Javier Colon
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Birth name | Javier Colón |
Born | Stratford, Connecticut, U.S. | April 29, 1978
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Years active | 1999–present |
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Website | www |
Javier Colon (stylized as Colón; born April 29, 1978) is an American acoustic singer-songwriter. He has referred to his style of music as being "acoustic soul." He was a member of EmcQ and
Early life
Colon was born in Stratford, Connecticut,
Music career
When EmcQ opened a show for the soul-jazz trio Soulive, the group's guitarist, Eric Krasno, was impressed by Javier's vocals and recommended him to his friend Derek Trucks, who he knew was looking for a lead vocalist for The Derek Trucks Band.[2] Following his college graduation[2] and a successful audition in July 2000, Javier joined the band in August 2000.[4]
After touring with the band for nearly two years, Javier, then 24 years old, left the band in April 2002 to pursue a solo career,[4] having been signed by Capitol Records. He went on to release two albums with Capitol Records, the first the self-titled Javier in 2003, and the second entitled Left of Center in 2006.[2]
Since parting ways with Capitol Records, Javier has performed with such diverse acts as
Recordings
- Javier[7] (2003)
On August 5, 2003 – Javier released his debut, self-titled album on Capitol Records. His first single, entitled "Crazy", debuted at No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[8] The second single, "Beautiful U R", did not have the same commercial success as his first release. The album reached No. 91 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and No. 18 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Javier consisted of mainly R&B songs, with a mixture of other genres such as jazz and funk, as well as a little influence of Javier's Latin roots. After the release, Javier's music style drew comparisons with the likes of Kenny Lattimore,[9] Brian McKnight, and Babyface.[citation needed] Pianist Mulgrew Miller and trumpeter Roy Hargrove performed on the final track, "October Sky", the only featured artists to appear on the album.[9]
- Left of Center[10] (2006)
On March 7, 2006 – Three years after his self-titled debut, Javier released his second album Left of Center.[11] The album title was used to demonstrate that Javier was not like the rest of the present Contemporary R&B artists. Javier did keep to his main R&B/Neo-soul genre, but again mixed in other styles and genres. Three singles from album were released: "Indecent Proposal", "Dance for Me", and "The Answer is Yes". None of them had any major success, and the album only reached #37 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Like Javier, Left of Center had minimal artist features, namely just fellow R&B artist Anthony Hamilton who appeared on the song "Count On Me". Although the album was not successful commercially, multiple reviews praised Javier for his unique style and willingness to do his own thing.[citation needed]
- The Truth-Acoustic – EP[12] (2010)
On August 3, 2010 – This six-song EP entitled "The Truth"[13] was released on Javier's own label. In the Album Notes for the EP at CD Baby, Javier is quoted as saying, "The Truth-Acoustic EP is part 1 of a larger project that I've been working on for over 3 years. I've taken a few songs that will be on my upcoming album Ok... Here's The Truth[14] and recorded them acoustically for this EP."
The Voice (2011)
Starting April 26, 2011, Javier Colon
On the first show, Javier sang the
In comments,
On May 17, 2011, in the Battle Round (the Final 32), Javier's coach Adam Levine put him against Angela Wolff choosing that they both sing "Stand By Me",[19] originally by Ben E. King. As a result, Levine picked him to continue in the show in the live shows, as part of the Final 16.
On June 14, 2011, Javier Colon sang Sarah McLachlan's song "Angel".[20]
On June 21, 2011, Javier Colon sang Coldplay's "Fix You".[21] The judges and the audience seemed to be thrilled that he took his signature hat off. Colon's coach, Adam Levine, said "You are the real deal. Competition or no, you have one of the best voices I've ever heard, ever!"
On June 22, 2011, Javier Colon advanced in the competition by accumulating the highest score on Team Adam. The highest score was determined by coach Adam Levine's score in combination with all America's votes. He beat out fellow team member Casey Weston to move on in the music competition.
On June 24, 2011, Javier Colon and the rest of The Voice "Final Four" contestants appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[22] During each commercial break each contestant sang a song that he or she had previously performed on The Voice. During one of the commercial breaks, Javier sang "Time After Time". At the end of the broadcast, The Voice "Final Four" joined in song and performed The Beatles song "Come Together".[23]
On June 28, 2011, Javier Colon sang an original song titled "
On June 29, 2011, Javier Colon and
Performances on The Voice
Stage | Song | Original Artist | Date | Order | Result |
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Blind Audition | "Time After Time" | Cyndi Lauper | April 26, 2011 | 1.15 | All four chairs turned Joined Team Adam |
Battles (Top 32) | "Stand By Me" (vs. Angela Wolff) | Ben E. King | May 17, 2011 | 4.3 | Saved by Adam |
Quarter-finals | "Angel" | Sarah McLachlan | June 14, 2011 | 8.8 | Saved by Public Vote |
Semi-finals | "Fix You" | Coldplay | June 21, 2011 | 9.6 | Saved by Coach and Public Vote (138 Points) |
Live Finale (Final 4) | "Stitch by Stitch" (Original) | Javier Colon | June 28, 2011 | 11.1 | Winner |
"Man in the Mirror" (with Adam Levine) | Michael Jackson | 11.6 |
After The Voice
Javier Colon released his third album
A year after winning The Voice and being signed by Universal, Colon announced his departure from the record label through BuddyTV on June 7, 2012, stating the lack of support for his latest album Come Through for You, and his first after win, as the reason. In his statement he says: "I went into it with high hopes, as I believe everyone did. But when you pour your heart and soul into a new album that you think is really great, and your label who is supposed to support, market and promote your music does neither, it's really hard not to be upset. The truth is, we are all better off going our separate ways." Colon continues singing and looking for "a more mutually beneficial relationship".
