Patriots wide receiver and VH1 reality star Chad OchoCinco is dealing with a great loss this morning. His father Syl Johnson, passed away due to a bout with cancer. Mr. Syl Johnson, an American blues and soul singer in the late 70 & 80’s, has been in the news as of late for a pending […]
Two of hip-hops’ biggest stars are being sued by musician Syl Johnson for sampling his song “Different Strokes”. The sample was featured on the Watch the Throne album on the track “Joy”. Johnson claimed that the rappers did not ask permission to use the sample nor did he give permission. Johnson also claimed he received no credit or […]
During our interview with R&B singer Syleena Johnson, she shared what it was like growing up in a musical household with her father Syl Johnson. The Chicago native also discusses the sampling of her father’s hit “Different Strokes” and their plans to do an album together. RELATED POSTS: Syleena Johnson On Being A Real Life […]
