Justin Nozuka

The acclaimed Canadian artist, Justin Nozuka has made his long-awaited return with the release of his new single, “No One But You”. The track arrives as a collaboration with the Brit Awardnominated and BBC Sound Poll-tipped UK artist, Mahalia.

Nozuka has drawn praise previously with a duo of JUNO nominations in Canada, as well as winning an NRJ Award in France. Alongside this, he has toured internationally, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show and Good Morning America, as well as pulling in well over 100M streams to date.

“No One But You” marks Nozuka’s first release since 2018 with the artist once again looking to push the envelope of his Photo Cred: Henry Nozuka sound, shifting from the folk-minded approach of his previous album, Run to Waters, into a world of warm, analogue Justin Nozuka ft. Mahalia R&B and smouldering, down-tempo soul. Mahalia’s vocals act as a spellbinding addition to the aesthetic of the track, Shares “No One But You” weaving throughout and positioning as a weighted call-response to Justin’s soft vocal. Single + Live “After Tonight” Speaking about the new track, Video, Out Now Via BlackNozuka says: “Feeling pretty emotional that it’s finally out there. This song is a special song for me. Don’t know, I just Box, Look Out For New LPhave a really special connection to this one. It’s a song about my real experiences, and I can place it to a specific time and place. Next Year In 2021 And to share it with Mahalia just really brings it home. The way she sings on it- prevalent artists, it also hints towards a ability to impress and inspire on a global truth, beauty and love in her voice.” larger project which will materialize level. “And really happy to be sharing the “Justin Nozuka makes an official music video for this song. This visual was Justin Nozuka began writing his own comeback and debuts a buttery single with directed by Julia Hendrickson and shot by songs at the age of 12. His debut album vocal queen Mahalia.” Catherine Lutes. Couldn’t be more awed “Holly” was released in 2007 to critical - SPIN and moved by the work they did. Was an acclaim when Justin was 17. Since his honour to work with them. So, we hope debut, Justin has received an NRJ Award “At first glance, it’s an unlikely that you enjoy what we’ve been putting for “Duo of the Year,” two Gold albums pairing, but Nozuka and Mahalia’s soulful out, and excited to keep sharing. Lots and (“Holly,” and “You I Wind Land Sea”), and stylings complement each other perfectly, lots of love.” over 100MM global streams. He was also coalescing over top a bubbling instrumennominated for two JUNO awards (most tal radiating with the butterfly feelings of a The son of a Japanese father and recently being in 2011 for Adult Alterna- first date.” American mother, Nozuka was born in tive Album of the Year, a category he - Complex New York City as one of seven children shared with Neil Young.) He has toured the before relocating to Toronto following his world extensively. Justin’s musical “ Lush keys and gently strummed parents’ divorce. Nozuka began writing influences are soul, gospel, folk, and blues. guitar set up the melody while Mahalia and music at the age of 12, playing shows in Playing support slots for world renowned Justin lay out the song’s sentiment in the Toronto on the burgeoning folk and singer/ artists such as Stevie Wonder, Mary J. lead up to the emotional chorus.” songwriter circuit before attracting the Blige, John Mayer, and Jason Mraz, - SoulBounce attention of British indie label, Outcaste Nozuka continues to demonstrate his Records (Joss Stone, KT Tunstall) who signed him early on in his career. Nozuka LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: Justin Nozuka - “No One But You” went on to join Glassnote in the US for his 2010 release, You I Wind Land and Sea, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7LSypGB8lN2LbdizzUzzgL?si=eT6tphOmRJWdgd5z-fqNiAbefore developing his sound further, experimenting with his techniques and self- YouTube - https://youtu.be/5KGPpgT0R44 producing at his home studio which was throughout 2021. built by himself. “No One But You” marks WATCH & SHARE: Justin Nozuka - “After Tonight” Live the exciting return of one of Toronto’s most YouTube - https://youtu.be/IlFGgQjiGaY 26 Rock and Blues International • December 2020

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