Justin Paul Jeffre
FULL NAME : Justin Paul Jeffre
NICKNAME : Big J
BIRTHDATE : February 25, 1973
ZODIAC SIGN : Pieces
AGE : 25
BIRTHPLACE : Mount Clemens, Michigan
HEIGHT : 5'10"
WEIGHT : 150lbs
HAIR COLOR : Brown
EYE COLOR : Blue
PARENTS : Sue and Dan Jeffre
SIBLINGS : Stepsister Ann (30), Older brother Dan (28), Stepbrother Jeff (28) and half sister Alexandrea (12)
FAV CHILDHOOD MEMORY : The first time that he drove a car when he was 9 years old.
TRADEMARK : Justin is never, ever seen without his glasses on. "I love them! Fans in America keep sending me new glasses which is great and very cheap, well, cheap for me anyway."
EDUCATION : History major at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio
WHY HISTORY? : "Just to have the knowledge of things like knowing your history. I don't think that you can really have an understanding of whats going on in the world today unless you know something about history."
IN SCHOOL : Justin could always be found sitting in the back of the classroom hardly saying anything. He isn't even able to remember anything bad that he did in school. With him being so shy the girls didn't jump at him as much as other guys.
PAST JOBS : Worked as a security guard with Jeff at clubs
HOBBIES : Travelling and chilling out
GOAL IN LIFE : "To be a superstar who makes a difference in the world."
MOTTO : "Treat others the way you want to be treated"
FAV TYPE OF MUSIC : Jazz
FAV MUSIC PERFORMER : James Brown and Stevie Wonder. "I love the funky music of James Brown. He is my idol. When we opened a show for him, it was a dream come true."
FAV SONG : "Try A Little Tenderness" - Ottis Redding
FAV DRINK : Ice Tea
FAV FOOD : Pizza, Skyline Chilli and donuts
FAV COLOR : Blue
FAV FLOWER : Rose
FAV SPORT : Soccer and Tennis
FAC SPORTS TEAM : The Bengals
FAV CLOTHES : Ralph Lauren, Phat Farm and DKNY
DREAM CAR : He presently has no car but would like an Acura NSX
WHAT MAKES HIM SMILE : Beautiful women that are down to earth
FUNNIEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED : "I've got a really deep voice and I talked to this guy on the phone when I was about 15 and he thought I was about 60!."
HIS MOST PRIZED POSSESION : His 98° CD!!!!!
WHOM HE ADMIRES : Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye
TYPE OF GIRL HE GOES FOR : Someone who is honest, funny and smart. "I like a girl who can be deep and serious, but not deep and serious all the time and knows how to have fun."
TURN-OFFS : "Girls who smoke cigaretts turn me off. I get around the smell and I just..."
FAV SONG ON THE ALBUM : "I Wasn't Over You - because I don't think that we sound like any other group on that song. It has a very distinct sound that is 98°. It's very moody and soulful." He also likes Invisible Man.
WHAT DOES HE THINK ABOUT THE ALBUM? : "Our album is one you want to play with somebody you want to spend time with."
WHERE WAS HE THE DAY THAT HE HEARD THE SMASH HIT "INVISIBLE MAN" ON THE RADIO? : At a hotel in L.A.
WHAT OTHER MEMBERS IN THE GROUP SAY ABOUT HIM : "Justin is the most laid back, calm, cool and collected one in the group. He wants to keep everything running smooth. He's the party animal of the group. He may be calm, but he really likes to party and he really likes clubs." - Drew "He's pretty much a no-holds barred kinda guy. If you want to know the truth, go to Justin and you'll get it. He'll always tell you exactly what he's thinking." - Nick "Justin is very laid back. He's very concerned about everybody's well being. He wants everything to go smoothly." - Jeff
WHAT HE SAYS ABOUT HIMSELF : "I am very calm and natural. I think over things a lot before making a decision. I think of the positives and negatives."
WHAT HE BRINGS TO THE GROUP : He's cool, calm and collected, which keeps everyone sane. He's also the best advise-giver.
WHAT DOES HE DO WHEN HE'S NOT WITH THE OTHER 98° MEMBERS? :He loves to travel
HIS GOAL FOR 98° : "To be big enough where we can really have an impact on certain things. I always want to make a difference."
LITTLE FACTS :
[1] Want to get him into a good mood??? Tell him a good joke!
[2] Nick and Justin used to sing in a group together before 98°.
[3] He used to sing in front of the mirror.
[4] During the holidays, he would sing classic songs in front of his family. "I have that all on tape."