Julissa Alexandria Veloz (born in Newark, New Jersey) is a Dominican-American recording artist and songwriter.
She first achieved fame as "Tiara Girl" in Season 8 of American Idol.
After being eliminated in the group rounds, Veloz was signed to record label Carrillo Music owned by Rod Carrillo.
In 2010, Veloz released her debut single, "Take Control", which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart.
That October, Veloz released her second single, "Predator", which entered the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart at #44 and climbed to #19.
Her collaborations with Rod Carrillo have spawned her recent success with her singles "Mayhem," (US Dance #19) "It Would," and "Very Brady Day".
In 2015, her collaboration with Ralphi Rosario "La Jungla" gained a lot of attention and rose Billboard Dance Chart to #5.Veloz announced her Indie Rock band "Color The Lion" along with guitarist Jesse J Girardi and drummer Kevin Kerr under her label Leyline Records in 2015.
Veloz handles all the lead vocals and is the creative lead of the project.
She will devote her time on both her solo dance/pop projects and band duties.