Fri Sep 20 13:42:30 UTC 2024: ## JoJo’s Memoir Reveals Struggles of Early Fame and Industry Control
Singer JoJo, who rose to fame at 13 with the hit song “Leave (Get Out),” has released a new memoir, “Over the Influence,” detailing her tumultuous journey through the music industry. In her book, JoJo, whose real name is Joanna Levesque, reveals that she initially disliked the song that launched her career, finding its pop sound and lyrics about heartbreak foreign to her at the age of 13.
The memoir sheds light on the often chaotic and unpredictable nature of early pop stardom. JoJo’s formative years were spent in recording studios and on tour buses, where she struggled to maintain control over her music and career amidst the pressures of being a teen idol. Despite the challenges, JoJo acknowledges that the experiences, including a lengthy legal battle with her former label Blackground Records, shaped her into the artist she is today.
JoJo credits her label, which she views as a family, for her success despite their obstacles. She also notes a positive shift in the music industry where artists are gaining more freedom and control over their work, citing Taylor Swift’s recent re-recording of her early albums as an example.
Looking towards the future, JoJo is encouraged by the emergence of younger artists like Chappell Roan and Billie Eilish who are forging their own paths and rejecting the industry’s rigid expectations. JoJo hopes that her memoir inspires others to take ownership of their lives and pursue their own ambitions, regardless of the obstacles they may encounter.
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