With roots in Jamaica and a birthright in Staten Island, New York, Matt U Johnson brings a fresh flair to the music industry. His lyrical singing style is distinctive, blending solid elements of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and reggae with EDM. The sounds are irresistibly dynamic, creating an atmosphere where you can either jump and move your body or sit back and relax while letting the conscious lyrics transcend and transport you to another place. Matt U’s eclectic and extensive musical background, combined with his unwavering determination to perform, has propelled his rising career as an artist who can’t and won’t be stopped.
Matt U Johnson has opened for reggae superstars Buju Banton and I-Wayne, hip hop artists Mann and Cash Out, jazz artist Jazz Cartier, EDM legend Kshmr, and Latin Grammy nominee Christina Eustace at Minerpalooza in front of 35,000 people. He appeared in the Grammy Award-winning band Steel Pulse's music video “The Door of No Return” in a cameo role. Matt U has also ventured into acting, featuring in "The Sophomore," starring Bruce Willis, the movie “Fighting,” the W.B.’s TV show “Gossip Girl,” daytime television's “One Life to Live,” and the film “Nights of Prosperity” in minor roles. Additionally, Matt U has starred in recruitment commercials for the United States Army that aired nationwide. Currently, Matt has released an international single called "Gwan Get It" featuring Canadian hip hop legend Choclair and Latin Grammy nominee Sito Rocks.
Matt U Johnson has participated in musical and modeling shows across New York City, the Southwest United States, Canada, and various European countries. He has walked the runways for the legendary Wilhelmina modeling agency during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. He has been interviewed by R&B singer Ashanti and featured on New York 1 News, New York Rocks television, ABC News, Channel 9 News, Fox News, Univision, Televisa, and many others. Matt U has made appearances at venues such as the Madison Square Garden Film Festival, the Apollo Theater in Harlem, MTV’s Total Request Live show, and the world-famous Sugar Bar.
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