Javier Colon

Javier Colon
Colon in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Javier Colón
Born	(1978-04-29) April 29, 1978 (age 46) Stratford, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres	R&B alternative rock funk soul neo soul folk acoustic
Occupation	Singer–songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Concord (Entertainment company) Universal Republic Capitol
Website	www.javiercolon.com

Javier Colon (stylized as Colón; born April 29, 1978) is an American acoustic singer-songwriter. He has referred to his style of music as being "acoustic soul." He was a member of EmcQ and The Derek Trucks Band, and worked with many musicians before going solo. From 2002 to 2006, he was signed to Capitol Records, known as artist Javier. In 2006, however, the contract was terminated and Javier Colon became an independent artist with his own label, Javier Colon Music. In 2011, he was the winner of season 1 of the American talent competition show on NBC, The Voice, receiving $100,000 and signing a recording contract with Universal Republic Records. Colon eventually decided to part ways with Universal Republic in 2012.