
2015/II
Brian Mullenax
The Fighting Temptations
2003
Johnson
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2000
TV Series
Musical Guest
Motown Live
1998
TV Series
Host (1999-)
Montell Jordan: When You Get Home
1998
Short
Johnny Bravo
1997
TV Series
Main Flavour / Announcer
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
How She Move
2007
executive music producer: step segments
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Greatest Hits
2016
TV Series
Himself
Steve Harvey
2016
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Unsung
2014
TV Series documentary
Himself
Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer & Cultural Icon
2012
TV Movie
Himself
Pam: Girl on the Loose
2008
TV Series
Himself
40 Most Awesomely Bad Dirrty Songs... Ever
2004
TV Special documentary
Himself (Song "Let's Ride") / Archive Footage
Bridge to Havana
2004
Video documentary
Himself
Soul Train
1996-2003
TV Series documentary
Himself / Guest
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
2002
Documentary
Himself
17th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself
Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America