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REIN®

The Underestimated Disciple

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Rein; born Heireina Johnson, a native of San Francisco, CA, most often describes her music as contemplation music with lyricism that tells the stories about life we most often ignore, and as the sound track to the soul. She coins this style of music, Neo-Inspirational. This diva and musical/lyrical prodigy is undoubtedly a true and seasoned artist who has garnered a reputation for becoming the Beyonce of Inspirational sound and dynamic performance – and is most often coined a look-a-like for Joann Rosario- but is a woman and artist, and lyrical minister in her own right. Her writing is compelling and heart-felt. Her infectious stories set to music engage the heart, soul, and mind. Her humble and compassionate spirit has made her a local sought after artist, and she continues to draw attention nationally and from other seasoned artists/ music professionals including the music mogul Warryn Campbell, Mary Mary, Erik Dawkins (placing 3rd in the Got Talent Showcase) along with Lexi and the Word Network (as a semi-finalist in the Gospel F.O.C.U.S competition).
Rein’s prolific musical talents have afforded her many opportunities to fall comfortably into the music industry. She is a rising star with a personal mission to restore the integrity of soul music within the industry. Like most artists, Rein got her start singing in the church, eventually expanding that focus to praise and worship leader and preacher. Her dream of becoming an artist began to take form after having come through devastating life experiences such as rape, molestation, physical and verbal abuse and bulimia. She simply began to write – and slowly she began to sing her stories. After “testing” her songs out in local yet renowned venues such as Rasella’s Jazz & Supper Club. Kimball’s East (where the likes of Rachelle Ferrell and countless others have graced the stage) and at Oakland’s annual Art & Soul fest and San Francisco’s Gospel by the Bay –to overwhelming acceptance and response- she knew it was time to follow God’s direction and take the music to the nations. While not a traditional Gospel Artist per se, her music is nonetheless spiritually infused and is simply the TRUTH as she charges beings to seek out their highest plane and highest purpose set to melodic grooves and bangin’ tracks.
Rein’s hard work and dedication to her craft and ministry is gaining her more and more attention in the music industry. She has shared the stage with Helen Baylor, Afeni Shakur (Tupac’s mom), The renowned Hawkins, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Byron Cage, Michael McDonald & Oleta Adams (local events), and the list continues to grow. With her sights set on reaching the world and impacting notably the music industry at large, we expect great things from Rein. Her debut album soon to launch – Conversation Peace- is a collective of excerpts into the life and experiences of REIN the woman, and is a blend of soul, neo-soul, pop, rock, and Inspiration sure to offer you something you can dance to, think on, and relate to. Rein is unequivocally the next BIG thing in Inspirational music. A diva, a darling, a minister, and humble servant—this girl is going places FAST.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/23/2007
Band Website: rein-soul.com
Band Members:

It varies, but thank you to the countless people who have shared their gifts and encouragement with me when I had it to give and when I had nothing but my "thank you." You know who you are. That's why I choose you again and again. My "MANAGER" who keeps me grounded, helps me maintain the integrity and righteous consciousness of the music and the ministry...Donna Allen... I don't have the words.

Influences:

Jesus Christ! For a host of reasons, but if He could forgive crucifixion, surely we can forgive one another!

My mommy and my daddy(RIP Dad); my other mom Ruth Langston, I miss you (RIP). My adoptive dad " mi papi" - The Man & the Rev: R. C. Moore

EVERY young girl who is able to smile after being raped, abused, assaulted, and/or molested--and/or has battled with self esteem, anorexia, and bulimia. I am a LIVING witness you can get through it without evil residuals. May you know continued peace, wisdom, hope, and the undeniable and unfailing love of Christ! You're my "sheroes!"

My siblings (including my extended ones, Val Mckinney, LaRonda, Ernestine, Jackie H., Trina H., Moni, Crystal, Star, Lisa R., Eureka, Tiff, Tony, Gary, Kelvy, Yani, etc.) and my children. I am ME because of YOU. Lucky YOU! LOL.

