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This ZoCast features Chinquapin’s own, Marcus Johnson. Our fellow Burr stops by TZS during his nation-wide tour promoting his latest book, B through Y – The Underdog’s Process of Seizing Opportunity, Control and Respect.

TZS: Marcus Johnson - B Through Y

Marcus Johnson - Just Doing What I Do

17-  pieces of a dream-mt. airy groove

After Hours

Secrets

At the Backroom

just hold on marcus johnson remix by shawnemack

Latin Funk - Marcus Johnson (feat. Matthew Shell)

After the success of the Billboard charting Poetically Justified, Marcus Johnson, releases his latest CD This Is How I Rock on July 27, 2010. The album boldly delves into the pop/rock genre with a jazz spin as Johnson captures some of the industry’s most notable songs that influenced him earlier in his career. This CD exemplifies Johnson’s versatility and brilliant interpretive skills and will engage listeners with his signature jazz funk sound.

I CAN’T GO FOR THAT (SINGLE) – Johnson adds a sophisticated piano sheen on the Hall & Oates’ R&B/Pop hit, I Can’t Go For That, the lead single on This Is How I Rock. This single produced by Robert McDonald, is riveting, in the groove, fun, and drives Marcus Johnson on piano to a high-level of funk and jazz.

VIRTUAL INSANITY – Jamiroquai’s hit, Virtual Insanity, also produced by Robert McDonald, is another fun track allowing Marcus to have freedom to play with the track. Virtual Insanity showcases the luscious string arrangement supported by featured violinist Bobby Yang.

RISE – Marcus Johnson's approach to Herb Alpert's chart topping single Rise features trumpeter Greg Adams of Tower of Power. The track seductively blends Johnson’s intricate and hypnotic piano accompaniment with Adams’ smoky trumpet.

THANK YOU – For his interpretation of Sly and the Family Stone’s, Thank You (For Letting Me Be Myself), Johnson teams up again with Najee, giving this classic a new twist with the shimmering ethereal sound from Johnson’s Fender Rhodes and the funky swagger of Najee’s sax.

MAS QUE NADA – Made popular by Sergio Mendes, Johnson maintains the Mendes’ uniquely Brazilian flavor while adding the exotic background vocals of jazz/R&B hit-maker Maysa.

I Can't Go For That

Mas Que Nada

Rise

Thank You (For Letting Me Be Myself)

Virtual Insanity

Contemporary Jazz Pianist, Marcus Johnson’s eagerly anticipated new release titled Poetically Justified is in stores and online on June 2, 2009.  This album delivers 14 unique tracks that each feature a taste of Johnson’s signature sound, combining acoustic and electronic sets giving listeners a soaring musical journey of contemporary smooth jazz with a funky urban groove.   

Poetically Justified showcases several guest appearances from some of Johnson’s musician friends.  R&B vocalist Miles Jaye lends his soulful voice to “Capice” and “Heaven”, and R&B siren Maysa (of Incognito fame) is featured on two tracks, one of which, “Master of My Heart”, is currently in heavy rotation on adult-contemporary radio station WHUR-FM in Washington, DC.  Jazz heavy-hitter Najee adds his sultry sax sounds to the upbeat and rhythmic “I See You”.  Johnson also collaborates with writer-producer, Robbie McDonald, (responsible for background tracks for Raheem Davaughn) on several stand-out tracks. These powerful tracks combined with Johnson’s masterful cover of Michael Jackson’s “This Place Hotel” (first single off CD) and his funky turn on the CD opener, “Chillaxin”, will no doubt wow Johnson’s loyal fans and earn Johnson yet another appearance on the Billboard charts.


CAPICE

ust as the Phoenix rises from the ashes, so shall the music industry from its latest state.  This is how Marcus Johnson feels and is why he has titled his latest release on his Three Keys Music label, The Phoenix.  On this CD, this Washington, DC-area native continues with his urban grooves that have become his signature sound. 

The CD opens with “Side-Steppin,” a very heavy beat-driven tune.  Sax is provided by Phillip Martin and is quite soulful playing almost note for note with the piano.  It’s a great way to open up the album.  “Potomac Ridge” is another great piano/sax pairing with a fun melody.

The CDs first released single is “Road to Los Suenos.”  With the background vocals from Nikki Gonzalez and guitar from Stanley Cooper adding to the depth and groove, Marcus’ fingers just fly across the keys, making this the most energetic tune on the CD.  The samba feel makes you want to dance the whole way through.  “Believe” is all piano, which truly showcases the talent of Marcus Johnson.  “Love” features vocalist Frank McComb in a Stevie Wonder-like song.

Next up is “Table For 2.”  Again Marcus’ piano is accompanied by Phillip Martin on sax.  This is a great smooth jazz track and very radio friendly.  I could see this as the next single.  “My Caddy,” titled so from Marcus’ love of the game, is a fun piano piece with a great beat that keeps the heads bopping!  “Urban Trust” contains one of the truest forms of Marcus’ sound.  It’s a gentle piano piece, surrounded by some great guitar work of Stanley Cooper, but has that edge to it that Marcus is known for.  “You and I” is a song that Marcus takes great pride in.  His message is that no one is ever alone; that you always have someone to mentor you and build you up.  It’s an inspirational piece.

