Syl Johnson, Melody Whittle hit a home run !

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Syl Johnson, Melody Whittle collaborate on release of new album fusing a perfect blend of old school/new school soul. Johnson adds youngest daughter Syleena

Together; they fuse a powerhouse of soul treasures and hit a home run!

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Grammy Award nominated American blues and soul singer and record producer Syl Johnson
Chicago, Illionis, March 20, 2013- : Legendary Grammy Award nominated American soul singer Syl Johnson and Perth, Australian born Melody Whittle, have released their first album fusing Blues, R&B and classic soul making a perfect blend of old school new school. The album, was virtually released and singles being sold via Amazon and is a 16 track CD.
Rebirth_of_Soul_Album_cover_This collaborative project features Syl Johnson’s youngest daughter, Syleena Johnson on one of the CD’s tracks and is simply entitled:
Syl Johnson with Melody Whittle (featuring Syleena Johnson) Sly Johnson has become one of the most sampled artists of all time largely from "Different Strokes" and "Is It Because I'm Black".

His daughter Syleena, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, has her new album dropping in May 2013 entitled “The Rebirth of Soul.” Syl Johnson, whose music career dates back to the 1960’s in the Chicago Soul arena. 

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International Soul Singer- Melody Whittle
Today, Syl Johnson strives to produce classic Soul music with a new generation of talent, Melody Whittle who is a Soul singer from Perth, Western Australia.

She and Johnson met when she sang background for him on his Australian tour in 2009. He describes her best when he says that she has a great Old School like sound.

They have put together a powerhouse of Soul treasures.

Johnson says “this is authentic and not synthetic. There are no drum machines and no sampling here, what you hear is old school classic American Soul Music and Every Instrument has a heartbeat behind it”.

The 16 track CD Highlights from the album are “The Thrill Is Gone” which is a duet with Johnson and Whittle. It opens up with soulful Chicago guitar licks which introduce the sultry voice of Whittle who is soon joined by the Bluesy voice of Johnson.
The project is produced by Syl Johnson and arrangements are made by the legendary Tom Tom Washington, Willie Henderson, Gene Barge and Larry Blashingane. Johnson states that “Fans of Rhythm and Blues and Soul music will truly appreciate this music”

Johnson goes on to say “In an age when music professionals are trying to recreate an old school 60s and 70s Soul music sound, they often fall short” and feels that this collaboration “hits a home run.”
Syl Johnson New CD
Syl Johnson with Melody Whittle (feat. Syleena Johnson)
1. I’m With You Too
2. The Thrill Is Gone
3. Mr. Invisible
4. Just Make Love to You
5. There'll Come a Time
6. Goodie Goodie Good Times
7. Can't Nobody Stop Me Now
8. Mellow Down Easy
9. I'm Just a Freak for You
10.Turn Back the Hands of Time
11. Is It Because I'm Black
12. Ms. Fine Brown Frame
13. Different Strokes (Original Cut)
14. Forever
15. Loving on the Run
16. Baby I'm Scared of You
CLICK TO LISTEN TO "Is It Because I'm Black" TRACK

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