Multitalented Singer and Songwriter
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From Funkytown to Higher Ground
The Voice Behind the Hit, “Funkytown”
A multitalented singer and songwriter, Cynthia Johnson of St. Paul, Minnesota is the voice behind the worldwide smash hit “Funkytown,” the most popular single of her disco and pop career. Cynthia recorded 3 LP’s with Lipps, Inc. Their other hits include “Rock It,” “How Long,” and “Designer Music.” Cynthia went on to write, record, and produce her own LP, “All That I Am.”
Musical Awards and Other Recognitions
- Miss Black Minnesota USA Pageant Award Winner (1976)
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Cleveland, OH – as the lead singer of Lipps Inc.
- MN Music Hall of Fame Inductee – as the lead singer of Lipps Inc.
- Platinum Certification in the US, Double Platinum in Canada, Gold in France and Germany, Silver in the UK, among others – as the lead singer of Funkytown
- Three Billboard Music Awards – as the lead singer of Lipps Inc. (1980)
- Grammy Award Winner – as a member of Sounds of Blackness (1991, 1993, 1998)
- Women Unite to Win Awards Winner (2015)
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an Amazing Singer
Cynthia Johnson traces her musical roots to her family. Aside from being a multitalented singer, she is also an actress and producer. Read about her journey, from singing at her family church to becoming an international performer, by browsing this website. For more information, you may also reach out to us via the contact form.
St. Paul, MN
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