“John Mayer said I was one of his favorites on guitar”: One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has been named – and he’s lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller, John Legend and Ariana Grande

Left-John Mayer performs on stage at The O2 Arena on October 13, 2019 in London, England; Right-Justus West performs during Future X Sounds Concert at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre on August 31, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

Justus West has made a massive splash in both the guitar world and the music industry at large – and while he might not be a household name (just yet), he’s worked with heavy hitters such as Mac Miller, John Legend, ThunderCat, Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys, and Snoop Dogg.

Not only that, he also happens to be one of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists.