My Music

Recorded in Chicago for Columbia in 1978, the album paired Samuel Jonathan Johnson with producer Aki Aleong and arranger Richard Evans. Johnson handled vocals and keyboards, while the original sessions also featured strings, horns, and supporting players for a polished soul production. The title track opened Johnson’s lone major album and introduced a distinctive new R&B voice in 1978. Contemporary coverage singled out the record for its strong arranging and production, and noted that it reached listeners through the disco market. My Music became a cult favorite after release and later circulated widely through sampling, including Jadakiss and Styles P’s "We Gonna Make It." The album’s reputation has only grown through reissues and crate-digger attention.