Paul Johnson (producer)

Paul Johnson
Johnson in 2008
Johnson in 2008
Background information
Birth namePaul Leighton Johnson
Also known as
  • Darien's
  • Dat Niga Tha Schit
  • The P.J. Project
  • Pilly P.
  • Pjay
  • Yonkapin
Born(1971-01-11)January 11, 1971
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 4, 2021(2021-08-04) (aged 50)
Evergreen Park, Illinois, U.S.
GenresHouse, electronic
Years active1990–2021
Labels

Paul Leighton Johnson (January 11, 1971 – August 4, 2021) was an American house disc jockey and record producer. He was known for his self-taught DJ style of house music, mentoring and inspiring younger producers, and for a series of singles, including his 1999 worldwide hit single "Get Get Down".[2]

  1. ^ "Paul Johnson - White Winds / Santa Claus (Remix)". Discogs. October 28, 1998.
  2. ^ Leight, Elias; Blake, Emily (August 5, 2021). "Paul Johnson, Celebrated Chicago House Producer, Dead at 50". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 5, 2021.