 R&B superstar Syleena Johnson is no stranger when it comes to making seriously soulful music. From her unique upbringing as the daughter of Chicago's own Syl Johnson, to her collaborations with some of this generation's biggest artists including Kanye West and Busta Rhymes, her voice is recognized and celebrated by audiences all over. These days Johnson has expanded her empire beyond just music, and has added talk show host, author, and actress to her resume. Luckily, she agreed to take some time out of her busy schedule to tell us a bit about this generation of music, what empowerment means to her, and what we can expect to see from her in the not so distant future.  It's no secret that Johnson takes inspiration from the soulful sounds and mesmerizing melodies of artists from the 0000's and 00's, so much so that her Rebirth of Soul album pays homage to the great artists of that era. "Soul is not a genre, soul is not a sound of music" says Johnson.  "Soul is what you've been through, so we did was chose artists who sang from what they've been through" When it comes