Justin (singer)
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Justin Kawika Young is a singer/songwriter popular on the contemporary Hawaiian music
scene.
Justin is currently touring with singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat
, as lead guitarist and backup singer.
. Justin played keyboards, guitar, and ukulele, and wrote six of the ten songs on the record.
In March 1996, Justin's debut album, "No Better Time Than Now" released at number three at Tower Records
for Hawaiian albums and remained in the top ten for six weeks. Three of Justin's original songs were released, and each spent several weeks as one of the five most requested songs of the day on local radio stations. While promoting his album, Justin performed throughout Hawaii, including a performance at the Waikiki Shell
in front of thousands while opening for the national reggae group, Big Mountain
.
In September 1997, Justin released "Soothe You". The album produced four number one radio hits in Hawaii . At the end of the year Justin was picked by one radio station as the number one new artist of 1997 . He also received three Hawaiian Music Awards including: "Best Performance By A Rhythm & Blues Artist", "New Artist of the Year", and Honorable Recognition for his version of the classic song "Crazy Love" .
Justin's third album, "My Eyes Adore You", released in 1999, includes acoustic ballad called "Was It Loneliness", and a Hawaiian falsetto song inspired by his home called "E Kailua E". In addition, the album includes a cover of John Denver
's "Leaving On A Jet Plane
," new lyrics to Frankie Vallie's classic "My Eyes Adore You," and a collaboration with local recording group Pure Heart
.
Between 2000 and 2003, Justin released five more albums: "Justin & Friends Collection", "Y2J", "The Dreaming Kind", "Postcard", and One Foot on Sand.
Justin is currently on tour with singer Colbie Caillat
, as a guitarist and backup singer. Caillat and Justin are also dating.
Caillat and Justin performed the national anthem at the White House 2011 Easter Egg Roll. Justin's mother, Jan Young, the principal of the American School Riyadh, traveled to watch the performance.
Music of Hawaii
The music of Hawaii includes an array of traditional and popular styles, ranging from native Hawaiian folk music to modern rock and hip hop. Hawaii's musical contributions to the music of the United States are out of proportion to the state's small size. Styles like slack-key guitar are well-known...
scene.
Justin is currently touring with singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat
Colbie Caillat
Colbie Marie Caillat is an American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. She debuted in 2007 with Coco, which included hit singles "Bubbly", "Realize", and "The Little Things". In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky", which won a Grammy. Caillat released her...
, as lead guitarist and backup singer.
Music career
After winning first place in a songwriting contest in 1995, Justin was given the opportunity to record a local album in HawaiiHawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
. Justin played keyboards, guitar, and ukulele, and wrote six of the ten songs on the record.
In March 1996, Justin's debut album, "No Better Time Than Now" released at number three at Tower Records
Tower Records
Tower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store....
for Hawaiian albums and remained in the top ten for six weeks. Three of Justin's original songs were released, and each spent several weeks as one of the five most requested songs of the day on local radio stations. While promoting his album, Justin performed throughout Hawaii, including a performance at the Waikiki Shell
Waikiki Shell
The Waikiki Shell is a venue for outdoor concerts and other large gatherings in Waikiki area of Honolulu, Hawaii. The Waikiki Shell seats 2,400 persons and the lawn area has capacity for an additional 6,000 persons. It is under the management of the Neal S. Blaisdell Center...
in front of thousands while opening for the national reggae group, Big Mountain
Big Mountain (Band)
Big Mountain is an American reggae/pop band, most famous for their cover version of Peter Frampton's "Baby, I Love Your Way," which became a Top 10 hit single in the U.S...
.
In September 1997, Justin released "Soothe You". The album produced four number one radio hits in Hawaii . At the end of the year Justin was picked by one radio station as the number one new artist of 1997 . He also received three Hawaiian Music Awards including: "Best Performance By A Rhythm & Blues Artist", "New Artist of the Year", and Honorable Recognition for his version of the classic song "Crazy Love" .
Justin's third album, "My Eyes Adore You", released in 1999, includes acoustic ballad called "Was It Loneliness", and a Hawaiian falsetto song inspired by his home called "E Kailua E". In addition, the album includes a cover of John Denver
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. , known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After growing up in numerous locations with his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success...
's "Leaving On A Jet Plane
Leaving on a Jet Plane
"Leaving on a Jet Plane" is a song written by John Denver in 1966 and most famously recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary. The original title of the song was "Oh Babe I Hate to Go" but Denver's then producer, Milt Okun, convinced him to change the title....
," new lyrics to Frankie Vallie's classic "My Eyes Adore You," and a collaboration with local recording group Pure Heart
Pure Heart
Pure Heart is a term used by many different spiritual beliefs.The Catholic Church and some other Christians use the term to name a condition near to Salvation. The Roman Catholic Church promotes its members to seek it and codified the required knowledge and practices within the Liturgy of the...
.
Between 2000 and 2003, Justin released five more albums: "Justin & Friends Collection", "Y2J", "The Dreaming Kind", "Postcard", and One Foot on Sand.
Justin is currently on tour with singer Colbie Caillat
Colbie Caillat
Colbie Marie Caillat is an American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. She debuted in 2007 with Coco, which included hit singles "Bubbly", "Realize", and "The Little Things". In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky", which won a Grammy. Caillat released her...
, as a guitarist and backup singer. Caillat and Justin are also dating.
Caillat and Justin performed the national anthem at the White House 2011 Easter Egg Roll. Justin's mother, Jan Young, the principal of the American School Riyadh, traveled to watch the performance.
Discography
- No Better Time Than Now (1995)
- Soothe You (1997)
- My Eyes Adore You (1998)
- Justin & Friends Collection (2000)
- Y2J (2000)
- The Dreaming Kind (2001)
- Postcard (2003)
- One Foot on Sand (2003)
External links
- Official Website
- Justin Young on MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....