Alphonso Evans Jr. (AJ Evans) is a product of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is currently a 17-year-old Senior at The Haverford School, where he sings with the Notables, which is an internationally known acapella ensemble and participates in acting opportunities through the theatre department. AJ Evans has been an honor student throughout his entire school career, strives to uphold the expectation of excellence, and recognizes that first and foremost he must honor God in all that he does. Today, AJ Evans continues to cultivate his gift through music and acting and desires to further his educational studies in this area. AJ Evans released his first album on October 29^th under The Enon Music Group label entitled “Not 2 Young”. 

When asked who some of his musical influences are, AJ names some of the greats, Jonathan McReynolds, Kirk Franklin and PJ Morton. He has also been deeply influenced by his father, Dr. Alphonso Evans Sr., who served as his first connection to music. In a time when our nation is facing unprecedented pandemics and systemic racial injustices, AJ Evans remains true to his belief that Jesus never fails. 

“Not 2 Young” is refreshing and empowering. AJ Evans has brought back the finite definition of the gospel through song -a message of love and adoration! AJ Evans looks forward to attending college in the fall. He loves his entire family but has a special connection with his younger sister Jordyn and his Great Grandmother Esther.

His father is Local 502 CASA member Dr. Alphonso Evans, Principal Sterne Elementary School.