Justin Paul Bio

Justin Paul is an internationally acclaimed director, DJ, Record Producer, and label founder. His success is attested to more than his DJ performances and producing; it is for his contribution to the global music scene via Playloop Records and helping to empower The Philadelphia Experiment (PEX) artist collective around the world. 

Justin Paul is known for being musically eclectic and for his keen ability to connect with the audience on an emotional and spiritual level. This has given rise to him getting booked to play at some of the nation’s most elite clubs, concerts, and festivals (1500+ DJ performances). His creativity extends beyond the music; he also serves as a creative director and professor, making award-winning music videos and helping educate thousands of college students.

Justin Paul's commitment to supporting emerging talent is evident through his founding of multiple record labels, providing platforms for artists to showcase their unique voices. He further amplifies his impact through strategic partnerships with top brands, leveraging his musical expertise to create collaborations that deeply resonate with audiences.

Justin Paul shares the stage with tons of legendary DJs and electronic acts—AIR, Bassnectar, Beats Antique, Deadmau5, DJ Colette, Disco Biscuits, Josh Wink, King Britt, LCD Soundsystem, Marques Wyatt, Nick Warren, Orbital, Prodigy, Rusko, Squarepusher, Thievery Corporation, Trentemøller, Zero 7, and many more. As the founder of Playloop Records, Justin Paul oversaw over 50 releases, ten of which broke into the Beatport Top 10 charts, and signed over a dozen artists to the roster. Carl Cox’s Global Sessions BBC Radio One show, KCRW & KXLU FM Los Angeles, WKDU FM Philadelphia, SiriusXM, and many more have featured his original music and DJ sets.

As one of the founding DJs of the PEX (The Philadelphia Experiment) artists’ collective, Justin Paul co-produced and performed DJ sets at dozens of forward-thinking events, all while establishing strategic partnerships with Hangout Music Festival, Filifera Hollywood, Live Nation (Mid-Atlantic), The W Maldives, and Camp Bisco Festival.

In 2015, he co-founded the indie record label and lifestyle brand Underground Sol in Venice Beach, CA, which has seen its share of well-received dance releases, including a few hits of Justin Paul’s own music, including the “How Long” remake, which reached number 1 on the Beatport Nu-Disco chart. Justin Paul’s other accolades include placing his album on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines inflight entertainment channels (2018-2021).

Justin Paul excels in his artistic & entrepreneurial pursuits and shares his knowledge and passion as a professor teaching courses at the University of California Los Angeles Ext. Music Business Program (2019 - Present). Justin Paul recently joined the Digital Media Arts faculty at California State University, Dominguez Hills (2023), and the Music faculty at California State University, Channel Islands (2024). He loves inspiring and guiding the next generation of artists, filmmakers, and industry leaders. Through his diverse journey, Justin Paul exemplifies the transformative power of music, shaping culture and inspiring countless individuals along the way.

Justin Paul also collaborates with THE MODEL band. Together, they’re pushing boundaries in art and electronic music. The Model’s “Little Dreams” The Remixes is out now.

Recent Music, Short Films & Video Highlights:

Co-Director/Producer/Writer Best Music Video / Short Film "Father's Day" 2024/2023

🏆 Winner World Premiere Film Awards
🏆 Winner Eastern European Film Festival
🎬 Nominee Paris Play Film Festival
🎬 Honorable Mention Los Angeles Movie Awards

Co-Director/Producer - Best Music Video "Together" 2022

🏆 Winner Cannes Shorts
🎬 Nominee Toyko Film Awards

Co-writer “Army” by Wallis - 2.5 Million Views & Streams (Apple, Spotify & YouTube) 2023
American Airlines & Delta Air Lines - Justin Paul “Elevated” album feature - 2019 - 2021
Beatport Nudisco Chart - Number 1 “How Long” 2015

Education:

Masters of Arts, Music Business & Industry - West Virginia University
Bachelors of Arts, Broadcasting & Film Studies - Marshall University

HIGHLIGHTS - A&R, ARTIST, DJ, RECORD PRODUCER & SONGWRITER

Justin Paul, “Sonic Sol” (June 2024)
Wallis, “Army” (Single) (2023)
Justin Paul, “Elevate” (10-Track Compilation Album) (2022)
The Model, “Little Dreams (Justin Paul Stolen Car Remix)” (2022)
The Model, Physical (21-Track Album) (2021)
The Model, “Little Dreams” (2021)
Justin Paul, Tropical Stardust Meditations EP (4 Track EP) (2020)
Dammien Alexander, “Elevate (Underground Sol Remix)” (2016, 2018)
Justin Paul Presents The Model, “Success” Single & Remix (2017)
Justin Paul feat. Iyeoka, “Deeper Awareness” & Light Single & Remix (2017)
Justin Paul Presents The Model, “Wrong Number” Single & Remix (2017)
Justin Paul Presents The Model, “I Won’t Be Hanging Out” Single & Remix (2017)
Iyeoka, “Simple Falling (Justin Paul Nudisco Remix)” (2015)
Hearts of Ace, “How Long (Justin Paul Vintage Vocal Remix)” (2015)
Hearts of Ace, “How Long (Justin Paul Dub Remix)” (2015)
Iyeoka, “Baba (Justin Paul & David Franz Remix)” (2015)
Bon Volta feat.Sarah Tancer, “Cruel Summer” (2016)
Microstar Playloop Collection (24-Track Album) (2010)
The Model, Physical (10-Track Album) (2009)
Playloop Presents Get Into The Loop Vol.1 (13-Track Album) (2007)
Justin Paul, Red Shift (2006)
Justin Paul, Deep Submergence (2005)

