Syleena Johnson

Although perhaps best known for her on-point vocals for Kaye West’s 2004 track ‘All Falls Down,’ Syleena Johnson is so much more than this one hit. Syleena’s mix of soul and R&B has evolved and improved consistently over the last 15 years. Six of her albums, which she has titled Chapter 1 through 6, chronicle the significant milestones of her life from the growth of her career, to marriage, to having a family. Syleena has never been afraid to share elements of her life or story with the world – she also stars in reality TV show ‘R&B Divas’ – and it is this process of delving deep that has led to the success of hits such as “My Love”, “Guess What” and “I Am Your Woman.” Syleena has enviable stage presence and an incredible rapport with her audiences. She can laugh, and joke and banter with the crowd, completely at ease, before turning the tables and delivering a performance so rich and poignant with her soulful voice that you barely have time to adjust. Syleena’s latest song ‘Worthless’ completely caught me out of left field when I saw her concert earlier this year. There was something so raw about her performance that I found myself getting emotional. Syleena is a performer who lives her lyrics and gives Soul music the blood, sweat and tears it deserves. Go see her.