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In the Studio: The Creative Process gave attendees an insider’s look at music production, featuring Latin producers Realmind, KingAlexBeats and Just Ideas — known for their work with artists like Shakira and Pitbull. Moderated by ASMA, the panel dove deep into the creative world of top Latin music producers. Panelists shared their unique approaches to production and songwriting, offering valuable insight into how they shape the evolving sound of Latin music today.
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The production duo Just Ideas, formed by Latin Canadian producer Jorge Pineda and Josh Polasz (aka Filatino), has been working hard behind the scenes, amassing over 100 million streams to date. Renowned for their artist development skills, they’ve collaborated with a wide range of talent, including 347aidan, Alx Veliz, Anders, BankNRanx, Dom Vallie, Farruko, Fito Blanko, illmind, Lavi$h, Murda Beatz, Nonso Amadi, Pressa, Rêve, Slow Mike, and Yoko Gold.
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Toronto artist St4r has returned with a music video for his third single of the year, “50 miles.”
Detailing the anxieties of a situationship, “50 miles” is a vulnerable and authentic look of what it means to be all up in your feelings. Produced by Just ideas, Dyse, and Luke Gagné, “50 Miles” features a vocal sample from Ley Vara, lending an atmospheric quality to the track.
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LMBC is a collective of executives focused on the development of the Hispanic creative arts and entertainment industry in Canada. The event will spotlight up-and-coming Latin artists, with performances from Just Ideas X St4r, Bebeboy & Looch Bodega. Executive music producer Miguel Anthony and music influencer Baby Linda will host the event, and Latin Grammy nominee Fito Blanko and multi-platinum producer Sensei Musica, along with Complex Canada’s Alex Narvaez, will make special appearances.
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Now, he’s back with his latest tune, “Heartbreak & Hermes”. Produced in collaboration with Just Ideas and st4r, it’s a true calling card for this rising rapper, with intricately designed production that proves the deep thoughtfulness that goes into 730RARRI’s music-making.
Towards the end of April, Toronto rapper Lil Berete released a video for his Just Ideas-produced “ikik.” Earlier today, the video passed 100K views on YouTube, and the song is sitting at just over 20K streams on Spotify.
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The local connection doesn't end with the voice you hear on the track. The producing pair who helped bring the song to life are also from Waterloo Region. Together, they run the production company Just Ideas.
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Just Ideas Inc. Pineda and Josh Polasz conducted weekly workshops at the new recording studio in House of Friendship’s Courtland Shelley community centre. (Craig Norris/ CBC)
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Join Ken Lewis, who has credits on 101 Gold & Platinum records with 28+ years experience in the major label music industry. In his free live broadcasts, he answers a wide range of questions on music production, mixing, career development, demonstrates some cool techniques, shares insights and offers practical advice. This episode covers: Sprint Mix - “Selfish” by Fagin ft. Just Ideas.
