Jojo

JoJo, born Joanna Levesque, is a singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame in her early teens. Raised in a musical family, JoJo was exposed to various musical genres and began singing at a young age. She gained national attention at just 13 years old when her debut single, "Leave (Get Out)," topped the Billboard Pop chart in 2004, making her the youngest solo artist ever to achieve that feat. This accomplishment led her to be nominated for Best New Artist at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards and Female New Artist of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards in the same year. The success of her debut album "JoJo" extended to the top of the charts and was certified platinum. The song’s success catapulted her to stardom and established her as one of the standout young voices of the 2000s.

Following the success of her debut album, "JoJo," which was certified platinum, JoJo continued to build on her career with her second album, "The High Road," in 2006. The lead single, "Too Little Too Late," became another smash hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and breaking the record for the biggest jump into the top three on the chart. Her powerful voice and mature sound set her apart from other young pop stars of the time, and she quickly garnered a devoted fanbase. Despite her early success, JoJo’s career hit roadblocks due to a prolonged legal battle with her former record label, which delayed the release of new music for several years. During these years, she founded her own record label, Clover Music, through a joint venture with Warner Records in 2017.

Despite the legal challenges she faced, JoJo stayed active creatively, releasing mixtapes and independently producing music, as well as taking on acting roles in films like "Aquamarine" and "RV." In 2018, she re-recorded and re-released her debut and second albums as the first project of her label, Clover Music. Her resilience and refusal to give up on her music career paid off when she finally broke free from her label issues and released her long-awaited third album, "Mad Love," in 2016. The album marked a triumphant return to the music scene, showcasing her growth as an artist and earning praise for its blend of pop, R&B, and soul influences.

JoJo didn't stop there. She continued to release new music, including her 2020 album "Good to Know," followed by her sixth studio album "Trying Not to Think About It" in 2021. Her acting career also flourished, with guest appearances in TV shows such as "Hawaii Five-0" and "Lethal Weapon." In 2023, she made her Broadway debut playing "Satine" in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." The following year, she released a cover of the REO Speedwagon single, "Can't Fight This Feeling," featured in the film "Lisa Frankenstein," and also released her first memoir, "Over the Influence: A Memoir," in September 2024.