This post is for informational and historical purposes only. Downloading copyrighted music for free without permission from the rights holder is illegal in most jurisdictions and deprives artists of their royalties. We strongly encourage readers to use legal streaming and purchasing platforms. My Name Is Joe Album: A Timeless R&B Classic & Why “Free MP3 Downloads” Are Risky If you grew up in the late 1990s or early 2000s, the sound of Joe’s velvety voice is likely etched into your memory. His third studio album, “My Name Is Joe,” released on April 18, 2000, is widely considered a masterpiece of the R&B genre.

Open Spotify or YouTube Music right now. Search “My Name Is Joe.” Hit play. If you love it, buy the $5 used CD on eBay. Your ears—and your computer’s antivirus software—will thank you. Have a favorite deep cut from “My Name Is Joe”? Drop it in the comments below. (Mine is “Prelude” into “Table For Two” – pure heartbreak.)

Joe is still touring and making music. He owns his masters on many of these tracks now. Every legitimate stream or purchase sends a small signal that real R&B still matters.