Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, the chart-topping, multi-platinum recording artist, actress, and New York Times Best Selling author, is taking 2025 by storm with her new EP NGL, now available via BMG.
Alongside the release, JoJo has premiered the visually stunning video for her latest single, “Ready To Love,” delivering an electrifying combination of heartfelt lyrics, pop excellence, and empowering storytelling.
The highly anticipated EP offers fans a deeper glimpse into JoJo’s personal journey of resilience and self-discovery, further cementing her status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
An Emotional Journey Through NGL
NGL isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s an intimate diary set to music. Inspired by JoJo’s personal struggles and triumphs, the EP reflects themes explored in her New York Times Best Selling memoir, Over The Influence.
Released via Hachette Books, the memoir chronicles JoJo’s challenging upbringing in a household marked by addiction and depression, her legal battle to reclaim creative freedom, and the steps she took to rebuild her life and career.
The EP tracks, including the powerful ballad “Porcelain” and the confessional anthem “Too Much To Say,” act as both an extension of the memoir and a celebration of JoJo’s rebirth. These songs dive deep into her emotions, painting a portrait of a woman who has faced adversity and emerged stronger.
JoJo explains: “NGL stands for ‘Not Gonna Lie,’ and that’s what this music is—it’s my truth, raw and unfiltered. These songs are about embracing my flaws, finding love within myself, and owning my story.”
A Pop Masterpiece: “Ready To Love”
The EP’s standout track, “Ready To Love,” perfectly encapsulates JoJo’s signature blend of vulnerability and strength. With its infectious melody and uplifting lyrics, the song marks a pivotal moment in JoJo’s narrative—a declaration of being emotionally open and ready to embrace love and life.
The music video, released in tandem with the EP, brings the track’s message to life with vivid storytelling and captivating visuals. In the video, JoJo is seen traversing breathtaking landscapes and intimate spaces, symbolizing her journey toward healing and self-acceptance. The video is a perfect companion to the song, offering fans an immersive experience that resonates on multiple levels.
JoJo’s Evolution: From Teen Star to Resilient Icon
At just 13 years old, JoJo burst onto the scene with her self-titled debut album and the chart-topping hit “Leave (Get Out),” which made her the youngest solo artist ever to achieve a #1 debut on the Billboard Pop Songs chart. That album, along with her follow-up The High Road—featuring the smash hit “Too Little Too Late”—cemented her place as a pop powerhouse.
However, JoJo’s career faced significant hurdles, including a years-long legal battle with her former record label that sidelined her career during her late teens and early twenties. Through it all, JoJo refused to give up, eventually re-recording her earlier albums and reintroducing herself to the world as an independent artist.
In 2020, her collaboration with PJ Morton, “Say So,” earned her a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, marking another milestone in her journey of reinvention. Beyond music, JoJo has showcased her acting talents in films like Aquamarine and RV (opposite Robin Williams) and recently starred as Satine in Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
The Too Much To Say Tour: A Live Experience Like No Other
To celebrate the release of NGL, JoJo is embarking on her Too Much To Say Tour, a headline North American run that kicks off on February 22 in Nashville, TN.
Spanning more than 20 cities, the tour will make stops at iconic venues, including Terminal 5 in New York, The Wiltern in Los Angeles, and her hometown venue, Roadrunner, in Boston. Rising artist Emmy Meli will join JoJo as the opening act, promising fans a night of unforgettable performances.
Tickets are on sale now at iamjojo.com, and fans are urged to secure their spot as shows are expected to sell out quickly.
Tour Highlights:
- Feb 22, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
- Feb 25, 2025 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
- Feb 26, 2025 – Dallas, TX – Factory
- Mar 2, 2025 – San Diego, CA – SOMA
- Mar 4, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
- Mar 5, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
- Mar 8, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
- Mar 9, 2025 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
- Mar 12, 2025 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
- Mar 14, 2025 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
- Mar 15, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
- Mar 18, 2025 – Detroit, MI – The Masonic
- Mar 19, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
- Mar 21, 2025 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
- Mar 23, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
- Mar 25, 2025 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
- Mar 26, 2025 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
- Mar 28, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
- Mar 29, 2025 – New York, NY – Terminal
- Mar 31, 2025 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
- Apr 1, 2025 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
- Apr 3, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
- Apr 4, 2025 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
- Apr 7, 2025 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
- Apr 8, 2025 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
- Apr 10, 2025 – Miami, FL – The Fillmore
A Peek at the NGL Tracklist
NGL delivers a mix of upbeat anthems and emotionally raw ballads, showcasing JoJo’s vocal prowess and storytelling abilities. The EP’s tracklist is as follows:
- Off Again
- Nobody
- Too Much To Say
- Porcelain
- Ready To Love
- Start Over
- One Last Time
- Porcelain Reimagined
Each track takes listeners on a journey, inviting them to connect with JoJo’s truth while reflecting on their own.
JoJo’s Bright Future
With NGL and her memoir Over The Influence, JoJo continues to inspire fans worldwide with her authenticity and determination. Whether through her chart-topping music, captivating performances, or heartfelt writing, JoJo proves time and again that she is an artist who refuses to be defined by adversity.
As fans eagerly anticipate her live shows and dive into her new music, one thing is certain: JoJo’s story is far from over—it’s only just beginning.
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