SYLEENA JOHNSON (Fri, 9/25/26)

Grammy-nominated recording artist Syleena Johnson is a woman of many titles and talents. Singer, songwriter, author, and daytime talk show host are just a few avenues that she is able to share her gifts with the world. As an R&B/soul songstress, Syleena Johnson was destined to touch people and impact lives.  Her sultry voice, combined with her timeless beauty, classic style, and piercing delivery, has made her a fan-favorite for nearly twenty years.  

Inspired by the pain, struggle, strength, and resilience of women everywhere, Syleena returned to the studio with Grammy award-winning production team, Toxic Productions. In January of 2019, Syleena dropped her highly anticipated single, WOMAN, from her forthcoming new album with the same title. Their collaboration resulted in a battle cry for women everywhere, signaling a spirit of empowerment and amplifying the desire for cultural change. WOMAN is the opening single on the soundtrack of socially conscious revolution. Both Chicago natives, Toxic and Syleena, decided to join forces again on her 11th studio album, Woman, which is set to be her most compelling work to date.

In 2018, Syleena Johnson added the title of author to her repertoire by releasing her highly anticipated self-help book, “The Weight Is Over”. “The Weight is Over” is her compelling and triumphant journey toward self-love and discovery, while chronicling her battles with body image, birthed in adolescence and carried throughout her music career. Honest, humane, and heart-warming, “The Weight Is Over” shares Syleena’s pain and progression, while providing practical ways to identify and eliminate stressors to sustain optimal mental, emotional, and physical health.  A love letter of life’s lessons, “The Weight Is Over” shines a spotlight on the complexities of love and demonstrates how self-worth can dictate how we emotionally invest in ourselves and others. An ode to obstacles faced and conquered, this self-help book sets an indelible tone for reflection, resurgence, and redemption.  Syleena Johnson’s highly anticipated self-help book, “The Weight Is Over,” shares her compelling and painful journey toward self-love and discovery, while chronicling her battles with body image, rooted in adolescence and carried throughout her music career.  

In 2017, the R&B Diva united with father, Legendary Soul/Blues Singer Syl Johnson, for their first recording together in over two decades. The iconic Etta James once said about authentic soul and blues music, “You can’t fake this music. It’s how you connect to the songs and to the history behind them.”  Syleena Johnson is one of those undeniable talents whose unfaltering truth shines through every note she sings. Undoubtedly one of the most talented singers of her generation, Johnson has collaborated with everyone from Kanye West and Common to Anthony Hamilton and many more. In recent years, she has enjoyed mainstream exposure, appearing on such television shows as TV One’s “R&B Divas: Atlanta” and WE TV’s “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars,” and as of September 18, 2017, Syleena is featured on the live TV One daily talk show “Sister Circle.” On November 10, 201,7 Shanachie Entertainment released REBIRTH OF SOUL, a recording that Syleena has long wanted to bring to fruition. Conceived and produced by her father, the legendary soul/blues singer and producer Syl Johnson, whose original hit version of “Take Me To The River” was covered by Al Green and Talking Heads. Syl Johnson’s recordings have been sampled by artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Usher, and Kanye West.