My Story

Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Julia Tynes is best known for her soulful and sweet vocals, girl-power sass, and story-driven lyrics that make her music instantly relatable to audiences.

Julia is a Halifax-based Pop R&B singer, songwriter, and entertainer. She performs original music with an authentic style all her own. Her lyrics and delivery are influenced by easy-going East Coast attitudes from her upbringing in Nova Scotia, set to a Toronto urban soundscape where she resided for many years, all which is showcased in the music video for her latest release Rollin’. Julia has co-written Rollin’ with Juno nominated producer Tony Singh of Cocophonic Productions also known for his role as lead singer/producer from Punjabi by Nature and, Sirens of Shanti.

Whether backed by a full band or performing an intimate acoustic set with piano or guitar, Julia is always ready to entertain. Julia gained momentum with the release of her singles 'Obvious' and 'Stand Still', both which received over 1000 plays on National radio , while 'Stand Still' was featured on Virgin, CBC, and The East Coast Top Ten Countdown to name a few.

Julia is a graduate of the Randolph College for the Performing Arts and was nominated for a 2018 Nova Scotia Music award. Past performances include; Performing for the Prime Minister of Canada, The International Stan Rogers Fest, East Coast Music Week, opening for Juno award winner Liberty Silver and many more. Julia’s musical influences include; Motown, 90’s Pop, and Bruno Mars.

“Lady J’s [Julia Tynes] voice has a unique gift that her
audiences and listeners love. This is the sign of a true artist that sets her apart from all others”

"I was impressed with how Julia brought in the
message of “love yourself” and the positive messages she conveyed throughout her show."

Juno and Grammy award winner Liberty Silver

Paul Mason, Nova Scotian Junior High School Principal

Career Highlights

Awards & Achievements

2022 Julia Releases her debut album, "The Girl in Every Song".
2021 - Julia's Single 'Rollin' is featured in indie film F.EAR (Face Everything and Rise), which has won over 33 film festival awards both nationally and internationally.
2020 - Released New Single and Music Video ‘Rollin’ and received over 5000 views on YouTube.
2018 - Released New Single ‘Stand Still’ and received Music Nova Scotia nomination for 'African Nova Scotian Artist of the Year'
2018 - Released New Single and Music Video ‘Obvious’ and received over 1000 radio plays across National Radio.
2017 - Rising Star Nominee
2016 - Julia wins ANSMA's (African Nova Scotian Music Association) Emerging Artist of the Year

Featured on

Sirius XM, The Verge, Indie Can Radio, MBC Network Radio SK, Pop Can Radio, My 96 FM Top 5, Back Home Musical Podcast Episode 26, Atlantic Axess Week 48, CBC One Song in a Row, CFLO FM, MontLaurier, Canadian Beats, CKBF, CHIP FM, CFBS, CKRO, CJMC, CIAU, CKNA, CIAX, CFVD, CHHO, CFMF, CKGN, CNN, CKDU, CHRK, CKVL, CIOE

Past Performances

Performed with Grammy and 3x Juno Winner Liberty Silver at the Gene Augustine Centre for Black History Month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, International Stan Rogers Festival, Indie Week, Select Sisters Raising Funds for Children in Africa, Jamiesons, The Heritage Festival, The MOD club, The Perfect Pour, The British Bull Dog, ECMW, NSMW, Taste of the Danforth, The Opera House, The Toronto Christmas Market, Astral Drive Junior High, The Good Food and Wine Show, Linsmore Tavern, The Supermarket Restaurant and Bar, AlleyCatz, Brantford Station Coffee House, Manny’s, Nova Multicultural Festival, Montes Showbar Grill, Halifax International Airport Music Program.