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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Joe Jonas Scores His First Hit Album On His Own
Joe Jonas lands his first solo placements on multiple U.K. album charts with Music for People Who ... More Believe in Love, though the set misses the main albums ranking. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Joe Jonas visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on April 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by) Joe Jonas has been a musical superstar for nearly two decades now, but his commercial success has largely been tied to his siblings. As one-third of the Jonas Brothers, he's scored global smashes and several bestselling albums. His solo career, however, hasn't fared quite as well, especially in the United Kingdom. The singer lands his first hits on a number of charts in that country this week with his latest release on his own, Music for People Who Believe in Love. The title earns Jonas his first placement under his own name on several tallies, though, interestingly, it still trails behind his debut solo offering in one important manner. Music for People Who Believe in Love debuts on three charts across the Atlantic. It opens at No. 15 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts. The collection also enters at No. 36 on the Official Album Downloads list. These placements mark a first for Jonas as a soloist on all three rankings. The Jonas Brothers, meanwhile, have collected between two and five appearances on each and every one of them throughout the years. Despite its lofty placement on a handful of tallies, Music for People Who Believe in Love doesn't reach the Official Albums chart, the all-encompassing ranking of the 100 most consumed full-lengths and EPs in the nation. Jonas's debut solo album, Fastlife, did land on that tally. Released in late 2011, Fastlife spent one frame at No. 99 before disappearing for good. It never managed to appear on any of the other charts where Jonas currently appears. So far, Music for People Who Believe in Love has produced just one charting hit: "Heart by Heart." The catchy lead single debuts on a pair of tallies this frame in the U.K. It opens at No. 72 on the Official Singles Sales list and No. 69 on the Official Singles Downloads tally. Jonas is brand new to the Official Singles Sales chart, as "Heart by Heart" earns him his first solo win on the list of the bestselling tunes in the U.K. He's already placed on the Official Singles Downloads roster multiple times. In fact, "Heart by Heart" marks his fifth solo entry on that tally and his first since 2011. To date, Jonas has managed only one top 40 solo success on that U.K. ranking — a duet with Demi Lovato on "This Is Me," which peaked at No. 31 in 2008.
Pink Villa
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sophie Turner is Supportive Ex-Wife to Joe Jonas Amid Dating Woes; Check Out How She's Standing by His Side
Sophie Turner showed public support for her ex-husband Joe Jonas by promoting his new album on social media. On Saturday, May 24, the actress shared a link to Jonas' latest release, Music for People Who Believe in Love, on her Instagram Stories. Along with the link, Turner wrote, "Go go @joejonas." Joe Jonas released the album on Friday, May 23. This marks his first solo project since 2011's Fastlife. The new release has drawn attention not just for the music but also for how it reflects Jonas' recent life changes, including his divorce from Turner. Speaking to PEOPLE, Jonas said the album wasn't originally planned as a solo project. 'We were writing for a camp for the [Jonas] Brothers,' he shared. 'I just felt so drawn to this one song, and I asked the guys for approval. I was like, 'Hey, can I please take this one and maybe just explore where this could go for myself?' It felt very personal.' He recalled that his brother Nick Jonas supported the decision, saying, 'I mean, I get it. I'm jealous, but I get it. I didn't write on it, so I can't really say no.' Jonas worked with writers Justin Trainor, Alexander 23, and Lush to complete the album in just a few weeks. He mentioned that he was so excited to release it that he nearly dropped it last fall, but now feels glad he waited, stating that the song Heart by Heart wouldn't have made it onto the album if he had released it earlier. Joe Jonas shared that the album was partly inspired by his split from Sophie Turner. In an interview with Billboard in August 2024, he shared that the experience was both scary and freeing. He clarified that he wasn't trying to target anyone or reveal personal details through the songs. Jonas went on to say that he was navigating many life changes, discovering who he was as a person, father, and friend, and that during such a turbulent time, he turned to music as an outlet.
