Ever since making a splash as a finalist on Season 7 of La Voix, country artist Justin Legacy has been moving at lightning speed. Now, with the release of his new single “Blame It On You”—a collaboration with producer Ron Lopata—Legacy is embarking on his most emotionally raw and sonically ambitious chapter yet. Blending dark, gritty blues elements with his signature modern country-rock edge, the track offers a powerful preview of his upcoming 2027 EP. In a candid Q&A, Legacy opens up about navigating heavy themes of guilt and redemption, leaning into vulnerability, and how personal growth is shaping his unique, genre-bending sound.
“Blame It On You” is described as your most emotionally raw and sonically ambitious chapter yet. What personal experiences or shifts in your life sparked this new creative direction?
I think a big part of this new direction comes from growing as a person and as an artist. Over the last few years, I’ve lived more experiences, met a lot of people, and had the chance to see different sides of life. All of that naturally changed the way I write and the stories I want to tell.
You teamed up with producer Ron Lopata for this track. How did his vision help you blend those gritty, blues-infused elements with your signature modern country sound?
Ron really helped bring the vision of the song to life. He understood the feeling we wanted from the beginning and helped create that dark, powerful country-rock sound. He paid attention to every detail, from the instruments to the atmosphere of the song, and pushed us to make it the best version possible.
This single is the first taste of your upcoming 2027 EP. How does “Blame It On You” set the tone—both lyrically and musically—for the rest of the project?
I think Blame It On You really sets the tone for the EP because it shows a different side of who I am as an artist. Justin Legacy has always had three different colors: country pop, rock, and hip hop influences. This project leans more into the country-rock side, with darker and more emotional storytelling, but you can still feel the different influences that make my sound unique.
Your music beautifully navigates heavy themes like heartbreak, guilt, faith, and redemption. Is it intimidating to put that level of vulnerability out into the world, or do you find it therapeutic?
I think it’s a bit of both. It can be intimidating to share something so personal, but that’s also what makes music powerful. Writing these songs is a way for me to express things that are hard to put into words, and it feels good when people can connect with them.
Ever since your standout run as a finalist on La Voix Season 7, your career has moved at lightning speed. Looking back, what has been the most surprising or validating moment of this journey so far?
I think the most surprising and validating part has been seeing people connect with my music. After La Voix, I knew I wanted to keep building something real, but seeing people come to shows, sing the songs, and support the journey has been incredible. Every opportunity, from playing bigger festivals to working on new music, reminds me that I’m on the right path
You recently crossed genres to feature on Souldia’s single, “Le vent dans le dos,” and you’re currently hitting major festival stages like Festivent and Saint-Tite. How do these diverse live experiences and collaborations shape your identity as a country artist?
I think those experiences are a big part of what makes me who I am as an artist. I’ve always had different influences, from country to rock to hip hop, and I don’t want to put myself in just one box.
Working with Souldia showed me how powerful it can be to mix different worlds and connect with different audiences. I think that’s what makes the journey exciting—being able to keep exploring, growing, and bringing something different to the table.
With a packed summer tour schedule across Québec, how are you planning to translate the intense energy and raw emotion of “Blame It On You” into your live sets for the fans?
I think the goal is to bring the same energy and emotion from the recording to the stage, but make it even bigger. Blame It On You has a lot of power behind it, and I want people to feel that the second we start playing it.
Whether it’s a festival crowd or a smaller venue, I want every show to feel like an experience.
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