Born in Richmond, Virginia, Joseph began his infatuation with music at an early age. His family recounts him singing back in his days of potty training.

Shortly after, "The Singer" would quickly become “The Director” from a preteen and beyond. All throughout Middle & High School, a natural leader in the making was collecting a plethora of opportunities, experiences, and knowledge, increasingly building his skill set while performing throughout Virginia. Eventually, with the trust of his strongly influential music teachers & mentors becomes “The Arranger”. All throughout High school, he impressively led his choir peers to multiple championship performance awards. It was becoming clear that “JoJo” was indeed unlike what many have seen or heard. It was common to see Joseph directing from youth to adult choirs at seasonal concerts, musicals, and Sunday morning church services.

-

Music education was pursued through the liberal arts program at J Sergeant Reynolds College while traveling the East Coast frequently as a vocal clinician and workshop facilitator. His ever-evolving passion to make impact and change as a musician caused him to challenge Church choirs, Choral programs, College Choirs, and Prominent music academies to a greater level with his teaching style and complex arrangements.

At the age of 20, Joseph quickly built a strong reputation transforming any of the voices he’d trained, developing a newfound profession as “The Vocal Coach” that was undoubtedly always present. Within the year, Coach Joseph started with over 3 dozen of aspiring vocalists as his first students in the program.

-

Joseph traveled the USA 2011-2021 as a 1/3 member of the monumental A Capella trio “Resound”. This group consistently went viral throughout their entire career and made a huge mark in the music industry with their dynamic arrangements and powerful voices. From appearing/performing on top TV show networks to touring, studio recording, and collaborating with artists of all genres, we collectively reached millions of fans on social media, achieving great notoriety, and influencing musicians and singers worldwide. Resound reached the Quarter Finals on NBC’s Season 17 of America’s got Talent catapulting the group’s career in the latter years.

-

As often inquired, a greater zeal for coaching and seeing others reach their maximum potential inspired Joseph to create a Coaching program taking voices to the next level. He becomes the Founder and CEO of Clarke Vocal Coaching LLC in 2013. Successfully he builds the program, with now reaching hundreds of local singers, including social media sensations Shayla Wynn from season 17 “American Idol” and niece Bri’Anna “Bri” Harper

who appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”.

-

The Duo, Uncle JoJo and his niece Brianna was formed in 2017 but in 2020 They shook the internet singing “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” reaching over 100 million views across all social media platforms, gaining over 250,000 followers, and catching the attention of Season 19 AGT Producers. Soaring through the competition they become a Semi-Finalist. Joseph is honored as the first 2x finalist on Americas got talent, making yet another mark in his career.

-

In 2020, Joseph was scouted by the Creator of American Idol Simon Fuller to travel the world for the next few years facilitating vocal workshops and joining his recording label as a leading Vocal Coach.

-

As of March 2025, Joseph is now touring as a guest star soloist for Star Entertainment’s “The Music of Hans Zimmer” 44 City European Tour.

As his career quickly accelerated to higher heights, Joseph moves to Atlanta, Georgia with the virtual coaching program now attracting more international students, performing, and producing live shows, marking his ground in ATL, while expeditiously obtaining more opportunities in the music industry.

-

In November 2023, Joseph toured with International Gospel Legend First Lady Rose and “The Black Gospel Angels” as The Vocal Producer and Co-producer of the show of the 50 city Germany Tour.

-

The 5-Tool Artist – The renowned singer, director, arranger, vocal coach, and producer is often recognized as a global talent with his ever-expanding resume. Music lovers across the world constantly are inspired by his work, closely watching his thriving career, anticipating Joseph’s NEXT.

-

Popularly known as JoJo, He has found himself as an ascending star, making incredible impact wherever he shines, leaving audiences in awe with his skill and passion. Currently with 300,00 followers across all social media platforms, respectively, he continues to attract the more his musical journey. With a gift tailored towards moving spirits and an aura that exudes light and love, it will be easy for the world to continue accepting Joseph “JoJo” Clarke into its collective heart as the beloved vocal powerhouse of this generation.