INOJ
INOJ | |
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| Birth name | Ayanna Porter |
| Also known as | Ayanna "Joni" Portee |
| Born | November 27, 1976 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop-R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Labels | So So Def, Columbia |
Ayanna Porter (born November 27, 1976), better known by her stage name INOJ (pronounced "I know J"), is an American singer and songwriter. Her 1997 debut single, "Love You Down", a cover of the 1986 Ready for the World hit, reached number 25 in the United States. Her 1998 debut album was also named Ready for the World. INOJ released a cover version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" under Columbia Records in 1998, which was a top 10 hit in the United States, Canada and New Zealand. She also released a version of Anita Ward's "Ring My Bell".