JC Pluto Boardwalk Sessions

This is a new edition, spinning off the coattails of the “Boardwalk Sessions” series I did live from Venice Beach 10 years ago. The vibes are a bit different now. This time it’s themed around snowboarding, as that's my favorite place to zone out to music. This is also kicking off a new annual tradition, showcasing tunes I collect over the season. Since this is my first mix in the series, I’ve incl...

Hip-hop track, created with a group of artist/musician/skater friends I went to high school with. We wrote this song while reuniting on a visit back years later , after we had all moved onto adulting. The lyrics reflect on growing up in a tough environment—an area affected by poverty and crime—where open-mindedness and creativity were not the norm and were often discouraged. The song emphasizes th...

Hip-hop track about tapping into a shared universal consciousness, while simultaneously learning to think independently and resisting outside influences. Written and recorded in 2004. For music video: youtube.com/shorts/UiEW-SCCoL0

Music video shot for a college production class in 2003. For music video: https://youtu.be/XNpHBgWL54M

An acoustic/Indie song featuring lyrics to honor loved ones who have passed away, offering a positive outlook on the uncertainty of the afterlife. Written and recorded in 2005 For music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/oPAW_HgHmWw

This is a psychedelic hip-hop track that explores the dichotomy of being both a sentient being and a mammal with visceral instincts—about remaining conscious while being shaped by world events. Written and recorded in 2002. For music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/ojtbCk8KMBk

This is an experimental hip-hop track about making your own decisions and also avoiding the urge to influence others. Written and recorded in 2005. For music videos: https://youtube.com/shorts/VTkz1zH79AA

Instrumental track featuring turntable scratching and instrumentation. Written and recorded in 2003. For music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/5LUZcrjEAEY

Hip-hop song written to a close friend who was struggling with addiction, self-abuse, and on the verge of suicide. Written and recorded in 2004.

Intro track to an EP, written and recorded in 2004. Featuring sound design, production, keys, guitar, and spoken-word.

Experimental hip-hop track that explores the themes of karma and fate working behind the scenes in shaping how everything unfolds. Written and recorded in 2004. For music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/GpAAZbGhb08

Punk rock track about motivating yourself to break out of ruts and change your environment to improve negative situations. Written and recorded in 2005. For music video: https://youtube.com/shorts/TEZxwcg1rac

Live set with chill vibes, along with some Hip Hop and R&B classics.

Live set under the stars in Joshua Tree. Performed at the after-party for a close friend's wedding, amongst my Burning Man family. 03/20/2016

Live DJ set received live at a cool place with fun people. 2016

DJ set full of beats, mixed with fun and nostalgic tunes of all sorts. Recorded live @ Venice Ale House.

A live set featuring all of the tracks from my new album, mixed with a lot of goody Hip Hop and fun throwbacks. Track Listing: 01. JC Pluto - “Bombay” 02. Primitive Radio Gods - “Standing Outside a Broken Phonebooth With $ In My Hand” 03. Susan Vega - “Tom’s Diner” 04. Soul II Soul - “Back to Life” 05. JC Pluto, featuring Sabrina Hill - “Pretty Happy” 06. O.D.B - “Baby I Got Your Money” 07. JC Plu...