YOLANDA JOHNSON: Violet Flower

Yolanda Johnson

Violet Flower

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One word.Electric. Violet Flower is a soul lovers must have.

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This Brooklyn, NY native has been writing since the age of 5. Early on, she took notice of how music affected people, realizing how it makes people reminisce and eases pain; how it uplifts, calms, and heals. Music naturally flows through Yolanda’s veins. Yolanda’s father, Samuel Jonathan Johnson, was a Columbia Recording Artist. Yolanda is also cousin to Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert of the Gap Band. She says, "All I remember as a child growing up was going to bed listening to my father's band and waking up hearing my father's band.

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  • Oh Yolanda . . .
    author: Dee

    This CD stays on repeat on my IPOD. I've probably listened to Violet Flower over 200 times . . . That needs to be turned into a full length song. Just amazed at her voice and I can't wait for the next CD to drop!

  • 100% Excellent
    author: Tary

    All of the songs from this ep is excellent. my favorites are "Keep It Moving", "Get 2 Know U", "Violet Flower", and "Running".

  • LoVe the CD!
    author: Jazzi T

    Once I heard "Individual" on an internet radio station, I HAD to see what else she had to offer and I am SO glad I did!

  • I love it!!!
    author: Dominique Howard

    This girl is badd!! I loved every song on the cd, Awesome!!!

  • Excellent
    author: Nathan John

    What a heavy album. I hear that there is another album to come out soon. Can't wait!

  • Crazy!
    author: shamika brodnax

    Daaaaaamn! thats all i gots to say!

  • Love It.
    author: Douglas

    Now this is music. Why singers like her are not more popular is beyond my understanding!

  • More Yolanda More!
    author: Angel Robinson

    Individual helped me get through a very trying time and has become my anthem not just for '07 but my lifetime anthem....and to hear those babies sing is pure sunshine! I let a friend borrow it and never got it back so I bought another one! Yolanda please don't keep us waiting we want more!

  • GRRRRREAT!!!
    author: Todd Fletcher

    Why this person is not famous, I have no idea. I wish the first CD was still in print.

  • ...simply wonderful
    author: Sherri D

    When my CD arrived, I played Individual about 50 times - no kidding. Once that was out of my system, I was able to enjoy the album in its entirety...simply wonderful.

  • A stunning, sensual, passionate work of art
    author: BLACKSENSUALITY

    From start to finish, this CD is ointment for the soul, mind, body and spirit. You will be moved by the alluring, rhythmic, perfectly delivered vocals and captured by the candy sweet sensual music. Ms. Johnson creates a intimate, sacred space for the listener with, "Violet Flower" and it's a rare occasion to come across an artist with this skill. This is an exotic blend that lovers of organic & contemporary soul & jazz fusion will embrace, however the CD would be a pleasurable listen for any music lover. It is rare that I am so moved by a CD, but, "Violet Flower", is like a long lost lover's embrace. This is the CD that I had been waiting for and after one listen, you will be panting for more. Thank you Yolanda, for a beautifully crafted work of art. I cannot wait to hear more.

  • BET Jazz Soul Sessions' theme song (Individual)--FINALLY! Bad sista who sings fr
    author: Candy

    Yolanda, I almost burst a blood vessel trying to find out who sang the theme song for BET Jazz Soul Sessions. I finally saw the video once on BET Jazz, but then forgot your name until I explored CD BABY. You will enjoy listening to this CD that will have you relaxed and chilling thinking about traveling to some island, just daydreaming. I agree with another reviewer--I just wished the CD was longer, nevertheless, still good, better than I’ve heard in a VERY LONG TIME. WE NEED MORE from you, Yolanda! Can’t wait for the next project.

  • Groovy music. Love the 70s vibe.
    author: Roz
  • HOT CD!!
    author: Larry W.

    Great cd...love the tracks. I am looking forward to more from Yolanda.

  • The only fault with this cd is
    author: Darth Maul

    This is one of the best cds Ive heard in a long time.The only fault is that their are not more tracks.Great Great CD

  • author: Ronda Carson of Talk and Tell Media

    Sass, sophistication with a twist of femininity, makes for an empowering musical cocktail.

  • author: Drake Phifer

    There might be a Gap Band in Yolanda's family, but there's no gap in talent from that generation to this generation. Yolanda carries her own handily and like her latest song "Individual," is an all-in one - an individual singing and scatting force to be reckoned with

  • author: Mosaic Thump

    You are totally drawn into the story of her world through these songs of life, love, struggle and sacrifice. There is no way you will be able to turn off this disc once it reels you in with its almost aromatic lyricism and polished vocals.

  • author: Chris Rizik

    While Johnson explores different lyrical and musical territory on Violet Flower, there's cool groove throughout the disc that makes the album cohesive and consistently engaging. And Johnson's wry, attractive voice is the perfect match for her material.

  • author: DJ YZO

    "I've added Yolanda Johnson's music to my TOP 5 playlist. She is definitely a contender on the soul music scene." DJ YZO Soul Conversations WPFW 89 FM

  • Indie Music at its BEST!
    author: Neo Soul Cafe

    Just put this on an let it play. It good feeling that you just have keep feeling. I bet you can't just listen to it once.

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