Javier Colon is an American singer and songwriter. He was born on April 29, 1978, in Stratford, Connecticut. Colon gained national recognition as the winner of the first season of the reality singing competition show "The Voice" in 2011. He was coached by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine on the show, and his victory led to a recording contract with Universal Republic Records. Prior to appearing on "The Voice," Colon had released several albums, including "Javier" in 2003 and "Left of Center" in 2006. He also had some success as a songwriter, co-writing the hit song "As Long as We Got Love" for R&B artist Chrisette Michele. After winning "The Voice," Colon released his album "Come Through for You" in 2011, which featured the single "A Drop in the Ocean." He has since released several more albums, including "Gravity" in 2016 and "A Christmas Story" in 2018. Colon is known for his soulful and emotive vocal style, which has drawn comparisons to artists like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. He has been praised for his ability to infuse his music with heartfelt lyrics and a sense of authenticity, and for his ability to connect with audiences through his performances.