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'''Romeo Johnson''' is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and vocal coach. A Chattanooga, TN native, Romeo attended Brainerd High School, for Music Theory, Conducting/Arranging, and Stage Band. Romeo also attended University of TN, Chattanooga, and studied Theater, Voice, and Dance. Romeo first arrived on the Los Angeles music scene making a name for himself by singing at various open mic venues and playing bass guitar for Ali Woodson (former lead vocalist of the Temptations). Romeo is a baritone and has a vocal range from falsetto to bass, and a five-octave vocal range. Romeo’s range allows him to sing as high as the sopranos and as low as the basses. Currently, Romeo Johnson can be seen in two reality TV shows on MTV. He is the Vocal Director and personal Vocal Coach for [[Sean "P. Diddy" Combs]] in “Making His Band” and the Vocal Coach and background section leader on P. Diddy’s “StarMaker”. Romeo makes his home in Los Angeles where he teaches vocal lessons to only to P. Diddy, but also Teddy Riley, Blackstreet, Paradiso Girls, Ester Dean, Cassandra Ventura "Cassie", Rashé of Nikki 16 and many other students. "Romeo has vocally coached everybody, he is vocally coaching me now", quoted in 2009 from P. Diddy on his show "StarMaker". Johnson has worked with numerous producers including Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Nile Rogers, P. Diddy, R. Kelly, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Michael J. Powell, George Howard, and DJ Quik and Slam. Recently Romeo traveled to Japan as a Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader on the Teddy Riley & GUY Billboard Live in Japan Reunion Tour 2009. Romeo's impressive resume, and 20+ years experience labels him as a voice you’ve heard with the best in the business.<ref name="Bio"/>
'''Romeo Johnson''' is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and vocal coach. A Chattanooga, TN native, Romeo attended Brainerd High School, for Music Theory, Conducting/Arranging, and Stage Band. Romeo also attended University of TN, Chattanooga, and studied Theater, Voice, and Dance. Romeo first arrived on the Los Angeles music scene making a name for himself by singing at various open mic venues and playing bass guitar for Ali Woodson (former lead vocalist of the Temptations). Romeo is a baritone and has a vocal range from falsetto to bass, and a five-octave vocal range. Romeo’s range allows him to sing as high as the sopranos and as low as the basses. Currently, Romeo Johnson can be seen in two reality TV shows on MTV. He is the Vocal Director and personal Vocal Coach for [[Sean "P. Diddy" Combs]] in “Making His Band” and the Vocal Coach and background section leader on P. Diddy’s “StarMaker”. Romeo makes his home in Los Angeles where he teaches vocal lessons to only to P. Diddy, but also Teddy Riley, Blackstreet, Paradiso Girls, Ester Dean, Cassandra Ventura "Cassie", Rashé of Nikki 16 and many other students. "Romeo has vocally coached everybody, he is vocally coaching me now", quoted in 2009 from P. Diddy on his show "StarMaker". Johnson has worked with numerous producers including Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Nile Rogers, R. Kelly, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Michael J. Powell, George Howard, and DJ Quik and Slam. Recently Romeo traveled to Japan as a Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader on the Teddy Riley & GUY Billboard Live in Japan Reunion Tour 2009. Romeo's impressive resume, and 20+ years experience labels him as a voice you’ve heard with the best in the business.<ref name="Bio"/>


== Romeo's Career ==
== Romeo's Career ==

Revision as of 22:56, 25 October 2009

Romeo Johnson

Romeo Johnson is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and vocal coach. A Chattanooga, TN native, Romeo attended Brainerd High School, for Music Theory, Conducting/Arranging, and Stage Band. Romeo also attended University of TN, Chattanooga, and studied Theater, Voice, and Dance. Romeo first arrived on the Los Angeles music scene making a name for himself by singing at various open mic venues and playing bass guitar for Ali Woodson (former lead vocalist of the Temptations). Romeo is a baritone and has a vocal range from falsetto to bass, and a five-octave vocal range. Romeo’s range allows him to sing as high as the sopranos and as low as the basses. Currently, Romeo Johnson can be seen in two reality TV shows on MTV. He is the Vocal Director and personal Vocal Coach for Sean "P. Diddy" Combs in “Making His Band” and the Vocal Coach and background section leader on P. Diddy’s “StarMaker”. Romeo makes his home in Los Angeles where he teaches vocal lessons to only to P. Diddy, but also Teddy Riley, Blackstreet, Paradiso Girls, Ester Dean, Cassandra Ventura "Cassie", Rashé of Nikki 16 and many other students. "Romeo has vocally coached everybody, he is vocally coaching me now", quoted in 2009 from P. Diddy on his show "StarMaker". Johnson has worked with numerous producers including Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Nile Rogers, R. Kelly, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Michael J. Powell, George Howard, and DJ Quik and Slam. Recently Romeo traveled to Japan as a Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader on the Teddy Riley & GUY Billboard Live in Japan Reunion Tour 2009. Romeo's impressive resume, and 20+ years experience labels him as a voice you’ve heard with the best in the business.[1]

