Julissa Veloz

Julissa Alexandria Veloz (born in Newark, New Jersey) is a Dominican-American recording artist, producer and songwriter. She first achieved fame as "Tiara Girl" in Season 8 of American Idol.^[1] After being eliminated as a finalist, Veloz was signed to record label Carrillo Music owned by Rod Carrillo and achieved global success with debut single, "Take Control" which topped the Billboard Dance Chart at #8.

In 2010, Veloz released her debut single, "Take Control", which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart, achieving success in countries like Poland, Belarus, Italy, Germany, Austria, the UK and in the US. That October, Veloz released her second single, "Predator", which climbed to #19, followed by singles "Mayhem," (US Dance #19) "It Would," and "Very Brady Day". In 2015, her collaboration with Ralphi Rosario "La Jungla" rose Billboard Dance Chart to #5.^[2]

Veloz announced her Indie Rock band "Color The Lion" along with guitarist Jesse Girardi and drummer Kevin Kerr under her label Leyline Records in 2015. Their debut EP, "1s & 3s" hit the iTunes Top Alternative EP's & Singles Chart next to bands like Incubus and Imagine Dragons. After taking a hiatus to focus on family and personal obligations, Veloz is releasing her latest project with Color the Lion bandmate and husband under the artist title, "JNDJ". Their first release, 'MSKOFF' is set to release 4/11/2022.