Syleena Johnson is one of those R&B artists who’s certainly in the conversation for most underrated over the past few decades. Although her talents and timeless music speak for themselves, it never quite seems like she gets the credit she deserves when discussions come up about the greats in R&B.
She is a Grammy-nominated R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and television personality from Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of blues singer Syl Johnson. Her career spans over two decades and includes multiple studio albums and a collaboration with rapper Kanye West.
Johnson released her debut album, *Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness*, in 2001. The album featured the hit single “I Am Your Woman,” which was produced by R. Kelly. The album also included the singles “I’m a Woman” and “Hit on Me”.
In 2002, she collaborated with rapper Kanye West on his hit song “All Falls Down”. The song, which was nominated for a Grammy, brought her mainstream attention. The following year, she released her second album, *Chapter 2: The Voice*, which included the single “Tonight I’m Gonna Let Go”. Her third album, *Chapter 3: Flesh*, followed in 2005. In 2009, she released *Chapter 4: Labor Pains*, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
In addition to her music, Syleena Johnson is also known for her work in television. She appeared in the TV One reality series *R&B Divas: Atlanta*. The show documented her life and career as an R&B artist. She also co-hosted the talk show *Sister Circle*.
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Without further ado, here is our list of The Top 10 Best Syleena Johnson Songs in chronological order. (click any song title to listen to it).
I Am Your Woman (from the “Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness” album)
Hit On Me (from the “Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness” album)
Guess What (from the “Chapter 2: The Voice” album)
Now That I Got You (from the “Chapter 2: The Voice” album)
Special Occasion (from the “Chapter 3: The Flesh” album)
Bullseye (featuring Common) (from the “Chapter 3: The Flesh” album)
It Is True (from the “Chapter 4: Labor Pains” album)
Angry Girl (featuring Tweet) (from the “Chapter 5: Underrated” album)
Fool’s Gold (featuring Leela James) (from the “Chapter 6: Couples Therapy” album)
Freelance Lover (from the “Woman” album)
Honorable Mention:
-You Got Me Spinnin’ (from the “Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness” album)
-Baby I’m So Confused (from the “Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness” album)
-Tonight I’m Gonna Let Go (from the “Chapter 2: The Voice” album)
-Faithful To You (from the “Chapter 2: The Voice” album)
-If You Play Your Cards Right (from the “Chapter 2: The Voice” album)
-So Willingly (from the “Chapter 2: The Voice” album)
-More (featuring Anthony Hamilton) (from the “Chapter 3: The Flesh” album)
-Classic Love Song (featuring Jermaine Dupri) (from the “Chapter 3: The Flesh” album)
-Time (from the “Chapter 3: The Flesh” album)
-Labor Pains (from the “Chapter 4: Labor Pains” album)
-Freedom (from the “Chapter 4: Labor Pains” album)
-Like Thorns (from the “Chapter 5: Underrated” album)
-Feel the Fire (with Musiq Soulchild) (from the “9ine” EP)
-All This Way for Love (from the “Chapter 6: Couples Therapy” album)
-I Cut My Hair (from the “Chapter 6: Couples Therapy” album)
-Frontline (featuring Raheem DeVaughn) (from the “Woman” album)
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I always liked Guess What (Guess Again). As far as I know, the uncut version was only ever streamed on her website in about 2003. All of the single versions were clean – unless there’s a version of the single I haven’t been able to get my hands on.
Her Chapter 3 album was really a highlight for me. The songs were all solid and it just has a great flow to it.