Romeo's Career

Romeo began his touring career with Vesta Williams as a background vocalist and dancer. He also played Bass Guitar and Bass Synthesizer for Jody Watley. Romeo's popularity began to grow as he played Bass Guitar and sang two duets with Sheena Easton. Janet Jackson selected Romeo as her first ever Male vocalist on the “janet” Tour, and on that tour Romeo was appointed background section leader. Romeo also toured with Millie Jackson, Rahsaan Patterson, Rufus, Teddy Riley & GUY (section leader/background vocalist), Blackstreet, Patti Austin, and Queen Latifah (section leader/background vocalist) and the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. In between touring Romeo works as a session vocalist on sound recordings with such greats like, Kanye West 808’s & Heartbreak “, Ice Cube "Raw Footage, Snoop Dogg “Ego Trippin”, Stevie Wonder “A Time 2 Love”, Smashmouth, Nate Dogg, Xzibit “Man vs. Machine”, Macy Gray “Time of My Life” song featured on the "8 Mile" movie soundtrack, Mack 10 “Bang Or Ball”, George Howard “Attitude Adjustment”, James Ingram “It's Real”, Jennifer Holliday “I'm On Your Side”. [1]

Artists Names Associated with Romeo Johnson

Romeo has either collaborated, vocally coached, played an instrument for, or sang back up for all of the artists listed below. [1]

Romeo's Movie Soundtracks and TV Spots

Romeo Johnson has been on movie soundtracks such as “The Cookout” soundtrack as Lead Vocals on “The Closer I Get To You” and the “Radio” movie soundtrack as background vocals for India Arie. Romeo's impressive career also includes live TV performances, numerous award shows and commercial radio jingles which include Los Angeles’ HOT 92 JAMZ. His voice is featured on a national commercial jingle airing for “Outlast” a CoverGirl Product featuring Queen Latifah. Romeo also appears on the "Holla" movie soundtrack having written and produced two songs for that movie.[1]

Tour and Live Performances

Romeo has traveled with some of the best voices in the business which includes the following:[1]

  • Teddy Riley & GUY Billboard Live in Japan Reunion Tour 2009 (Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader)
  • Queen Latifah 2007-2008 (Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader)
  • Patti Austin Jazz Festival (Vocalist)
  • Teddy Riley/GUY/Blackstreet Reunion Tour 2005-2007 (Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader)
  • Xzibit House of Blues Los Angeles & Anaheim (Vocalist)
  • RUFUS 2004-2005 (Co-lead Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader)
  • Michael Jackson World Peace Tour 1999-2000 (B.G. Vocalist)
  • Rahsaan Patterson World Tour 1997-1998 (B.G. Vocalist)
  • Millie Jackson “The Sequel” off-Broadway Play (Actor / Vocalist)
  • Janet Jackson “janet” World Tour 1993-1995 (B.G. Vocalist)[5]
  • Sheena Easton “What Comes Naturally” Tour 1992-1993 (Bass Guitarist/Vocalist)
  • Vesta Williams “Special” Tour 1991-1992 (Vocalist / Dancer)
  • Jody Watley “Far East” Tour 1990-1991 (Bass Guitar / Bass Keyboards)
  • Jody Watley “Larger than Life” Tour 1990 (Bass Guitar /Bass Keyboards)
  • Vesta Williams “4U” Tour 1989-1990 (Vocalist / Dancer)
  • Phil Perry Apollo Theater (B.G. Vocalist)

Music Videos, Commercials, and Jingles

  • CoverGirl (National Commercial / Solo Vocalist)
  • California Dental (Jingle/Composed & Arranged)
  • Dentalville (Christmas Jingle / Composed & Arranged)
  • Hot 92.3 L.A.’s Oldies and R&B Stations (Vocals on various jingles)
  • V-103 Atlanta’s R&B/Hip-Hop Station (Composed & performed Porscha Foxx/Jingles)
  • Janet Jackson “What’ll I Do” (Video)
  • Vesta Williams “How U Feel” (Video)
  • M.C. Hammer “Do Not Pass Me By” (Video)

Major Label Recordings

  • Kanye West "808 & Heartbreak"
  • Ice Cube "Raw Footage"
  • Snoop Dogg “Can’t Say Goodbye”
  • Stevie Wonder “Don’t Hurt My Baby”
  • Smashmouth “More Bounce”
  • Nate Dogg 7 tracks on Upcoming Album (2009-2010)
  • Xzibit “Symphony in X Major”
  • Macy Gray “Time of My Life”
  • Mack 10 “Hate In Your Eyes”
  • George Howard “I Apologize”
  • James Ingram “Natural Man”
  • Jennifer Holliday “Love Stories” and “Raise The Roof”

Interesting Quick Facts About Romeo

  • Romeo Johnson is the only male vocalist to have toured with Janet Jackson, he is also the only background singer to have toured with both Janet and Michael Jackson.
  • Romeo Johnson is also producing new songs of his own to be released early 2010.
  • Romeo shares the same hometown of Chattanooga TN with lots of other talents such as: Reggie White (NFL Hall of Fame), Samuel L. Jackson (Actor), Usher (R&B Vocalist) and Sam Sims (Bass Guitarist) .

References

[1] [5]

  1. ^ a b c d e f The Official Romeo Johnson Bio
  2. ^ "Recording contract is next step". Macon Telegraph. January 9, 2001. Retrieved 2009-10-25. "Late last year, Woodard took the 16-year-old to sing for vocal coach Romeo Johnson, who has worked with Michael and Janet Jackson. ..."
  3. ^ Wiegand, David (November 27, 2007). "Queen Latifah holds court, pays tribute at Davies". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
  4. ^ "Diddy to star in new MTV reality series". United Press Intenational. July 23, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
  5. ^ a b The Janet Tour
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