Take a relentless determination to succeed and combine it with the an undying love for the pure art form of hip hop and music in general and you will have the essence of Justin Brave. From freestyling to writing, djing to producing, there seems to be very few arenas that he is unwilling to enter. Refusing to be pigeon holed into any one type of sound, he investigates the corridors and passageways of many different musical structures. Whether it’s boom bap, electro, blues, heavy rock or what ever else he gets his hands into, Justin Brave always creates a strong, distinctive architecture for us to put our ears to. Astounding collaborations with the likes of DJ Vadim, the Lifesavas, Swollen Members, Moka Only, Myka Nine, Abstract Rude, Scarub, Blackalicious and the many live musicians that lace lines into his production only reaffirm his ability to adapt and thrive in any situation. Lyrically, Justin Brave repeatedly promotes ambition over adversity and a sense of community over self-adoration while at the same always keeping his blades sharp and ready for any oncoming adversaries. Justin Brave served his performance apprenticeship at Western Canada’s longest running hip hop club night “Stirfry”; playing along side many other talented artists for over six years. These artists included Nelly Furtado, Kardinal Offishall, K-OS, Mix Master Mike, De La Soul and many, many more. Whether he’s chopping samples and banging out beats in his studio, moving your a** as he cuts in the next record in the club, or running through an vocal onslaught on the mic, people are sure to find a certain magnetic force in his maze. Justin Brave delivers something exclusive, refreshing and raw and somehow at the same time he gives us something that resonates at the core of our being. Justin Brave has performed with and opened for the likes of Nelly Furtado -De La SoulThe Genius (GZA) - Swollen Members - Buck 65 - Classified - Micheal Franti (Spearhead) – Beatnuts - Girl Talk – MOP - Kardinal Offishall – Choclair – Blackalicious - Jurassic 5 - Chali Tuna - Digital Underground - Fat Lip (Pharcyde) - DJ Vadim - Peanut Butter Wolf - Young Buck - The Grouch – Eligh - Mike Relm - Kid Koala - Son Doobie - Mystik Journeymen - 2 Live Crew – Casual - Killa Kela – Fishbone –Lifesavas - Abstract Rude -The Gaff - Sweatshop Union - Kirby Dominant - Factor - DJ Drez - Kuba Ohms - Kutmasta Kurt – Cunninlynguists - Dj First Rate - Josh Martinez - DJ Food - Yarah Bravo - Georgia Murray - Blu Rum Justin has played fesivals such as: Shambala (Nelson BC) - Rifflandia (Victoria BC) - Jazzfest (Victoria BC) - Folkfest (Victoria BC) - Crankworx (Whistler BC) - Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival (Whistler BC) Including Justin’s weekly night in Victoria BC, Stirfry, he has played over 500 shows. "A first class hip hop journeyman Justin Brave shines light through the grey clouds that bring the northwest so much rain. A seasoned lyrical veteran, Justin Brave gives us a reminder that sometimes experience more than matters." - Dimitri Demers (Atomique Productions) "From the studio to the stage Justin Braves ability to spit engaging honest lyricism that reflects his own experience is unlike any other. His balance in songs between everyday life and introspective moments stand the test of time and never fail to captivate and motivate his audience. My definition of a real emcee." - DJ Murge (Wolf Sheep Records) "Justin Brave has refined his craft by performing over 500 shows and releasing numerous underground projects, and his mastery is evident in both his live shows and his music. With his newfound focus on turning his passion into a career, I'm excited to see how large of a fan base Justin will build!" - Kyle Kraft, Co-founder, Battle Axe Music www.justinbrave.com