AJ (Ainoo Joel) – Official Biography I’m an afro/Italian musician, producer, and performer based in Verona and Milan. Blending the sounds of Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Indie and many more. My music reflects a deep passion for rhythm, emotion, and modern sonic innovation. Inspired by a wide range of artists and producers such as Mk.gee, D4vd, J Dilla, Mark Ronson, Dr. Dre, Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Toto, OVO 40, Jack Antonoff, Illangelo, and Dan Nigro, AJ brings a fresh perspective to the contemporary music scene — merging groove, melody, and soul with a refined sense of production. My career officially began with the victory of X Factor Italy in 2016 as part of Soul System, marking the start of a decade-long journey across major stages and collaborations. My live experience includes performances as a keyboardist in stadium tours with Ultimo (2022–present), as well as with Elodie (arena and stadium tours) and Capo Plaza (club and arena tours) since 2022. With over 1.5 million paying spectators across ten years of activity, I love shaping my identity as a versatile and forward-thinking artist, merging classic musicality with the pulse of the new generation. Ig Profile: _brownaj_ email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

AJ

AJ (Ainoo Joel) – Official Biography I’m an afro/Italian musician, producer, and performer based in Verona and Milan. Blending the sounds of Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Indie and many more. My music reflects a deep passion for rhythm, emotion, and modern sonic innovation. Inspired by a wide range of artists and producers such as Mk.gee, D4vd, J Dilla, Mark Ronson, Dr. Dre, Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Toto, OVO 40, Jack Antonoff, Illangelo, and Dan Nigro, AJ brings a fresh perspective to the contemporary music scene — merging groove, melody, and soul with a refined sense of production. My career officially began with the victory of X Factor Italy in 2016 as part of Soul System, marking the start of a decade-long journey across major stages and collaborations. My live experience includes performances as a keyboardist in stadium tours with Ultimo (2022–present), as well as with Elodie (arena and stadium tours) and Capo Plaza (club and arena tours) since 2022. With over 1.5 million paying spectators across ten years of activity, I love shaping my identity as a versatile and forward-thinking artist, merging classic musicality with the pulse of the new generation. Ig Profile: _brownaj_ email: _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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AJ (Ainoo Joel) – Official Biography

I’m an afro/Italian musician, producer, and performer based in Verona and Milan. Blending the sounds of Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Indie and many more.
My music reflects a deep passion for rhythm, emotion, and modern sonic innovation.

Inspired by a wide range of artists and producers such as Mk.gee, D4vd, J Dilla, Mark Ronson, Dr. Dre, Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Toto, OVO 40, Jack Antonoff, Illangelo, and Dan Nigro, AJ brings a fresh perspective to the contemporary music scene — merging groove, melody, and soul with a refined sense of production.

My career officially began with the victory of X Factor Italy in 2016 as part of Soul System, marking the start of a decade-long journey across major stages and collaborations.
My live experience includes performances as a keyboardist in stadium tours with Ultimo (2022–present), as well as with Elodie (arena and stadium tours) and Capo Plaza (club and arena tours) since 2022.

With over 1.5 million paying spectators across ten years of activity,
I love shaping my identity as a versatile and forward-thinking artist, merging classic musicality with the pulse of the new generation.

Ig Profile: brownaj
email: Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Chiara Grispo EP at Believe srl
October 28, 2021 - April 20, 2022
Production of the entire EP for Chiara Grispo as Producer in total of 400k Streams on Spotify
Stadium Concerts at Ultimo Srl
May 15, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Keyboardist for Ultimo for the Stadium Concerts (Tour) for 4 consecutive years! in total of 2 million paying spectators
Capo Plaza - Tour at Plaza Entertainment
October 28, 2022 - April 5, 2025
Pianost for CapoPlaza for the Club Tour (Tour) for 2 consecutive years! in total of 25k paying spectators
Mew - Singels at Amici/Universal Music Group
October 4, 2023 - January 20, 2024
Mew (Md) Musical Director at Universal Group
September 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Elodie Tour at Vivo Concerti Srls
May 25, 2023 - June 3, 2025
Keyboardist/Pianist for Elodie for the Club Tour and Stadium Tour (for 2 consecutive years) in total of 150k paying spectators

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    paper CAPO PLAZA - LIVE UNPLUGGED - FORUM D'ASSAGO

    Live session recorded @ Forum d’Assago:
    Performing on piano alongside Capo Plaza in a dynamic, intimate setting.
    set where he delivers standout single with 12k people watching us.

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    paper ELODIE - LEVI'S UNPLUGGED

    Live session recorded for Levi’s:
    I perform on piano alongside Elodie and two backing vocalists in an intimate library setting.
    An elegant acoustic set where Elodie delivers some of her most iconic singles.

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    paper SOUL SYSTEM - RECAP - WINNERS XFACTOR 10 - ITALY

    The Soul System won X Factor Italy – Season 10 with explosive energy and a strong musical identity, blending soul, pop, and urban influences. Their final performance showcased their tight chemistry and international sound, capturing both the judges’ and the audience’s attention.
    Guided by their mentor Álvaro Soler, they surprised everyone and overturned the predictions leading up to the finale.
    Their victory was met with huge excitement — a powerful moment that celebrated the freshness of their style and marked the beginning of a promising artistic journey.

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    paper ROSHELLE - FOR MTV - MUSIC DIRECTOR

    Inside the unique industrial vibe of Officine Meccaniche in Milan, Roselle brings an intimate and atmospheric performance for MTV.
    Joined by three musicians — a pianist (me), a drummer, and a bassist
    A backing vocalist adds soft harmonies that blend perfectly with Roselle’s voice, giving the whole set an emotional, dreamy feel.
    The mix of live energy, raw space, and Roselle’s presence turns the session into something personal, warm, and deeply musical.

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