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Over the Influence

By: Joanna "JoJo" Levesque
Narrated by: Joanna "JoJo" Levesque
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Read by the author, JoJo.

A breathtakingly candid memoir by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, the chart-topping, multi-platinum recording artist behind hits like 'Leave (Get Out),' 'Too Little, Too Late', and the Grammy Award-winning 'Say So'.


Signed to a major recording deal at just twelve 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 the 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 label, to putting the fragmented pieces of herself together after a maddening period of rebellion and self-betrayal, she takes the reader through the turbulent years that led her to where she is now: releasing new music under her own imprint, performing 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.

More than a victory lap from an artist with over two decades in an ever-changing entertainment industry, Over the Influence is an unapologetic rallying cry to anyone who’s ever been terrified to fail and still said, 'Count me in.'

©2024 Joanna "JoJo" Levesque (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
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Honest, enlightening, more brilliant than ever.

Couldn’t stop listening. Eloquent, determined and resilient in one of the toughest arenas in the world. The only downside is now I want more, more, more.

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What a life

Bless Jojo and her career. I think she is a slight victim of the corrupt music industry. I hope she will be able to gain the proper guidance and support that she deserves. I’ve been a fan and still am!!!

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Can’t get enough

I’ve been a fan since the beginning, jojo has been by far my favorite artist and getting an insight into her life has been absolutely everything! On the edge of my seat the whole time. Hooked!!

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Unapologetically honest!

Love all the small details. Been a fan for so many years and didn’t realise just how much we didn’t know! Defo a good insight into the music industry too

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An unfettered feast for fans

TeamJoJo know of the struggles Joanna has faced in getting her voice heard, but aside from the occasional interview soundbite and the song 'Limbo', we've had little insight into how it truly felt for her. This book fills in the blanks, shining a light on her emotions and relationships along the way. A must-read for fans of Jo, but also anyone with an interest in the music industry or fame.

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Thank you Joanna

Thank you for your raw and honest words Joanna. Thank you for your beautiful songs, your amazing voice.
So incredibly talented and I absolutely loved hearing your story.
I hope you tour the UK again soon and know how much you’re fans love you.

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true to herself

as she once said to be unapologetically myself, be true to myself😍love this book🥰 so raw, so good, love it, and want to read again!

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Honest, raw and dazzling!

As a fan, I wanted to hear Joanna's story in her own words. This book is truly heartbreaking, inspiring and uplifting all at once, I have not been able to stop listening! Thank you Jo for giving us a raw and honest look behind the curtain of the music industry and your life. ❤️🍀

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A resilient woman

I cant imagine what I must’ve been like for Joanna to be so young in such a messed up industry. She has been through so much, she’s very inspiring. I was lucky enough to see her perform in Dublin last year and was blown away by her talent…as I knew I would be. Delighted to see her work on Broadway, a natural progression for her!

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Who would’ve known?

There’s just 6 months between Joanna “Jojo” and I in age, and I remember when she first debuted with Leave (Get Out) - I was obsessed! Her voice, talent, style and energy - I knew this would be an artist I’d admire and follow for the long haul. As you know back then the internet and streaming wasn’t the same as it is today so after ‘Too Little Too Late’ came and went, things seemed to have gone quiet but I was too distracted by my own life to really wonder “where the heck has Jojo gone?”. Three of her biggest hits remained in my collection, so when they would come on I would often reminisce and wonder what happened or if she would release music again, but this was fleeting as I had no real reason to have cause for concern. It wouldn’t be until my mid to late 20’s til I saw new music and the remasters get released, or seeing the details of her court case with her previous record label - I was happy for her and glad for her return, but nothing would’ve braced me for the raw, honest telling of her life throughout all of those years in her personal and professional life. Sometimes I wonder how we are the same age because she has more life experience in her little finger than I’ve had in my whole life, which makes sense as she began her career as a child, but wow. Who would have known? This memoir is beautifully written, tragic, a tale of resilience, and so wonderfully narrated - when your voice would crack retelling some of your hardest times, I wanted to cry with you. There’s something so healing to my past teenage self who was so insecure and broken inside, who would look at someone like “Jojo” and wished I had an ounce of their life or luck. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story.

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