In 2013, he launched the series Inside Voice, full title Inside Voice with Javier Colon, a weekly show broadcast on Back9Network that he co-hosts with Jenn Bosworth.
In 2014, Concord Music Group announced the addition of Javier Colon to their list of artists.[29] The label released his fourth album, Gravity in 2016.[30]
Discography
Albums
Year | Album title and details | Chart positions | |
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US | US R&B | ||
2003 | Javier[7]
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91 | 18 |
2006 | Left of Center[11]
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— | 37 |
2011 | Come Through for You[31]
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134 | 20 |
2016 | Gravity
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Extended plays
Year | Title and details |
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2010 | The Truth – Acoustic EP[13]
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2011 | A Very Acoustic Christmas[32]
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Singles
Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | ||
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US | US R&B |
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2003 | "Crazy" | 95[33] | 42[33] | — | Javier |
"Beautiful U R" | — | 75 | — | ||
2006 | "Indecent Proposal" | — | — | — | Left of Center |
"Dance For Me" | — | — | — | ||
"The Answer Is Yes" | — | — | — | ||
2011 | "Time After Time" | 65 | — | 33 | Non-album releases by The Voice
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"Stand By Me" (with Angela Wolff) | — | — | — | ||
"Angel" | 64 | — | 18 | ||
"Fix You" | 52 | — | 16 | ||
"Stitch by Stitch" | 17[34] | 57 | 28 | ||
"Man in the Mirror" (with coach Adam Levine) |
45 | 57 | 28 | ||
"As Long as We Got Love" (featuring Natasha Bedingfield)[31] |
— | — | — | Come Through for You | |
2012 | "A Drop in the Ocean" | — | — | — | |
2017 | "Clear the Air" | — | — | — | Gravity |
- Featured in
Year | Track | Peak positions | Album |
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2009 | "October Sky" ( Vanessa Williams featuring Javier Colon)
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— | Vanessa Williams album The Real Thing |
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | The Voice | Himself / Contestant | Season 1 winner
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2011 | Real Magic TV[35] | Himself | Interview, Magic and Performance[36] |
2011 | The Playboy Club | Ray Charles[37] | Episode: "Trouble in Makeoutsville" (unaired) |
Tours
- Supporting
- The Voice Live on Tour (2011)
- Opening
- 2011 Summer Tour (2011) (with Maroon 5 and Train)
- Hands All Over Tour (2012) (with Maroon 5)
- Overexposed Tour (2012) (with Maroon 5)
Awards and nominations
Year | Presenter | Award | Result |
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2011 | 2011 Teen Choice Awards | Breakout Artist | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Javier Colon Biography". The Javier Colon Fansite. Archived from the original on July 3, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Leroy, Dan (March 26, 2006). "From School Auditorium to Capitol Records". New York Times. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ^ "'The Voice': Meet Javier Colon". StarPulse.com. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ a b Moose, Rob (April 25, 2002). "Lead Singer Leaves Derek Trucks Band". Jambase. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ^ "Javier Colon/Info". Facebook. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ^ "Javier Colon". CD Baby. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ^ a b "Javier". iTunes. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2003.
- ^ "Javier / Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Gail (August 2, 2003) "Javier Expands Capitol's R&B Push". Billboard. p. 23.
- ^ "Left Of Center". iTunes. Retrieved August 5, 2003.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "The Truth-Acoustic EP". iTunes. Retrieved August 5, 2003.
- ^ a b "The Truth – Acoustic – EP". Javier-colon.com. Retrieved March 15, 2006.
- ^ "OK Here's the Truth". iTunes. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "Javier Colon". Javier Colon. Archived from the original on June 3, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ "Time After Time by Javier Colon". The Javier Colon Fansite. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ "'The Voice' Premiere Recap: Blind Auditions Begin". Buddytv.com. April 2, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ Slezak, Michael (April 27, 2011). "The Voice Premiere Recap: I'm Already Addicted. Does That Make Me Crazy?". TVLine. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- ^ "Stand By Me by Javier Colon". The Javier Colon Fansite. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- ^ "Angel by Javier Colon". The Javier Colon Fansite. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
- ^ "Fix You". The Javier Colon Fansite. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
- ^ "NBC's The Voice Final Four on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". The Javier Colon Fansite. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
- ^ ""The Voice Final Four Performing "Come Together" by The Beatles"". The Javier Colon Fansite. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
- ^ [2] Archived July 2, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Man In the Mirror". The Javier Colon Fansite. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ "'Javier Colon Wins The Voice Live Finale Results Show". Javier-colon.com. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ "HFA Songfile". Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ "Inside Voice with Javier Colon". Back9network.com. September 2, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ [3] Archived October 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Javier Colon". Concord (entertainment company). Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Javier Colon on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "A Very Acoustic Christmas (EP): Javier Colon: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ a b "Javier – Chart history". Billboard. April 2, 1999. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ Gary Trust. "LMFAO Brings the 'Party' to Top of Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "RMTV | Magic with Famous Celebrities and Musicians". Realmagictv.com. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "Javier Colon Interview, Magic And Performance – Nbc The Voice Video On Real Magic Tv". Realmagictv.com. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "Javier Colon To Play Ray Charles For NBC's 'The Playboy Club'". Access Hollywood. September 17, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
External links
- Javier Colón official website
- Javier Biography at SoulTracks
- Javier Colon page on official NBC The Voice website
- Javier Colon at IMDb
- ^ ""Stitch by Stitch" by Javier Colon on the Voice". Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2011.