Shelby J.

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Shelby J.
Birth nameShelby Johnson
Born10-Sept-19??
Greensboro, North Carolina
GenresFunk, Gospel, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer
Songwriter
Musician
Years active1994 - Present
Websiteshelbyjmusic.com

Shelby Johnson (known as Shelby J.) is an American singer/songwriter. She is known for her work with her mentor, Prince, and her debut solo album 10 in 2017.[1]

Career[]

Shelby J. began performing in 1994 in North Carolina. She reached a worldwide audience with her mix of gospel, R&B, funk, and soul. She performed alongside and collaborated with musical greats, including Carlos Santana, Roy Hargrove, Mary J. Blige, , , Larry Graham, Anthony Hamilton and D’Angelo. She performed on Kmart’s “Right Here, Right Now” marketing campaign, covering the Jesus Jones song.[2]

She joined the New Power Generation in 2006, and contributed to a number of Prince projects, including Planet Earth, 20Ten, and LotusFlow3r. Her largest input was in the posthumous album Welcome 2 America, in which she led vocals and raps on a number of tracks. Prince helped her learn how to lead a band, produce her own music, and succeed as a solo artist, and when they parted ways, told her “don’t come back without that record”.[3]

In December 2012, Shelby J released a single called "North Carolina", featuring Anthony Hamilton.[4]

In January 2017, single “Good 2 Know” was released to promote her then unnamed album 10.[5][6]

In April 2017, Shelby J released 10 with ten songs, along with skits and a spoken word poem recited by her niece.[7]

In December 2018, Shelby J. released "God is Here". While a gospel song, Shelby said she wanted to “paint with all the colors in the box".[8][9]

In January 2019, Shelby J was featured on the song "Disco Dislocation", alongside Liv Warfield, from Ida Neilsen’s album Time 2 Stop Worrying.[10]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

  • 10 (2017)

Singles[]

  • North Carolina (2012)
  • Good 2 Know (2017)
  • God is Here (2018)

References[]

  1. ^ 10 by Shelby J, retrieved 2019-03-16
  2. ^ "Kmart - Right Here. Right Now. (2003) - 0:45 (USA)". Adland. 2003-10-20. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  3. ^ "Mi2N.com - YouTube's Prince Friend Interviews The Magnificent Shelby J". www.mi2n.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  4. ^ North Carolina (feat. Anthony Hamilton) - Single by Shelby J, retrieved 2019-03-16
  5. ^ "Shelby J. Is Here To Stay With 'Good 2 Know' | SoulBounce | SoulBounce". www.soulbounce.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
  6. ^ Good 2 Know - Single by Shelby J, retrieved 2019-03-16
  7. ^ 10 by Shelby J, retrieved 2019-03-16
  8. ^ Prince's Friend (2019-02-14), Shelby J Interview - Part 1 (of 2) "Painting with all the Colors", retrieved 2019-03-16
  9. ^ God Is Here - Single by Shelby J, retrieved 2019-03-16
  10. ^ Time 2 Stop Worrying (Bout the Weird Stuff) by Ida Nielsen, retrieved 2019-03-16
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