Kirk Johnson

Drummer Producer Performer Dancer All of these words accurately describe Kirk Johnson and his accomplishments in the entertainment field As an active member of Paisley Park Studios since 1990 Kirk was involved in almost all aspects of Princes musical journey from the 90s Starting as a dancer and choreographer for NPG Kirk soon moved over to the production side in 1993 During this time he also created Kitchen Records in which to record his own music and artists such as Walter Chancellor Jr and Fonky Bald Heads It wasnt until 1996 that he took over the drumchair for Prince and appeared on releases such as Diamonds and Pearls percussion The Gold Experience programming Symbol Chaos amp Disorder Emancipation drumsproduction Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic and The Vault Old Friends 4 Sale He has also cowrittenproduced for multiple artists projects including Chaka Khan Larry Grahm Boyz II Men Jevetta Steel El DeBarge Monie Love Tevin Campbell Rosie Gaines Mavis Staples Nona Gaye The Donz Najee and many more