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" It may sound corny and cliche, but there was a time - and there are still times even today - when I feel lost or confused, and I question if I'm doing the right things. Then I look at my fans, and I listen to music, and I'm reminded that this is my destiny. "

Justine Skye

Music

Lost

Look

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Aesthetic

Luxury

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Justine Skye

Every Day

Weak

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Justine Skye

Love

Obstacles

" That's where people go wrong in the music industry: they get all these fancy things and think that they deserve them, but they really haven't done anything to earn them yet. "

" It all started with social media, building a fan base via Tumblr and YouTube, doing covers, and releasing a project with original music. Labels started to peel interest then. It was around the same time I was applying for college. "

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Justine Skye

Hill

Grew

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" People tend to not post when they're at their worst, but I try to be as open as I can be with my fans. "

" I never leave anywhere without my watch because it's a very special gift given to me by one of my managers. "

Justine Skye

Gift

Leave

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Justine Skye

People

Music

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Justine Skye

Glow

Important

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Justine Skye

Purple

Girl