How This Vibraphonist Became a TikTok Influencer and Hit Songwriter with Justin Vibes

Justin Vibes is a multi-platinum songwriter, producer, vocalist, and vibraphonist. Over recent years, the Baltimore born and Trinidadian musician found success in Los Angeles writing songs for Eminem, Chris Brown, Tyga, and Kodak Black. With the alternative pop duo, Capital Cities, he has performed at festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza, as well as different world tours under his belt. In this episode, Vibes discusses how he went viral on TikTok, the uniqueness of incorporating the vibraphone into mainstream music, his career as both a solo artist and collaborator, and much more. Welcome to season 3! 05:25 Justin’s Story 08:04 Taking Song Requests 13:18 Going Viral on TikTok (Nickelodeon and ESPN) 19:52 The Result of Going Viral 26:45 Brand Deals and Partnerships 30:09 How Much Justin Makes 35:05 Writing Jingles 36:43 Brand Deals and Partnerships (Continued) 40:53 If a Brand Video Flops 44:57 Ari’s Acting Career 46:42 Advice for Musicians on TikTok 1:00:46 Justin’s Career As a Songwriter and Producer 1:10:00 Ghost Writing and Publishing Deals 1:15:32 What’s Next for Justin 1:18:58 Final Question Subscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/nmb Ari's Take Academy (use code NMB for 10% off): https://aristakeacademy.com Watch more discussions like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc1Fatf4celK3kYoJ6FUdN7qtYSCvAAMY Connect with Ari’s Take: Website: https://aristake.com Academy: https://aristakeacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.take Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArisTake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aristake/ Connect with Ari Herstand: Website: https://ariherstand.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstand Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariherstand YouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstand Facebook: https://facebook.com/ariherstand Connect with Justin Vibes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjustinvibe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjustinvibes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7G9Ui8xI41mpqgDajLAdA Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjustinvibes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.