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Josh Abraham
Abraham in 2011
Background information
Born	(1973-01-12)January 12, 1973 (age 52) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop rock
Occupations	Music executive record producer songwriter
Years active	1995–present
Website	pulserecordings.com

Josh Abraham is an American record producer, songwriter, andmusic executive. He has worked with artists includingP!nk,Thirty Seconds to Mars,Kelly Clarkson,Shakira,Weezer,Linkin Park,Velvet Revolver,Carly Rae Jepsen,Adam Lambert,Alkaline Trio, andSlayer.^[1]

His career began in the recording studio in the mid-1990s, as a self-taught musician, producer, mixer, and engineer. The first album he produced for a major label wasDeadsy'sself-titled debut album in 1997.^[2][3] As a client ofThe Firm, Inc. he becameA&R and Staff Producer, leading to a similar role atVirgin Records where he teamed up with the likes ofThirty Seconds to Mars^[4] andCourtney Love.^[5]

In 2004, Abraham formed Pulse Recording, after purchasing the property which operated as Soundcastle Recording Studios for more than 25 years.^[6] Designed in 1967 by influential mid-century modern architectCarl Maston, the Pulse Recording headquarters consists of two redwood block and glass buildings on a one-acre lot, housing two recording studios and an office space. The building has received the prestigiousAmerican Institute of Architects award for quality of construction and design.^[7] Notable artists that have recorded on the property since its inception include:U2,Madonna,Paul McCartney,Beach Boys,Bruce Springsteen,Tupac Shakur,Billy Joel,Beastie Boys,Red Hot Chili Peppers,Dr. Dre,Herbie Hancock, andMary J. Blige.^{[citation needed]}

He went on to create Pulse Management and Songs of Pulse, both operating under the Pulse Recording umbrella with partnerScott Cutler.^[8] Since 2010, the company's client roster has co-writtenKaty Perry's "Teenage Dream", "California Gurls", "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" and "Part of Me",Taio Cruz's "Dynamite"^[9][10]Phillip Phillips' "Home"^[11] andNeon Trees' "Animal" and "Everybody Talks".^[12] Pulse Recording now operates two Recording studios, one based at its headquarters in Los Angeles,^[13] and one based inBurbank, California. In 2012, the company established a partnership with Creative Nation, theNashville-based music management and publishing company owned by songwriterLuke Laird and his wife Beth Laird.^[14]

Latin Grammy Awards

• 2011 –Album of the Year ("Sale el Sol") (Nominated)^[15]

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