Saturday, March 1, 2014

MATT U JOHNSON - PROFILE: (Pop Reggae Artist from NYC)




MATT U JOHNSON - PROFILE:

Singer: Matt U Johnson
Job: Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Model
Location: NYC, and Texas USA
Genre: Pop Reggae
Influences: Bob Marley, Backstreet Boys, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Sting, Usher, Etc.

Biography:
With traditional roots in the Caribbean nation of Jamaica and his Birthright in Staten Island, New York, Matt U brings a new and improved flavor to the music industry. His lyrical singing style is unique blending solid elements of Pop, R&B, Hip Hop and Reggae ,The sounds are dynamically irresistible creating an atmosphere of get up jump, move your body and feet or sit back and relax allowing the conscious lyrics to transcend and take you to another place. Matt U’s, eclectic and extensive musical background with experience, combined with his overwhelming determination for performing has led to his truly promising, up and rising career as an artist that can’t and won’t be stopped musically.

This college educated youth on two continents, with a B.A. in Music and the advance knowledge of the ins and outs of the music industry has the desire and passion to succeed in creating music that will grow and build throughout the 21ft century.Matt U’s, hometown of Staten Island, New York Council of the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island, presented him with a Excellence in the Arts grant in February 2009 and another one that summer for a significant free summer concert. Due to this public exposure The Staten Island Advance (The only borough in New York City to have its own major daily Newspaper) published a piece about him and the extraordinary accomplishments this young man has achieved so far, His love for God, family and the combination of his Jamaican/ American roots that is deeply portrayed in all his music to date.

Matt U has done both musical and modeling shows in New York City, the South West, United States and in various countries in Europe; He has walked down the runways for the legendary Wilhelmina modeling agency at the Mercedes-Benz fashion show on Fashion Week 2012. He has had an interview with R&B singer Ashanti. Also being interviewed by New York 1 News channel, New York Rocks television show, as well as been in the pioneer showcase of CTV a local cable television network in New York. Matt U has made appearances at such venues as the Madison square garden film festival, the Apollo Theater in Har- lem and MTV’s total request live show, and the world famous Sugar bar. And also has opened for Def Jam artist Mann and Cash out.

He has also shared the stage with acts such as Reggae Super Stars Buju Banton, I- Wayne; He appeared in the Grammy – Award Winning band Steel Pulse music video “The Door of No Return” in a cameo scene. Matt U also dabbled in the acting genre. He has acted in The Sophomore which starred motion picture star Bruce Willis, the mov- ie “Fighting”, the W.B.’s TV show –“Gossip Girl”, daytime televisions “One Life to Live”, and the film “Nights of Prosperity” doing minor roles as an extra and walk-on. Recently, Matt U has done recruitment commercials for the United States Army that will be shown nationwide in 2015.
In September 2018, Matt U Johnson & Siconic release the new song "Move Your Body" via Ultimative Music.


New jacket and accessories line dropping soon.... Stay Tuned!



MATT U JOHNSON - OFFICIAL DISCOGRAPHY:

1) Singles:
.2009 - Jumping - [Inner V Music]
.2010 - Be Cool - [Inner V Music]
.2011 - Baby Wanna Run - [Inner V Music]
.2012 - Baby Wanna Run (Dance Mix Dj Nova) - [Inner V Music]
.2013 - Anything Is Possible - [Inner V Music]
.2013 - Reflection (Matt U Johnson feat. Kadeve) - [Inner V Music]
.2014 - My Life - [Mathew Johnson]
.2014 - Reflection Balkans (Dj Nove Mix) - [Matt U Johnson]
.2014 - No Way (Feat. Dark Dust) - [Inner V Music]
.2015 - Don't Know Me - [Inner V Music]
.2015 - New Way Reloaded - [Famous Records]
.2016 - Reflect (Matt U Johnson feat. Kadeve and Shkelqim) - [Inner V Music]
.2017 - My Life (Remix) [Feat. NA] - [[Inner V Music]
.2017 - Hands Up - [Inner V Music]
.2017 - Hands Up (Remix) [Feat. Mann]  - [Inner V Music]
.2018 - Get Up (Matt U Johnson Ft Treyy G) - [Inner V Music]
.2018 - Want You (Matt U Johnson & Jay Maneira) - [Inner V Music]
.2018 - Move Your Body (Siconic & Matt U Johnson) - [Ultimative Music]
.2019 - Bumping & Jamming - [Inner V Music]
.2019 - Pon Di Road  - [Inner V Music]
.2019 - Sexy Wine - [Inner V Music]
.2020 - Gwan Get It (Matt U Johnson & TVL) [Remix] ​- [Inner V Music]
.2020 - Gwan Get It Christmas (feat. Sito Rocks & Choclair) - [Inner V Music]
.2021 - Gwan Get It (feat. Sito Rocks & Choclair)  - [Inner V Music]


