Author: Joanna "JoJo" Levesque
Series/Standalone: Standalone
Genre: Biography, Nonfiction, Adult
Pages: 341
Publisher: Da Capo
Year Published: 2024
Format: Audiobook
"Signed to a major recording deal at just 12 years old, JoJo catapulted to the top of the pop-and-R&B-infused charts in the mid 2000's. The relatability of her youth and appeal of her cool-girl mystique earned her millions of fans around the world. JoJo was an undeniable superstar and pop culture fixture, spanning roles in major studio films, omnipresence on Top 40 radio, frequenting magazine covers, and appearing on national TV. Then, out of the blue, everything came to a halt and JoJo seemingly stepped out of the spotlight, leaving many fans to wonder What happened to JoJo?
In OVER THE INFLUENCE, JoJo holds nothing back as she brings her against-the-odds story of adversity and triumph to center stage. From being raised by parents who were both battling addiction and depression, to emerging victorious in a never ending lawsuit with her record lable, to putting the fragmented pieces of herself together after a maddening period of rebellion and self-betrayal, she takes the reader through turbulent years that led her to where she is releasing new music under her own imprint, pperforming in shows and festivals around the world, headlining a Broadway show, and beyond. In this raw, behind-the-scenes look at her life, both personal and professional, JoJo's unflinching vulnerability allows readers to connect with her on a whole new level through stories of success, heartbreak, redemption and resilience."
My Rating: 5/5
As someone who was growing up in JoJo's era of music, I was always curious what happened to her, but I figured that maybe the spotlight was not what she wanted, and I hoped that if that was the case, she was happy just being a normal teen/ adult later in her life. Learning that that was far from the case came as a surprise to me. This book really covers the inner workings of the music industry, a look at the 2000s teen fame industry and what it means to really work through our parents' demons. Being able to break generational curses/traumas is a big theme in this novel, so if you're not on board with that, I wouldn't recommend it, but as someone who understands that on another level, it felt like I was seen. JoJo manages to do all this, but still keeps humour in the story. Truly remarkable, and I look forward to seeing what comes next from her.
Sidny
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