JoJo is the latest artist to perform an acoustic set for Rap-Up Sessions. Joined by JinJoo the Guitar Girl, the 22-year-old singer displayed her powerful pips in the Hollywood studio with a stirring performance of “Andre” off her mixtape Agápē, and a sizzling mash-up of Drake’s hits “Houstatlantavegas” and her remix to “Marvin’s Room,” which became a viral sensation.
Peep the second clip after the jump:
As promised, JoJo is back with the premiere of her music video for “Andre,” from her well-received 2012 mixtape, Agápē. The 22-year old singer has found her Mr. Right in the art-filled visual, as she gushes over her man, who embodies the qualities of OutKast’s André 3000. From his art to his style, she is head over heels in love.
JoJo wakes up in his downtown loft and visits him at his job at an art gallery. Look for cameos from her girlfriends including Leah LaBelle, Karina Pasian and Denise Janae.
Peep the new video below:
JoJo released her new mixtape “Agape” at the end of last year, and her large fan base have been eager for more from the singer. As she preps for more show dates and possibly a mini tour, JoJo offered her fans across the globe a chance to see her perform in the most intimate of settings. The 21-year old performed a mini-concert from her keyboardist’s living room and broadcast it live online via Stageit.
She invited some of her musician friends/collaborators to join her, including Leah LaBelle and Austin Brown, and jammed for a 50-minute acoustic set. Viewers donated money and in exchange they were treated to past and present hits including “Leave (Get Out),” “Demonstrate,” “Andre” (which she revealed the music video is coming soon) and “Marvin’s Room,” which she credits for changing the course of her career.
She also threw in a cover of Paula Cole’s “I Don’t Want to Wait,” debuted the full version of “Thinking Out Loud,” and dueted with her BFF Leah on John Legend’s “Ordinary People” (Part 3).
“While I’ve been in this limbo, your support has literally kept me alive,” a grateful JoJo told her fans before closing with “Too Little, Too Late.” “I can’t wait to explain everything to you. It’s gonna blow your fu**ing mind when you hear what’s going on.”
Watch her full set below.
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This year was certainly filled with plenty of R&B. It was one of the biggest release years for the amount of albums that came out, and with the trend of mixtapes still at an all-time high, it seemed like there was always a new project to listen to, or discover. The crop of emerging talent has been impressive, and with the R&B genre progressing and expanding into new styles, it’s an exciting time for what’s next and what’s new. Following last year, we felt it’s just not enough doing an albums list, when there are so many mixtape and EP releases, and there were lots! So, after much debate, here is our list of the ‘Top 12 R&B Mixtapes & EP’s of 2012′! See below…
JoJo is riding high on the release of her well-received new mixtape, “Agape.” The 22-year old singer recently recorded a live acoustic performance for ThatGrapeJuice‘s ‘The Splash.’ Following, the clips of “Andre” and “Too Little Too Late,” check out her stellar live version of “Demonstrate,” and get festive with JoJo’s take on “The Christmas Song.”
Watch both clips below…
JoJo has had a stellar year returning to our ears with impressive releases such as her fan favorite remake of Drake’s “Marvin’s Room,” the subsequent 40 produced “Demonstrate,” and recent song “We Get By.” The singer who we have watched grow up has had a rocky career surrounded by label troubles, but she is ready to take her career by the reins with the release of her anticipated mixtape “Agápē.” The soul-baring project was primarily created with emerging artist Austin Brown and his Backpack Kids team of Tommy Parker and Scott Bruzenak, along with some co-writing from Elijah Blake.
Incorporating influences from Andre 3000 to Joni Mitchell to ’90′s R&B grooves JoJo has offered her most mature project to date. The Greek word used as the title, translates to ‘divine love’ in English and is the name of her puppy, who appears on the cover.
“This mixtape is meant to be experienced when you have 27-28 minutes to go on a little journey with me and listen to some stories,” said JoJo. “There are interludes, outerludes, random shit, my dad playing harmonica, and a conversation between my whole family at Thanksgiving.”
The project doesn’t officially drop until Thursday, but you can stream it in full now!
UPDATE: JoJo has officially released the tape for free download. Stream below, Download Here.
It’s JoJo‘s birthday today, and to celebrate she is officially releasing her new mixtape ‘Agape.’ Prior to the project’s full launch, the Boston native performed an acoustic set for, ThatGrapeJuice’s ‘The Splash.’ Fans had the opportunity to vote on which songs they wanted JoJo to perform. Check out these clips of the 22-year old singer performing her new Andre 3000 inspired mixtape cut, “Andre,” along with her past hit single, “Too Little Too Late.” Watch her performances below…