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sophie Turner Sends Big Love To Ex-Husband Joe Jonas's Divorce-Inspired Album. See Post
New Delhi: Sophie Turner has shown support for her ex-husband Joe Jonas, months after finalising their divorce. On Saturday, the actor took to her Instagram Story to promote the singer's new solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love. Turner shared the album's cover along with a Spotify streaming link and wrote, "Go go @joejonas." The album was released on May 23 and marks Joe Jonas' return to solo music after over 15 years. Several songs on the album are inspired by his relationship with Turner and their divorce. Among the tracks is Work It Out, which was released in July 2023, before the couple announced their split. Another song, Hey Beautiful, features emotional lyrics and is dedicated to Jonas' daughters, Willa (4) and Delphine (2). The lyrics read: "Just in case a day comes, I'm not next to you / I went and cut a deal with all the stars / And, when you wish upon them, you can call it proof / I'll be with you wherever you are." Joe Jonas released his first solo album Fastlife in 2011, after which he primarily focused on group projects with the Jonas Brothers. Speaking to PEOPLE, he shared that his new album came about unexpectedly. "I just felt so drawn to this one song, and I asked the guys for approval. I was like, 'Hey, can I please take this one and maybe just explore where this could go for myself?' It felt very personal," he said. He collaborated with songwriters Justin Trainor, Alexander 23 and Lush to create the album in just two weeks. "I was eager to get it out for a while there. I think last year at some point, I called my manager. I was like, 'Can I just leak the album or put it out?' I was like, 'I'm tired of waiting,'" Jonas told PEOPLE. He added that he's glad he waited, as the song Heart by Heart wouldn't have made it onto the album otherwise. In an earlier interview with Billboard in August 2024, Joe Jonas spoke about the emotional nature of the album. "I was going through a lot of life changes, finding out who I was as a person and father and friend, and living under the microscope of what the music industry can be. And I think, at such a crazy time in my life, I looked to music as an outlet," he said. He also clarified, "I'm not trying to attack anyone in the songs or air dirty laundry." Jonas further discussed dating again in a TalkShopLive interview with Facebook. "It's scary and intimidating," he said. He mentioned that during a conversation, someone he was dating jokingly said, "It's only love," which inspired the track Only Love on the album. Sophie Turner also previously addressed the impact of the divorce in an interview with a magazine. While refraining from sharing details, she described the time as "the worst few days of my life." Following the split, Turner was briefly linked to British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson, but the relationship has since ended.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sophie Turner supports ex-husband Joe Jonas' divorce-inspired album: ‘Go go Joe'
Sophie Turner seems to be rooting for her ex-husband Joe Jonas, months after finalising their divorce and moving on with their lives. On May 24, the actor took to her Instagram Story, giving a shoutout to the singer for his next solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love. It may have looked casual, but fans noticed and took it as a big deal considering their history. The album dropped on May 23. This marks the singer's comeback after over 15 years, and, interestingly, a lot of the songs are inspired by his relationship with Sophie and their divorce. Also read: Sophie Turner says marriage with Joe Jonas was 'hard', opens up about boyfriend Peregrine Pearson: 'He lights me back up 'Go go @joejonas,' Sophie wrote on her Instagram story on May 24. She attached a cover picture of the album and a Spotify streaming link of the same. The album has some standout tracks, including the one titled 'Work It Out' that dropped in July last year, months before the couple announced their split. Another track, titled 'Hey Beautiful' with Louane and Tiny Habits, features heartfelt lyrics like, 'Just in case a day comes, I'm not next to you / I went and cut a deal with all the stars / And, when you wish upon them, you can call it proof / I'll be with you wherever you are.' The song is dedicated to his kids, Willa (4) and Delphine (2). The second-oldest Jonas brother released his first solo album, Fastlife, in 2011, following which he largely focused on group-related activities. Speaking about his new album to PEOPLE, Joe Jonas revealed he hadn't planned to make a new album. He and his brothers (the Jonas Brothers) were originally writing songs together for their group. But one particular song felt really personal to Joe. 'I just felt so drawn to this one song, and I asked the guys for approval. I was like, 'Hey, can I please take this one and maybe just explore where this could go for myself?' It felt very personal,' he said. Also read: Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner officially divorced after year-long custody battle for daughters For the new album, Joe teamed up with songwriters Justin Trainor, Alexander 23, and Lush and in just about two weeks, they made the whole album. Joe said he was so excited that he wanted to drop the album last year only. 