Sadly, in response to household, Watson handed away Thursday night after an extended struggle to declining well being which started with colon most cancers in 2015.
NEW ORLEANS — A novel sound, a catchy dance and a approach with the microphone propelled “Josephine” Johnny Watson to turning into one of many high native New Orleans Hip-Hop acts.
Sadly, in response to household, Watson handed away Thursday night after an extended struggle to declining well being which started with colon most cancers in 2015.
The Josephine Johnny, was one of many largest songs and dances within the 99’s and 2000’s period of New Orleans Bounce music.
As Q93’s Wild Wayne tells it, there was a time when the request wouldn’t cease pouring into the radio station.
“Josephine Johnny was the most well liked factor smoking,” he continues, “I simply do not forget that track being on our rely down without end,” he mentioned.
Wild Wayne says it was a mix of the dance he named after himself, which made it to the nationwide stage when Beyonce carried out it on the BET awards and the way Josephine Johnny was capable of command a crowd as a charismatic emcee.
He mentioned, it was a sort of “off the cuff” sort rap type. He additionally had his personal sound results that he created.”
Whenever you stroll into Sthaddeus “Polo Silk” Terrell’s photograph studio, you see the historical past of New Orleans Hip Hop in all places. Photograph’s of members of Money Cash, No Restrict, Take Fo and lots of extra New Orleans Hip Hop legends.
Along with taking images of Hip-Hop stars, Polo additionally makes use of New Orleans’ Hip-Hop tradition as literal backdrops for images.
One among his backdrop dawns most of the catch phrases Josephine Johnny would say, “Catch the wall, Who dey need, Present the world and naturally Josephine Johnny Received ‘em hooked on phonics.
Having spent a lot time personally documenting Johnny’s life, Polo says the music and dance tradition of New Orleans owes lots to late stars’ legacy for the way in which his music united so many kinds of folks.
Polo says, “as soon as he get the mic all people dancing, even the dudes that’s thuggin’ and cooling. They even doing slightly shake and doing the Josephine Johnny.“
If there’s one factor Josephine Johnny had us all hooked on, it was his capability to convey folks to the dance ground.
A message from the household reads:
“The household of Josephine Johnny Watson wish to thanks all to your honest condolences. A hyperlink in our chain has been damaged. He had suffered declining well being for the previous few years which stored him from his love of performing. He left us his along with his music and many smiles in our hearts. Thanks all for maintaining his identify alive. Last preparations are nonetheless pending at the moment.
Desiree Watson, sister
