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Guest Post Biography Of Michael Prince Johnson

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Michael Prince Johnson is an Afro-American who has established himself as a renowned instrumental music artist, producer, composer, arranger, singer-songwriter, improviser, live performer, and DJ. Several respectful honorific nicknames have been given to him, among them "The King Of Instrumental Storytelling" and "The Afro-Electronic Virtuoso".
With over 70 albums and 600 songs to his name since 2007, he is a true virtuoso with a diverse musical background and an unwavering passion for music. His name is synonymous with versatility, creativity, prolific, and musicianship. Johnson is best known for his exceptional skills with ancient African instruments such as the kalimba, mbira, shekere, calabash, and surdo, and for meaningful instrumental song titles. He seamlessly blends instrumental hip-hop, EDM, African traditional music, R&B, soul, funk, pop, rock, and meditation music to create a unique sound that is both fresh and timeless. His instrumental song titles address themes such as African history, sociology, psychology, love stories, world history, and current issues. Each song delves into complex and important subjects, elevating the artist into a unique and noteworthy songwriter, composer, and musician.
Johnson is a critically acclaimed musician known for his unique sound. Critics praise his catchy melodies, intricate rhythms, and well-crafted musical arrangements that blend elements of different genres. His instrumental song titles are also praised for their meaningful and important subject. Johnson's innovative use of instrumentation and production techniques sets him apart from his peers, earning him accolades for his groundbreaking work.
Johnson has achieved massive success, topping radio charts in various countries and being the first black African artist in Vienna, Austria to be featured in top magazines such as The Source, AllHipHop, Billboard, XXL Magazine, DJ Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine, LA Weekly, HipHopSince 1987, The Hype Magazine, New York Weekly, and more. 

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According to AllHipHop magazine, "Johnson’s immense talent and influence in the music industry have made him one of our time's most important instrumental musicians."

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According to Elite Music News, "Johnson's music has transcended borders and earned recognition in mainstream radio formats and radio charts in countries like the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Egypt, Korea, Ireland, and Austria."
 

Johnson has become one of the leading figures in the global music scene and a leading artist in the Austrian music scene.
His music has been featured in various forms of media, including video games, films, advertisements, TV shows, TikTok videos, YouTube channels, clubs, festivals, and educational institutions. He has received worldwide radio airplay and radio chart success on various radio formats, including Top 40, adult contemporary music, classic hits, and urban and talk radio in the US, UK, and worldwide. In addition, radio airplay in the WRRN Greatest Hits 92 Gold, 562 live, BMS Radio Network ASCAP, 102.7 KIIS FM and 89.1 Ken's FM (US), BBC 1 and UK Talk Radio (UK), Bounce Radio CKX-FM 96.1 BOB FM (Canada), 89.3 LAFM (Australia), Hitradio Ö3, FM 4, Ö1 radio (Austria), and MyTuner Radio worldwide. Johnson's hit song "Let's Go Crazy" was a top debut at number one on WRRN Classic Greatest Hits 92 (US), CKXFM 96.1 BOB FM (Canada), and MyTuner Radio (Austria), among other radio stations.

He has a significant presence on top US radio formats, with the largest number of songs played among Austrian artists, bands, and DJs. He is the first instrumental music artist, composer, producer, live performer, and DJ based in Austria to achieve global airplay success on mainstream Top 40, adult contemporary music, classic hits, and urban music radio in the US, Canada, and the UK, and by MyTuner Radio (Worldwide).

His songs received radio airplay among the top songs of artists such as Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Barry White, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Usher, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Beatles, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Joe Lee Hooker, and others. Some of his most popular songs include "Let's Go Crazy", "Black African Civilization Kemet-Egypt", "History Of Epidemics", "You Are Important", "War Produced The Death and Destruction", "Importance of Nature", "Time for Wedding", "Erotic Desire", and "I Give My Name To Her".
All of his albums and songs, which include Give It To Me, 72 Diamonds, 72 Diamond Vol.1 to Vol.40, Hip Hop, RnB, Soul Crystals Vol.1, African History Vol.1, Michaela Queenie Johnson Vol.1 to Vol.7, and History of Epidemics Vol.1 and Vol.2, is self-produced, composed, arranged, performed and mixed and have contributed to the popularity of his songs.

In addition to his solo work, he is also the founder of the music duo The 72 Diamonds with his wife, Michaela Queenie Johnson. He has performed at renowned venues such as Space Ibiza, Club U4, MuseumsQuartier, Danube Island Festival, ORF Radio Culture House, Viennese City Hall, and the Rathaus of Vienna.
In his live performances, he incorporates African instruments such as the kalimba, mbira, shekere, calabash, and surdo with electronic instruments sampler and drum machines, with live singing and DJ set. The result is a unique and eclectic sound that highlights Africa's rich musical heritage.

Michael Prince Johnson's unique sound, talent, and contributions to the world of music have earned him worldwide recognition and critical acclaim. His new album, "Street of Danger Vol. 1", to be released on March 2nd, 2023, is a highly anticipated event for fans of his music. To find out more about Michael Prince Johnson and his music, visit his website at https://www.michaelprincejohnson.com

 

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