How did you come up with your artist name?
Shimmer I just loved. Johnson is my last name. So we just went with Shimmer Johnson.
How long have you been in the music industry?
I started writing songs at the age of 21. I have always been part of the music industry even as a kid / teen. I used to perform anywhere and everywhere before I started writing my own songs.
How did you get started in the music business in the first place?
Music has been the only thing I have ever truly wanted to do. I used to sing with my family at 3 years old. As a teen I performed in a country band. I also was a DJ for karaoke throughout high school. When I turned 18 I performed with bands, girl groups and as a solo singer. At 21 I met my co-writer/husband Corey Johnson. We started writing songs and I have been hooked ever since.
How would you describe your latest single?
Priceless is the key track to my entire Inner Me album. It talks about low self esteem and discovering your own self worth. Its a great song with people with self confidence issues. I know it makes me feel better every time I listen to it.
When can fans expect the visuals for the single?
Lyric Video will be made in the first 30 days of the release. I am also shooting the Official music video for Priceless in March 2021.
Who are your inspirations in the music industry?
The people that truly inspired me in my music journey would be Whitney Houston, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Sia and Kelly Clarkson. Since I have been networking in LA the last 3 years I have met some amazing songwriters that inspire me on a daily basis. Michael Jay, Jud Friedman, Steven McClintock and Deb James have really had my back with my music the last few years. I am truly grateful for all my new friends. I have learned so much.
How do you go about writing a song and what is your process?
I write music very different than most. Usually I start with the music. Either myself or my co-writer Corey will sit down at the piano or guitar and start playing something. Sometimes a melody will just instantly pop into my head and then we just create a song on what I hear in my head. So its music , then melody and then lyrics. I like to take time on my lyrics so they are always written after the fact. I also don’t go into a writing project thinking of what I am going to write about. I let the music tell me what I am writing about. I go on the feels I feel.
What is the concept behind your forthcoming project if working on one?
The concept of my entire album is the emotions people experience inside due to relationships and experiences through out life.
Any plans on touring to promote your latest single?
Soon as the world is open back up I plan on touring my album yes.
What did you buy with your first check of music?
I honestly don’t remember … ha ha ha …I think I just spent more money on promotion lol…
What are must haves when your in the studio working?
My must haves are my co-writer Corey Johnson. He is simply amazing. He can play all the instruments. He has clever lyric ideas. He is an amazing producer and he also mixes and masters all of our music. Without him I think I would be lost.
What is the best piece of advice in this business you actually followed?
Don’t wait to network. You should be networking every day with people that do the music business for a living I started networking in LA and honestly it was the best thing I could of did for my career. I have met some amazing friends and have written some amazing music all because I decided to network.
Will you be collaborating with any other artists in the future?
I am always collaborating. Collaborating with other artists is key to any songwriter. You never know what your going to come up with. Its always good to hear new ideas from other writers. Two heads sometimes is better than one. You can come up with some cool unique stuff.
What artist have you had the pleasure of working with and what was it like?
I have recently co-wrote with Katie Watson. Her new single I co-wrote Lifetime Woman comes out Feb 17 2021. Its a great powerhouse song about powerful women. I think it will really stand out. I have also written with some amazing billboard writers Michael Jay, Jud Friedman, Steve McClintock and many more. It has been a experience of a lifetime.
Name an artist(s) that you would love to work with?
I would love to write with Sia one day. I just love her style. I love how she can write amazing hits. I’d love to learn from her.
Do you think your music is mostly enjoyed more for the beats or for the lyrical flow and content?
My music will be more enjoyed for the lyrical flow and content and my voice. I am a Hot Adult Contemporary artist. So I don’t have a lot of per say “Beats” in my music. My music is based around piano.
What area do you need to improve on in regards to your career? (Example: Better production, Delivery, Stage presence, etc..)
Stage presence I would say is the one thing all artists need to improve on.
What’s your all-time favourite song?
At Last by Etta James. Its my go to song to sing at karaoke. I just love how I feel when I sing it.
What was the last album you listened to?
My last album I fell in love with with Lauren Daigles latest album. It inspired my song You Keep Me Grounded from my upcoming album Inner Me.
Your favourite artist of all time and why?
Whitney Houston. I grew up loving her. Her voice and her stage presence always inspired me to be all I could be when I did music.
Whose your favourite artist right now?
Lauren Daigle, Sia, Pink, Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson.
In your opinion who is the most influential and successful artist in your genre today and why?
For me its Lauren Daigle. She is a contemporary Christian artist. She inspires people daily. Her music touches me on a emotional level and I truly connected with her. I love artists that allow me to connect to their art. That’s what I wanted to happen for my upcoming album Inner Me.
Who have been some of your favourite artists that you’ve been able to work with?
I was able to work with some amazing indie artists. Payge Owen is an up and coming contemporary pop artist. She is only 18 years old but lyrically she writes beyond her years. Her lyrics and melodies she comes up with are simply amazing. Such a young girl with a pure soul. It was a pleasure to work with someone like her.
How do you feel about the current state of music?
Its currently really hard to make money with music due to streaming platforms and such. Merchandise and touring is how most independent artists were making money. Due to the lock downs with Covid 19 its impossible to make money right now. Best any independent artist can do is get some merchandise on their website. Release music and get your social media up to par. Once the world opens back up. You will be ready to take the world on with your music.
Any dream award shows you hope to one day play at?
I want to perform on the Grammy’s at one point in my life.
What is your main goal as far as music?
Getting my music to as many people as possible.
Who would you say your music relates to the most?
My music is always going to be from an emotional aspect. I like to talk about real truth, real life.
What separates you from other artists? (What’s makes you different?)
I am someone that isn’t scared to show what goes on inside myself. I love to share my feelings and thoughts. I like to make them into songs. I like to bare my soul. I’m no longer scared about people judging me. I just want to be me. So my music shows all of this.
When your not in the studio, What do you like to do for fun and relaxation?
I love to go swimming with my family. I also love karaoke. I love to travel. Las Vegas is my favourite place to be in the world.
If you could work with any producer who would it be?
I’d love to write a song with Diane Warren at one point in my life. She is simply an amazing songwriter.
What’s the biggest highlight of your career thus far?
Being able to work with Michael Jay. He is the songwriter that wrote some of the biggest hits like 1988 #1 billboard hit “Toy Soldiers” , he also wrote “Declaration of Love” for Celine Dion. He’s an amazing guy and an amazing songwriter and I am glad that I had the opportunity to learn and write with someone like him.
What is your dream venue to perform at?
Any stadium work for me!
What’s the name of the last book you read and by whom?
I am not a person that reads books. Last book I read was Pet Cemetery by Stephen King. I like horror movies/books.
What’s your favourite sports team and why?
I am not a sports person. I don’t watch any.
Whose your favourite actor or actress and their best movie?
My favourite actress is Sandra Bullock. I love ALL of her movies. She is truly amazing. I’d love to meet her one day.
Name someone famous who inspires you and why?
Sia inspires me. She is an amazing singer songwriter and producer. She has written for big stars and became a big star herself. Everything I want for myself she has already done. She inspires me to keep pushing. No matter what age you are, you can get your dreams.
What can we expect from you in the future?
Lots of new music. I plan to release 1 album every year. I am hoping that this album does so well that a major label becomes interested in me.
Where can the fans check out for your music?
If you go to my official website http://www.shimmerjohnson.com or https://lynxinbio.com/shimmer links to all my social media.
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