I got a text this morning and was told to open my email. When I did, this lovely message is what I read directly from Mr. Johnson himself:

I Just Need ta Say:
I am, as always, overwhelmed and most thankful for the love and respect I receive from each and every one of you daily. But today, on my day of birth, the LOVE, CARING, and RESPECT you have bestowed upon me has humbled me and touched my heart in ways mere words cannot fully express. You have made me realize just how F*****G fortunate I am in this lifetime to have such great friends.

If you don’t stop, I may become very spoiled by your wonderful show of love and affection and may have to put out a new HOTASS-SEXXY-SMART-FUNKY-AS-HELL record just to show my appreciation. Wink wink, nudge nudge, get it get it. ( ;-[]-)

(The new double record is “VERBAL PENETRATION” the official street release date is OCTOBER 27, 2009…YEAHhhhhh!!!!.... Yeah I know, finally!)

JUST SO YA KNOW:

It takes a long time to forget what cha know 2-reinvent cha Soul!! J.J.

I wish I could hug every one of you, but since I can’t I would like to send each and every one of you wishes of LOVE, HOPE, Peace & HAPPINESS!

Family for Life, Graciously,
Jesse Johnson <3

(And for those in question - yes Jesse does have an official page on Facebook and Myspace. Maybe we should be on the lookout for additional upcoming major announcements +*wink*+ Thanks to the "hookup" for this email! Isn't it cool to have friends in high places?)

Kick ass!!!

Very cool.

A new album from Jesse would be extremely cool. His last one rocked!

That was lovely... his music has lasted a lifetime in place.

yo' JJ!

i was just on your myspace page last night watching your videos until, like 3 in the morning AND i have a job

i guess i was trapped. i was on the verge of tears! so many good memories and vibes associated with your music.

Can't wait for the new album.

Peace!

"The new double record...."





I can't wait for October 27!!!

Sowhat said:

It's great that he acknowledges his supporters. Looking forward to his new album.

so good to hear that jesse is doing well. i cannot wait for the new record!

Happy Birthday, Jesse! (Hope you're reading this).

I just wanna hear the NEW MUSIC already. So long OVERDUE! Hooray!

I JUST SHARTED ME TROUSERS!!!!!

It's awesome you guys started a BD thread for him.

Bare My Naked Soul was the shiiiiittttt. I can't wait for this new album from Jesse.

squirrelgrease said:

It is the muthafuckin' bomb.

Vendetta1 said:

A sharp contrast to his earlier funk work (which I also enjoy a great deal.)

squirrelgrease said:

I remember hearing it six, seven years ago. I deemed Jesse my fav guitar player at the time. i think the music has held up very well over the years.

A new record from JJ...a double ALBUM.....WOW what a WONDERFULL NEWS!

PS>I WANT A NEW TIME ALBUM 2!!

Very cool. I hope he's KILLIN' it on the axe on all the tracks! High up in the mix too!

I hope the music is better than the title. His last solo album had a great title and geat music - a masterpiece. But Jesse is about as reliable as Sly Stone so I will believe it when I see it.
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Jesse J. is DA MAN!!!!! I can't wait to hear his material!

I'd like to show him some love and affection awright. He better be glad I didn't throw him down in Vegas and take his stuff cuz he was looking too sexay.

very cool news

Awesome news! JJ's albums are great to blast and to study...

SCNDLS said:

Jesse is a sexy man.

Verbal Penetration....He's such a freak. I think I am in love....AGAIN!

Jesse Johnson... Man, do we ever need some good music nowadays... Congrats!