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Justin Nozuka wrote and recorded the songs on his debut, Holly, when he was just a kid in high school, settling in Toronto after leaving NY with his mom (the Holly in the album title) following her divorce from Justin’s father. “Save Him” is a chilling account of domestic abuse, and “Mr. Therapy Man” has the desperate narrator asking how he is to go on living when his love deserts him. Nozuka’s therapist may advise him to explore his abandonment issues after hearing “Be Back Soon,” which brightens things up with a little slide acoustic guitar and cheery handclaps, even though the subject of the song doesn’t answer her admirer’s call to “be back soon.”  The languid, jazzy feel of “Golden Train” also deals with the topic of leaving (more of a stay vs. go question), and even the gorgeous “Supposed to Grow Old,” with its organic Devendra Banhart feel, is about ... well, you know. Nozuka’s style and sound is unique and quietly authoritative; he has a sweet, soulful and light vocal touch, and fits nicely into the current crop of soul/pop singers currently struggling for radio airplay. A stunning debut, from an artist with much to say.

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Wow... Does he sound like...?

His voice is great! It almost reminds me of... Jason Mraz? Anyone?

i love ittt!!!

okay, i heard this guy on vh1 and i love him now!!! 1. Down In a Cold Dirty Well- i love the gituar in this. and his voice sounds amazing 9/10 2. Golden Train- the lyrics are so amazing in this song 9/10 3. Be Back Soon- it has a soul feel that fits his voice great 8/10 4. Mr. Therapy Man- this is a bit different than the other ones, it's a change and it's pretty good 7/10 5. Supposed To Grow Old- i love his slow songs. his voice is just so soothing. and i love the lyrics 9/10 6. After Tonight- LOVE IT!!!!!!! this one is one of my faves. lyrics, instruments, voice, music video, everythingg!! 10/10 7. Criminal- One of his more upbeat, soulful songs. it really works! 8/10 8. I'm In Peace- don't like the melody, but everything else is really good 7/10 9. Oh Momma- another favorite! his voice is so soft and sweet. and the lyrics and music are so amazing!! 10/10 10. Save Him- the last favorite!! the story is very moving. and his soulful voice just completes the story 10/10 11. If I Gave You My Live- love the lyrics!!! i'm justin love with this guy!!! 9/10 i recommend: Golden Train Down In a Cold Dirty Well After Tonight Oh Momma Save Him If I Gave You My Live

I'm In Peace!

He's been stuck in a cold dirty well, his life flashing before him. He's imagined his mischievous actions have led to a criminal charge and hiding out in Mexico. He's put himself in a neighboring apartment to an abusive household. JUSTIN NOZUKA has quite an imagination and uses it to write gripping, soulful songs that belie his age. Listening to this guy who has a Japanese father and Canadian mother, it’s hard to believe that he is only 19 years of age, such is the maturity and depth of his song- writing, he has either lived life faster than most people his age, or he has watched a lot of movies! There’s no questioning his vocal talent, his voice has a richness way beyond his years, and this album is full of bluesy folk that does make some of his senior peers pale in quality. I first heard "After Tonight" on Scott Baio.. Anyways, I was hooked and would wait anticipatingly in front of the TV for the commercial to come on again... Then i decided that I might as well buy the CD since i was already sooo obsessed! I was truely afraid that I was only going to like one or two songs tops! But no! I love them all and I can't go a day, and hour without listening to him!! Bottom line: You are a NOBODY if you don't have this.... It's like heaven!! (plus he's cute)

Biography

Born: 1988 in New York, NY

Genre: Pop

Years Active: '00s, '10s

The maturity of Justin Nozuka's music, a soulful blend of R&B and pensive singer/songwriter folk that recalls both Nick Drake and Lauryn Hill, belies his tender years: Nozuka was only 18 when his debut album was released. The son of a Japanese father and American mother (actress Holly Sedgwick, who coincidentally happens to be Kyra Sedgwick's sister), Nozuka was born in New York City in 1988, the sixth of seven children. Nozuka's older brothers were musicians — George Nozuka, three years...
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Holly, Justin Nozuka
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  • $9.99
  • Genres: Rock, Music, R&B/Soul
  • Released: Feb 12, 2008

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