The lead single from the album was " Leave ( Get Out ) " . The single was released on February 24 , 2004 as a physical copy and for radio airplay . The song became an instant success for JoJo , reaching the top 10 in 11 different countries . In the United States , the single reached the Top 20 on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 , peaking at number 12 . Due to large amounts of airplay nationwide , the single topped the Pop 100 chart in the United States . The single was even more successful internationally . In the United Kingdom , the single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart . It reached the same height on the European Hot 100 Singles , as well as in Australia and New Zealand . In Ireland , the single performed very well , reaching number three . In Belgium , on the Ultratop 50 singles chart , the single also had great success , leaping to a peak position of number four . The single also peaked at number four on the Dutch Top 40 . In Germany , the single reached the top 10 , peaking at number nine on the official singles chart . The music video , directed by Erik White , takes place in a high school . JoJo is seen with friends and dancing with cheerleading girls . The video was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards , which made JoJo become the youngest MTV Video Music Award nominee
2004 MTV Video Music Awards
2004 MTV Video Music Awards
JoJo (album)