Puff Johnson

Ewanya "Puff" Johnson (December 10, 1972 – June 24, 2013) was an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born in Detroit, she emerged on the music scene with her singles "Forever More" and "Over and Over", which experienced commercial success in Europe and Australia. These songs were included on her only album Miracle. In the early- to mid-2000s, she was listed as a co-writer on several projects and relocated to South Africa where she began working on an unreleased second album. In March 2008 Johnson was diagnosed with cervical cancer and subsequently, five years later on June 24, 2013, died of the disease. was born on December 10, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Los Angeles, California. A singer and dancer with formal voice training, she attended High School for the Performing Arts at California State University. At age 13, Johnson signed her first recording deal with Motown Records, but eventually decided against recording at the time because of the commitment involved. A year later, she signed with Work Group and intensified work on her debut album Miracle (1996). The album was preceded by first single "Forever More", produced by Narada Michael Walden, which achieved its biggest success in New Zealand where it reached number five on the charts. Following a concert in Johannesburg, Johnson lived in South Africa beginning in January 2009. She was later involved with singer Ishmael Morabe, who she met in a studio in South Africa. They dated for almost two years in South Africa, before she had to leave South Africa due to her visa not having proper documentation. They continued a long-distance relationship following her departure.

Johnson was diagnosed with cervical cancer in March 2008. She died of the disease on June 24, 2013, aged 40 years old.

Released: May 28, 1996 Label: Work Formats: CD, cassette

Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US AUS NLD NOR "Forever More"1996 63 31 29 91 — 29Miracle "All Over Your Face" — 57 — — — — "Over and Over" 118 114 29 20 10 20 The First Wives Club: Music from the Motion Picture... And Then Some