Otis Williams (the ORIGINALE) of The Temptations: we're good for life! You KNOW that!

Allowyn Price: we've been through a lot-- "Look where the Lord has brought [us] from!!!!" I'm amazed!

Chris (light-so-brite) Haynes- do you come packaged and bottled? You've sewn into ME more than U know!!!!! I'm excited about returning the favor ;0) Chris-ism (izm)! Thank God for this road! Rusty Watson I love you so much duuuuude! (lol) Sang!

Every former slave, slaves who had to die to experience freedom, every ancestor I know and don't know, every freedom fighter, black panther, social activist, woman's lib participant, and black hero/shero--you've participated in my growth. I stay in the fight with your spirit and God's spirit to guide. JUSTICE reigns!

& then/& always: sunshine, flowers, rain, MUSIC, freedom, dancing, fashion, birds, light, trees, winter time, the moon, water, mountains, the laughter of my children, children in general, cotton candy, life, humming birds, the rhythm of the streets, the rhythm of the air, friendship, darkness, problems, spirit, admission, guilt, hurt, feelings, moods, thoughts, depth, range, rainbows, planets, ancestors, fire...

Damita & Marguerita Haddon! O....MY...God! I could not have asked for two better sisters! I am honored always! I love you so!!!! Thank you for embracing ME! I...don't...know what u come to do...lemme hear u say! We need to rock that trio!

Sounds Like: DNA of all my influences. NEVER lock me in to one sound or one genre!!!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Why?????

OK ok ok I get it...the sentiment and the love. Well there's no easy answer and certainly (since you know me) no short winded answer ha ha ha. Well why Sunday Best? That requires a bit of detail. But ...
Posted by REIN® on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:23:00 PST

Help Rein get on Sunday Best!!!!!

First thank you to those of you that encouraged me to do this. I truly appreciate your support and your looking out for me! Whether I make it on or not, it means the world to me that there are people ...
Posted by REIN® on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:10:00 PST

All Mighty Woman

From a prophetess in her own right... please visit mypoeticwisdom.com Thank you girl for affirming US. All Mighty WomanLook at me&All mighty woman with a baby on one arm And a sword on the other to ke...
Posted by REIN® on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:04:00 PST

For the Love of Music

These are some of Bay Area's BEST kept secrets. People seem to be under the illusion that the "sangers" in Cali come out of Los Angeles & Hollywood (Southern Cal) - well we need you to come up north a...
Posted by REIN® on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:13:00 PST

The Art of Free Fall: My Weightless Experience

"I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we only will tune in." - George Washington CarverWeightlessness is experienced when there...
Posted by REIN® on Fri, 30 May 2008 10:33:00 PST

Pruning Roots

I was recently honored at work for my work on the memorial services of a deceased co-worker. It happened some time ago now, but the family sent me (of all things) a tree. Now I am not picky aroun...
Posted by REIN® on Wed, 28 May 2008 02:22:00 PST

On "Being"

The greatest aspect of life are these two elements that attach themselves to us unannounced, undeserved, and unmerited. They are life partners: Grace& Mercy. It is because of them that in spite ...
Posted by REIN® on Wed, 14 May 2008 02:20:00 PST

Awakening Greatness!

I imagine that if I asked you what fills your life, the answer would include a list as long as time of the stuff of survival and simply being: work, children, ministry, tasks. But if I posed the quest...
Posted by REIN® on Wed, 07 May 2008 12:56:00 PST

What time is It?

I've been climbing many mountains and pressing through great struggles over the last several months. This is what God ministered to me in my readings & writings, particularly in this time of decision ...
Posted by REIN® on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:45:00 PST

Who Are You? Really?

"The loneliest moment in your life is not when you lose friends, family, or things. You are loneliest when you are away from, unaware of, or missing part of yourself& your own soul.You are most lonely...
Posted by REIN® on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:19:00 PST