Colon was born in Stratford, Connecticut,[1] the son of a Dominican father and Puerto Rican mother.

While studying, Javier also performed as vocalist and percussionist in EmcQ, a soul/funk band led by lead guitarist Ian McHugh and mainly dedicated to the legacy of Stevie Wonder.

[2] Since parting ways with Capitol Records, Javier has performed with such diverse acts as Joss Stone, Darius Rucker, the Indigo Girls, Stevie Nicks, Adam Levine, and Anthony Hamilton,[5] and recorded an EP on his own label, Javier Colon Music.

[citation needed] In 2009, he was featured as singer and songwriter for song, "October Sky", on Vanessa Williams's vocal album, The Real Thing.

After the release, Javier's music style drew comparisons with the likes of Kenny Lattimore,[9] Brian McKnight, and Babyface.

[citation needed] Pianist Mulgrew Miller and trumpeter Roy Hargrove performed on the final track, "October Sky", the only featured artists to appear on the album.

Although the album was not successful commercially, multiple reviews praised Javier for his unique style and willingness to do his own thing.

[citation needed] On August 3, 2010 – This six-song EP entitled "The Truth"[13] was released on Javier's own label.

Starting April 26, 2011, Javier Colon[15] appeared as a contestant on NBC's reality talent show The Voice.

The show, produced by John de Mol and Mark Burnett, features a group of contestants competing for a $100,000 grand prize and a Universal Republic recording contract.

[18] On May 17, 2011, in the Battle Round (the Final 32), Javier's coach Adam Levine put him against Angela Wolff choosing that they both sing "Stand By Me",[19] originally by Ben E. King.

On June 22, 2011, Javier Colon advanced in the competition by accumulating the highest score on Team Adam.

On June 24, 2011, Javier Colon and the rest of The Voice "Final Four" contestants appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Later in the show, Javier and his coach Adam Levine performed a cover together of "Man In the Mirror" by Michael Jackson.

With more votes than any other contestant, Javier Colon won the first season of NBC's "The Voice", receiving $100,000 in cash and a Universal Republic recording contract.

But when you pour your heart and soul into a new album that you think is really great, and your label who is supposed to support, market and promote your music does neither, it's really hard not to be upset.