Dishing up nostalgia with a hearty dose of empowerment, JoJo’s sold-out performance at The Wiltern served as a tribute to the past and a reminder to embrace the future.
Breaking onto the music scene in 2003, the singer-songwriter’s Los Angeles stop on the Too Much to Say Tour was proof her music still resonates just as deeply as it did two decades ago. Bringing the house to its feet with powerhouse vocals, heartfelt emotion, and a surprise guest, she delivered a performance that was as electrifying as it was intimate.
From the moment she stepped onto the stage, JoJo commanded the audience’s attention, opening with 2025 bop “Nobody” from her 2025 EP “NGL.” With an all-female band and themes of empowerment woven throughout the night, she set the tone for an evening that celebrated strength, growth, and authenticity.
Known for her undeniable talent and resilience in the industry, JoJo transitioned seamlessly through her discography of hits, even treating the audience to a cover of SZA’s 2017 smash “Love Galore.” Stopping to address the audience, JoJo welcomed Grammy Award winning artist and personal friend, Tori Kelly to the stage—a sentence that was met with deafening screams as the duo took a seat. Delivering a cover of SWV’s “Weak,” the two vocalists soared through the song, their voices blending together as if they were perfectly crafted to harmonize.
The ultimate backdrop for JoJo’s polished performance, the vintage Art Deco charm of The Wiltern combined with the electric crowd provided a true core memory for the crowd. Her first tour since 2018, the chance to reconnect with fans in a live setting was long overdue, and JoJo made every moment count. Closing out the evening with early 2000’s hits “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late,” JoJo turned the venue into a full-on celebration as fans sang along, reliving the songs that first catapulted her to stardom.
With her US tour continuing through May, JoJo’s return to the stage is not just a comeback—it’s a reminder that she’s here to stay.
