Sammy Johnson Covers Stevie Wonder’s ‘For Your Love’ | Announces New Reggae Album ‘Cool & Easy’
Auckland singer/songwriter Sammy Johnson is set to release his first entirely reggae album “Cool & Easy,” set to release on January 22nd, 2021 via tastemaker label Mensch House Records. His new single “For Your Love” is a moving rendition of the 90s hit song from legendary Stevie Wonder.
It will be the first cover song that Sammy Johnson has included in a project. He says, “It is one of those timeless feel good songs that always hits the spot.” He continues, “To me the song represents all the good things about music especially soul music and the era in which it was created. I think as music evolves a lot of great things are added but also a lot of great things are lost. There’s something about music created in that time that just resonates with me more.”
Somewhere between the charisma of Frank Sinatra, the empathetic tone of Bob Marley and the smooth and sultry vocal runs of Lauryn Hill, lives the warm and kind voice of Sammy Johnson. An Australian native, Sammy Johnson embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create positive and uplifting music. Known for blending together island reggae, soul and jazz vibes with heartfelt lyrics, Sammy‘s forthcoming album marks his first full reggae album.
His single “Amazing” charted in three countries on iTunes, reaching #2 in New Zealand on the R&B charts and #20 on the overall charts, and #51 in Australia on R&B charts. Sammy Johnson was also honored at the Island Music Awards in 2020, winning the “Best Collaboration” award for his contribution to “Queen Majesty” alongside reggae superstars Common Kings and The Green.
