Cape Town-based singer-songwriter Justin VR has just released his latest single, She Said…
He shared that despite being involved in events and entertainment for a long time, a significant part of him remains an introvert. The story of a woman who always strives and pushes to bring out the best in you, to coax you out of your shell, is told in She Said… He is certain that everyone has had that one person in their life, whether it be their spouse, partner, or friend, who brings much-needed spontaneity. The vibe for the song was always meant to be feel-good and driven by guitar, creating something that can get everyone singing along and smiling simultaneously. As stated in the lyrics, the blues can be shaken off, shoes can be kicked off, and the moment can be embraced right now.
With a constant fusion of guitar-driven Rock, Modern Country, and Pop, Justin VR has firmly established his own distinctive sound, evident in his subsequent singles.
“The journey I am fortunate to embark on and the ability to share my stories and personal experiences through music are blessings, as expressed by Justin. Additionally, he expresses eternal gratitude towards Malcolm, who not only possesses remarkable skills as a producer and songwriter but has also become a mentor and close friend. Without Malcolm’s presence, the music would not have come to fruition. The creative process continues to flow, with ongoing writing and recording of additional singles planned for the remainder of 2023.”
Recently, Justin VR has become a member of a talented group of musicians for the show ‘On The Road: A Tribute To Shania Twain & Keith Urban’. This opportunity has allowed him to showcase his energy and passion on the live stage, resulting in successful performances at esteemed venues like ‘Die Koelkamers’ in Paternoster and ‘Die Boer’ in Durbanville.
Justin VR is a singer-songwriter from Cape Town who has actively been involved in events and entertainment for over 25 years with his own sound and lighting business. His love of music began in his childhood years, spending countless hours browsing and listening to his father’s extensive LP collection. He was drawn into every genre imaginable from Rock, Folk, Blues, Country to Pop, and everything in between.
2020 will always stand out as the year when the world was turned on its head, but it was also the year that Justin’s personal music journey begun. Artists around the world reverted to streaming in the hope of getting their voices and music heard. Justin did the same and started weekend online sets from his social media pages called ‘The Garage Sessions’. Producer, musician, and songwriter Malcolm Ormond tuned in with his first live stream and called Justin soon thereafter. They worked on some covers over the years, but this was different. He had something else in my mind and soon they were recording and writing together. A few months later they released a Bluesy-Rock-tinged single ‘Got Me Blind’ reflecting on what lockdown had done to the world, and how it changed them as well. The song was well received with both international and local airplay.
She Said… is available on all digital platforms.