GLOBAL RADIO PLAY HIGHLIGHTS

Delta Air Lines, Inflight Entertainment & Radio (2020 - 2021)
BBC Radio One, Global Sessions (2006)
American Airlines Inflight Entertainment & Radio (2019, 2020)
Lufthansa Airlines Inflight Entertainment & Radio (2019)
W Hotel Radio & Music App (2017, 2018)
KCRW 88.9 FM Los Angeles (2016, 2017)
KXLU 88.9 FM Los Angeles (2013, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
WKDU 91.7 FM Philadelphia (2007, 2008, 2009, 2021, 2024)
Virgin Airlines, Inflight Radio (2007, 2008, 2009)
SiriusXM, Satellite and Streaming Radio (2007 & 2008)
Radio Australia (2007)

CONCERT, EVENT & FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Hangout Music Festival, Gulf Shores, AL (2017 & 2018)
Filifera Hollywood (2017 - 2020)
Moshulu PEX Philadelphia (2021)
One Art Community Center (2021)
Warfield Theater, San Francisco (2010)
Breakfast of Champions, The Midway, San Francisco (2016)
W Hotel & Resort, Republic of Maldives (2016, 2017)
PEX Magic Garden Party, Philadelphia, PA (2017, 2018)
Deadmau5, Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA (2010)
SXSW Festival, Austin, TX (2007)
Fonda Theater, Hollywood, CA (2010, 2011, 2012)
Air, Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA (2010)
The Prodigy, Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA (2009)
Thievery Corporation, Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA (2010)
King King Hollywood, CA (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016)
House of Blues Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA (2010)
Burning Man Festival, Black Rock City, NV (2007, 2008, 2009 & 2011)
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ (2015, 2016 & 2017)
Philadelphia Experiment Festival, Darlington, MD (2008 - 2018)
Lighting In A Bottle Music Festival, Orange County, CA (2012)
Squarepusher, The Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA (2012)
Zero 7, The Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA (2009)
The Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA (2012)
The Standard Hotel DTLA, Los Angeles, CA (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012)
The Roxy Theater, West Hollywood (2012)
Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY (2010)
Bembe, Brooklyn, NY (2010)
Distrik, Washington D.C. (2017)
Camp Bisco Festival, New York (2008, 2009 & 2011)
Native Instruments HQ, Berlin, Germany (2011)
Trentemøller, Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA (2011)
Infected Mushroom, Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA (2010)
Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA (2010)
Big Art Music Festival, Oakland, CA (2010)
The Twisted Pepper, Dublin, Ireland (2009)
The Rock N Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C. (2009)
Deadmau5, Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA (2008, 2009)
America’s Best DJ Tour, Atlantic City, NJ (2008)
Disco Biscuits NYE, Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ (2008)
Elevate Nightclub, New Haven, CT (2008)
The BoBo Gallery Asheville, NC (2008)
Transformus Festival, Asheville, NC (2008)
Winter Music Conference Festival, Miami, FL (1999, 2004, 2005, 2011)
Skylark Lounge, San Francisco, CA (1998)
Guggenheim SOHO Museum, New York, NY (1997)

DIRECTOR HIGHLIGHTS

“I Won’t Be Hanging Out” by The Model (band) (Music Video 2022)

(Indie Electronic & Rock Band) Shot on location in North Philadelphia
(YouTube)

“Together” by Darow (Korean Drama / Music Video 2022)

(Korean/American Singer Songwriter)
Shot on location in Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach & Joshua Tree
New Creators Film Award Official Selection 2022
Tracks Music Awards Official Selection 2022
(YouTube)

“Jina Song” (Internet Commercial 2021)

(Lifestyle Promo Video) Shot on location in Hollywood, Los Angeles & Venice Beach
(Instagram)

“Romeo’s Fate” by King Britt (Music Video (2001)
(R&B / Neo Soul) Shot on location in Philadelphia
(MTV Tokyo, Much Music Canada)

“Nova Dream Sequence” by King Britt (Music Video 2004)
(Electronic / Techno) Shot on location in Philadelphia
(Apple iTunes Phone Project)

“Silk 130 Band at the World Cafe Live” by King Britt (Concert 2004)
(R&B / Neo Soul) Featuring Kathy Sledge
Shot on location in Philadelphia
(Commercial DVD release)

“Night At The Apollo” Philadelphia Film Festival (Short Film 2005)
48hr Film Festival Winner
Top 15 National Film Challenge Finalist 
(DVD Release)

SOUND ENGINEER & MUSIC TECHNOLOGIST

“Miami Vice Movie - King Britt / Michael Mann” (2004)
Logic Pro Studio Engineer
(Feature Film Release)

“Rolex Commercials - King Britt / Michael Mann” (2005)
Logic Pro Studio Engineer
(Network TV Broadcast)

JOBS & INTERNSHIPS