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JoJo is one of the most influential singers in pop music, from her earliest hits as a teenager to the present day. Best known for her endlessly hooky, R&B-styled pop tracks, JoJo is truly an uncompromising monument to survival in the pop music industry.

Born Joanna Noëlle Blagden Levesque in 1990 in Brattleboro, Vermont, JoJo grew up in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where she found her voice by listening to her mother singing church hymns. JoJo found stardom early in life, when she answered an ad in the paper announcing open auditions for the TV show "Kids Say the Darndest Things: On the Road in Boston." After impressing audiences on that program, JoJo was subsequently invited to appear on a series of talk shows and gospel festivals--even Oprah Winfrey reached out to book an appearance. 

Following a spot on the TV show "America's Most Talented Kids," a producer named Vincent Herbert (Destiny's Child, Aaliyah) reached out and helped sign JoJo to Background Records. JoJo's first single, "Leave (Get Out)" dropped in 2004 and was an instant hit, going to No. 1 on the Billboard chart and making JoJo--who was only 13--the youngest solo artist to have a No. 1 single in the U.S. at the time. In 2004, JoJo also released her self-titled debut album, which opened at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. 

It was around this time that JoJo's acting career also took off; a few years later, in 2006, JoJo was cast opposite Emma Roberts and Sara Paxton in the teen comedy Aquamarine. The same year, JoJo starred opposite Robin Williams in her second major film, RV. JoJo also released her sophomore album, The High Road, in 2006. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 on the strength of lead single "Too Little Too Late" and was eventually certified gold by the RIAA.

Though JoJo struggled on and off with label politics, she persevered and eventually released her next project, the mixtape Can't Take That Away From Me (2010), independently. All the while, JoJo appeared on tracks with Timbaland ("Lose Control") and Jet ("Timothy Where You Been") and took on a handful of movie roles, including Lifetime's adaptation of Lola Douglas' True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet.

In January 2011, JoJo appeared in an episode of CBS' revival of "Hawaii Five-0" and released a remix of Drake's song "Marvin's Room" and an original song, "Disaster." She also opened for the Joe Jonas & Jay Sean Tour and premiered a music video for the track. The next year, JoJo toured with Big Time Rush and released the promotional single "Sexy to Me." Also in 2012, JoJo began recording new music for a new mixtape called Agápē, meaning "unconditional love" in Greek. Agápē was released via digital download on JoJo's 22nd birthday, and JoJo launched the Agápē Tour in support. 

Still dealing with label troubles, JoJo eventually signed a new contract with Atlantic Records in 2014. In February of that year, JoJo released the #LoveJo EP and embarked on the I Am JoJo Tour, her first world tour. In 2015, JoJo shared a follow-up EP, #LoveJo2.

In 2016, JoJo opened for Fifth Harmony on tour and shared a new single, "F*** Apologies" featuring Wiz Khalifa. Also in 2016, JoJo finally was able to release her third studio album, Mad Love. Ultimately, in 2017, JoJo left Atlantic and announced her own imprint, Clover Music, in partnership with Interscope. The next spring, she kicked off the Leaks, Covers, & Mixtapes tour.

On JoJo's 28th birthday, she announced plans to re-release her debut album with re-recorded vocals. The next day, she did exactly that--plus a re-release of her sophomore album The High Road. In 2019, JoJo took her Clover Music imprint to Warner Records and released the song "Say So" featuring PJ Morton. That fall, JoJo released the single "Joanna" and collaborated with Chika on "Sabotage." 

In 2020, JoJo announced a new album, Good to Know, which dropped that May and featured lead single "Man." That fall, she released "The Change," penned by Diane Warren, which became the official anthem for the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign. JoJo's first holiday album, December Baby, was released the same year.

After postponing the Good to Know tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JoJo announced that she would launch the tour in 2022 after releasing a sixth studio album. In the meantime, JoJo has appeared on the fifth season of "The Masked Singer" as "Black Swan," finishing in second place. In summer 2021, JoJo announced a 12-song EP, Trying Not to Think About It, and went on a six-date tour in support.

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 172 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great performer

    by K. E. on 2/27/23

    She really gives it her all! Her performances range from dramatic & fun to sweet and intimate. Her voice is just as good as you hear in her songs and her stage presence is so strong! Her fans are also such a good crowd to be around too it’s a good time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Forever the best

    by J. R. on 11/9/22

    I have seen her three times in concert and I will never get tired of her music. Born to preform!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beyond expectations

    by a. a. on 6/13/22

    Literally one of my favorite shows I’ve ever been to, her voice is always amazing but its the dancing and outfits that really take her to the next level of performance. She is a star!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jojo was amazing!!

    by Destinee on 4/27/22The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit

    Such a great show! I highly recommend seeing her live. It was great vibes and nostalgia! Also The change in venue was perfect ! That crowd was huge

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Concert of a lifetime

    by Christina on 4/18/22The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    My partner is a huge fan of jojo and I bought the tickets for her, she enjoyed every minute of it and Jojo was so interactive with the crowd !! We had an absolute blast !!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great time

    by Homeslice on 4/17/22The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    It was a great show!! Jojo really knows how to perform, she can sing live and was able to interact with the audience. I had so much fun she was playing all of my favourite songs, and the lighting was an added bonus. Love her even more, give her all your respect!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Patricia on 4/17/22Théâtre Corona - Montreal

    Jojo is an incredible artist. Her voice is incredible. Her live performances are thought of. Her voice live sound the same or better than her album!!! It was a great night

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    the concert

    by Courtney on 4/16/22The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    Jo Jos Concert was amazing she has the most beautiful voice and i was very surprised to see her the first time i would love to see her again with my brother when she comes back to Toronto i love her so much shes my favorite singer and she has amazing great songs :)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    She’s THE BEST

    by Rinny on 4/16/22The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    🥺🥰🥰 I just want to go AGAIN. JoJo is amazing. Her voice is fire!! She performed for such a long stretch and I loved Amaal who opened for her.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing concert

    by Megsc on 4/16/22The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    This was my first concert post pandemic and it was the best time. Great venue and JOJO is amazing!!