Releases Focus Track Ahead of 2025 EP Growing Out

London, UK – Rising East London soul-pop artist Justin Peng returns with his latest single, “Shelter,” an introspective and emotionally charged track that explores the pain of being someone’s temporary safe space when they won’t fully commit. The poignant lyrics, “I can be all that you want, that you need; I’ll be your shelter,” capture the essence of unrequited, unconditional love, where selfless devotion meets the harsh reality of impermanence.

Drawing inspiration from soulful icons such as George Michael and Sam Smith, Justin’s sound blends R&B, soul, and pop to create something both deeply personal and universally relatable. After winning China Central Television’s Bravo Youngsters competition in 2020, Justin quickly garnered industry recognition, including being named a “Rising Newcomer” by Vogue China and receiving praise from stars like Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow. He also contributed to the 2023 Asian Para Games’ closing ceremony and had a sold-out headline show (the Grace) in London in 2024, in addition to making his festival debut at Liverpool’s Sound City.

Ahead of its release, “Shelter” has gained major popularity on Chinese social platforms TikTok and Xiaohongshu, thanks in part to a viral video Justin posted of himself performing the track live in a church. In the video, when the microphone stopped working mid-performance, Justin continued singing, captivating viewers with his resilience and raw talent. The clip quickly amassed over 70,000 likes and more than a million views in just one day, further elevating Justin’s presence in China.

Artwork: Maggie Zhu @heyxmaggie


Justin’s upcoming EP, Growing Out, explores themes of identity, family separation, and the immigrant experience, offering an honest reflection of his British-Asian perspective. In 2025, Justin is set to expand his reach with a headline performance at The Lower Third on the 8th of February, continuing to connect with fans through his deeply moving music. With “Shelter” as the lead single, he is poised to make a lasting impact on the UK music scene and beyond, inviting listeners to find solace, empathy, and self-discovery through his music

Artist bio:
Musically inspired by soulful vocalists George Michael and Sam Smith, Justin Peng offers a captivating blend of R&B, soul, and pop that resonates with a global audience.

After winning a Chinese Central Television (CCTV) talent competition: Bravo Youngsters (华彩少年）in 2020, Justin is swiftly making his mark, Vogue China named him the “Rising Newcomer”, Nichole Scherzinger highly praised his soulful vocal control, whereas Gary Barlow complemented that: “You have great potential”. After his sold-out London headline show at the Grace (150 capacity) in May 2024, and his festival debut at the Sound City Liverpool (5000 capacity), Justin is gearing up for his 2025 London headline show at the Lower Third, on the 8th of February, and he will be performing at Mighty Hoopla 2025, on Sunday the 1st of June.

Justin is ready to take his place. Like Rina Sawayama and Griff, he wishes to bring the underrepresented East-Asian talent to the forefront through his music, represent his communities by creating a space where diverse voices are heard and celebrated, and inspire others to pursue their passions relentlessly.