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Jo Ann Gray

Spoken word is HOT!!! Open your mind.

About Me

Hello, my name is Jo Ann Gray. I write and perform "Joetry".
So, what is "Joetry"?
Simply put...the term derives from merging my first name with the word: poetry.
Jo Ann Gray is the artist.
“Joetry” is the mode of expression.
Therefore, I define "Joetry" as spoken word with an R&B twist. You feel me?
When I embarked upon this project my idea was to create relationship music by writing sentiments that women would appreciate being spoken and that men could take to heart. I believed there was a shortage of positive and loving relationship music, so I set out to fill that void, and I believe I've accomplished that.
Many of the truly loving and sexy ballads were written and performed by men that spoke to women. So, I decided that “Joetry” would speak of love and loving relationships from a female perspective to men.
“Joetry” is designed to stimulate moods that set the tone for love.
I write, arrange and recite each “joem” to original music created by awesome producers. My goal is to send out good vibrations that make people feel good and happy about being in love and being alive.
HOW DO YOU EXPERIENCE "JOETRY"?
Well, it's easy as 1,2,3:
1. OPEN YOUR MIND
2. CLOSE YOUR EYES
3. FEEL SOMETHING
I welcome you, one and all to experience "Joetry" mood music for grown folks.
What I do is fresh and exciting, and I believe you'll like it. Matter of fact, I guarantee it.
Allow me to blow into your ear and feed your mind this verbal soul food. Stick around and fix yourself a plate, but don't leave until you're full.
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"UNDERAPPRECIATED" by Jo Ann Gray
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Capture of the BlackPlanet Artist Spotlight from 8/17/2007. Click the pic below to see the BP music site:
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Member Since: 3/30/2006
Band Website: isound.com/jo_ann_gray_va
Band Members:

CONTACT INFO:
Jo Ann Gray
757-412-7971

Email: [email protected]

LYRICS WRITTEN,
ARRANGED AND
PERFORMED
BY JO ANN GRAY


MUSIC PRODUCERS:

"Make You Mine" "Believe Me" "The Longing" "Chemistry" "Breezy" "What U Need" "Envy" "Black Man" "I Want It All (Now)" "U Got Me" "Hey Luva" "Ya Feel Me" "Let Me Ride" "Slide Ova" "Secret Room" "Run To U" "Touch Myself" "Underappreciated" "Love Is" "Porn Queen" "We're Gonna Be" "Drop Drip" "Distant Lover" "Love and Loss" "So Tired" "Mother" "g'Moanin' Sunshine" "I Choose U" "Mystery"
produced by Big Dibbs/Digital Damage

"Luv Of My Life" and "Real Fine"
produced by Mr. Porter

"Ice Cream Dream"
produced by Mr. Hellatight

"Come Here" and "My Nucca"
produced by Large Professor

"Strawberry Lemonade" "State of Erotica" "Don't Misunderstand" and "Crazy Luv"
produced by Jah Zilla

"Trickle Up" and "Lovin' The Way"
produced by Allen McNeil

"I Apologize" and "Studio Widow"
produced by Kyle Lovett

Buy your favorite mp3 tracks at blastmymusic.

ALL TRACKS RECORDED,
MIXED AND MASTERED @
DIGITAL DAMAGE STUDIO
Norfolk, VA


Influences: Life and Living...

GOD IS LOVE

Sounds Like: You need "Joetry" in your life!

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Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

JAG Files : Lets Call Him "Sequence"

PAUL "SEQUENCE" FERGUSONPaul has been a friend of mine about 10 years or so.  I absolutely adore him. He is one of the most talented men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  Long before...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:41:00 PST

JAG Files : William Gage (RIP)

I didn't even know it....Rest In Peace William Criderbetter known to me as William GageSept 14, 1977-Nov 26, 2007William Gage was on my mind when I got up this morning.  I had been thinking about...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:23:00 PST

JAG Files: So&you wanna collab?

Oh yeah? Cool.Then we must have the mutual understanding that making music and writing songs is WORK. Agreed?I am an unsigned female artist with aspirations to create timeless music for the world to...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:36:00 PST

JAG Files : Eating Disorders, Suicide and such and such

Stop, look, listen and learn. While this is quite creative. It's things like this that is driving our youth and adults crazy.Camera trickery and photo tampering and airbrushing in the magazi...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:25:00 PST

JAG Files : ADD A BLAST

I decided to start this blog and open it up to people who may be interested in sharing favorite tracks from back in the day.One of my favorite groups is IMAGINATION.  I found this video on youtub...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 04:49:00 PST

JAG Files : Blowing UP

I define blowing up as a gradual increase in popularity over time.  How do you define it?I've heard this term from people lately.  I'll say this:  I've been hustling my ass off daily.&n...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:10:00 PST

JAG Files : HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

What are HIV and AIDS?The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which is commonly called HIV, is a virus that directly attacks certain human organs, such as the brain, heart, and kidneys, as well as the human...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:32:00 PST

JAG Files : This IS a music page

I hope that doesn't come as a surprise to you.I don't know about men in music and the listeners' responses to them, but my experience as a woman doing music has been enlightening, as well as outrageou...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:40:00 PST

JAG Files : Off On My Own...Random Thoughts

This is my response to a blog I posted to this morning.  I'm sure it went off topic, but i like what I wrote so I thought I'd share my random thoughts with you.I've been exposing my music to the ...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:48:00 PST

JAG Files : Flowing Juices

Get your juices flowing by listening to joetry in the mornin'.   This is Jo Ann Gray.  Just wanted to rap to you for a moment.  How you doin'? Sign Up to purchase music...
Posted by Jo Ann Gray on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:24:00 PST