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In January 2018, Justinas Jarutis released his eponymous debut album as a solo artist, which featured seven tracks. While his earlier work with Freaks on Floor focused on rock, his solo music shifted toward pop, country, and folk influences. His English-language songs "Stay With Me" (with [[Moniqué]]), "Tell Me Your Story" and "Angel" were |
In January 2018, Justinas Jarutis released his eponymous debut album as a solo artist, which featured seven tracks. While his earlier work with Freaks on Floor focused on rock, his solo music shifted toward pop, country, and folk influences. His English-language songs "Stay With Me" (with [[Moniqué]]), "Tell Me Your Story" and "Angel" were successful. |
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In autumn 2018, he joined the music tv show "Lietuvos balsas" as a teacher. In 2020, he released his Lithuanian-language single "Tavės" which was the first Lithuanian single to top the charts of the [[M-1 (Lithuanian radio station)|M-1]] since 2015.<ref name="Delfi0824"/> It introduced his second album "Tavės Manês Savės", which became one of the three most listened to albums in Lithuania of the year.<ref name=populiarumo>{{cite web |url= https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/muzika/680/1584763/populiarumo-spinduliuose-besimaudantis-justinas-jarutis-jauciu-kad-to-nusipelniau |title= Populiarumo spinduliuose besimaudantis Justinas Jarutis: jaučiu, kad to nusipelniau |date= 10 January 2022 |website= [[Lithuanian National Radio and Television|LRT]] |access-date= 24 September 2024}}</ref> During the M.A.M.A. awards in 2021, he received the three main awards: "Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year" and "Concert Artist of the Year". That same year, he released the successful duet with [[Jessica Shy]], ''Rugpjūtis''. |
In autumn 2018, he joined the music tv show "Lietuvos balsas" as a teacher. In 2020, he released his Lithuanian-language single "Tavės" which was the first Lithuanian single to top the charts of the [[M-1 (Lithuanian radio station)|M-1]] since 2015.<ref name="Delfi0824"/> It introduced his second album "Tavės Manês Savės", which became one of the three most listened to albums in Lithuania of the year.<ref name=populiarumo>{{cite web |url= https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/muzika/680/1584763/populiarumo-spinduliuose-besimaudantis-justinas-jarutis-jauciu-kad-to-nusipelniau |title= Populiarumo spinduliuose besimaudantis Justinas Jarutis: jaučiu, kad to nusipelniau |date= 10 January 2022 |website= [[Lithuanian National Radio and Television|LRT]] |access-date= 24 September 2024}}</ref> During the M.A.M.A. awards in 2021, he received the three main awards: "Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year" and "Concert Artist of the Year". That same year, he released the successful duet with [[Jessica Shy]], ''Rugpjūtis''. |
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| Born | 21 September 1988 Kupiškis, Lithuania |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | OpenPlay |
| Website | jessicashy |
Justinas Jarutis (born September 21, 1988 in Kupiškis, Lithuania) is a Lithuanian singer. He is a judge on the television show The Voice of Lithuania. In 2007, he co-founded the band Freaks on Floor, with which he released five albums, before starting his solo career in 2018.[1]
Youth and Education
Justinas Jarutis was born and raised in Kupiškis, Lithuania. At the age of 17, he moved to Vilnius, where he continued his education in music. He initially studied at the Kupiškis Art School for one year before attending the Yamaha Music School in Vilnius. Later, he enrolled at the Vilnius Juozas Tallat-Kelpša Conservatory to further pursue his musical studies.
Career
Freaks on Floor
In 2007, Jarutis co-founded the band Freaks on Floor with drummer Rokas Beliukevičius while they were still in high school. The band blends elements of funk, grunge, and hard rock, and describes their music as "alternative party." The lineup includes Justinas Jarutis (vocals, guitar), Rokas Beliukevičius (drums), and Aurelijs Morlencas (bass guitar).
Freaks on Floor has performed over 250 live shows at major Lithuanian festivals and clubs, as well as internationally. The band has released five albums and was recognized as "Rock Group of the Year" at the M.A.M.A. music awards in 2011, 2012, and 2016. They have also received nominations in various categories, including "Album of the Year" and "Group of the Year."[2]
Solo Career
In January 2018, Justinas Jarutis released his eponymous debut album as a solo artist, which featured seven tracks. While his earlier work with Freaks on Floor focused on rock, his solo music shifted toward pop, country, and folk influences. His English-language songs "Stay With Me" (with Moniqué), "Tell Me Your Story" and "Angel" were highly successful.[2]
In autumn 2018, he joined the music tv show "Lietuvos balsas" as a teacher. In 2020, he released his Lithuanian-language single "Tavės" which was the first Lithuanian single to top the charts of the M-1 since 2015.[2] It introduced his second album "Tavės Manês Savės", which became one of the three most listened to albums in Lithuania of the year.[3] During the M.A.M.A. awards in 2021, he received the three main awards: "Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year" and "Concert Artist of the Year". That same year, he released the successful duet with Jessica Shy, Rugpjūtis.
Personal Life
Justinas Jarutis is the son of Lithuanian politician Jonas Jarutis. In 2015, he married blogger and model Justina Česnaitė, who created the blog "Ona Būk Plona" in 2016. The couple has one daughter, Adele, born in 2017. They divorced in 2020.[4]
References
- ^ "Justinas Jarutis". 15min (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Kupiškyje užaugęs Justinas Jarutis pasidalijo dar niekada nematytais kadrais: papasakojo apie pardavėjo darbą, vaikystės svajonę ir hobį". Delfi. 4 August 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Populiarumo spinduliuose besimaudantis Justinas Jarutis: jaučiu, kad to nusipelniau". LRT. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Skiriasi Justinas Jarutis ir Justina Čėsnaitė-Jarutė". 15min (in Lithuanian). 23 December 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
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