Justin Maki is a musician, artist, and creative entrepreneur out of St. Thomas, ON, Canada. He is the FCLMA’s 2021 “Pop Artist of the Year” and 2022 “Contemporary Singer-Songwriter of the Year”. Japan born and Canada bred, Justin’s music carefully draws influence from R&B, Soul, Funk, and Jazz and packages it in an accessible Pop format: imagine blending Allen Stone, John Mayer, Bruno Mars, and Justin Timberlake. Justin aims to inspire joy through music performance and creation by curating a unforgettable musical experience for his fans, followers, and clients alike.

Justin has played over 2,000 gigs from Halifax to Prince George in Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the US. He has shared the stage with the likes of The Sheepdogs, Measha Brueggergosman, Neon Dreams, Olivia Lunny, and Matt Rife. From bars to concert halls, backyard parties, weddings, and festivals, Justin has been entertaining 100,000s for the last 20 years. He has worked with such accomplished producers as, Matthew Johnston (Shad, Chad Price) Mark Howard (Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, U2, Neil Young), and VAŪLTS, comprised of David Mohacsi and Maïa Davies (Three Days Grace, Tragically Hip, Stereos). Justin also won Western University’s Battle of the Bands in 2015, as well as Western Voice in 2016. Finally, Justin won 2nd place in the national 2023/2024 Aeolian Hall Songwriting Competition.

​Justin’s latest releases include 3 singles off of his upcoming full length record, Technicolor Dreams (“Technicolor Dreams”, “Nine Lives”, “Old School Heart”); 2 collaborations with Ontario rappers, Big Lou and Dallas Waldo, on “Time Witchu” and “Find Your Flow”, respectively; Justin’s debut album, New Flame (June, 2022); and a few EP’s which he released earlier in his career.

As Justin continues to cover more ground, he spreads the joy of music, one new fan at a time. Follow him on social media @justinmakimusic to trace his journey as it unfolds and check out his music on all streaming and downloading platforms.