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| Birth name | Joshua Levi Bolden |
| Born | October 7, 1998 Houston, Texas |
| Genres | R&B |
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Joshua Levi Bolden, born on October 7, 1998, is an American singer and actor from Houston, Texas. He first became known for his acting role in the TV show Friday Night Lights on NBC. Later, he became a finalist on the third season of The X Factor USA, a popular singing competition. After that, he appeared as a guest star on Nickelodeon shows like The Thundermans and Game Shakers.
In 2021, Josh Levi signed with Issa Rae's Raedio and Atlantic Records. In March 2022, he voiced the character Aaron Z from the fictional boy band 4*Town in the Pixar animated movie Turning Red. In April 2022, his song "Nobody Like U" from the Turning Red soundtrack became a hit. This song, co-written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, reached number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Early Career and TV Appearances
Starting Out in Acting
Josh Levi began his career in 2009. He got the part of Darius Merriweather on the TV series Friday Night Lights. He was on the show for two seasons.
Competing on The X Factor
In 2013, Josh Levi was a finalist on season 3 of The X Factor USA. Even after being eliminated, he returned to perform with the top 12 contestants. He made it to the final eight before being eliminated again.
First Songs and Tours
In February 2014, Josh Levi released his first song, "Trying to Find You." In June 2014, he performed at a DigiTour show in Dallas, Texas. He also sang at special events in Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles in November 2014. In 2015, he toured with singer Aaron Carter. He also released his own version of the song "FourFiveSeconds" by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney. In 2016, Josh Levi worked with American singers Niki and Gabi on a cover of "Work From Home" by Fifth Harmony.
Joining and Leaving Citizen Four
In early 2017, Josh Levi joined a group called Citizen Four. The group included Carson Boatman, Connor Boatman, and Austin Percario, who was also on The X Factor. They signed with Island Records. In August 2017, it was announced that Josh Levi had left the band. That same year, he appeared as a guest on the Nickelodeon show The Thundermans. In 2018, he made another guest appearance on the Nickelodeon TV series Game Shakers.
Solo Music and Education
Focusing on Solo Music and College
After leaving Citizen Four, Josh Levi focused on his education and his solo music career. In July 2019, he earned a Bachelor's degree in business and finance from Full Sail University. In July 2020, he released his first extended play (EP) called DISC ONE. In October 2020, he released the music video for his song "Don't They." His childhood friend, singer Normani, made a special appearance in the video. Famous photographer Blair Caldwell directed the music video, which was his first time directing.
Record Deal and Movie Success
In September 2021, Josh Levi signed with Issa Rae's Raedio and Atlantic Records. He also released the song "NASA" and its music video. In 2022, Levi voiced the character Aaron Z from the fictional boy band 4*Town in the Pixar animated movie Turning Red. In April 2022, his song "Nobody Like U" from the Turning Red soundtrack became a hit. This song, co-written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, reached number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In June 2022, Levi released a remix of his song "Don't They" featuring Normani. This song was part of his second extended play, DISC TWO. On May 12, 2023, Levi released the deluxe version of his second EP, called DISC TWO (SCRATCHED UP). This version included the popular song "Birthday Dance." Josh Levi also shared that he was working on his first full studio album.
On May 31, 2024, Levi released the single "SOMETHING MORE." His album HYDRAULIC, which includes his singles "DON'T GO" and "FEEL THE BA$$", is set to be released on July 25, 2025.
Acting Roles
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009—11 | Friday Night Lights | Darius Merriweather | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | Days of Our Lives | DJ | Episode: "#1.12833" |
| Royal Crush | Jordan | 6 episodes | |
| NU Skool Records | Mitchell | Television short | |
| 2017 | The Thundermans | Drake | Episode: "Date of Emergency" |
| 2017 | That's the Gag | Waiter | Episode: "Keke Gets Bad Press" |
| 2018 | Game Shakers | Rick | Episode: "Babe & the Boys" |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | I Pledge Allegiance... | Lenny | Short film |
| 2010 | Halo Legends | Kid B (voice) | Direct-to-video |
| 2014 | The Next Dance | Young Tristian | Direct-to-video |
| 2017 | School Spirits | Mickey | |
| 2022 | Turning Red | Aaron Z. (4*Town) (voice) |
Music Releases
Albums and EPs
| Title | Details |
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| DISC ONE |
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| DISC TWO |
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| DISC TWO (SCRATCHED UP) |
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| HYDRAULIC |
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Singles
- 2018: 98
- 2018: Doorstep
- 2018: Drive By
- 2019: Seen It All
- 2020: If The World
- 2021: NASA
- 2021: What's The Use (with Raedio)
- 2022: VICES
- 2022: Don't They [Remix] (feat. Normani)
- 2023: EGO
- 2023: BIRTHDAY DANCE
- 2024: SOMETHING MORE
- 2025: FEEL THE BA$$
- 2025: DON'T GO
Related Artists
- Dylan Sinclair
See also
In Spanish: Josh Levi para niños
