Jus

Music has always been a passion for North Philadelphia bred singer, songwriter, and musician, Jus. His musical training began at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. It was here that he honed his skills on the guitar. Having a grandmother who tours as an opera singer, uncles who were working jazz musicians, helped to foster his early love for classical, jazz and soul music. Jus came to Los Angeles in 2002 after earning his Bachelors of Arts from Temple University in Speech Communication. Realizing that his voice and energy would better serve his people through music, he dropped everything and moved to Los Angeles to make it happen. Jus, hit the ground running, performing at open mic nights at school and around the city.As word spread, Justin was introduced to Vikter Diplaix who introduced him to the Axis Music Group-- consisting of Chauncey Childs, Vikter Duplaix, and James Poyser. Forever True, the track produced by Vikter Duplaix aired on the radio for the first time on a show called Inner City on Power 99FM in Philadelphia December 2004.Jus has performed with Bliss Life (Amel and husband Laru Larrieuxs entertainment company) at their venue Bliss Live at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica! His performances venues include Auras, Cabrinis Jazz Alley, The Temple Bar and B.B. Kings Universal City Walk. He has also been featured in such publications as MIMI Magazine, SaveOurSoul.nl as the Fresh Pick of the Month, Gangstyle Magazine, and countless other online magazines, blogs and websites.Jus is often described as the modern day Bill Withers because of the accessibility of his subject matter. The profound honesty and sensitivity found in his timeless music is what draws listeners to him. His understated, rootsy style plays as a perfect contrast to what popular music produced today. People find his music insightful drawing comparisons to John Legend, and Musiq remarking that what makes Jus special is his ability to say what so many people feel. Combining soulful warmth, a genuine and folksy feel with his smooth melodic voice, Jus has sung his way into the hearts of everyone who has been lucky enough to listen. His ability to say what so many feel is uncanny. Jus hopes to always be able to take his audiences on a musical journey of the human experiences. this layout is from whateverlife.com!