ABOUT
NJ-native singer-songwriter Justin Messina blends soulful vocals with infectious pop-rock melodies and earnest lyrics that explore hope, heartbreak, and self-acceptance. His songwriting is paved with life lessons and hard truths that are inspirational, though sometimes bittersweet, driven by a yearning to make meaning of both himself and a chaotic, unpredictable world.
As a teen on the coffeehouse circuit in the early 2000s, Justin performed at classic venues including The Bitter End and CBGB in New York City. Now 37, Justin is finally sharing the songs he's spent decades writing, beginning with his debut single, “Life's Work.”
"LIFE'S WORK"
Justin Messina's debut single “Life’s Work” is an anthem for the nurturers and empaths that support their loved ones as they navigate the hard stuff, from “childhood trauma” to “teenage drama” and everything after. Written as a heartfelt vow to his husband, this ode to unconditional love and the beauty of our emotional scars proudly declares that “honest love is bravery.”
Recorded at Portrait Recording Studios in Justin’s home state of New Jersey with veteran producer Chris Badami, the song features Justin’s raw, playful vocals backed by live guitar, bass, drums, and horns. Justin fuses a singer-songwriter approach with a pop-soul sound that is fun, energetic, and uplifting, evoking Gavin DeGraw and James Morrison.
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