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A decade ago singer John West was perched on a stool front and center on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA. Surrounded by the noise and chaos of this oceanside mecca of street performers, John was simply focused on his guitar. He attracted huge crowds with his soft falsetto and heavy melodies that harkened back to his southern roots in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Having busked the streets of LA for years, John soon found himself signing a deal with Mercury/Island Def Jam, recording with household name producers (Benny Blanco, Pop & Oak and Ari Levine of the Smeezingtons), and collaborating with rappers like Pusha T and Big Sean.
But something got lost along the way. The city of lost angels can eat you up inside and if you’re not careful, the strain of fame can take its toll on you. Emotionally exhausted by his experiences in the music industry, John consciously decided to take a break from all the madness, start a family, and go back to school to become a therapist. He started a journey of self-healing and went back to creating new music in his spare time.
Fast-forward several years, John is a new man. Recently relocated to Japan, he now helps soldiers and their families as a mindfulness-based therapist.
Being in the twilight of this 30s and exploring the beautiful, sometimes lonely landscape of Japan, John still loves to share his gift with the world and is still down to be the messenger – all while keeping Louisiana in his heart.
But something got lost along the way. The city of lost angels can eat you up inside and if you’re not careful, the strain of fame can take its toll on you. Emotionally exhausted by his experiences in the music industry, John consciously decided to take a break from all the madness, start a family, and go back to school to become a therapist. He started a journey of self-healing and went back to creating new music in his spare time.
Fast-forward several years, John is a new man. Recently relocated to Japan, he now helps soldiers and their families as a mindfulness-based therapist.
Being in the twilight of this 30s and exploring the beautiful, sometimes lonely landscape of Japan, John still loves to share his gift with the world and is still down to be the messenger – all while keeping Louisiana in his heart.
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