JoJo

JoJo is the stage name of Joanna Noëlle Levesque, an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

JoJo is the stage name of Joanna Noëlle Levesque, an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as a teenager with her 2004 debut single "Leave (Get Out)."

Who is JoJo?

Born Joanna Noëlle Levesque on December 20, 1990, in Brattleboro, Vermont, and raised in Foxborough, Massachusetts, JoJo began performing as a child. She adopted the stage name JoJo and first gained widespread attention in 2004 with the hit single "Leave (Get Out)." Her self-titled debut album, *JoJo*, was released that same year, establishing her as a pop and R&B artist.

Music and career highlights

JoJo's music spans R&B, pop, soul, and hip-hop. She has released several studio albums and re-recorded early material. Beyond music, she has acted in film, television, and theatre, maintaining an active career into the 2020s.

Why she matters

JoJo is recognized as a prominent teen pop and R&B figure of the mid-2000s, with a lasting influence on the genre. While primarily an American artist, she has toured and maintained a following among Canadian pop and R&B audiences.