Justine Skye

Raised in the entertainment business, Brooklyn-bred singer-songwriter Justine Skye has cultivated her sound since the age of 14. As a Tumblr socialite, Skye springboarded her singing career with the help of social media and raw musical skills. In 2012, Justine released her debut mixtape, Skye High, after which labels took notice of her large fanbase. Following a pair of record label deals—first with Atlantic Records in 2013 then with Roc Nation in 2016—and various projects, including the release of her 2018 studio album, ULTRAVIOLET, Justine now emerges as an independent artist readying Bare With Me, a forthcoming work under her new independent label, Nynetineth. Inspired by her Caribbean roots and the musical heartbeat of her New York City hometown, the vocalist offers a sonically colorful debut that boasts a sultry, matured journey through the highs and lows of love. The intimate multitrack EP features early-aughts R&B nostalgia (“Fav”), sensual jazz-infused tunes (“Maybe”) and inflections that echo Justine’s Afrobeat influences (“Bulletproof,” “Secrets”). “I’m Jamaican and I wanted to touch back to my roots. I was stuck in this idea that I needed to make a pop radio record when that isn’t what makes me feel good. Before, I was so used to executives just setting me up with people. Now I’m choosing and building organic relationships with exactly who I want to work with.” With the help of London-based producers P2J and Ari Pensmith, in addition to powerhouse James Fauntleroy whose talents span the tracklist, Skye will continue to expose her authentic and transparent side. “This EP is a re-introduction, an appetizer for the debut so that people can understand where I’m going.”