Joy Oladokun
about the artist
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Joy Oladokun has been hailed by Rolling Stone as "Nashville's most low-key musical revolutionary" and widely celebrated for her uniquely vulnerable voice. Since her breakthrough in 2020, Oladokun has released two highly acclaimed albums — 2021's in defense of my own happiness and 2023's Proof of Life — both of which landed on numerous best-of-the-year lists. Currently, Oladokun is preparing to release her third studio album, which includes her latest single "DRUGS," and is embarking on an extensive tour that includes dates with Hozier and Tyler Childers. A proud queer Black artist and daughter of…
MoreAcclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Joy Oladokun has been hailed by Rolling Stone as "Nashville's most low-key musical revolutionary" and widely celebrated for her uniquely vulnerable voice. Since her breakthrough in 2020, Oladokun has released two highly acclaimed albums — 2021's in defense of my own happiness and 2023's Proof of Life — both of which landed on numerous best-of-the-year lists. Currently, Oladokun is preparing to release her third studio album, which includes her latest single "DRUGS," and is embarking on an extensive tour that includes dates with Hozier and Tyler Childers. A proud queer Black artist and daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Oladokun has graced prestigious stages including "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," "CBS Saturday Morning," "TODAY," PBS' "Austin City Limits," and NPR Music's "Tiny Desk (Home) Concert." Oladokun's music has resonated across diverse platforms, from documentaries to popular TV series like "And Just Like That," "CSI: Vegas" and "Grey's Anatomy." Her song "i see america" was a finalist for the Recording Academy's Special Merit Award for Best Song for Social Change. Widely respected by her peers, Oladokun has collaborated with artists such as Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Jason Isbell and Noah Kahan and has joined Morris, Isbell, Kahan, John Mayer, My Morning Jacket, Pink Sweat$, Leon Bridges and Manchester Orchestra on the road.