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"From Tragedy to Triumph"

Joy Chenese Clark was born on February 7, 1986 in Baltimore, MD. She is the daughter of George Clark and Tanya Young. Joy began playing the violin at age of 7 and drums at age 11. Since the age of 16, Joy has been writing poetry and lyrics. Upon entering college, Joy made the decision to glorify God through music. The journey began and is Now manifesting. After years of putting down the microphone and picking up the word of God to build a foundation, Joy is now equipped to do the work of the Lord.

As an Alumni of Liberty University, she gives all praises to Jesus Christ, for the life-changing experiences this university imparted in her life. Young, and gifted with wisdom beyond her years, she thrives as a song writer, teacher, author, motivational speaker, and lyricist.

The New Movement in which Joy is embarking upon is not only new to the world but it is new to the church. Using her lyrical style and poetry she is using these tools to convey the message of Jesus Christ. As an evangelist called to the nations, many have been blessed with what God has placed inside this young lady. With boldness and bluntness of lyrics, yet articulated through the Love of God, Christ truly shines through the soul of Joy Clark.

PERSONAL TESTIMONY
A lot of times when people talk about their childhood the memories that they hold are that of birthday celebrations, happy moments and playground experiences. But I think the most enduring memories in my mind are a little painful, tearful and heart aching. I grew up in Baltimore, MD where I also attended grade school. When I was nine years old I experienced a loss of a best friend I will never forget. It was a tragic incident of a car crashing into a bus stop on Woodlawn Drive, killing 5 people. One of the children was a childhood friend of mine, Keisha Dorsey along with her mother Kim, little sister Channel and 2 other cousins. I can remember the mud pies that we made the night before that were still on the playground after her death. I never questioned the Lord about taking a seven year old away from earth back to live with Him, I just figured maybe Christ was doing her a favor by taking her early. Maybe preventing her from a life filled with unbearable circumstances. But I always wondered “why not me.” If I would have spent the night or tagged along with my friend and her family I would have been gone too. Along with this tragedy came also the death of my grandfather and great aunt, due to cancer, around the same time. So as you can tell I found out from a young age, Life can be Short.

When I began middle School the dysfunction in my family worsened each day. My father suffered from drug abuse and was addicted to crack cocaine. He would come home for 3 months, then he would say “I’m going to the store, be right back!” but we wouldn’t see him for 3-4 months at a time. When he sobered up, he was a Great dad. I was the only girl in the household so he spoiled me with snack food and anything I wanted (that was affordable lol). Although I was the only girl I took on his love for sports. I played basketball from elementary school all the way up to Varsity in High School. I was a “Daddy’s Girl,” so being very young and dealing with his disappearances I blamed everything on my mother. My mom was a school teacher for Baltimore City for a number of years and is now an Assistant Principle in Illinois. She is my hero, mentor, friend and investor (financially lol). But because of my adolescence in dealing with the disappearances of my father, our relationship suffered a lot of strain during my teenage years. With this tension many times as a teenager I found myself struggling with the thoughts of suicide. I figured maybe if I wasn’t living, I would be one less mouth to feed. Because of my fathers drug habits he stole a lot from our family which consequently lead to bills not being paid, lights being cut off, going to bed hungry and eviction notices. I can’t count how much jewelry my mother and I lost due to this addiction. I can recall one afternoon when I was home alone, placing a knife to my wrist ready to kill myself. But God has always been there through everything in my life, and I survived that day. I thought about the hurt it would bring and since I knew the feelings of a loss, I put the knife down.

The thoughts and questions about this “rollercoaster” called life brought me to my knees before the Lord at a young age. I would pray to deal with these thoughts and demons that were trying to destroy me and my family. From these experiences, now at the age of 23 I spend time talking to the youth- in church, the community and juvenile centers. I use the gifts and talents the Lord has given to glorify Him and let the young people know there is still Hope no matter their past. In 2006 I forgave my father and reestablished a relationship with him after years of no contact. My family has been extended with both my parents being remarried. I feel like my life has gone from tragedy - WIYMS Magazine


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Fuzion Radio Mixtape Vol.1

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Joy Chenese Clark was born on February 7, 1986 in Baltimore, MD. She is the daughter of George Clark and Tanya Young. Joy began playing the violin at age 7 and drums at the age of 11. Since the age of 16, Joy has been writing poetry and lyrics.
Music has always been apart of the family.Her oldest brother Bryan Clark has hit the scene with plays, tv shows that include (CSI, Meet the Browns) and stage appearances on the BET Awards.Growing up her famliy enjoyed singing in choirs, praise teams and youth performances.

"JoyJoy" is the name given by close friends and family who said "your name is too short, saying it twice makes it longer." But, She emphasizes her natural name being combined with the "Joy" of the Lord which is her strength.

The project Fuzion Radio Volume 1 is ready to hit the ears of listeners seeking truth, positivity, and creativity. Release Date September 28,2009