My World

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Johnny O had a fascination and a love for music at a very early age. This deep love would one day take him to achieve a dream that has left remarkable value and recognition in today’s music industry. He is known to be one of the greatest entertainers and singers of modern times. A legend who lives on and continues to produce captivating hit songs that set the stages for future pop stars to follow. Today he is considered the "King of Freestyle" but that isn't good enough? Who is this amazing performer? The year was 1988, when the song “Fantasy Girl,” written by Johnny O, became a reality. The song was originally written and conceived for a girlfriend that had been diagnosed with cancer. Little did anyone imagine that this concept and singing style would birth a Billboard chart buster? Fantasy Girl, which became a Platinum Pop Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), rated with a bullet and introduced the world to the magnificent Johnny O career. His first project, which became extremely successful, opened many doors and has elevated Johnny O to celebrity status internationally and in the Pop market. During his career he has climbed the Billboard Hot 100 charts with chart buster hits like; Fantasy girl, Highways of Love, Dream boy/Dream girl (1991) and countless others. Johnny O immediately received recognition and achieved Pop status, unlike many one hit wonders artists as he continued his quest for profound success globally. He has had the privilege of touring with many other international performers and celebrities while touring domestically and internationally himself. For his hard work as a singer and entertainer, Walt Disney World theme park /MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida honored Johnny with his hands and signature in cement at the Chinese Theater located in the Park, also in 1997 DMA Magazine recognized him as "King of Freestyle." This is just one of many honors he has received. With the birth of Freestyle music and his incredible success in Pop music, many great responsibilities transformed him to become an innovator and trendsetter of his style of music. One thing was perfectly clear, Johnny O stood out from among the many performing artists in the world. His unique voice and creative show has captivated many different audiences of many different cultures for over 26 years. His intense performances in many arena’s Domestically and Internationally, has made him a legend and a current top performer in today’s Freestyle and contemporary Pop in the music industry today.