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Songs about breakups are a staple of modern R&B, so it's no surprise that Syleena Johnson has dedicated an entire album to a relationship gone wrong. What is surprising is that Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness is good enough to keep the listener's attention throughout. Johnson is the daughter of singer Syl Johnson and, like her father, Syleena has a powerful voice that is suited for both blues and soul. Highlights on the album include the infectious "I Am Your Woman," written by R&B heavyweight R. Kelly, and the jazzy "Everybody Wants Something." Even when she sings MOR numbers like "I'd Rather Be Wrong," Johnson brings a complexity and maturity to the music that is rare for a debut artist. Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness is a remarkably polished effort and, as the title suggests, Johnson has only just begun.
© Jon Azpiri /TiVo
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Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Producer - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - Donnie Lyle, Guitar - Donnie Lyle, Acoustic Bass - Abel Garibaldi, Recording Engineer - Kendall Nesbitt, Keyboards - Peter Mokran, Mixing Engineer - Ian Mereness, Recording Engineer - Ian Mereness, Programmer - R. Kelly, Composer - R. Kelly, Lyricist - R. Kelly, Arranger - R. Kelly, Producer - R. Kelly, Mixing Engineer
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson Featuring Liberty City FLA, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Performer - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer - Daniel Sadownick, Congas - Daniel Sadownick, Percussion - Daniel Sadownick, Shaker
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Chris Trevett, Recording Engineer - Chris Trevett, Mixing Engineer - Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Composer - Syleena Johnson, Lyricist - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - Larry "Rock" Campbell, Producer - Sal Johnson, Composer - Sal Johnson, Lyricist - Randy Bowland, Guitar - Timmy Allen, Producer - Timmy Allen, Bass
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
J. Buck, Composer - J. Buck, Lyricist - Tim Kelley, Composer - Tim Kelley, Lyricist - Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer - B. Robinson, Composer - B. Robinson, Lyricist
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Andy Snitzer, Saxophone - Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Performer - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer - Daniel Sadownick, Percussion
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Performer - David Flemming, Co-Producer - David Flemming, Recording Engineer - David Flemming, Mixing Engineer - David Flemming, Programmer - David Flemming, Keyboards - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - JK, Producer - JK, Acoustic Baritone Guitar - JK, Electric Guitar - JK, Programmer - J. Kipnis, Composer - J. Kipnis, Lyricist - Donald Edwards, Percussion - T.M. Stevens, Bass
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Performer
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
J. Buck, Composer - J. Buck, Lyricist - Tim Kelley, Composer - Tim Kelley, Lyricist - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - Syleena Johnson, Performer - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer - B. Robinson, Composer - B. Robinson, Lyricist
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - Syleena Johnson Featuring Buddy Guy, Performer - Buddy Guy, Guitar - Andy Snitzer, Tenor Saxophone - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Roger Rosenberg, Baritone Saxophone - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Performer - W. Williams, Composer - W. Williams, Lyricist - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer - Jim Hynes, Trumpet
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Performer - W. Williams, Composer - W. Williams, Lyricist - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Performer
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Robbie Kondor, Keyboards - Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bashiri Johnson, Percussion - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Keyboards - Bob Power, Guitar - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer - Andy Ezrin, Keyboards
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Performer - W. Williams, Composer - W. Williams, Lyricist - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer - Ralph Rolle, Drums
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bashiri Johnson, Percussion - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Bob Power, Performer - James Poyser, Keyboards - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Syleena Johnson, Performer - Syleena Johnson, Vocal Arranger - S. Johnson, Composer - S. Johnson, Lyricist - Bob Power, Composer - Bob Power, Lyricist - Bob Power, Producer - Bob Power, Recording Engineer - Bob Power, Mixing Engineer - Chaz Harper, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2000 Zomba Recording LLC
Album review
Songs about breakups are a staple of modern R&B, so it's no surprise that Syleena Johnson has dedicated an entire album to a relationship gone wrong. What is surprising is that Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness is good enough to keep the listener's attention throughout. Johnson is the daughter of singer Syl Johnson and, like her father, Syleena has a powerful voice that is suited for both blues and soul. Highlights on the album include the infectious "I Am Your Woman," written by R&B heavyweight R. Kelly, and the jazzy "Everybody Wants Something." Even when she sings MOR numbers like "I'd Rather Be Wrong," Johnson brings a complexity and maturity to the music that is rare for a debut artist. Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness is a remarkably polished effort and, as the title suggests, Johnson has only just begun.
© Jon Azpiri /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 00:58:01
- Main artists: Syleena Johnson
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Jive
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B
(P) 2001 Zomba Recording LLC
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