2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Presented by: ICM Partners

Justine Skye

Thursday, March 17
10:50PM - 11:00PM

Mohawk Indoor
912 Red River St

Artist-9462

Listen to I'm Yours feat. Vic Mensa

Notching two million YouTube views from a single Drake cover, inking a major record label deal, and selling out your very first headlining show – all before the age of 20 – isn't the norm. But then again, many do not posses the same passion and prowess as the purple-haired unicorn, Justine Skye.
Hailing from the do-or-die streets of Brooklyn, New York, Skye wasn’t always the outspoken gal being groomed for the bright lights of fame, but one thing was for certain: she could sing. “I was really, really shy,” Justine recalls.

But a Q&A session at a BMI panel would break her stoop-kid-syndrome, as she unlocked her star potential with a soulful, a capella rendition of Sam Sparro’s hit single “Black and Gold.” Sparking a light bulb-moment for many in the crowd, Skye’s seductive sound was the unparalleled breath of fresh air the industry lacked.
As a result of the young songstress’ serious serenading on the BMI stage, accom...

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