Episode 450 - Hip‑Hop Renaissance Meets Spiritual Poetry: Inside Jastin Artis' Unique Musical Fusion

Welcome to “When Words Fail, Music Speaks,” the podcast that turns melodies into medicine for the soul.

In today’s episode host James Cox sits down with Jastin Artis—a gold‑and‑platinum‑streamed indie producer, songwriter, A&R mentor, and relentless “chronic‑health warrior.” From the origins of his unusual middle name—Jastin, a blend of his parents’ names, and Artist, a tribute to a grandfather he never met—to his journey from a class‑room clarinet player to a guitar‑driven “hip‑hop Renaissance” creator, Justin shares the stories that have shaped his sound.

We’ll dive deep into his creative process, exploring how a simple keyboard chord evolves into the layered instrumentals of Love in Darkness and the genre‑bending anthem “Tag This.” Jastin reveals the challenges of living with fibromyalgia, insomnia and low testosterone, and how music, meditation, video games, and even Netflix binge‑watching become his lifelines when depression looms.

The conversation also touches on:

• The power of naming and identity in an artis' career.
• The mastermind collaborations he’d love to see—Pharrell, Jimi Hendrix, and a female legend like Queen Latifah or Alanis Morissette.
• The songs that move him to the brink of tears—Lauryn Hill’s MTV Unplugged performance and John Mayer’s “Gravity.”
• A glimpse of his future merch empire (stickers, throw‑pillows, beach towels) and his relentless drive to turn streams into tangible support for creators.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of chronic illness, the sting of creative doubt, or simply crave a soundtrack for resilience, this episode is your reminder that when words stumble, music never does. Grab your headphones, press play, and let Jastin’s story inspire the next stanza of your own journey.

As always.....when words fail...music speaks!