Get on Board: Joe

Soul Train Awards 2011 : Get On Board With Joe

Stepping on the Scene\r - Joe stepped on the scene in the '90s when the new jack swing sound was in full effect and dominated with his first single, "I'm in Luv."\r(Phto: REUTERS/Steve Marcus)

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Stepping on the Scene\r - Joe stepped on the scene in the '90s when the new jack swing sound was in full effect and dominated with his first single, "I'm in Luv."\r(Phto: REUTERS/Steve Marcus)

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Golden Voice With Hip Hop Swag\r - He got respect early from hip hop heads and, along with Big Pun, was nominated for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video for "Still Not a Player" at the 1999 Soul Train Awards. (Photo: Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

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Golden Voice With Hip Hop Swag\r - He got respect early from hip hop heads and, along with Big Pun, was nominated for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video for "Still Not a Player" at the 1999 Soul Train Awards. (Photo: Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

In 1997 He Released All That I Am.\r - We knew he'd be around for a while when he released his sophomore album, which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album had seven classic singles. (Photo: Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

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In 1997 He Released All That I Am.\r - We knew he'd be around for a while when he released his sophomore album, which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album had seven classic singles. (Photo: Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

2-step - He's best known for slow jams and big ballads, but Joe can also cut a rug with the best of them — he started to invade the clubs in 2000 with his uptempo single, "Stutter." (Photo: WENN)

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2-step - He's best known for slow jams and big ballads, but Joe can also cut a rug with the best of them — he started to invade the clubs in 2000 with his uptempo single, "Stutter." (Photo: WENN)

Collaborations - Throughout his careeer Joe has worked with Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Mystikal, N'Sync, Nas, Shaggy, Fabolous and a plethora of other artists in various genres. (Photo: Moses Robinson/PictureGroup)

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Collaborations - Throughout his careeer Joe has worked with Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Mystikal, N'Sync, Nas, Shaggy, Fabolous and a plethora of other artists in various genres. (Photo: Moses Robinson/PictureGroup)

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Fan Favorite - Whether he is currently promoting an album or not, Joe is constantly traveling the world performing live for his fans. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Fan Favorite - Whether he is currently promoting an album or not, Joe is constantly traveling the world performing live for his fans. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

Joe - "I’m Gonna Get You Sucka, I still like that as a comedy. Cooley High is definitely one of my all-time favorites. Boyz N the Hood was another good movie, too — I think it’s the culture. It kind of reminds you of the lifestyle that you lead growing up."(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Grown and Sexy\r - In 2008 Joe became a new man, switching from a major label to an independent label and becoming one of the best-dressed men in R&B. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Awards\r - He has been nominated for several Soul Train awards, BET awards, Grammys and more, but he got his first win in 2009 for iTunes Best R&B Album with "Signature."(Photo: Terrence Jennings/Picturegroup)

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Awards\r - He has been nominated for several Soul Train awards, BET awards, Grammys and more, but he got his first win in 2009 for iTunes Best R&B Album with "Signature."(Photo: Terrence Jennings/Picturegroup)

Acoustic Sessions\r - Joe's live performances are one for the record books. Not just a singer but a musician, he plays several instruments.You never know when he'll get behind a piano or pull out his guitar. (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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Acoustic Sessions\r - Joe's live performances are one for the record books. Not just a singer but a musician, he plays several instruments.You never know when he'll get behind a piano or pull out his guitar. (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

10 Albums Down - Joe recently released his 10th studio album, The Good, the Bad, the Sexy, and doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. (Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com)

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10 Albums Down - Joe recently released his 10th studio album, The Good, the Bad, the Sexy, and doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. (Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com)