Joanne Hadjia (born 7 November 1990 in Sydney), known professionally as Joey Djia (formerly known as Joelle until 2016, NOWIMJOEY until 2017, JOEY until 2018),[3] is an Australian singer and songwriter. She is first known for competing as a finalist in the fourth season of The X Factor Australia, where she performed as part of the duo Good Question, and later in the show's fifth season as a solo act.
Joanne Hadjia | |
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 2019 Book Promo Photoshoot | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joanne Mary Hadjia[1] |
| Born | 7 November 1990 Sydney |
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| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Djia Media |
| Website | djiamedia |
Alongside her music career, she has ventured into business, owning a recording studio chain, media company, running a baby clothing brand and a vending machine business with her husband.
Personal life
editJoanne Hadjia, known as Joey Djia is from Sydney, Australia. Joanne married Omar Kadir in 2021 and has 2 sets of fraternal twins born November 2022 and July 2024 named Ava, Aya, Ari & Axe. Joey is a professional songwriter and recording artist and owns various businesses including RecordBook; a 5 recording studio chain in North Hollywood, California, Djia Media, Inc.; a media and marketing company, Imonlylittle; an online brand as well as other businesses such as an Sydney wide vending machine business with her husband. [2][4] She attended the University of Western Sydney.[5]
Career
editShe originally tried to kickstart her career in Los Angeles when she was 19 and was signed to a small independent label. Hadjia released her first single entitled "Thought It Was You" which was produced by Sergio 'Don Dolla' Selim.[6][7] Following the disbandment of Good Question, Hadjia announced that she would return to her solo career.
2012–2013: The X Factor Australia
editAfter Kristina Adesuwa discovered Hadjia on YouTube, they formed a duo called Good Question.[citation needed] The duo auditioned for the fourth season of The X Factor Australia, singing "Wild Ones" by American rapper Flo Rida and Sia, where they got four yeses.[8] On the first day of super bootcamp, they performed "Back for Good" by the British pop group Take That. On 25 August 2012, Good Question performed "Get Yourself Back Home" by Gym Class Heroes on the talk show Weekend Sunrise.[9]
Hadjia auditioned for the fifth season of The X Factor Australia as a solo artist, in her home town of Sydney, singing "Don't You Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia. She gained two out of three yeses with judge Redfoo feeling the she didn't have "The X Factor", despite this she advanced to the super bootcamp stage of the competition.[10] On the first day of super bootcamp, Hadjia sang a rendition of "I'm with You" by Avril Lavigne, advancing to the second stage of bootcamp.[10] On the second day, she sang "ET" by Katy Perry.[10] On the final day of bootcamp, Hadjia performed "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie to the judges and a live audience of one thousand, advancing to the home visits.[10] Hadjia was announced to compete in the Girls category being mentored by Redfoo.[10] At the home visits, Hadjia sang "Read All About It, Pt. III" by Emeli Sande for Redfoo and his assistant will.i.am.[10] Hadjia advanced to the live shows stage.[10] At the first week of the live shows, Redfoo chose Hadjia to sing "Sweet Nothing" by Calvin Harris, and she advanced to the second week of the live shows.[11][12]
In week four of the live shows, she sang "True Love" by Pink causing judge Ronan Keating to say "Every week, every single week we're in the same situation. This isn't you, this isn't the right song" and also leaving him to question Redfoo by saying "I don't know if you guys are not working together but I'm just not getting it. It's not happening."[13] In week five of the live shows, Hadjia fell into the bottom two alongside Jiordan Tolli but was eliminated after Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Dannii Minogue all chose to save Tolli.[14] Hadjia's version of "Joey" debuted on the ARIA Singles Chart at number 33,[15] but fell to number 81 the following week.[16]
Performances on The X Factor
edit denotes having entered the ARIA Singles Chart.
denotes having been in the bottom two.
denotes having been eliminated.
| Show | Theme | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Free choice | "Don't You Worry Child" | Swedish House Mafia | N/A | Through to super bootcamp |
| Super bootcamp 1 | Solo performance | "I'm with You" | Avril Lavigne | Through to super bootcamp 2 | |
| Super bootcamp 2 | Group performance | "ET" | Katy Perry | Through to super bootcamp 3 | |
| Super bootcamp 3 | Solo performance | "Big Girls Don't Cry" | Fergie | Through to home visits | |
| Home visits | Free choice | "Read All About It, Pt. III" | Emeli Sande | Through to live shows | |
| Week 1 | Judges' Choice | "Sweet Nothing" | Calvin Harris | 11 | Safe |
| Week 2 | Legends[17] | "Rude Boy" | Rihanna | 2 | Bottom two |
| Final Showdown[18] | "Give Me Love" | Ed Sheeran | 2 | Saved | |
| Week 3 | Top 10 Hits[19] | "Locked Out of Heaven" | Bruno Mars | 7 | Safe |
| Week 4 | Latest and Greatest[13] | "True Love" | Pink | 4 | Safe |
| Week 5 | Rock[20] | "Joey" | Concrete Blonde | 3 | Bottom two |
| Final Showdown | "A Thousand Miles" | Vanessa Carlton | 1 | Eliminated (8th place) |
2014: After The X Factor
editHadjia's debut single "Save Me" was released on 15 April 2014,[citation needed] and debuted at number 56 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[21] In September 2014, Hadjia released a song called "So Don't" which was written by Hadjia and was recorded to raise awareness to suicide. Initially available only from her website, it was released on iTunes in March 2017.[22] Hadjia's second single "Balance" was released on 19 November 2014.[23] Hadjia's third single "Wish I Never" was released on 19 May 2015.[24]
2012 - 2018: Gronkeh to Djia Media, Inc
edit A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (March 2024) |
In 2012, Joey decided to sign herself to a company of her own with the knowledge she gained being in the industry. Joey launched an independent label; Gronkeh, Inc. Gaining millions of listeners throughout the years, Joey decided to rebrand the company and to help other artists in the process. Djia Media, Inc. was developed from Joey's hard work and dedication. Being the CEO of her own career, Joey now helps usher a new generation of talent, signing new and also established acts. As of September 2019, Joey published her first book; "Decompress: A 7 Day Guide To Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Depression " [1] which became an international best seller in both Australia and America.[citation needed]
Artistry
editTo people from the show, I might seem like some blonde chick who just went on there to be a singer but there's way more to it and how I ended up with this chance, because of everything I've been through, I'm taking every opportunity and I'm determined to make this work. The one thing I always come back to is my music. I'm really full on so music helps me express that and is a great release. I love music because I can put a sound to whatever I am feeling at a particular time.
