J Rand
American singer
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Joshua Paul Randall (born 15 April 1987), known professionally as J Rand (and formerly known as "J Randall"),[1] is an American singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He was formerly signed to Interscope Records but left the label in early 2013. Following a performance alongside Flo Rida on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, USA TODAY named J Rand their "Artist on the Verge" for 2014. In 2017 he particapted with the boyband 5 alive at the talent show America's got talent. At the end of 2017 till November 2018 he was part of the musical show "Boybands Forever" and toured with 5 other boys in Germany. Shortly before the second tour in the fall of 2018 he published his new song "October" and used the tour and his fans to promote this and other songs. Since 2020 he hosts the online version of the talent show America's Idol" called IG Idol.
15 April 1987[4]
J Rand | |
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| Also known as | |
| Born | Joshua Paul Randall[3] 15 April 1987[4] Delray Beach, Florida[5] |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, hip hop |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, dancer, actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Interscope, Geffen, Poe Boy |
| Website | www.jrandmusic.com |
Discography
Singles
- "Spirit of the Radio" (Step Up 3D Soundtrack) (2010)[6]
- "Up Against the Wall" (2012)[7]
- October (2018) [8]
Promotional Releases
Featured in
- 2016: "Oh La La La" (Carolina Márquez feat. Akon & J Rand)
Mixtapes
- Heart Break Kid (2012)[12]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Burn Notice | Greg | Season 1, Episode 2: "Identity" |
| 2010 | The Glades | Zach Coulter | Season 1, Episode 2: "Bird in the Hand" |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cyn | Mr. Sugar | (Short Film) |
| 2008 | Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation | Spence | (Direct-to-video) |
| Trumpet for Hire | Josh | (Short Film) | |
| 2010 | Promises | Sean | |
| Loving the Bad Man | Joey Thompson | ||
| Wild Things: Foursome | Shane Hendricks | (Direct-to-video) | |
| Step Up 3D | "Spirit of the Radio" | Soundtrack | |
| 2012 | Rock of Ages | Z-Guy Donny | |
| Spring Breakers | Jock |