JoJo is Right Where She Wants to Be
Two decades after her breakout, JoJo proves she’s not just still here. She’s thriving, and finally calling the shots.
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For years, JoJo’s name conjured memories of the early 2000s. Chart-topping singles, TRL appearances, and a voice too big for her age. But at Boston’s Roadrunner (a hometown show for the singer) more than two decades later after her overnight success, that nostalgia took a backseat for something even more interesting: an artist fully in control of her craft, reclaiming her space with an unwavering positivity, assurance, and vocals that have only gotten better with age.
After singles like “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late” skyrocketed JoJo to fame at only 14 years old in 2003, the sky was the limit for her career. A talented singer, songwriter, and a such a young age, she was poised to be a mainstay in pop for years to come. But behind the scenes, a dispute with her label kept her career in limbo for nearly a decade. Unable to release music legally, she was trapped until a successful lawsuit freed her from the contract she signed as a minor.
In 2025, JoJo is making music on her own terms. Not only did she recently write and release her memoir, “Over the Influence,” JoJo kicked off 2025 off with a new EP, NGL, and her North American “Too Much To Say” tour.
At her hometown Boston show on this tour it was clear. JoJo isn’t just still here. She’s better than ever. Her vocal prowess, the very thing that launched her career at just 13, has only deepened with power and soul over the years. It’s rare to see a performer who can jump between eras of their catalog so seamlessly, but JoJo glided from 2000s staples like “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late” (cue the crowd screaming every single word) to cuts from her new EP NGL with the confidence of someone completely in control of her journey as an artist and confidently secure with where they are.
The night's showstopper was a stunning cover of Teddy Swims' “Lose Control.” With a haze of fog (a bit more than planned, it seemed) swirling around her and vocals that took the roof off the venue, it became a moment you know fans will never forget.
For longtime fans and newcomers alike, JoJo’s show was a reminder of why she earned her place in pop history, and more importantly, why she still deserves a spotlight today. Nostalgic? Sure. But more than that, it was a celebration of her unwavering positivity and incredible stage presence from an artist who clearly has much more to say.
