A quiet man with a long resume, Syl Johnson could have had a greater career, the kind James Brown or Stevie Wonder enjoyed. But, with a few classics tunes under his belt, he's still unknown to some people. What a shame... a heavily sampled soul artist (probably among the most sampled singers of all time), Syl Johnson's footprint can be heard under acts like the Wu-Tang Clan, Kanye West, De La Soul, Cypress Hill, Jay-Z etc.
Lately, he's been reissued by the label Numero Group, with an impressive boxset which sums up his career.
Still, some people think Syl doesn't enjoy the success and fame he deserves. That's why a movie titled "Any Way The Wind Blows" is in the making to tell the story of the man who released classic albums like "Is It Because I'm Black ?" and "Dresses Too Short".
And you can all contribute to the funding of the movie, through the Kickstarter platform. The more you give, the more you get rewarded. Plus gratitude.
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