LP

Artist Information

Biography

"We walk by faith, not by sight." This scripture (2nd Corinthians 5:7) is a prime example of the spiritual life that Calen Johnson lives. Known in the world of music as LP, he is a talented individual from the Washington, DC area, with a mission to change the lives of people across the world with his music. His expertise includes that of acting, singing, rapping, producing, songwriting and music composing; these talents are being put into good use as he performs in the Atlanta-Metropolitan area, and other parts of the United States and the world under the management of MajorSmart Entertainment. He is the owner and CEO of Thief in the Night 152 Productions and Nelac Publishing, two companies created in 2003--with the help of his father and business investor, Camero Johnson--for the sole purpose of creating quality music and presenting it to the world.

A 2005 graduate of Morehouse College, Calen is currently working hard to increase the awareness of his music independently while promoting his first independent release, a gospel album titled "Gods Time", and developing other solo projects. He is an active member of the AFTRA, SAG, ASCAP, Dynamic Producer, and Urban Gospel Alliance. Now residing in Douglasville, Georgia, he is currently working on various artist collaborations and new projects, including his second full-length album. Calen is also a noted professional actor, with credits such as Oprah Winfrey's "Beloved", "Homicide: Life On the Streets", and "The Wire".

Be sure to stay tuned to the happenings of Lyrical Preacher, an artist that is drastically changing the game in the music industry!


CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

*Featured in Makin It Magazine 3rd Quarter Issue (Oct. 2010)

*"Higher Life" single currently featured in the critically-acclaimed documentary "Men II Boys", a film by Janks Morton

*2009 YGEA Awards Nominee for Best Male Rap Artist

*Performed in front of Hiphop legend Chuck D at Apache Cafe for the Time 2 Shine Showcase on April 9th, 2009

*Opened for Hiphop legend KRS-ONE at Tru Skool Tuesdays, held at Apache Cafe in Atlanta, Georgia - March 10, 2009

*3-time winner of ATL's Talent "Best of the Best" Showcase; Atlanta and College Park, GA/Hosted by Akini da Black Mack (HOT 107.9)

*7-time Rip tha Stage Talent Showcase winner at Djangos; Atlanta, GA/Hosted by ATLClubs.com

*Airplay on V-103 (Atlanta, GA), HOT 107.9 (Atlanta, GA), WRFG 89.3 (Atlanta, GA), WRAS 88.5 (Atlanta, GA), Heaven 1580 (Washington, DC), Spiritco1.com, and Foxie 105 (Columbus, GA), among many others

*Oct. 2008 Band Spotlight feature on Sonicbids.com

*Oct. 2008 articles in Makin It Magazine and Streettalk Newspaper

Instrumentation

Lyrical Preacher--Vocals
NELAC--Music

Discography

SOLO PROJECTS
1. God's Time (LP) - 2004
2. Higher Life (Single) - 2008
3. MajorSmart Entertainment Presents...Lyrical Preacher (EP) - 2009
4. NELAC: Unlocked (Instrumental LP) - 2010
5. Feeling the Good Life (Single) - 2011
6. R U Down 4 Love? (Single) - 2011
7. Superiority Complex (Single) - 2011


FEATURES
1. Rellik Rebel - Left Field (single)
2. Hectic Da Backpacka - Stay True (single)
3. 2Krunk - Hold Fast (single)
4. DJ G-Whiz - Microphone Fiends (mixtape)
5. M.A.J.O.R.S. - Never Grow Up (single)

Official Website

http://www.lyricalpreacheronline.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Last.fm
• MySpace
• Youtube
• Soundcloud
• Bandcamp

Audio

• R U Down 4 Love
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• Feeling the Good Life
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• Higher Life
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Lyrics

• R U Down 4 Love?

Video

Lyrical Preacher on Hood Hard TV

Photo Gallery

Press

• Actor turned rapper Calen Johnson The Lyrical Preacher weighs in with album [+ Show ]
  

  AN ESTABLISHED American actor, Calen Johnson is diversifying into hip-hop with the release of his de...AN ESTABLISHED American actor, Calen Johnson is diversifying into hip-hop with the release of his debut CD. Under the name Calen Johnson The Lyrical Preacher, the album 'God's Time' is released independently. Johnson has appeared in such movies as Beloved, with Oprah Winfrey, and the TV series Homicide: Life On The Streets. He is currently teaching vocal/general music at Concord Elementary School in Forestville, Maryland.

• Lyrical Preacher [+ Show ]
  

  Calen Johnson, better known as Lyrical Preacher, has been burning up Atlanta's Open Mic circuit. Wit...Calen Johnson, better known as Lyrical Preacher, has been burning up Atlanta's Open Mic circuit. With win after win, he continues to stay humble and focused as he delivers a positive message through his music to some of the seediest hole-in-the-walls Atlanta has to offer. Good music knows no boundaries as hip hop heads and trappers alike sing along to his hit record Love Gets Me High. For more info email: tin152productions@gmail.com
  
  NOTE: Author was referring to my single "Higher Life"

Setlist

MISSION STATEMENT
To change lives from the inside out through Life Music, a classification of music with no genre barriers.

SET LIST
Lyrical Preacher's show is a mix of high energy and a serious commitment to doing God's will. All songs are original; no samples are used in his work. He writes, creates, and records original songs and instrumentals for the purpose of production for his solo material, casting for local, indie, and popular recording artists, and for possible movie, video game, and TV placements.

REGULARLY PERFORMED SONGS:
-Higher Life
-Skate
-I Can Be

SHORT SET: 5 to 10 minutes (1 or 2 songs)
FULL SET: 15 to 30 minutes (3 to 6 songs)

COMPENSATION
Lyrical Preacher currently performs at free and paid shows for exposure purposes. He is available to do shows as long as the ability to instill positive vibes in audiences, great or small, is taking place.

PRICE FOR PAID SHOWS-LYRICAL PREACHER
-Fee: $200-$1000 (or higher depending on event)
-Price varies depending upon the location and size of the event. Prices are negotiable depending upon the event organizers' situation.

MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATION:
-American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); member since 2003
-Dynamic Producer; member since 2005
-iStandard Producers; member since 2011

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