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Singer/Songwriter, The Artist: Joe Jr. Releases 2nd. Inspirational CD, "Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2"

(Chicago-March 200

Multi-talented performer Joe Wright, who is known to many as The Artist: Joe Jr., has the industry abuzz with the release of Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2, on (Black Latin Asian Pop - Music Ministry) BLAPOP RECORDS.

The Artist: Joe Jr. utilizes his musical skills to compose, sing produce and publish songs addressing: Faith, Family and Fatherhood.

Formerly called The Body Sounder, The Artist: Joe Jr. often mesmerized audiences with an uncanny ability to make his body sound like a drum machine while performing on both stage and national televisions Real People. In addition to performing on other venues, he was uniquely profiled in EBONY and PEOPLE magazines.

Earning a Bachelors degree from Millikin University and a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from Northeastern Ill. Univ., The Artist: Joe Jr. parlayed his learning and musical savvy into writing and singing popular jingles through Prophecy Productions, and served as percussionist on the Tom (The Fly Jock) Joyner Morning Show with the Uncle Butchie's Live House Band.

As the original composer of Esquire magazines exercise video series, "The Great Body Workout", The Artist: Joe Jr. composed the song, "Pray" on the Grammy-nominated CD entitled "Peace in the Neighborhood" by the late Pop Staples of the Staples Singers.

Additionally, The Artist: Joe Jr. co-wrote "I Really Love the Lord" with the late Eugene Record, -- a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and former member of the Chi-Lites on his last CD,"Let Him In".

Note! All Songs Are Available For Use Through:www.songfile.com
Songs can be purchased by going to www.blapoprecords.com

Song Order
1. God's Love (Bad luck): Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2
2. I'll Always Love My Mama: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 1
3. God Is Good: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2
4. Philippians 4:19: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2
5. Color Him Step Father: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 1
6. God Is Blessings You Today: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 1
7. Luv U Dear Lord: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2
8. Soul (Soles) Food Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2
9. Our Generation: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2
10.Raw Praise: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 2
11. Where Are The Fathers: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 1
12. Totally Awesome Woman: Songs of Encouragement Vol. 1
13. Love Always Wins:From The JO RON 2000 Pub. Catalog ASCAP
14. Go For Love: From The JO RON 2000 Pub. Catalog ASCAP
15. Change! From the JO RON 2000 Pub. Catalog ASCAP