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    About Me

    Background

    De'Sire - 1977 thru 1985, lead and background vocalists in a four man show group. Performing top hits of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Also performed a "Temptations" review. Released first single recording in 1981 entitled, "I Don't Care", and the flip side was "Feed on The Groove".
    Shades Of Praise - Nov. 2000 - Present - ¢The New Orleans Interracial Gospel Choir,¢ grounded in music and faith, we promote racial harmony and respect for religious diversity in New Orleans and beyond by blending cultures and voices in a dynamic, interracial contemporary gospel choir. We have performed in many local settings including the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest, the French Quarter Festival, Christmas New Orleans Style at St. Louis Cathedral, and the Martin Luther King Birthday celebration in Armstrong Park. We gave a live performance on the Channel 4 Morning Show, and the ¢Spirit of Louisiana¢ commercial. We've toured "Ireland"giving 9 concerts in 12 days (Omagh, Belfast, Cherry Orchard, and Dublin). We have released three CDs, of which I am a featured soloist on each. The CDs are entitled ¢There§s a Blessing,¢ ¢God Is Still Doing Great Things,¢ and ¢Celebrate The Child¢ a Christmas CD.

    http://www.shadesofpraise.org
    http://www.myspace.com/jokingjr

    Interests

    Good music and performing on stage has always been my first love. Now That I am retired from the post office, I shall not miss a beat from creating good music and stage performances, and accepting all the goodness in its path.

    Goals

    Black Cat Productions - Oct. 2006 - Present - (Owner/Music Consultant-Clark Knighten) Hired on occasions as Lead vocalist for weddings and other private functions.
    October 2006 - The AVAYA Convention - one of four lead vocalists. (The Ernest Morial Convention Center).

    Batherson Castings - Cast in movie ¢The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button¢ (Church choir, funeral-1963). Filmed in Donaldsonville, La. Jan. 28, 2007. Starring ¢Brad Pitt¢. On August 4, 2008, was cast as movie extra in the ¢Bad Lieutenant¢, starring Nicholas Cage, November 6, 2008, cast as movie extra in ¢Midnight Bayou¢ starring Jerry McConnell and Ann Hathaway. November 26th, 2008, cast as extra in "Tribute", starring Brittany Murphy and Jason Louis.

    Coulon Casting - March 18,19 & 23, 2009, "Treme", starring Wendell Pierce. Cast as second line background actor.

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    • Lindsay A Girl (missvocal)

      Wow, Mr. Jo'King Jr...is that really you singing? It's quite amazing...although I am not familiar with the genre but I am really enjoying your voice!xoxoLindsay
      21 days ago

    • Dennis Crocker (Filaofsoul)

      Back for another Listen-- Just Great!!
      22 days ago

    • Wendy Hayes (singerhayes)

      Thanks for your nice comments. AT LAST could certainly use some freedom and some better tuning from my standpoint...maybe next time. Anyhow, I really do appreciate you always being so positive and supportive. You are just wonderful. I am looking forward to more of your posts.
      23 days ago

    • Wendy Hayes (singerhayes)

      Hi Jo.....thanks for the nice comment on my page. I haven't been on in a while. Life has kept me busy. BTW...your video is awesome! You sound so great ALWAYS! I could listen to you sing all night. Work it OUT!!!!!!!!!! WOW!
      26 days ago

    • Sunny Aleace (sunny19668)

      Wow! You blow my hair back with your exquisite vocalization!!!!!!! I am sooooo impressed!!!!!!!!!!! I love your music sooooooooo much!!!!Thank you so much for the nice feedback on my TT Page! It means a lot coming from someone as talented as you!!!!
      29 days ago

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    • "God Bless The Child

      "God Bless The Child

      Brittany singing a cover of Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child"

    • Awake Instrumental

      Awake Instrumental

      This was is a Gift to my Late Father James Rollins who Passed Over in 2003. He Introduced Me to Musik and Rewarded Me with a ...

    • Break Out

      Break Out

      Song written and performed by 3Riple R and Wreckless Entertainment. Produced by On Point Record Productions.

    • Cutty Buddy

      Cutty Buddy

      This is an original tune. P.S. It's already copywritten.

    • DAWN-New Day Beginning

      DAWN-New Day Beginning

      This is a Barry Morgan/Filaofsoul Collaboration.. Barry provided an excellent musical track for me to work with in which I ...