Angela Johnson @ Sugar Bar , Friday, July 22,2005 @ 10pm Sharp

I Spysoul Radio @ Ispysoul.com and Nouveau Soundz present Purpose Records artist Angela Johnson performimg music from her outstanding new release "Got to Let it Go."

(PRWEB) July 19, 2005 -- Ispysoul radio @ ispysoul.com and Nouveau Soundz present Purpose Record Artist ANGELA JOHNSON performimg music from her outstanding new release " GOT TO LET IT GO," which some critics are already touting as one of the best soul Cd's of the year. She appears Friday, July 22nd 10pm Sharp @ The Sugar Bar 254 West 72nd st btw Bway & West End. Call 212-579-0222 for reservations. Tickets are a bargain at $10.

Born and raised in Utica New York, Angela has been making music practically her whole life. A musical child prodigy, Angela began playing the piano by ear at the tender age of four. At age 9 she was introduced to the violin. Like many of her contemporaries, Angela received most of her musical experience in the church, where as a teenager she served as church organist and choir director.

Angela later applied these experiences to gain admission to the State University of N.Y. at Purchase as a violin major. While attending S.U.N.Y., Angela developed an ear for studio production, and discovered her talent as a performance artist. Her underlying love for R&B and Soul, ultimately lead Angela to join together with fellow S.U.N.Y. student Christian Urich (Tortured Soul) to form the legendary R&B band, Coolys Hot Box. Cooly's has been together for over a decade now, and theyve recorded and released several dance floor classics (What A Surprise," Make Me Happy," We Dont Have To Be Alone") as well as two albums, Take It" (2002 Higher Octave/Virgin), Dont Be Afraid, Get On" (2004 Purpose).

Angelas multifaceted talent as producer/songwriter/singer has allowed her to collaborate with such notable artist as Maysa Leak All Day Long" (writer), Rahsaan Patterson Dream Flight" (producer/co-writer), Gordon Chambers Get Away" (producer/co-writer), Laurnea No Shame" (producer/co-writer), Reel People Cant Stop" (vocalist/co-writer), Monét Wanna Kiss You" (producer/co-writer) and Seek Journey Into Day" (co-writer) to name a few. In 2001 Angela wrote and produced the top ten hit Angel" for Japanese R&B superstar, Double, selling more than 500,000 copies. Angela has also produced remixes for Jimmy Sommers feat. Macy Gray (Love life") and Donnie (Cloud 9") with DJ Spinna.

Angelas music has been prominently featured on UPNs Kevin Hill" (Taye Diggs), FXs The Shield" (Michael Chiklis) and The WBs Roswell." In April 2005 SBC Global.net (AT&T/Cingular) launched a Television Ad campaign for there DSL service, that features Angela Johnson and Coolys Hot Box as the centerpiece of the commercial, complete with visual clips of the band performing the song, "Lose Your Friends."

"Got to Let It Go" is the highly anticipated follow up to Angela's critically acclaimed solo debut CD "They Dont Know," This twelve track journey through Angelas childhood musical influences, is destined to become a classic. For someone so incredibly self-contained, Angela wields an easy hand with her tracks, relying on smart lyrics and arrangements to get her point across. She never seems to be showing off. She is sincere and confident enough to let her music speak for itself without being trendy.

No question, Angela owes a debt to such '70s soul elements as solid melodies, heartfelt vocals, ditto for '80s technology like drum and keyboard programming, used liberally throughout the CD.

Got to Let It Go" includes stellar contributions from Angelas band members Trevor Holder (drums), Justin Wallace (bass), Jeremy James (guitar & vocals), Lisala Beatty (vocals) and Tricia Angus (vocals). Other special guests include Jacques Schwartz-Bart (saxophone and flute), Matt Schulman (trumpet), Ernesto Abreu (percussion), Monét (flute and vocals) and Pauline Kim (violin).

Angelas musical craft emanates and expresses the true musicianship that is lacking so often these days from some of her pseudo soul" commercial brothers and sisters. Make no mistake, Angela Johnson is the real deal!

Angela's new cd "Got to Let it Go" is in the stores now and also available through cdbaby.com.

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