“The Journey” is just that…a musical journey between piano and sax.  It’s a blend of funky grooves, old time jazz, and a smoky piano bar with an underground beat.  Lastly, “Make It Happen” is a powerful song with strong bass lines provided by David Dyson, and heavy guitar.  It’s a strong ending to a CD full of groove.

Marcus Johnson has shown his fans over and over that nothing can keep a musician from just doing what he loves to do.  This CD is no exception. 

- Bonnie Schendell

Potomac Ridge

Side Steppin'

Table for 2

The Journey

U and I

Marcus Johnson ft Maysa - Hold On….. Feedback!

Dave...this is a masterpiece !! Thanks for sharing. I'm opening my next guest appearance at Grant's Housecall with that :-)
- Dj Meme

This is great!
Danny Krivit :) [Legendary Dj & Producer]

Who actually does the bass on your tracks?? is it real or played in?!?!  whatever it is it rocks my ears and gives me goose bumps!
lord'a merci ;)
- Martin [AtJazz]

Seriously, this absolutely ticks every box for a quality soulful house record!
Wicked production and the lovely Maysa sounding as sweet as ever!... 10 outta 10!...
- Jamie Topham [CD Pool]

Nice mix! Will certainly keep this handy!
-Richard Earnshaw

Uplifting soulful house at it's best featuring the very capable Maysa on vocal duties. UK dj/producer on the rise Dave Doyle delivers a steller remix that compliments the songs positive message. Full support. 
- Evan Landes [Groove Junkies]

This is what I'm talkin about!
True Soulful House with a funky touch!
Brillant! nuff said...
- Robert Rivera

Nice track. Like the soulful yet bouncy feel to the track.
- Nick Power [Soul Kandi]

Very cool!!
- Fabio Genito [Vega Records]

Your remix is very nice indeed, you really turned it out. Truthfully I am more into what you did than the actual vocals nonetheless it all works and you really did a solid job with this one.  
- Greg Dj Dealer [Look At You Records]

Great vibe fella – always loved Maysa’s deep and rugged vocals and this sits great with your production. Kudos.
- Lewis Dene [Hed Kandi America]

Feeling your mix here,
Thanks for sending my way.
- Matthew Bandy

Will be hammering this bro
Stopped me in my tracks when I heard it, top job sir
- Niall Redmond

Oh yes, I'm feeling this one!
Again, another killer slinky bassline!
Nice work!
- Opolopo

Smooth silky shit, i like! :)
- Alonso Gonzalez [Deeper People]

It's a great track!
- Rasmus Faber [Farplane]

Nice uplifting vibe on this, and the vocal is tight, will support on the show
- Alan O'Malley [RTE Pulse/Ireland]

There's something very good about this track in terms of its production and level of musicality - concept reminds of the rain (reel people), rasmus faber rmx
- Avi Elman [UPZ]

Very nice! I'll be giving it a spin on this week's show and over the coming weeks.
- Ginger Tony [Solar Radio]

This one has got the ''feel good factor'', the Dave Doyle mix will be getting support from me on my weekly show on Colourful Radio!
- Sy Sez (Soul Heaven / AphroDisiax / Colourful Radio)

Wow! Man!! It's a Delicious Tune......
Your Style returns us to that crazy happy years of Soulful House domination on the scene. That was the TIME!!!!!
Definitely love your sound, your biggest fans..
Full Support!
- Soul Cola & Pasha NoFrost

Very good tune, Well done 
- Steve Giardina [Profile Music/Kiss Fm/Australia]

Just checked out the track, it's funky as always! 
i'll be putting it on my next mix for sure.
- Vincent Kwok

I love it, it's voluptuous and I love the bass you got going on, the structure really works too.
top draw effort once again matey, will definitely play and chart it.
I'll spin this tonight & see how it fairs with the Perth crowd.
- Ben Jam [BrainKat]

Thanks for sending this. Really nice track! Brings back those good vibes from back in the heyday, but still sounds fresh. I'll deffo give this some plays in my radio show and out on the town.
- Dalminjo

Wow another solid production very sweet, full support..
- Andre Harris [Innate Soul Digital]

Love it. Big fan of Maysa and this mix is pure pleasure.
- Hippie Torrales

Felling this mate , love the musicianship and vocals ... 
Really well done on the rmx !
- Neil Pierce [Fanatix/Defected]

Mannnnn this is so hotttttttttttttttttt..
110% suport….
Love it….fantasticccc
Peace bro
- Juan Sunshine [MOD Productions]

I like the funky and soul vibes on Dave Doyle remix
full support
will play and chart
- Dj Reeplee [Soulvent]

SOUNDS COOL
- Greame Park

Real nice and will definately slot it in one of my shows over next couple of weeks
- Steve Johns [Solar Radio]

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Marcus Johnson ft Maysa - Hold On [Dave Doyle Remix]

Marcus Johnson - The neck Factor ( Ledy´studios Dj Pan )