Michelle John releases new album “God Is” which is a selection of significant songs from her childhood.
“Each song connects with a part of my journey.” Michelle shares. “These songs have survived the test of time , over many generations, all the way to my grandmothers kitchen and my local Pentecostal Church. My life has been real and complicated but one of the most consistent things has been the songs. These songs remind me that God and I have history, songs like the title track ‘God Is’ which I heard and experienced as a 10 year old in my home church organisation . The choir sang and the soloist delivered the song in such a way that it hit my heart deeply and has never left me.“
“Another one of my favourite songs ‘What Shall I do’ was from one of the most inspirational American Traditional Gospel singers that I grew up listening to , her name was Tramaine Hawkins, I would sing to her albums all day long and drive my neighbours crazy. Every song has a story and is a part of my history.”
Whether it was singing as a child in her local Gospel Choir or recording and touring with stars such as Eric Clapton, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Mary J Blige, Tom Jones and Andrea Bocelli, the diversity of her musical background and the wide range of artists she has worked with have given Michelle a great vision for her musical destiny.
In 2017 Michelle was a finalist on The Voice UK television series, where she was part of Will.I.am‘s team.
Michelle performed weekly before a national audience of more than five million viewers.
In 2019, she released her Debut single ‘Priceless‘, which brought her solo work to critical acclaim.
She has performed on stages across the world, including for the former President, Barack Obama at The White House and for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
In 2020, Michelle released her debut album, “Diva Songbook: Through the Storm”. The album is an electrifying mix of covers and original songs. With her power house vocals on full display, Michelle takes us on an emotional journey from power ballads to upbeat vocal performances as she hits the heights of Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey.
Following the release of her debut album, Michelle has performed many dates across the UK including at the celebrated Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express jazz clubs in London, Birmingham and Maidstone, at the Liverpool Arena, Nottingham Arena, Cardiff Arena and the O2 Arena, the Cambridge festival, the Royal Albert Hall (as part of the One Young World Summit – a charitable organisation devoted to supporting young leaders around the world) and also performing the Sia/Hans Zimmer song “Out There” with the National Symphonic Orchestra at the O2 Arena in the Seven Worlds, One Planet Show.
Michelle is a renowned vocal coach, having coached several UK pop stars, including Rita Ora, Girls Aloud, Mystique and Liberty X.
Listen to “God Is” on all streaming platforms here
