Krys Justice - Juggernaut
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San Diego recording artist Krys Justice releases debut album JUGGERNAUT,
receives Hollywood Music in Media Award nomination
Album ranges from R&B-inspired club anthems like “Not Stoppin’” and “CTTC” to the introspective ballad “This Life” nominated for an HMMA award in R&B category
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif.; Nov. 16, 2009 – Singer, songwriter and composer Krys Justice releases his debut album “JUGGERNAUT,” named for the album’s title track describing an unstoppable force.
With the album now available on iTunes, Amazon and other sites, and the CD being released through Amazon on December 4, the recording artist has one track, “This Life,” which has already achieved industry recognition with its nomination for a Hollywood Music in Media Award in the R&B category. The HMMAs took place at The Highlands in the world famous Hollywood & Highlands / Kodak Theater complex in Hollywood and will be televised in 17 countries.
“Thousands of tracks were submitted for this award, so the industry recognition is the best kind of honor, especially just as my album is coming out,” said Justice. “I’ve had a lot of fan feedback, and it’s great to hear from people who’ve really connected with the message in ‘This Life.’”
On Nov. 13, San Diego’s number one morning radio show, AJ in the Morning on Star 94.1, featured Krys Justice and “All Night Long” on their San Diego’s Got Talent segment. After playing the track, listeners called in and unanimously said they liked what they heard, securing Justice a featured spot on the station’s website.
JUGGERNAUT is a fitting title for a life and musical talent that’s needed the power of a juggernaut to advance and break through. Justice grew up in Southern California and mastered music and athletics at an early age. But just as he was ready to make his mark in this world, a series of personal setbacks took him off track.
A chance meeting with his eventual Krys Justice Entertainment partners helped Justice find the stability to continue his musical career and to return to college. Justice began writing, composing and recording “Not Stoppin’,” the first single of what would become JUGGERNAUT in between full-time work, evening college classes, work-outs and hitting the clubs. The song, which describes the Southern California nightlife, is also a mantra that motivated Justice to continue releasing his creativity, exploring his vocal talents, and mastering the production techniques he needed to write, perform and produce every track on JUGGERNAUT.
“This Life,” “Dream Your Life Away” and “JUGGERNAUT” are introspective tracks, with “This Life” focusing on life’s biggest question: why are we here? “Dream Your Life Away” takes on the obstacles that doubters and haters put in our way. And “JUGGERNAUT” is a powerful reflection on overcoming personal adversity and believing in yourself.
“CTTC (Cut to the Chase),” “Not Stoppin’,” “All Night Long,” “Where We At,” “Ridic,” and “Kodak Moment” are songs with infectious hooks and dance beats all featuring Justice’s strong vocals and harmonies. An accomplished musician with background playing guitar, bass, saxophone, piano, and nine other instruments, Justice’s comfort with musical styles and instruments shows in his creative arrangements featuring piano, horns, bells, strings, and even pan flute.
"All my songs are drawn from my own experience, but they're part of who I am and I want my fans to know me," Justice says. "I really just try to write what I'd like to hear when I go out or turn on the radio."
With a strong and growing online radio presence, Krys has fans reaching out to him from countries all over the world. “It’s amazing to know my music is connecting with people in places like Nigeria, Poland, Slovakia, Japan, the UK, Italy, Netherlands and Brazil let alone all over the US and Canada. Music really is our common language,” he says. “It just motivates me to want to go to every one of those countries to do a show and meet my fans.”
Justice grew up listening to pop, hip hop, rock and rap, but the music that moved him most was from the original Motown and classic R&B movement. Always an admirer of the harmonies and hooks of that era’s sound, Justice is inspired by the courage of its stars who broke new ground musically and culturally.
Krys Justice Entertainment, based in Rancho Santa Fe where the entire album was recorded, is the independent label Justice formed with his partners to commercialize his music. Learn more at:
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Contact: Info(at)krysjustice(dot)com
