Inspired by the unwavering love of her husband, Tyrell’s latest release blends vintage R&B melodies with her modern sound as she prepares for her highly anticipated sophomore EP release in Spring 2025
Release Date: Friday, February 14 2025
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Announcing the upcoming release of her sophomore EP this Spring, rising Canadian R&B sensation, Justine Tyrell has released a brand new, vintage inspired R&B single titled “Proud”, featuring Platinum selling producer, Eli Brown (Drake, Giveon, PARTYNEXTDOOR), Grammy Nominated producer Tarron Crayton, and Brendan Rogers. Tyrell’s music has reached all corners of Canada, with her debut EP “While You Were Sleeping” earning over 500,000 streams and receiving features on SiriusXM Canada, Virgin Radio, CBC Music, Strombo, Exclaim!, and Hockey Night in Canada - the country’s longest running show. Her modern take on 2000’s era R&B has earned Tyrell comparisons to some of the artists that inspire her most, including Summer Walker and SZA. Serving as opener for legendary R&B icon, Ashanti, in her home city of Calgary, Tyrell holds the official position of anthem singer for the Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders, performing for crowds of 30,000+ attendees. A proud member of both the Blackfoot and Jamaican communities, Tyrell participated in the National Music Centre's Black Music Showcase as well as the SOCAN Foundation and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Indigenous Song Camp, supported by Amazon Music. On the heels of two successful singles, “Ghost Town” and “LAST”, Tyrell presents “Proud”, an enveloping and romantic vintage R&B inspired track, dedicated to the growth she experienced from the unconditional love of her husband. “Proud” was just released on Friday, February 14 2025.
Produced by platinum selling producer Eli Brown and Grammy nominee Tarron Crayton along with Brendan Rogers, “Proud” was written by Justine Tyrell and longtime artistic collaborator, Terez.
About "Proud":
Inspired by the unwavering and unreserved love of her husband, Justine Tyrell's “Proud” beautifully captures her personal journey from self-doubt to self-love. An ode to the anchor that unconditional love can be in life’s uncertainties, “Proud” reflects on the powerful feeling of being loved through insecurities and imperfections, exploring the vulnerability of expressing one’s deepest emotions often left unsaid. In a notable departure from Tyrell’s 2000s era-meets-modern R&B style, sonically “Proud” references the 1960s R&B/Soul era with lush, romantic melodies and dreamy, string-infused arrangements. Creating an intimate atmosphere that mirrors the emotional depth of the lyrics, “Proud” features gentle and enveloping piano, layered textures, vocals, and melodic richness, enhancing the track’s ethereal quality. “Proud” is an open love letter that resonates with listeners navigating their own journeys of self-love and the transformative power of unconditional connection.
Quote: “Proud” expresses the ways I’ve grown from being loved unconditionally by my husband. I never really say these things, but the melody and music behind the track inspired me to write this musical love letter to the person who changed everything for me. - Justine Tyrell
Biography:
Born and raised in the sweeping prairies of Calgary, Alberta, Justine Tyrell has rapidly made waves that stretch far beyond her west coast roots. Her alluring vocals, earnest and raw lyrics and early millennium influence have made her a multi-award nominated, R&B songstress on the rise. Her lyrical inspiration traverses her experiences with past loves, her Jamaican and Metis heritage, mental health and everything in between.
Her debut EP; While You Were Sleeping, independently released with support from FACTOR and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, went on to garner attention from some of Canada’s largest media platforms including CBC Radio, Exclaim!, Virgin Radio, iHeartradio, SiriusXM Radio, Strombo, and supported by Spotify Canada, Amazon Music and Apple Music in the form of her inclusion to several editorial playlists across platforms. With a unique sound that is all her own paired with a mesmerizing stage presence, Justine has performed extensively across North America, most recently opening for one of her own influences - Grammy Award Winning Artist, Ashanti. Justine was also honoured to take the stage for JUNOfest in Edmonton, AB as well as perform as a selected artist for the sold-out ‘Road to the JUNOs’ concert showcase – broadcast on CBC. Justine also holds the spot as the Canadian Football League’s Official Canadian National Anthem Singer for the Calgary Stampeders, opening each home game at McMahon Stadium for 30,000 people.
Justine is set to release her highly anticipated Sophomore EP in the Spring of 2025, featuring exciting collaborators including Platinum, Slaight Emerging Songwriter Award winning producer, Eli Brown (Giveon, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake) along with a string of new musical partners. With the generous support of Canada Council for the Arts, Justine’s upcoming project aims to encourage listeners to feel less alone in their own dark spaces, and enter a place where they can see parts of themselves reflected. Justine effortlessly unites purposeful lyrics and unforgettable melodies, and executes them on the backdrop of intentionally crafted soundscapes, that are designed to move through a listener's moods with them.
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