Soul Fixin'

Syleena's Latest Chapter
Syleena Johnson has unveiled the album art for her the latest chapter in her trilogy of albums, The Chicago native looks stunning even with a tear drop making it's way down her beautiful face. Chapter 4: Labor Pains, a personal narrative chronicling Syleena's life as mother and newlywed, hits the streets on September 2. The album marks a change in Syleena's recording career, the sultry vocalist parted ways with Jive Records and started her own label, Aneelys Records. Syleena's signature gritty vocals can be heard on the latest Chapter 4: Labor Pains track to hit the net. Syleena follows in the footsteps of fellow Chi-Town native Curtis Mayfield with the socially conscious 'Freedom.' Syleena makes it a family affair by sampling her pop's 'I'm Talking About Freedom.' By the way, her father is the legendary and highly underrated Syl Johnson.

Soul Fixin'

Chapter 4: Labor PainsBack in 2001, the R. Kelly penned song 'I Am Your Woman', was a staple on urban radio. The song reminded me of the Shirley Brown classic 'Woman To Woman.' I knew the woman singing the song would be around for a long time. Syleena Johnson, the youngest daughter of blues legend Syl Johnson, was that woman. One of R&B's most underrated vocalists, Syleena Johnson has released 3 studio albums, Chapter 1: Love, Pain, and Forgiveness, Chapter 2: The Voice, and Chapter 3: The Flesh.Since parting ways with Jive Records, Syleena has started her own record label, Annelys Records, and is busy putting the finishing touches on her latest album, Chapter 4: Labor Pains.The album includes a collaboration with Chicago rapper Teefa. Shawna is working on a rhyme for a track titled 'Maury Povich.' Syleena has also reached out to Twista, Dave Hollister and Kayne West. Chapter 4: Labor Pains is due in stores September 2, which also happens to be Syleena's birthday.