Blending elements of neo-soul, folk, old-time blues and pop, Justin has the guts of Ray LaMontagne and the soul of Lauryn Hill.
This guitar slinging aficionado has the street smarts of an urban swinger and the heart-bending soul of a gospel preacher, and is adept at blending a dark, bluesy Americana vibe with warm, acoustic soul where bits of old folk music and flamenco tunes swirl in and out of earshot.
Half Japanese, half American Justin Nozuka was born in New York and grew up in Toronto. Raised by a single mother, Justin was the sixth of seven children, where all four of his brothers are artists in some form. As a teen, he spun Motown, folk and hip-hop as he fleshed out his music skills learning guitar with his Mexican friends at boarding school.
During his short career, Justin has already snagged stage time with greats like John Cale, Crowded House and Ziggy Marley and with up-and-comers Sam Roberts, Jully Black and Xavier Rudd.
It’s open aired honesty tightly knit. You’ve discovered something that’s all your own yet it spans backstories and countries to fill a million yards and a hundred theatres. This could be Central Park, could be Massey Hall.
QUOTES:
"In his debut album "Holly", Justin Nozuka has created eleven impressive pieces of thoughtful acoustic-soul. Filled with understated melodies, minimal production and an interesting, sometimes dark take on song-craft...4 Stars." -- BBC
"Superior acoustic soul... 4 Stars." -- Q Magazine, UK
"...Nozuka is producing material that is unlike any other singer songwriters - and consequently is beyond genre definition. Largely, it is one man and his faithful guitar - but with a voice like his, there really is no need for any other instrumentation. In truth it would only get in the way. 4 Stars." -- Belfast Daily Telegraph
“Nozuka seemed very modest, but there was absolutely no reason. He had every eye on him and it was nearly impossible to look away. Every song seemed to outdo the one before it, and when he quietly walked off, we were all aching for more.†--Chartattack.com
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Sade Mica
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Urm Hi :) I love your music, you are my favourite artist of all time, just wondering if you're doing any shows in England this year or next, I would do anything to go. If you are planning some shows here, please do one in Manchester :) Bye xoxo Sep 15
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MaryBeth
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love your music. :] it must be nice to have so much talent. Sep 05
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MissBrit
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i cant wait till you come somewhere near here Sep 01
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Kelleigh
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Absolutely gorgeous music!! It reminds me of my homeland of hawaii:) Aug 07
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Janelle
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soo btw... i WILL marry you love your wife Janelle :) lol Jul 01
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AMANDA
said:
absolutely gorgeous...words cant even explain the way ur voice makes me feel! May 19
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BunnyBliss.
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*sigh* yer music is AMAAZING. love youu so much. XD May 12
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like.lightning.yeah.
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omg you are so awesome i loovvee all of your music!! i would totally marry youhahahhalol no im serious.ha your song golden train is amazing.keep up the good work.I Apr 22
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valencia
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i absolutely love your music your songs are amazing ! i could listen to your music all day =] Apr 11
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ShelbyAnne.
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i love you. Apr 11
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Drop Dead Allie
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i could marry you , justin. Mar 05
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cpolkadotz1029@aol.com
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Justin you inspire me through your music in so many ways! you are a very talentend artist,and my favorie!:) i met you at the hoouse of blues in orlando and i couldnt talk because i was so happy to meet you! Keep up your amazing work!:) Feb 28
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Caitlin
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i love your music...very good :) i watched a concert of yours on Tv last night...wonderful Feb 25
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Your show at Antones in Austin last Fri was amazing!! Feb 23
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.michelle.
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your songs are soo good! i love the lyrics! after tonight is adorable :) Feb 03
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