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| Birth name | Joseph Anthony Somers-Morales |
| Born | September 11, 1987 Austin, Texas, US |
| Origin | Denison, Texas, US |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Republic |
| Website | officialsomo |
Joseph Anthony Somers-Morales (born September 11, 1987), better known by his stage name SoMo, is an American singer and songwriter.
In 2009, SoMo started recording covers in Denton, Texas. A successful 2011 mash-up of Drake's Take Care [1] led a massive draw to his YouTube channel, which has garnered 300M+ views on the platform. [2] Throughout 2012, SoMo began to work on original music. His efforts in the studio yielded the independent debut mixtape My Life, [3] merging R&B spirit with pop soul and showcasing his voice and songwriting. The mixtape was released for free on his birthday, September 11, 2013. [1] Simultaneously, he released a new cover video every Sunday as part of his "SoMo Sunday" campaign. [4]
Struck by the success of SoMo's independent national tour, Republic Records partnered with him in October 2013. Following the re-release of his single "Ride" in November 2013, the song peaked at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100. [5] On February 12, 2014, SoMo announced the release date of his self-titled debut album, "SoMo", set for April 8, 2014. [6]
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