For those of us who came of age in the early 2000s,JoJowas IT.

Within a couple years, JoJo had two hit albums under her belt.

Outside of music, JoJo appeared in movies including “Aquamarine” and “RV.”

JoJo looking serious

It would be ten years before she finally followed up with a new record.

And, with her newfound self-confidence, JoJo spoke out about what really held her back.

The pop star was trapped in limbo

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Jojo poses on the red carpet

She signed a brand-new deal with Atlantic Records, giving the singer-songwriter the freedom to release new music.

Sophomore album “The High Road” came out all the way back in 2006.

A further suit followed in 2013.

Her first full-length album in a decade, “Mad Love,” was released in 2016.

To take things one day at a time.