Credits: Producer, Arranger, Co-Writer, Tracking Engineer, Mix Engineer, Piano & Trombone
An end-to-end production showcasing Dairo’s full-circle process.
Live from the Halo by USC Annenberg
“Grace” and “Ladybug” - Sophia Jane Condon
Credits: Tracking Engineer, Mix Engineer
My role as the lead engineer of the USC Annenberg series “Live from the Halo” has allowed me to develop my broadcast post-production.
This recording was also recognized by ADK Microphones for the exceptional utilization of their Zigma 3 Series microphone.
“But Not Broken” - Kazeem Dairo
Credits: Composition, arrangement, performance
A live performance of my composition titled “But Not Broken” with the USC Honors Combo at Sam First in Los Angeles, CA.
Ten Minutes to Curtain - Harlow Schuman, Matias Lievano
Credits: Score composition, arrangement, production
An original film score composed produced under the direction of filmmaker Matias Lievano and producer Harlow Schuman.
“Summertime” - Suede Avery ft. St Roc
The debut single of artist and singer Suede Avery written, produced, and mixed by Dairo. A futuristic dance track that blends R&B with a fresh shade of pop.
“I Wanna Get High” - David Sturdevant
An unpublished production for Bay Area legend David Sturdevant. This track features a completely live arrangement and band recorded in a home studio in Oakland, CA. Also features Suede Avery on vocals. Recorded, produced and mixed by Dairo.
“Fluid Freedom” - Dairo
A unique and early work of Dairo’s for an experimental dance narrative film exploring the social injustice’s of Black women in the United States. While the project never was completed, it’s still a special piece of work that speaks to Dairo’s capabilities. Composed and produced by Dairo, featuring Hannah Norman on vocals and Evan Williams on strings.
“Parasite” (Instrumental)- Dairo
A sonic experiment (hyper-rock?) composed, produced and mixed by Dairo, featuring Romel Veal Jr. on Drums, and Casey Kendrick on Guitar/Bass. There is a topline but still on the search for the right artist/vocalist.
“Aftertaste” - Sofia Gomez, Dairo
A Perc Rock pitch assignment recorded, produced, mixed, and co-wirtten by Dairo. Features Sofia Gomez on vocals, Sean Coughlin on Guitar, and Bailey Thomas on Bass.
“Kemi” - Dairo (Rough Mix)
Composed, arranged, and performed by Kazeem Dairo along with the 25’-26’ class of the USC Honors Combo. Recorded at Swan Dive Sound in Los Angeles, CA.