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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. He later attended The University of TN, and studied Theater, Voice, and Dance. Romeo is a baritone and has a vocal range from falsetto to bass, and a five-octave vocal range. His range allows him to sing as high as the sopranos and as low as the basses. Johnson makes his home in Los Angeles where he teaches vocal lessons to not only Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, but also Teddy Riley, Blackstreet, Paradiso Girls, Ester Dean, Cassandra Ventura "Cassie", Rashé of Nikki 16 and many other students.

Romeo's impressive resume, and 20+ years experience labels him as a voice you’ve heard with the best in the business by his colleagues.

Romeo's Music Career

Romeo first arrived on the Los Angeles music scene [when?] 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). Later, Romeo began his touring career with Vesta Williams as a background vocalist and dancer. She is known for her full four-octave voice range.Johnson has played Bass Guitar and Bass Synthesizer for singer Jody Watley. He continued working by playing Bass Guitar and singing two duets with Sheena Easton, which boosted Johnson's popularity.

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”, Mack 10 “Bang Or Ball”, George Howard “Attitude Adjustment”, James Ingram “It's Real”, Jennifer Holliday “I'm On Your Side”.[1]

In 2002 Romeo worked with rap artist Xzibit on his "Symphony In X Major".

Currently, Romeo Johnson can be seen in two reality TV shows on MTV as 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”. In 2009 P. Diddy was quoted stating, "Romeo has vocally coached everybody, he is vocally coaching me now". Johnson has worked with numerous producers including Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Nile Rogers, R. Kelly, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Michael J. Powell, George Howard, DJ Quik and Slam to name a few.

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 worked with Macy Gray on the song “Time of My Life” featured on the "8 Mile" movie soundtrack, and the "Holla" movie soundtrack having written and produced two songs.[1]

Tour and Live Performances

In 1993 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 has also toured with vocal greats such as Millie Jackson, Rahsaan Patterson, Rufus, Teddy Riley & GUY, Blackstreet, Patti Austin, Queen Latifah, and the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. More recently, Johnson traveled to Japan as a Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader on the Teddy Riley & GUY Billboard Live in Japan Reunion Tour 2009.

The following is a list of Romeo's Tours and Live Performances:

  • Teddy Riley & GUY Billboard Live in Japan Reunion Tour 2009 (Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader)
  • Queen Latifah 2007-2008 (Vocalist & B.G. Section Leader)[6][7]
  • 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)[8]
  • 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)[9]
  • 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] [8] [6] [7] [9] [10]

  1. ^ a b c d 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. ^ "Music video by Rahsaan Patterson performing My Sweetheart(C)1997 UMG Recordings, Inc".
  5. ^ "Diddy to star in new MTV reality series". United Press Intenational. July 23, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
  6. ^ a b Santa Barbara Review on Queen Latifah
  7. ^ a b First Latifah Tour Date gets good Review
  8. ^ a b The Janet Tour
  9. ^ a b CoverGirl Outlast Commercial on YouTube
  10. ^ The Futon Critic "Making His Band" features Romeo Johnson
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