Even after a 7-year hiatus from the international spotlight, INOJ’s longevity is impressive as she still easily swings thousands of spins a day on internet and radio. “Where ya been?” is the raving inquiry from her fans, and the quiet demand for this Electronica/Urban Popstress center stage return is on the rise.
After working with Dallas Austin as a member of ROWDY/Arista female group, P.H.A.T in the early 90s, INOJ began to make her mark as a writer and background vocalists for artists such as Aretha Franklin and Monica. Shortly after, she signed to So So Def/Columbia Records. Little did she know her solo venture would be a major highlight of the mid-late 90’s urban dance craze.
This Milwaukee native had us bumping the 808’s in our rides to the jam “Love You Down” that went Platinum and set her career ablaze. INOJ’s follow-up album, “Ready for the World”, delivered the Gold single, “Time After Time”, that carved her name in the hearts of fans all over the world indefinitely. Spending the next several years on tours with major artists, like N’Sync and Backstreet Boys and making mass media appearances, including MTV and Regis and Kathy Lee were her full-time gig. As she continued to push her debut album, she sustained her behind the scene track record. In 2004, she penned “My Baby” for Janet Jackson, and laced Janet’s recording as a background vocalist. All of this was only the beginning; the beginning of a thriving career and the evolution of an artist and songwriter whom we had only caught a brilliant glimpse.
“ I want to reach all kinds of people through my music. You have only seen one side of INOJ; a whole other side exists and she is ready to present herself to the world”, says INOJ, alluding to her sophomore album. Her new album introduces the “real” Popstress named JONI (reversal of stage name, INOJ), due to release in 2007. Produced by partner, Jamie Portee, her soph album promises to arrest the hearts of her fans once again.
Some describe her sound as sweet and innocent, and others coin it captivating. But, all would agree that it’s simply… undeniable! Even more evident is the same purity of sound and soul, grounded to The Eternal Source, that destines her for a major impact sequel. She’s got the kinda stuff that will inevitably have radio playing her music again and again, and consumers making her a top pick… time after time.
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