In July 2025 C.J. Shaman was described by the Wall Street Times as The Rock Outlaw Ready to Ignite the Music Scene.

Journalist Nic Abelian described C.J. as being from the windswept deserts of Arizona to the neon lights of Las Vegas, C.J. Shaman has carved a path as a dynamic rock artist who fuses the raw energy of country rhythms with the electrifying pulse of rock ‘n’ roll.

In this episode of the Abeceder work life balance podcast Rest and Recreation C.J. Shaman discusses with host Michael Millward.

· His musical influences from discovering Elvis and Johnny Cash in his parents record collection to the punk rock and heavy metal of his elder brother’s collection.

• The inspiration for his latest album El Diablo del Ocho
• How he spends his free time
• The role of music as a unifier of all people

During their conversation Michael and C.J. discuss C.J’s cover of the Ricky Martin hit, Living la Vida Loca

Many music industry experts see C.J. Shaman as being on the verge of the big time. As a result, you might reasonably expect a guarded conversation. On the contrary C.J. Shaman provides an authentic insight in to the man behind the artist.

It is only when he talks about what will come next that C.J. keeps his cards close to his chest. There will be exciting things to come.

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