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“I was raised in a mostly white neighborhood. I was this little white girl jamming out to Ella Fitzgerald and Bobby Brown.”

Quote by Joanna Noelle Levesque

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Joanna Noelle Levesque

Joanna Noelle Levesque, known by her stage name JoJo, is an American singer-songwriter. Born on December 20, 1990, in Quebec, Canada, she gained fame with her unique musical style and youthful voice. Her music blends elements of pop, R&B, and electronic music. Her self-titled debut album 'JoJo's Journey' was released in 2004 and quickly achieved commercial success and critical acclaim. more

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