2) EPs:
.2007 - Matt-U - EP
.2015 - Never Give Up - EP


3) Collaborations & Guest Appearances:
.2009 "Jumping" performed by Matt U Johnson and Jay Tose
.2013 "Reflection" performed By Matt U Johnson and Kadeve


Listen & Buy Matt U Johnson's music on  iTunes - Amazon - Spotify


Matt U Johnson's Discography:
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New Singles:

.2014 - My Life
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson
Song: My Life
Format: Digital Single
Label: Mathew Johnson
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.2014 - Reflection Balkans (Dj Nove Mix)
(Original Press):

Singer: Matt U Johnson
Song: Reflection Balkans (Dj Nove Mix)
Format: Digital Single
Label: Matt U Johnson
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.2014 - No Way (Feat. Dark Dust)
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson Feat. Dark Dust
Song: No Way
Format: Digital Single
Label: Inner V Music
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.2015 - Don't Know Me
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson
Song: Don't Know Me
Format: Digital Single
Label: Inner V Music
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.2015 - New Way Reloaded
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson
Song: New Way Reloaded
Format: Digital Single
Label: Famous Records
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.2016 - Reflect (Matt U Johnson feat. Kadeve and Shkelquim)
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson feat. Kadeve and Shkelqim Mavraj
Song: Reflect
Format: Digital Single
Label: Inner V Music
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.2017 - My Life (Remix) [Feat. NA]
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson Feat. NA
Song: My Life (Remix)
Format: Digital Single
Label: Inner V Music
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.2017 - Hands Up
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson
Song: Hands Up
Format: Digital Single
Label: Inner V Music
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.2017 - Hands Up (Remix) [Feat. Mann]
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson Feat. Mann
Song: Hands Up  (Remix)
Format: Digital Single
Label: Inner V Music
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.2018 - Get Up (Matt U Johnson Ft Treyy G)
(Original Press):
Singer: Matt U Johnson Feat. Treyy G
Song: Get Up
Format: Digital Single
Label: Inner V Music
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.2018 - Move Your Body (Siconic & Matt U Johnson)
(Original Press):
Singers: Siconic & Matt U Johnson
Song: Move Your Body
Format: Digital Single
Label: Ultimative Music

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EPs:

.2007 - Matt-U EP
(Original Press):
"Matt-U EP" 2007 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) I Really Don't Know. 2) Bad Situation. 3) Pon De Dance Floor. 3) Gotta Get It.
[Label: EOCC (Ep Digital: 2007)]
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.2015 - Never Give Up - EP
(Original Press):
"Never Give Up" 2015 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Reflection Balkans (feat. Kadeve). 2) My Life. 3) Anything Is Possible. 4) Baby Wanna Run (Remix) [feat. Np Hozman]. 5) Dont Know Me. 6) No Way (feat. Dark Dust).
[Label: Inner V Music (Ep Digital: 2015)]

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MATT U JOHNSON - CONTACTS:

Facebook
www.facebook.com/mattujmusic

Twitter
www.twitter.com/mattujmusic

Soundcloud
www.soundcloud.com/mattujmusic

For bookings and information, please contact:
http://www.ysbgrecords.com/

For all media inquiries, including Press, TV and Radio, please contact:
http://www.ysbgrecords.com/


Matt U Johnson’s first NYC Times Square Billboard!!


Matt U Johnson ft Kadeve & Shkelqim Mavraj - "Reflect" 2016


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In This Page.....MATT U JOHNSON

Photos by Matt U Johnson

Biography by Matt U Johnson

Discography by Marco Weststar
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