JSPH is an American singer and songwriter and Juris Doctor.

Joseph Nevels
Birth nameJoseph Nevels
BornFlorence, Kentucky
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Early life

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JSPH played football for Simon Kenton High School. He was forced to end his career as a freshman at the University of Kentucky after a concussion injury. He then attended Florida International University in Miami, later transferring back to the University of Kentucky. He graduated from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law as a Juris Doctor.[2]

Career

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JSPH released "Breathe" which was featured on Pharrell Williams' OTHERtone Playlist on Beats1 Radio.[3] "Breathe" charted in the top 5 internationally on Apple Music. His song "ComeMyWay" was featured on the Netflix Series "On My Block". The soundtrack also featured artists H.E.R., Brent Faiyaz and Russ and was acclaimed by Newsweek.[4] His music was also featured on Queen Sugar produced by Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey.[5]

NPR Music featured JSPH's single "lifeLESS" and described his style as "experimental soul with an accessibility that will make him a hit among casual listeners and critics."[6]

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References

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  1. ^ "First: Joseph Nevels - Safe". MajorStage. November 3, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  2. ^ Wilder, Stephen (December 15, 2014). "Local alt-pop artist signs publishing deal". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ^ "Ep. 31 OTHERtone Playlist by OTHERtone". Apple Music. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  4. ^ EDT, Autumn Noel Kelly On 3/19/18 at 6:41 pm (March 19, 2018). "All the music you should know thanks to 'On My Block'". Newsweek. Retrieved July 2, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ ""Safe" - Joseph Nevels | Review". August 7, 2020. title="Safe" Joseph Nevels review
  6. ^ "Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing". NPR. March 5, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  7. ^ "JSPH and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcareer | CityBeat Cincinnati". Archived from the original on September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  8. ^ Wilder, Stephen (March 12, 2015). "Local artist's music used in Lifetime film". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  9. ^ "Progressive Soul is rising, and JSPH is at the top. Listen to "Breathe" - MTWD". Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2017.