Justin Paul

Justin Paul is an international DJ, record producer, and university educator with a deep understanding of music's transformative power to connect people, communities, and reflect shared human emotions. He curates, researches, and explores music's incredible influence by performing DJ sets worldwide at music festivals, intimate and large events, and unique cultural locations. Justin continues to earn acclaim for his diverse musical styles, having performed over 1,500 times and producing genres ranging from house, techno, disco, indie dance, ambient, and world music. In addition to his music career, he is dedicated to educating and mentoring the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, executives, filmmakers, and musicians. Justin has performed at major venues and festivals, including the Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium, Hangout Music Festival, Burning Man, the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, and the Mayan in Los Angeles, among others. As a founding DJ of the PEX (Philadelphia Experiment) artist collective, he also produces and performs at innovative events in Brooklyn, Costa Rica, Mexico, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. At the University of California, Los Angeles, Justin bridges the global music industry and higher education by teaching The DJ as Performer and Music Industry Fundamentals 2 courses. He also forges connections between students, faculty, and leading music technology companies to expand opportunities for hands-on learning and innovation. He holds a Regents Bachelor of Arts from Marshall University with concentrations in computer science and film/television, and an M.A. in Music Business & Industry from West Virginia University, where he focused on label operations, concert promotion, marketing, publishing, and music technology. Visit: justinpaul.com