JoaQuin Yah IsraeL
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LANDR-Undefeated JoaQuin-High-Balanced LANDR-Undefeated JoaQuin-High-Balanced
Undefeated Is a 2015 - 2016 SSM song by none other than JoaQuin Collins. ready for his comeback on The Undefeated Tour, JoaQuin Is re-Marketing his barrier breakout Hit Undefeated. Undefeated tells a story of what the Artist has overcome In his life.
JoaQuin Yah IsraeL /collab Gospel
Growing up as a youngster in the tough streets of North Memphis Tennessee, JoaQuin (Joaquin Collins) had a love for music at the age of eight. Being inspired by legendary artist like David Ruffin, The Temptations, Sam Cooke, The O jays Al Green, it was a love for soul Music at first sight. Joaquins mother would often play a lot of old school songs, at home or in the car this is where it all started. Joaquin would often perform at middle school and local talent shows, and would get positive responses. At the age of fourteen he entered a talent contest, local radio show WDIA hosted. He got a great response from the older crowed, but the younger crowed didnt like it. JoaQuin soon realized he had to switch up his singing style to reach his younger generation. Before everything took place at the age of thirteen JoaQuin was taken away from his birth mother Katie Shelby, after an altercation with his older sister (Yolanda) that lead to him being in the hospital.
The state of Tennessee took him away into their custody to Jackson Tennessee, due to lack of family. Growing up in a single parent house as a youngster, his mom was barely present. By the age of eighteen Joaquin had been through eighteen different foster homes, including Dysfunctional family and friends. Remembering the physical, verbal, and mental abuse he and his siblings (2 sisters) went through at a young age. At the age of tweenty Joaquin rededicated his life to Jesus Christ after he was Baptized twelve years prior at the age of eight. Being involved in athletics, and having the natural gift of vocal skills. This keept JoaQuins focus away from gangs, drugs and the impoverish community he lived in. JoaQuin was a part of the Stax Music Academy In Memphis TN. He went on an all paid expense two week summer Soul tour in Australia, at the age of seventeen with fifteen others from the program. By The age of twenty four, JoaQuin had already tried out for American Idol four times and The Voice once.
JoaQuin was an extra in the box office Christian movie The Grace Card. He is also a featured character as himself in the Oscar winning documentary UNDEFEATED. (available on Netflix #55) During his time in College in four different states. JoaQuin was united with multiple Christian friends, and managed to gain three God families that treats him as their own son. During his 2 years at Harding University, JoaQuin was not eligible to continue his football career, due to a low GPA caused by stress and depression. During this time JoaQuin continued to focus on his writing skills, and his style of Music. Going back to his roots loving soul Music, and Gospel. JoaQuin decided to stick to neo soul. With his musical style he decided to stay true to who he is in God. JoaQuin focused on writing music that has positive messages, he decided to use his life story while honoring God. As an upcoming SSM Artist JoaQuin will seemingly take the music world by storm.Band/artist history
American IdolHave you performed in front of an audience?Yes
Your musical influences
David Ruffin, Al Green The Temptations, Kirk Franklin etcWhat equipment do you use?
Vocals, Guitar PianoAnything else?
Dancing Memphis Jookin
Los Angeles, CA
USA
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1446447
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