There are at least 3 artists that perform under the name Joi: 1. An american Funk/Soul/Rock singer, songwriter and producer known for her pioneering efforts in the new wave of modern soul and funk music emerging in the early ‘90s. 2. A British/Bangladeshi group that mixes South Asian rhythms with high-tech dance grooves. 3. A New Jack Swing female quintet. 1. Joi is a native Nashvillian, based in Atlanta for the past 17 years and is the daughter of American football star Joe Gilliam, the NFL's first black quarterback.