A. Johnz

For Antonio “A. Johnz” Johnson, growing up in small town Leland, Mississippi presented many life challenges, that his passion for music and sports help overcome. A Johnz’s first love was a soulful sound that tells a story of life, “MUSIC”! A. Johnz started singing and writing at a very young age; perfecting his skill by sing in the church choir and serenading the ladies in the school hallway. Adapting to the melodies of the greats before him A. Johnz developed a southern sound like no other. Studying the sounds of Luther Vandross, Dave Hollister,Avant, and Sam Cooke.


A. Johnz often participated in regional talent shows, making a name for himself. A. Johnz had a vision to recreate himself as an artist. Evolving into an artist whose life experiences displayed beautifully on his musical canvas. This showed a Man of many talents.


Antonio second love was sports. His ambition to be successful in all aspects of life, lead to A. Johnz being selected in the 2007 NFL draft. Not only being draft, he had a successful career expanding nearly a decade in the league. Not giving up on his first love, A. Johnz continued his music career while being active in the NFL as well.


After, retirement from professional sports; he decided to peruse music professionally full time. A. Johnz is developing a blueprint to take the music industry by storm. A New beginning, A Soulful Sound, A New way! A. Johnz is the co-founder of Sipp Soul Entertainment along with business partner Melvin "Mel" Miller.