Lyrical Preacher

There are many attributes that can make a performer in the field of music stand out: vocal delivery, stage presence, image, you name it. For Maryland native Calen Johnson, it has always been his choice to wear an Asian coolie similar to the one worn by the Mortal Kombat character Raiden (a personal gesture to show his appreciation of the Asian culture). This one action has proven to be a successful marketing tool for the singer, rapper, songwriter, instrumentalist, producer and actor known in the city of Atlanta’s independent music scene as Lyrical Preacher. 

The best part is that LP backs it up with well over fifteen years’ worth of experience performing on stage (and on camera—you can see his acting side on ‘The Wire’, ‘Homicide: Life On the Street’, ‘America’s Most Wanted’, and Oprah Winfrey’s movie ‘Beloved’), displaying his power to grab your attention with his stage presence, lyrical and vocal ability, and empowering lyrics. Before the end of the day, you will know and never forget who “That dude with the Raiden hat” is. 

LP has shared the stage with a variety of acts such as Canton Jones, The Temptations, KRS-ONE, Chuck D (Public Enemy), MC Shan, B.o.B., Yelawolf, Shawty Lo, DJ Unk (Oomp Camp), Divinity Roxx (bassist for Beyonce), Joi (Dungeon Family), Ol' Dirty Bastard Jr., Lil Chuckee (formerly of YMCMB), Princess (formerly of Crime Mob), Dres tha Beatnik, Headkrack (Ricky Smiley Morning Show), and many others. He continues to wow new generations of music listeners and his core fanbase (dubbed the Humanoids) with his enthusiam, and has no plans on stopping as he executes his plans to further his influence outside Georgia, with his hometown being a major area of dominance. 

Lyrical Preacher has proven himself to be a force to reckon with. And we can expect nothing less than the best from that Morehouse Man with the Master Plan.