Joe
Biography
An accomplished vocalist of smooth and sultry R&B productions with occasional hip-hop beats, Joe's extensive background in gospel music has allowed him to produce his albums as well as sing on them. A native of Georgia, Joe later moved to Opelika, AL; since he was the son of two preachers, he spent much time in church singing, playing guitar, and even directing the choir. Influenced early on by gospel stars like the Winans, Commissioned, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Joe grew to love soul legends Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye plus contemporary stars Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat.
Joe graduated from high school and continued to sing and write music while working at occasional temporary jobs. Finally, he traveled to New Jersey, hoping to make connections in the music industry. While working at a gospel record store and continuing his music education through a local church, he met producer Vincent Herbert and recorded a three-song demo tape. He signed to Polygram and in 1993 released his album debut, Everything. Joe also appeared on the soundtrack to Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, and moved to Jive/RCA for his second album, 1997's All That I Am. The single "Don't Wanna Be a Player" hit the Top 40, thanks to its exposure on the soundtrack of Booty Call. While All That I Am went platinum, Joe remixed a duet by Tina Turner and Barry White, "Never in Your Dreams"; he also produced and wrote for debut albums by Ideal and Deja Groove.
In 1999, Joe appeared on Mariah Carey's "Thank God I Found You" single (from Rainbow) and caught yet another break from a soundtrack appearance, this time with "I Wanna Know" from The Wood. Released as a single in the fall, "I Wanna Know" languished in the lower reaches of the charts until suddenly catching fire in early 2000; the single reached the R&B Top Five in March, setting the stage for Joe's next album, the multi-platinum My Name Is Joe. Despite never achieving that level of sales again, his releases throughout the remainder of the decade -- Better Days (2001), And Then... (2003), Ain't Nothin' Like Me (2007), and Signature (2009) -- were solid full-lengths. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
Joe is sho nuff the sh---! I've been listening to Joe from the very beginning. I can't listen to him enough...wit h his sexy chocolate a--.
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I fell in love with Joe's music in the early 90's and have listened to him every since. He is and will always be one of my favorite smooth, sultry, balladic artists.
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This song is the hit in jim's place (jacksonvill e florida) still today.
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Athough I have only heard and experienced several of his work, Joe is an refreshing artist who can take real life situations and turn them into multitude of journeies that provokes you to go within of yourself. Growth only comes when you are ready to change you within. As a result, life experiences in your outer experiences are now created. Never allow anyone to take your power. Love yourself first and that is what you will attract. Olimpia M. Castillo New York olimpiac3@ya h o o . c o m Amen Peace.
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Joe is so great. He makes me feel loved when he sings "I Wanna Know".
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joe!he is a real artist, his music is carved to perfection to fit him and only him,and i love that ol'school he did with big pun and fat joe
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That boy Joe know how to put it down he just no love from the music industry!
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Yeah I love your music but prefer ballots from you because they bring out your best.
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In "MY" opinion there is not one artist out there that is as good as JOE. I have never heard an artist that I like as much as Joe; his voice is just so good. As you can see I like Joe :o). I love his music; I love the choices he make in chosing what he sings, I love the way he looks, carry himself and he talks like a man that know who he is and talks with intelligence . Keep up the EXCELLENCE work, Joe.
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sexy51 I have always love your music and keep up the good work and all your hits just turn me on,and the mighty father upstair gave you a wonderful voice and just keep your head.
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simmonsshell e y i love all of your music you make good music ,keep up the good work.
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Yes MORE JOE!!!!!!
Delira209 and Jane1212 ur both on the money...Joe makes you feel as if you the most desired and beautiful woman on the planet. Again MORE JOE!!!!! |
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Love Joe more than any male artist alive or dead ... he has the most purest voice I have ever heard. EVERY song he sings is PERFECT . More and More, Joe.
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I just pick up the new album Signature... Love the song Magic.. Delira209 u r right.. Joe makes me feel beautiful and priceless... Joe keep up the Great work...
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Joe is a great artist he make me feel beautiful and priceless.
I love his clean cut sexy songs and music. Joe is gift from God and God bless him he is an inspiring artist. Joe you are doing a good job love you truly. Debbie14u. |
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Joe is in my top 5 vocalist list.This list includes Michael Jackson, Avant, Dave Hollister and R. Kelly. He is the best! His new album is wonderful! Can't stop listening to it!
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Joe is the kind of Artist that makes love to you with his lyrics..Love you for that Joe
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JOE U R so special to me,your voice is so soothing and sweet.Your songs speaks poetically to me and many other women. I LOVE YOU!
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that guy know how to talk to women with his music, he is and will continu to be one of the best. I can not wait for the new album
always a great plaisir to listen to you Joe |
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i love joe.everythi n g about him his music, his sexy body and his sexy lips. his songs are so romantic and his voice is like wow! go joe u rock.
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I have loved Joe since his very first album and can't wait til the new album Signatures drop! His voice is one of the most soulful, smooth, r&b voices of this day and age>
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Joe is good relaxing, being with my boo, snuggling with my man music.. MORE AND MORE..
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I LOVE Joe's music. It's hard to find a true R & B singer that matches his soufulness! Keep 'em coming PLEASE!
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Always soothes the soul...very true to his music. I feel like he treats music as a craft...Defi n i t e l y a fan.
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I feel that Joe is very talented especially when performed at the Ambassodor in St. Louis a while back love you Joe never forget ne ne.
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i love him so much if i was his woman !!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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