CJ JOE, THE INTERNATIONAL JAPANESE REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTIST

 

A  FORMIDABLE POWERHOUSE IN REGGAE, DANCEHALL , AFRO BEATS, RB SOUL , HIP-HOP. SINGER-SONGWRITER CJ JOE IS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. CJ JOE SCULPTED A DYNAMIC MUSICAL CAREER, WITH PERFORMANCES IN JAPAN, JAMAICA, US/CA & EUROPE THROUGHOUT HIS GLITTERING CAREER.


 

He sings of course in Japanese as well as English & Jamaican Patois. Strictly influenced by Bob Marley, Garnet Silk to Michael Jackson.  He has opened up for various superstars in Japan, Jamaica, US, UK &EU. Starting off young in 1998 with "Sugar Minott", Twin Sounds(BK) @Harlem NYC. Later in Jamaica @Garnet Silk Tribute 2003. Continuing opening artist for "Glen Washington" in Ft. Lauderdale(Miami). In 2006 December CJ Joe opened up for "BUJU BANTON" "Drive A US Tour"w/ I-wayne in N.Y. Also performing in the local Jamaican dancehall scenes via Hip-Hop. Highlight: Opening for Wu-Tang Clan in their local community(Staten Island). In Japan / EU Include Such as Johnny Osbourne, Maxi Priest, Anthony B, Jah Mason, Turbulence,  Macka Diamond, G Wizz and many more.

 

Nominated for Best International Artist in at UK Bright Star Awards in 2017 /2020. CJ Joe has definitely built a noteworthy brand within Reggae. Charged with a peerless and unique style, originality, and flair, CJ Joe has defined himself as a versatile musical icon. Ushering a new wave in the genre, balanced with the Old & the New . Fareast Japan’s prolific maestro is surely one to watch out for.