Syleena Johnson took to music early, growing up not only with a musical father but also listening to influential artists such as Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Tina Turner, The Dells and Mavis Staples. She would later apply this love of soul music as a member of her high school gospel choir. Johnson attended Thornridge High School, Dolton, Illinois. Her music career was inspired by her music teachers , who are still working there as of June 2007[citation needed].
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