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Romina Johnson, born on November 28, 1973, is a talented singer from London, England. She sings different styles of music, like R&B (Rhythm and Blues) and soul music. She is very well known in the UK for singing the main part of the song "Movin' Too Fast" with the music group Artful Dodger. This song was a huge hit, reaching number 2 on the music charts in early 2000.

Romina Johnson's Early Life and Music Journey

Romina Johnson was born in Rome, Italy. Her father, Wesley Johnson, was an American musician, and her mother was Italian. Romina started her singing career in 1994. Her first time singing on TV was for an Italian show called Non è la RAI.

Becoming a Popular Singer

In 2000, Romina Johnson became very famous as the main singer on the hit song "Movin' Too Fast" with the group Artful Dodger. This song was a big success in the UK, climbing to number 2 on the music charts. Later that same year, she had another song, "My Forbidden Lover," appear on the UK Singles Chart. This song featured Luci Martin and Norma Jean, who were members of the famous band Chic.

Romina Johnson's TV Appearances and Later Work

On October 24, 2011, Romina Johnson appeared on a BBC TV show called Never Mind the Buzzcocks. She took part in a fun game called the "Identity Parade" where contestants had to guess who she was. Since January 2013, Romina has been singing with the band Odyssey. This group is known for playing disco music from the 1970s and 1980s.

Romina Johnson's Music Albums and Songs

Romina Johnson has released several albums and singles throughout her career.

Albums by Romina Johnson

  • Simply Passion (1998)
  • Superbad (2001)
  • Soul River (2008)
  • Heartbeat (2020)

Singles (Individual Songs)

  • 2000 – "Movin' Too Fast" - Reached number 2 in the UK
  • 2001 – "My Forbidden Lover" - Reached number 59 in the UK
  • 2003 – "Round & Round" (This song was on Full Flava's album Colour of My Soul)
  • 2005 – "What Can I Do"

Songs on Other Albums

  • 1994 – Non è la Rai novanta5 (She sang the song "Il vento")
  • 1995 – Non è la Rai gran finale (She sang the song "Tele telefonarti")

More About Romina Johnson

  • Romina Johnson's official website: http://www.rominajohnson.com/
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