A Taste of Honey

An internationally celebrated Pop, Disco, Soul, R&B, and Funk icon, Janice-Marie Johnson (the leader and co-founder of A Taste of Honey®) is celebrating her 50th Golden Anniversary of “A Taste of Honey® Featuring Janice-Marie.”  A trailblazer, among firsts with one of the Recording Academy’s most coveted awards, Janice-Marie became the first female bassist, the first person of Native American heritage, and her group A Taste of Honey® became the first Black group to ever receive the impressive GRAMMY® for “Best New Artist” in 1978. Known for writing “Boogie Oogie Oogie,” one of the most recognized Billboard chart-topping hits of the disco era, and her classic original English lyrics rendition of Kyu Sakamoto’s “Sukiyaki,” Janice-Marie’s timeless melodies, sweet lyrics, and effervescent personality have inspired each generation of musicians and performers since her debut. Her original English “Sukiyaki” lyrics have been translated into numerous languages, most notably the Spanish recording by the late “Queen of Tejano music,” Selena. “Sukiyaki” remains the only Japanese song to have topped America’s Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold more than any other Japanese song in the country’s history.

The legendary Grammy award winner Janice-Marie’s proof is in the pudding with multiple Gold and Platinum international hits, and with her songs being sampled in every decade since A Taste of Honey’s® debut by influential artists like Snoop Dogg, Doug E. Fresh, Pure Sugar, Mary J. Blige, Positive K, Ice Cube, and more recently Wiz Khalifa, Janice-Marie has become newer and older artists’ favorite “Auntie.”

Janice-Marie recently received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph Biden for her charitable work and received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in “Humane Letters” from The Christian Bible Institute and Seminary.  She is in the Native American Music Awards ‘Hall of Fame’ and received their “Producer of the Year” award.

The ultimate entertainer, Janice-Marie’s passionate and engaging performances capture the hearts of her audiences, causing them to “boogie till they just can’t boogie no more!”  Janice-Marie is grateful and humbled by the love and support she receives from her fans worldwide. 

Look for new music from “A Taste of Honey” ® featuring Janice-Marie in the Spring of 2025.