That's it, just Joe. The seven-time Grammy Award-nominated American R&B singer doesn't need his middle and last name, just Joe thank you, and he's not sloppy. So what sets this Joe apart from the rest of the Joes, Joe-Bobs and Joeys? His smooth and sultry R&B rhythms with a subtle mix of hip hop thrown in are his defining attribute. Joe's dedication to music started when he was just a boy, having been influenced with such soul legends as Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. These artists, along with several who were prominent in the gospel genre, helped to shape what Joe would eventually label as his particular brand of music.

Joe released his debut album, Everything, in 1993. It attracted moderate success, but it wasn't until a few years later that Joe would get his foot in the door to the mainstream music world. The release of his album All That I Am in 1997 guaranteed the emerging singer a high spot on both the Billboard 200 charts and the R&B charts with hits like "All The Things Your Man Won't Do," "Don't Wanna Be a Player" and "Love Scene." The album itself eventually reached platinum status in the United States, and Joe marched head on into the 2000s with confidence that he would continue to emerge as one of R&B's hot new stars.

My Name is Joe, Joe's third album, released in 2000, affirmed that indeed the singer was on the rise. It is his most successful album to date, reaching the number two spot on the Billboard 200 and featuring the hit singles "I Wanna Know," "Treat Her Like A Lady" and Stutter." His strong voice, which evoked passion throughout all of the tracks, is what attracted his listeners and would keep them thoroughly intrigued in the years to come.

Joe went on release other albums that included And Then.. and Ain't Nothing Like Me. His work with other musicians is also a testament to his abilities as a successful singer. For his efforts over the years in the music industry, he has been nominated on numerous occasions for Grammy awards in the categories of Best R&B Album, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Album, among many others. It is no wonder why Joe needs no middle and last name and needs no introduction.