– Joelle, on her music[25]
Hadjia describes her voice as "a combination of RnB, pop and soul."[25] Joelle also said "I don't really have a particular genre that I put myself in which I always thought was a bad thing but now I'm discovering it is good because it is something different and fresh".[25] She cites Beyoncé, Drake, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Lauryn Hill, Keri Hilson, Jessie J, John Legend, Rita Ora, Kelly Rowland, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift as her musical influences.[2][10]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [26] | ||
| Enough |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [21] |
AUS Indie [28] | ||
| "Save Me" | 2014 | 56 | 5 |
| "Balance" | — | 9 | |
| "Wish I Never" | 2015 | 85 | 5[29] |
| "So Don't"[30] | 2016 | — | — |
| "I'm Done"[31] | — | — | |
| "He Said"[32] | — | — | |
| "Miracle"[33] | — | — | |
| "Feel Something"[34] | — | — | |
| "Best Friend"[35] | 2017 | — | — |
| "Temporary Love"[36] | — | — | |
| "Fuel"[37] | — | — | |
| "—" denotes a song that did not enter that chart. | |||
Other charted songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [15] | ||
| "Joey" | 2013 | 33 |
References
edit- ^ Moran, Jonathon (23 September 2013). "X Factor star Joelle Hadjia pays tribute to support of boyfriend and Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Mis Joelle "I will remain focused and maintain my balance, I will not allow the endless mysteries of life to discourage my potential" X Factor Finalist". Facebook. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ^ Hadjia, Joelle. "Get to Know Joelle". YouTube. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- ^ "The X Factor reveals the Top 12 ahead of live shows". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ^ "UWS student returns to X Factor". University of Western Sydney. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ Joelle – Thought It Was You (Produced By Sergio 'Don Dolla' Selim), Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ Joelle – Thought It Was You (Produced By Sergio 'Don Dolla' Selim) ©2011 VOSKI MUSIC GROUP, Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ X-Factor's Auditions 3, Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ Sunrise : X-Factor's Good Question LIVE on Sunrise, Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Joelle". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ^ "It's time. To face. The judges' song choice". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 24 August 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ^ "The X Factor Australia Live Shows – Adira–Belle Are Sent Home". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 26 August 2013. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Song List: Latest and Greatest". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "The X Factor Australia Live Decider – Joelle Is Sent Home After RedFoo's Girls Face Off!". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 24 September 2013. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ a b Ryan, Gavin (28 September 2013). "ARIA Singles: Katy Perry Roar Spends 5th Week at No. 1". Noise11. Noise Network. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (5 October 2013). "ARIA Singles: Katy Perry Equals Katy Perry With Roar". Noise11. Noise Network. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ "Samantha Jade returns and Adira–Belle say goodbye". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ "The X Factor Australia – Cat Vas Is Sent Home!". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. 2 September 2013. Archived from the original on 13 September 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ "Song List: Top 10 Hits". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ^ "Foo forced to farewell Ellie Lovegrove". The X Factor Australia. Yahoo!7. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ^ a b Peak chart positions for singles on the ARIA Singles Chart:
- "Save Me": Ryan, Gavin (22 April 2014). "Sheppard Spend Second Week at Number One". Noise11. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- "Wish I Never": Ryan, Gavin (23 May 2015). "ARIA Singles: Grace Sewell Have The New No. 1 In Australia". Noise11. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "Joelle – So Don't". Misjoelle.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ "Joelle 'Balance' single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Joelle 'Wish I Never' - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ a b c "Joelle goes from X Factor to hot video for debut single Save Me". Sydney Confidential. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Redfoo". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- "Juicy Wiggle": "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 February 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "Enough (DD)". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles on the AIR Charts:
- "Save Me": "Independent Label Singles Charts w/c 21 April 2014". Air.org.au. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- "Balance": "Independent Label Singles Charts w/c 24 November 2014". Air.org.au. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Independent Label Singles Charts w/c 25 May 2015". Air.org.au. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ "So Don't (single) - by joelle". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ "I'm Done (single) - by joelle". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ "He Said (single) - by joelle". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ "Miracle (single) - by joelle". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ "Feel Something (single) - by joelle". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ "Best Friend (single) - by Joey". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ "Temporary Love (single) - by Joey". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ^ "Fuel (single) - by Joey". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
