Angela Johnson “It’s Personal”

Although hers might be a new name to you, 2010’s Dome release “It’s personal” is Angela Johnson’s seventh album in a career that already covers 17 years. Formerly a singer with Cooly’s Hot Box she has also written songs recorded by her soul peers Conya Doss, Seek and Reel People. “It’s Personal” sees her return to a more up-tempo dance oriented sound with her powerful vocal backed with some tight musicianship. Culling the funky sounds of that twilight period between the end of disco and the height of the funk era the albumrediscovers the rhythmic grooves, propulsive basslines, and memorable chords that once poured from live instruments instead of technology. Tracks such as the lead single “Better” and “Hurts Like Hell” fuse warm harmonies and infectious hooks with great lyrics. As well as solo material the album also features collaborations with Josh Milan of Blaze and the ever popular Eric Roberson.

Kent Harris Music Styling