Him or Me is a collection of never before released Soul/R&B songs Al Johnson recorded along with award winning songwriter/producer Derrick Doc Pearson and features this amazing soul vocal legend as never before heard.

Alfred Orlando “Al” Johnson Jr. formed the Unifics in the 1960’s and was lead vocalist on their hits “The Court Of Love” and “The Beginning Of My End. The 1970’s Al worked with renowned producer Norman Connors and provided guest vocals on Norman Connors hit “Take It To The Limit and “Back For More”. The title cut from the album “Back For More”, was a duet with Jean Carne that has gone on to become a soul music classic. Al spent most of the 80’s & 90’s continuing to provide session help for other artist including the Whispers, Roberta Flack, and Pebo Bryson. Al Johnson & Derrick Doc Pearson started recording together in the 1980’s and continued recording together for 19 years. Al continued working into the 21st century recording & performing with Jeff Majors “Sacred” series, recording vocals for the highly acclaimed “23rd Psalm”. Al passed unexpectedly October 26, 2013. After Al’s passing with the permission of his estate, Doc Pearson assembled this collection of never before released songs performed by Al in honor of their friendship and Al’s vocal genius.

Along with Al’s amazing soulful vocal styling, this CD includes a vocal duet with Sylver Logan Sharp (lead vocalist for Chic), and a guest vocal appearance from syndicated radio personality Big Brother CJ. Musically accompanying these amazing vocalists is award wining songwriting/producer Derrick Doc Pearson (The OJays & The Whispers), keyboardist Kevin Bond (Vanessa Williams, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp), legendary horn arranger Tom Tom Washington (Earth Wind and Fire, Phil Collins, The Phoenix Horns), and super guitarist Mike Scott (Prince, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson), along with many others. This 10 track CD features R&B Adult Contemporary songs in honor of the life, memory and musical career of Mr Al Johnson.

Featured tracks are “Him or Me”, “It’s Been Too Long”, “Style”, “Forever On My Mind” and “Sexy Girls”