Joseph Nevels, known professionally as JSPH, is an American singer and songwriter.
Early life
Joseph played football for
Simon Kenton High School. He was forced to end his career as a freshman at the
University of Kentucky
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after a
concussion injury. He then attended
Florida International University
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in Miami, later transferring back to the University of Kentucky. JSPH eventually graduated from the
Salmon P. Chase College of Law as a
Juris Doctor
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and one of several Doctor of Law degrees. The J.D. is the standard degree obtained to practice law ...
.
Career
JSPH released "Breathe" which was featured on
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' OTHERtone Playlist on
Beats1 Radio. "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.
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She has received several awards includin ...
,
Brent Faiyaz
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and
Russ and was acclaimed by ''
Newsweek
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''.
NPR Music
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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."
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References
Living people
American male singer-songwriters
American singer-songwriters
Year of birth missing (living people)
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