FOREMOST POETS aka Funk-Master "jOHNNYDANGEROUs" has been reshaping Dance, Funk and Hip-Hop into poetic motion through his ethereal acoustic interpretations and blends of future funk with the spoken word. The 1990s introduced the hypnotic karma of jOHNNYDANGEROUs was released and the hit single "Reasons To Be Dismal" thrusted his sound into our dimension.
The Foremost Poets name first originated in 1990 on the independent label called Nu Groove. A few years later, Johnny dropped "Problem 13 (Beat That Bitch With A Bat" in 1993 and orbited into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. Since then, the name carries great respect in the underground House world throughout Europe and U.S. Dance scene.
When Johnny's striking voice appeared on his release "Moonraker", reciting rhythmical verse, he set a new standard for DJs around the world.
His legendary accapella has become the rave, sending crowds into a hypnotic frenzy as soon as the needle drops onto the late 90s hits "Please Do Not Be Alarmed", "Spy-Chiatrist" & "Facing The Impossible" - all of which has earned him notoriety in Club circles around the world.
Johnny has gone on to display his eclectic production skills in the R&B, and Hip-Hop arenas. Traveling the path of many award winning musicians, Johnny continued pursuing dance projects, while collaborating with a wide variety of artists, producers and
remixes including Redman, Govna, Craig Mack, SWV, Total, Missy Elliot, Common, Erikah Badu and Kenny Bobien throughout the 90s.
Today, the "FUNKMASTER" continues to innovate while currently producing artists in the U.S. Yet, while his production is in demand among upcoming artists, he lends himself when called upon by veteran counterparts such as George Benson, Ricky Peterson, Daryl Pearson and Lauryn Hill. But what lies ahead is much more than the industry is ready for.
Although the journey has been long, the foundation is deeply rooted. Johnny's destiny is interjecting his brand of underground creativity into the veins of conventional music. "It's long overdue that we expand our experimentationz of the underground to the mainstream ear", Johnny says. Where we're going now will remain unknown and just when the sound is compromised, as innovators, we reinvent ourselves time and time again.
Johnny's sound has been described as a futuristic blend of Dance, Funk and Hip-Hop. Having spun records, produced, written and arranged for nearly 20 years, he possesses the experience, ingenuity and foresight to change the sound of music in the new millennium.
THE FUTURE IS NOW.