'I was eager to get it out for a while there. I think last year at some point, I called my manager, I was like, 'Can I just leak the album or put it out?' I was like, 'I'm tired of waiting,' he recalled. But he's glad he waited. If he hadn't, his newest single, 'Heart by Heart,' wouldn't have made it into the album. For Joe Jonas, this album is very personal. Speaking to Billboard in August 2024, the singer described the feeling as 'scary but freeing' to open up about such an emotional period in his life. At the time, the rumours of trouble in paradise had already made it to the headlines, however, the singer clarified that he's not trying to attack anyone in the songs or air dirty laundry. 'I was going through a lot of life changes, finding out who I was as a person and father and friend, and living under the microscope of what the music industry can be. And I think, at such a crazy time in my life, I looked to music as an outlet,' he said. Joe Jonas, in a recent interview with Facebook's TalkShopLive, opened up about how tough it was to start dating again. He called it 'scary and intimidating,' revealing that he did start dating someone again, and during a conversation, that person jokingly told him, 'It's only love.' And it clicked. That line actually inspired the song 'Only Love' on the new album. Meanwhile, Sophie Turner also talked about how the split affected her. In a previous interview with a magazine, the actor said she is restricted from revealing much about the personal details but called it 'the worst few days of my life.' Sophie had reportedly started dating British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson after the divorce, but that relationship ended too.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
After navigating the 'lowest point' of his life, Joe Jonas is letting his music speak for itself
Joe Jonas is no stranger to the spotlight. Alongside his siblings Nick and Kevin, he's been filling stadiums and concert venues for two decades, thanks to the massive global success of the Jonas Brothers' smash singles and platinum albums. His personal life has been piquing tabloid interest since he was a teenager. Even after the band went their separate ways in 2013 (a split since remedied), Joe did not stray too far from center stage, forming his dance-rock project, DNCE, two years later, and notching another international hit and an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist for the group. But this time is different. Fourteen years after putting out his debut solo album, Joe is going it alone once again for its follow-up, Music for People Who Believe in Love. "I just wanted to make it really complicated for people to remember," Jonas jokes of its mouthful of a title. But it does encapsulate his mission when he set out to write new music. "It came from a definitive idea of what I was wanting to create and knowing what I didn't want to create," he tells Entertainment Weekly days before the record's release. His first solo full-length, Fastlife, seems like a lifetime ago — an R&B-inspired club-pop offering from a 22-year-old chasing trends and trying to carve out his own space in the industry. His maturity since then is striking. Music for People Who Believe in Love is fizzy and confident, with Jonas drawing from a wide range of influences to counterbalance its lyrics, in which he mourns, pleads, and lays his insecurities bare. While he admits the music is his most personal to date, he considers its themes universal. "Everybody can hopefully find a song on the album and say, 'Oh, this feels like something I'm going through, something I connect with,'" Jonas says. "That's the goal for me." As his lyrics reflect, Jonas' past few years have been marked by a series of big life changes. The pop star married Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner in 2019, became the father of two daughters, and then contended with the fallout from his and Turner's heavily publicized divorce, which they announced in 2023 and finalized last September. In the wake of it all, Jonas has latched onto a feeling of appreciation. "I was really grateful, looking at who [and] what I have in my life," he tells EW. "Sometimes you just got to look up from your phone and smell the flowers and see everything will be all right. And that really stuck out to me." The album's closer, "Constellations," captures that feeling. "I felt every fear / Till the fear ran out / I felt every pain," Jonas sings on the track. "But we made it somehow / Built a monument / Saw it all fall down / Saw a brand-new shape / And a brand-new sound / Everything I lost / Everything I found / Lose it all again / Just to be here now." That's no coincidence. "It's the last song on the record for a reason," Jonas says. "I was trying to sum up a lot of different things, but emotionally where I was at in my life. It's just so easy to look at what's in front of you instead of taking a big step back and looking at the whole picture." He continues, "When I was probably at my lowest point in my life, I just felt like it was all crumbling around me. And I was just like, 'What is this weird simulation I'm in? What is happening?' And then you take a beat and you sit back and you're like, 'Wait, everything's okay now.'" Jonas points to a piece of advice he received from a friend: "You just got to let it breathe, like a nice bottle of mulled wine. Let it breathe.'" When it comes to addressing the recent upheaval he's experienced, the lyrics of "Constellations" is about as specific as he's willing to get. "Emotionally, I'd rather let the music do the talking for me," he says. "As artists, we have the beauty of being able to say, 'I don't want to say what this is, but I'm happy to have you listen, and hopefully you find connectivity with the tunes.' Whether you relate with the feelings I was going through, or you connect with the energy of certain songs — that's what I care about." Jonas didn't initially plan on diving into another project, especially a solo one, he says. It's not as though he lacked creative outlets — the Jonas Brothers have been full steam ahead since reuniting in 2019. They've released two albums, with a third on the way, and gotten back into the rhythm of touring together. In March, they hosted JonasCon, a fan convention to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary, in East Rutherford, N.J., their home state. But in the middle of a JoBros writing camp, while working on a funky and flirtatious track called "Only Love," Jonas says he tapped into something that he then wanted to dive into headfirst — on his own. "I just felt really drawn to create more in the same world and looked over at Kevin and Nick and said, 'Guys, I kind of want to have your blessing to take this song and explore what it could be,'" he recalls. "'If you'll say yes, then I'll take it and get in the studio and write and record. I'm not sure if it's going to be for the Brothers or DNCE or solo. I don't know.'" With his siblings' approval, he moved forward. After "Only Love" came the 13 other songs that make up Music for People Who Believe in Love, an album that finds Jonas pulling from the various musical genres he grew up listening to. Yes, there's shimmery pop and frenzied funk, but he also looked to the country music his dad would blast during his childhood and the alternative rock he discovered as a teen for inspiration. Though he stands alone on its cover, Jonas admits that "solo album" is a bit of a misnomer. The track list is packed with guest stars, including Sierra Ferrell, French singer Louane, Brazilian singer Luísa Sonza, folk-pop group Tiny Habits, and jazz duo Domi & JD Beck. The singer also enlisted more than a dozen producers, corralling the likes of Dan Nigro, Justin Tranter, Alexander 23, Jason Evigan, and Tommy English to a Los Angeles studio, where they knocked out the majority of the record in three weeks. "I'm starting another band at this point," Jonas jokes, adding that he couldn't resist the urge to bring in other voices. "I honestly just kept thinking, 'Oh, this would be cool to have this person on this song or that song.' And I love supporting other artists." Jonas Brothers diehards will recognize a familiar name on the album: Frankie Jonas. The former "bonus Jonas"–turned–social media star — who is also a musician — was on his older brother's mind when it came time to work on the catchy, electric guitar–laden track "Velvet Sunshine." "I wrote Frank and I said, 'Hey, would you be down to be a part of this song that I'm doing?'" Joe recalls. "He just wrote, 'Fuck.'" Jonas pauses. "I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing." (Frankie later clarified that he intended to write, "Fuck, yeah.") Being in the studio without his chief collaborators, Nick and Kevin, had its advantages. "The biggest difference is I can kind of be more selfish when it comes to the writing process," Jonas says. "When it's two other guys, especially two other guys you're in a band with, every voice matters." But fear not, JoBro fans. Jonas also, somehow, found time to get the band back together. Their upcoming seventh LP, Greetings From Your Hometown, lands Aug. 8, exactly 19 years after they released their debut album, It's About Time. Two days later, they will kick off their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour — 43 concerts across North America. JonasCon will hit the road, too, in the form of 10 free pre-show events. "We always look at what each other are working on," Jonas says, noting that the trio called upon several collaborators who had a hand in his solo project. "I feel like one [act] inspires the other. I think we're going back to our roots with what the Brothers started doing, that more rock-pop stuff, and working with people we love."And how have the brothers changed since their early years as adolescent stars? "I feel like we all thought we had the best idea in the room. Now we realize, 'You probably don't have the best idea in the room,'" Jonas says. "One idea lifts up another, and you just got to be able to be ready to adjust and grow and mesh and mold. It's okay not to be super definitive on what you know and what you don't know. I think it's fun to be able to walk into a space and say, 'Dare to suck.'" The newfound fearlessness includes the siblings finally unveiling music they've had in the vault for years. "We just never released it because we just felt like, 'Oh, one day this will make sense,'" Jonas says. "We have one song that's probably our next single, a song Nick worked on, I think, it must have been 10 years ago. So for any songwriters reading this, don't throw anything out. Just hold onto it if you can. You never know." Music for People Who Believe in Love is available now. The Jonas Brothers' new album, Greetings From Your Hometown, is out Aug. 8, and the Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour kicks off Aug. 10. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
