{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6b22dabf-b9be-45c2-bddb-1483c14ab221/61e7793a2640fe001215e7b8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How This Vibraphonist Became a TikTok Influencer and Hit Songwriter with Justin Vibes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614da10f772a06733661598c/1642608554443-429fd19a1b16ab0f0669af5a52df184c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>05:25 Justin’s Story</p><p>08:04 Taking Song Requests</p><p>13:18 Going Viral on TikTok (Nickelodeon and ESPN)</p><p>19:52 The Result of Going Viral</p><p>26:45 Brand Deals and Partnerships</p><p>30:09 How Much Justin Makes</p><p>35:05 Writing Jingles</p><p>36:43 Brand Deals and Partnerships (Continued)</p><p>40:53 If a Brand Video Flops</p><p>44:57 Ari’s Acting Career</p><p>46:42 Advice for Musicians on TikTok</p><p>1:00:46 Justin’s Career As a Songwriter and Producer</p><p>1:10:00 Ghost Writing and Publishing Deals</p><p>1:15:32 What’s Next for Justin</p><p>1:18:58 Final Question</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/nmb</p><p>Ari's Take Academy (use code NMB for 10% off): https://aristakeacademy.com</p><p>Watch more discussions like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc1Fatf4celK3kYoJ6FUdN7qtYSCvAAMY</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Ari’s Take:</p><p><br></p><p>Website: https://aristake.com</p><p>Academy: https://aristakeacademy.com</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_/</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.take</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArisTake</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aristake/</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Ari Herstand:</p><p><br></p><p>Website: https://ariherstand.com</p><p>Instagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstand</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariherstand</p><p>YouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstand</p><p>Facebook: https://facebook.com/ariherstand</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Justin Vibes:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjustinvibe</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjustinvibes</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7G9Ui8xI41mpqgDajLAdA</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjustinvibes</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ari's Take"}