Sabrina Johnston

Sabrina Marie Johnston, born Sabrina Gillison, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. She spent her early years in the United States, dedicating her time to summer music camps, dance, and voice classes before pursuing a music major at Cheyney State University. Johnston’s vocal style is characterized by its versatility, comfortably transitioning between R&B, Soul, and Pop genres. Upon entering the music industry, she quickly became a sought-after session singer, collaborating with artists such as West Street Mob and Lauryn Hill.

Johnston expanded her role beyond singing, taking on responsibilities in writing, arranging, and producing her own music, as well as for other artists. Her self-penned, gospel-influenced Pop (dance/urban) track, “Peace,” gained significant attention, leading to a signing with JBR Records and EastWest for her self-titled debut album. The full album, _Peace_, was released in 1992 and featured the hit single that reached the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart. Following this success, she released further singles like “Friendship” and “I Wanna Sing.” In 1992, Johnston supported the Red Hot Organization’s ‘Red Hot + Dance’ compilation with an original track, “Peace (Nu-Mix),” to support AIDS awareness and fundraising efforts.

A second album, _Sabrina_, was issued in Japan in 1996 and later re-released in the US as _Yum Yum_ in 1998. That same year, she contributed as a backing vocalist on Lauryn Hill’s “To Zion,” a track from the acclaimed album _The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill_. Throughout her career, Johnston has demonstrated a consistent presence in the music scene, evidenced by her numerous releases and collaborations with various labels and artists.