Branded Content
Produced by Media Arts Lab, Stept, and Stones Throw Records. For Apple’s “California Streaming” event for the iPhone 13, we traversed some of the most beautiful landscapes in California to capture the essence of our sublime state. The event was brought to life with an incredible cast of Stones Throw players covering Ashford and Simpson’s “California Soul”.
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by JV
Produced by Spotify and Yours Truly Creative. We brought James Blake's Assume Form to life in an original short film - including a stripped-down version of the title track - recorded live on a Steinway grand piano in a park in Glendale, CA
Recorded, Sound Designed & Mixed by JV
Produced by Roland U.S. The legacy of the TR-808’s boom transcends genre—touching on everything from hip-hop and R&B to techno and house. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary drum machine, a group of musical luminaries breaks down their stone-cold 808 classics.
Original music & recreated versions of these classic tracks by JV
Produced by Spotify. “It's all very from the heart. Everything instrumentally is how I feel, everything lyrically is how I feel but not exactly - the stories that are happening are not really related to me, like they're not autobiographical, but they are how I'm feeling.”
Produced by Splice. Yoda and Luke Skywalker. Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Morpheus and Neo. And now - Boi-1da and Wondagurl. Mentor meets apprentice, master meets master in this special episode of Unpacked, to celebrate the new Wondagurl pack on Splice.
Produced by Splice. Regarded as one of today’s most influential drummers, Travis Barker is a world-class musician and producer. He has sold millions of records with his bands blink-182, +44, and Transplants. As a solo artist, Barker has produced and made appearances on projects spanning an expansive array of genres.
Produced by Splice. Armed with mics and mallets, Detroit staples Waajeed and Shigeto capture the sounds of Motor City, from the I-75 bridge to the mechanical whirs of the Archer Record Pressing plant. Movement Festival artists deconstruct and resample those sounds into field recordings into loops, one-shots, and ambient textures.
Produced by First We Feast. Last year, chef Ludo Lefebvre taught Joji and Rich Brian how to make the perfect omelet. But can the boys finally impress their mentor by serving him a couple of tasty burgers?
Produced by Complex. Lil Skies goes Sneaker Shopping with Complex's Joe La Puma at Rif in L.A. and talks about his love for Air Force 1s, style influences from Lil Wayne and keeping Yeezys on ice.
Produced by Arnette. Get on Board with pro surfers as they trip through California's tastiest waves. Sound was recorded on location and designed with the ocean in mind to set the tone for this mellow, dreamy trip down the California coastline.