CRYSTAL JOHNSON

A native Brooklyn, New Yorker, Crystal Johnson began her career at age seven, recording with The Institutional Children's Choir. At age 11, she landed the original lead role in the gospel classic, Mama I Want To Sing. Crystal has performed in a variety of stage productions such as Porgy and Bess, starring Theresa Merritt as well as musical collaborations, and by 19, she was an established Broadway actress performing in The Gospel At Colonus starring Morgan Freeman. Crystal signed to Uptown Records/MCA as a solo recording artist, working with several high-profile artists, producers, and executives. Musically, she has collaborated with the likes of Usher Raymond, Angie Stone, Mary J. Blige, and Anthony Hamilton. Crystal has also appeared on several soundtracks including Who's The Man? performing the self-written/produced song "Lovin You. Other collaborations include Heavy D's #1 Billboard (Hip-Hop) smash "Got Me Waiting", Mobb Deep's classic, "Temperature's Rising" and Pete Rock and CL Smooth's "Ill Take You There". Crystal also collaborated with Lord Finesse and Dr. Dre on his multi-platinum CD, Chronic 2001, co-writing "The Message".