Since releasing her EP, Violet Flower in 2006, Yolanda Johnsonquickly gained critical acclaim receiving the honor of being namedBETJ Soul Sessions Breakthrough Artist of the Year as well as herempowering single “Individual” being selected as the theme music forthe hot soul music video show.When asked about her experience in developing Breathing, sheexplains. “The title of the album comes from so many places. When Ireleased Violet Flower, I was really holding my breath, hoping thatpeople liked what I had to offer. Luckily and graciously, new fans aredrawn to my message everyday and now I can finally breathe a littleeasier. The theme of the album is also inspired from theoverwhelming nature of love. On the one hand, love can make youfeel so high and so full of life that you can hardly breathe, like thatfeeling when someone just sweeps you right off your feet and takesyour breath away. On the other hand, love can be so tough that itliterally takes your breath away and you find yourself unable tobreathe at all.”I can't remember the last time I felt this way about an album. Not only is Yolanda's voice beautiful, she uses itas an instrument, a perfect accompaniment to the production that fittingly fluctuates from airy to complex, yetalways injects the right amount of soul, jazz and funk. Her lyrics and intonations add a personalization hercontemporaries lack. Miss Yolanda is what we used to call BAD! - - Billy Johnson Jr., Sr. Program Director-Urban Yahoo! Music'Breathing' is a potent reminder that you can still get lost euphorically in music.-- Gail Mitchell, Senior Editor R&B, Hip Hop“Her knack for combining socially relevant topics with danceable grooves and her exceptional vocaldexterity with quality production has been expanded to a whole new soulful level. With “Breathing”Yolanda is poised to become one of our brightest, shining soul stars. This one is destined to be a favoritetoo. Keep your ears open for Yolanda Johnson. Vonnie “Honey” Woods- - honeysoul.comNo one will accuse Yolanda Johnson of “taking it easy” on her first full album. It is an ambitious,interesting project with a lot from which to choose. If you like adventurous music and are ready to go fora ride, then give Breathing a try. Recommended. - - Howard Dukes, Soul Tracks ReviewerYolanda’s new album Breathing is a MUST! Her smooth soothing voice brings you to a relaxing pointand creates a memorable vibe 4DaSoul - - Darren Scott Monroe CEO 4DaSoul.com\t\t Sultry, soulful and funky…Yolanda’s vintage voice feels good & is a breath of fresh air - - DJ MoonbabyThis is truly some grown folks music full of flavor and seductiveness. Yolanda's voice breathes feeling and tells a melodic story on each track. Don't sleep on the accompanying musicians on the CD either. The brass section and the percussionist add a nice touch to On The Inside.Make sure you check Yolanda Johnson's Breathing on September 8th. I'm sure Breathing with prove Yolanda's stamina as she'll be around for years to come! -- L Boogie Freshlikeberries blogsptWith her first full length, Yolanda Johnson takes a giant leap forward delivering butter smooth vocals over some of the hottest progressive beats we've heard all year! -NuSoul Magazine.Breathing reminds me again why I love this music so much. -- www.jazzandsoul.eu