ANGELA JOHNSON Angela Johnson, a native of Utica, NY, began her musical journey early, playing piano by age four and violin by nine. Encouraged by her musically inclined family, she pursued her passion through her formative years and into college. At the State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase), where she initially enrolled as a violin major, Johnson met John Christian Urich, with whom she co-founded the eclectic soul and acid jazz band Cooly’s Hot Box. The band achieved international dance hits with tracks like “We Don’t Have To Be Alone,” “What A Surprise,” and “Make Me Happy.” As a prominent R&B/Soul singer, songwriter, and producer, Johnson has released several successful solo albums, including They Don’t Know (2002), Got To Let It Go (2005), A Woman’s Touch - Vol. 1 (2008), It’s Personal (2010), Revised, Edited & Flipped (2012), and Naturally Me (2014). Her unique talent has led to collaborations with renowned artists such as Eric Roberson, Maysa Leak, Rahsaan Patterson, Frank McComb, and Ghostface Killah on his critically acclaimed album 36 Seasons, contributing to tracks like “Love Don’t Live Here No More” and “Bamboo’s Lament.” Johnson’s music has also made significant inroads into film and television. Her songs have been featured in HBO’s The Wire, UPN’s Kevin Hill, FX’s The Shield, the WB’s Roswell, A&E’s The Glades, HBO’s Oz, and FOX’s The Mindy Project. Additionally, her work has appeared in films such as Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman, and the independent film Big Words. In the realm of House Music, Johnson has established a well-respected career, collaborating with notable DJs and producers including Roger Sanchez, Reel People, Dave Lee & The Sunburst Band, Josh Milan, DJ Spinna, and Micky More & Andy Tee. In 2020, she was honored by Traxsource, placing fourth on their “Top Vocalists of 2020” list. On October 25, 2024, Johnson celebrated the release of her new album, Best of Both Worlds, in collaboration with Swedish DJ and producer Opolopo. The album features Opolopo’s vibrant live-sounding production alongside Johnson’s rich and textured vocals, garnering worldwide attention and receiving rave reviews. With this momentum, she is poised to elevate her career further, whether through additional vocal features or self-produced releases. Beyond her musical endeavors, Johnson is also known for her roles as a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and vegan, balancing her personal life with her artistic career.

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ANGELA JOHNSON Angela Johnson, a native of Utica, NY, began her musical journey early, playing piano by age four and violin by nine. Encouraged by her musically inclined family, she pursued her passion through her formative years and into college. At the State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase), where she initially enrolled as a violin major, Johnson met John Christian Urich, with whom she co-founded the eclectic soul and acid jazz band Cooly’s Hot Box. The band achieved international dance hits with tracks like “We Don’t Have To Be Alone,” “What A Surprise,” and “Make Me Happy.” As a prominent R&B/Soul singer, songwriter, and producer, Johnson has released several successful solo albums, including They Don’t Know (2002), Got To Let It Go (2005), A Woman’s Touch - Vol. 1 (2008), It’s Personal (2010), Revised, Edited & Flipped (2012), and Naturally Me (2014). Her unique talent has led to collaborations with renowned artists such as Eric Roberson, Maysa Leak, Rahsaan Patterson, Frank McComb, and Ghostface Killah on his critically acclaimed album 36 Seasons, contributing to tracks like “Love Don’t Live Here No More” and “Bamboo’s Lament.” Johnson’s music has also made significant inroads into film and television. Her songs have been featured in HBO’s The Wire, UPN’s Kevin Hill, FX’s The Shield, the WB’s Roswell, A&E’s The Glades, HBO’s Oz, and FOX’s The Mindy Project. Additionally, her work has appeared in films such as Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman, and the independent film Big Words. In the realm of House Music, Johnson has established a well-respected career, collaborating with notable DJs and producers including Roger Sanchez, Reel People, Dave Lee & The Sunburst Band, Josh Milan, DJ Spinna, and Micky More & Andy Tee. In 2020, she was honored by Traxsource, placing fourth on their “Top Vocalists of 2020” list. On October 25, 2024, Johnson celebrated the release of her new album, Best of Both Worlds, in collaboration with Swedish DJ and producer Opolopo. The album features Opolopo’s vibrant live-sounding production alongside Johnson’s rich and textured vocals, garnering worldwide attention and receiving rave reviews. With this momentum, she is poised to elevate her career further, whether through additional vocal features or self-produced releases. Beyond her musical endeavors, Johnson is also known for her roles as a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and vegan, balancing her personal life with her artistic career.

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ANGELA JOHNSON
Angela Johnson, a native of Utica, NY, began her musical journey early, playing piano by age four and violin by nine. Encouraged by her musically inclined family, she pursued her passion through her formative years and into college. At the State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase), where she initially enrolled as a violin major, Johnson met John Christian Urich, with whom she co-founded the eclectic soul and acid jazz band Cooly’s Hot Box. The band achieved international dance hits with tracks like “We Don’t Have To Be Alone,” “What A Surprise,” and “Make Me Happy.”

As a prominent R&B/Soul singer, songwriter, and producer, Johnson has released several successful solo albums, including They Don’t Know (2002), Got To Let It Go (2005), A Woman’s Touch - Vol. 1 (2008), It’s Personal (2010), Revised, Edited & Flipped (2012), and Naturally Me (2014). Her unique talent has led to collaborations with renowned artists such as Eric Roberson, Maysa Leak, Rahsaan Patterson, Frank McComb, and Ghostface Killah on his critically acclaimed album 36 Seasons, contributing to tracks like “Love Don’t Live Here No More” and “Bamboo’s Lament.”
Johnson’s music has also made significant inroads into film and television. Her songs have been featured in HBO’s The Wire, UPN’s Kevin Hill, FX’s The Shield, the WB’s Roswell, A&E’s The Glades, HBO’s Oz, and FOX’s The Mindy Project. Additionally, her work has appeared in films such as Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman, and the independent film Big Words.
In the realm of House Music, Johnson has established a well-respected career, collaborating with notable DJs and producers including Roger Sanchez, Reel People, Dave Lee & The Sunburst Band, Josh Milan, DJ Spinna, and Micky More & Andy Tee. In 2020, she was honored by Traxsource, placing fourth on their “Top Vocalists of 2020” list.

On October 25, 2024, Johnson celebrated the release of her new album, Best of Both Worlds, in collaboration with Swedish DJ and producer Opolopo. The album features Opolopo’s vibrant live-sounding production alongside Johnson’s rich and textured vocals, garnering worldwide attention and receiving rave reviews. With this momentum, she is poised to elevate her career further, whether through additional vocal features or self-produced releases.
Beyond her musical endeavors, Johnson is also known for her roles as a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and vegan, balancing her personal life with her artistic career.

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