The son of two preachers, Joe spent much time in church singing, playing guitar, and even directing the choir. He was influenced in his early career by gospel performers such as: The Winans, Commissioned, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Joe also grew to love soul legends such Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye as well as contemporary stars such as Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat.
Joe has collaborated with music icons such as R Kelly, Mariah Carey, Naz, Fabulous and 50 Cent under the direction of top music producers such as Dr Dre, Sean Garrett and Brian Cox. Joe released Joe Thomas, New Man independently on September 23, 2008, and his second independent album, titled Signature, was released on July 14,
2011 sees a great comeback single, closer, a soulful-gospel number, which features on the T.D. Jakes Sacred Love Songs II Compilation album, a great comeback song by a top notch artist.