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Justin Williams

About Me

Justin Williams is one of NYC’s upcoming bassists in the Hip-Hop/R&B, Electronic scene. For 6 years, he’s been supporting some today’s hottest acts (Joya Bravo, KalaeAllDay, C. Devone, Mr. Reo) holding down the low end and pushing the groove with every show.

His influences span a wide range of genres to include Bill Evans, Earth Wind & Fire, Anthony Jackson, Tony Grey, Meshell Ndegeocello, Pino Palladino, Herbie Hancock, and many others. Before graduating from The Collective School of Music and receiving the partial Victor Wooten Scholarship, he was trained and received sage advice from the likes of Lincoln Goines, Frank Gravis (Dr. John), Janek Gwizdala (Mike Stern), John Davis (Nerve), Marko Djordjevic (Sveti).

He is currently well known as a bassist, music director, composer and arranger who has earned ample credits ranging from recording sessions, tours and working with bands and ensembles. He’s known for playing a very wide variety of styles and being able to meld to any situation. Renowned for impeccable professionalism and fluidity when it comes to music and bass playing, he takes an amazing amount of humility in what he does and perpetually enrolls in greater endeavors constantly. He holds a number of roles as an electric, synth or upright bassist.

If your interested in working with Justin, feel free to contact him via e-mail at [email protected] .
Also feel free to check him out at:
http://www.justinwilliamsbass.com
http://www.twitter.com/justinwbass
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Justin-Williams/89994987215
http://www.ourstage.com/profile/justinwilliamsbass


I currently/have play with:
Joya Bravo
KalaeAllDay
Mr. Reo
Melissa Providence
David Ruffin Jr.
Shelita Vaughns
Conchita's Collective
Crystal Devone
I proudly endorse..
Warwick Basses
S.I.T. Strings
WB Gear

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 24/12/2005
Band Members: Me, Myself and I.
Influences: Earth Wind and Fire, Luther Vandross, Meshell Ngegeocelo ,Scott Lefaro, Anthony Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Pino Paladino, Hiromi, Jonah Smith, Foreign Exchange, MF Doom, Madlib, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Jurassic 5, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, John Mayer, Bjork, Janek Gwizdala, Marko Djordjevic, Squarepusher, Nerve, Jojo Mayer, Meat Beat Manifesto, Dave Matthews Band, Derek Trucks Band, Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Kem, Stanley Clarke, Moby, ATB, Sarina Paris, Paul Oakenfold, The Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, , Living Colour, John Legend, Floetry, Mary Mary, Future Sound of London, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Mobb Deep, Limp Bizkit, Ludacris, Gangstarr, DJ Hi-Tek, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Kindred and the Family Soul, Al Jarreau, Mike Stern, Phil Maturano, Clayton Camron, Chick Corea, Beck, Illusion of Safety, Killswitch Engage, Mudvayne, Anberlin, Yo-yo Ma, Tal Wikenfeld, Chaun Horton, Billy Kilson, Robert Zemekis, Penguin Clothing, Shepard Fairey, Wu-Tang Clan, Zack Galifinakis, Patton Oswalt, Seth Rogan, Ableton, McCoy Tyner, Prefuse 73, Acceptance, Thrice, Yellowcard, Alien Ant Farm, Slipknot, Dialated Peoples, A Tribe Called Quest, Ginuine, Aesop Rock, Slick Rick, System of A Down, Story of the Year, and plenty others.
Sounds Like: If Anthony Jackson, Meshell N'degeocello and Pino Palladino had a 3 way. I'd be the reminder.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

This is not an April Fools, Rather a Freaking Awesome blog.

So far this year things have been great. Making my move into Music Directing, new artists, new projects, new clothes. All around things are going great. I've been blessed to work with the people that ...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:26:00 GMT

The milk’s gone bad.

I don’t know, maybe I’m alone on this one, but i’m sure that Hip-Hop is on defcon 3 right now... Sampling has no taste anymore, recycling sounds from less than 10 years ago, Lyricisi...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:01:00 GMT

2008, So far so good...

Well, after the mindfuck which was 2007, so far 2008 is a winner in my book.- New Job.- New Gigs.- New Friends.- New Bass to be completed soon.And... a new start... to alot of things. It's had it's ba...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:55:00 GMT

MUSIC ON MY PAGE

It's been a long time, i shouldn't have left you, without a dope track to stept to...Yeah. Sorry it took so long, but i've beem doing stuf and finally got them on my page.I have some studio tracks i d...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:11:00 GMT

That’s what Oprah calls that empowerment...

Well, took it upon myself to give myself a kick in the ass and push toward my career. Things are looking up. Opportunites are coming toward my way so i can be a little lazy and just work hard toward t...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:20:00 GMT

To the lions i go.

Well, it's week 9 of my last seimester at The Collective. I've been blessed with the opportunity to stop studying there so that i can shed what i've learned, and want to learn and start my career. It'...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:01:00 GMT

I'm not a keyboard player...

There is a bass inside... Yes it's rectangular, yes it is decieving, but consider the unconsidered... I'm a bassist. There is a bass inside of the big rectangle on my back. I play that. Not the keyboa...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:48:00 GMT

Gig with Neoterics

July 2nd at the Sidewalk Cafe at 6:30pm, i'll be playing with Neoterics. Come to see. Free hugs. For more on Neoterics... http://www.myspace.com/neoterics
Posted by on Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:30:00 GMT