· sound is story, too.
We have two distinct offerings — curatorial and performative — for organizations, events, and brands that understand what the right music does to a room.
O F F E R I N G I
M U S I C C U R A T I O N
Intentional playlist design rooted in cultural fluency. Selecting, sequencing, and pacing music that serves the emotional arc of a space or event. Not algorithmic. Not random. Curated.
T I E R 1 • E S S E N T I A L
• The Set
One Playlist. One Vibe. Done Right.
I N C L U D E S
• 1 curated playlist (up to 90 min of music)
• Single mood / vibe direction
• Genre and cultural context brief
• Sequenced for natural energy arc
• Delivered as Spotify/Apple Music link
$500
Flat Rate · Deliverable Within 5 Business Days
T I E R 2 • S T A N D A R D
• The FUll program
Multi-Phase Programming for Full Event.
I N C L U D E S
• 2-3 playlists (mood mapped phases with transition logic)
• Up to 3 hours of curated music total
• Cultural and audience-specific sourcing
• 1 round of revisions
• Delivered with timing guide / run-of-show notes
$1,200
Flat Rate · Deliverable Within 7 Business Days
T I E R 3 • P R E M I U M
• The living score
Brand-Matched, Intentional Sonic Identity.
I N C L U D E S
• Full sound strategy brief
• Up to 5 playlists / phases = 5 hours of total music.
• Ongoing playlist for spatial use (lobby, retail, hospitality)
• 2 rounds of revisions
• Optional quarterly refresh (retainer, see below)
• Exclusive sourcing. No chart-chasing picks
$2,500
Flat Rate · 10-14 Day TImeline
T I E R 4 • S I G N A T U R E
• The residency
Ongoing, Retained Sonic Stewardship.
I N C L U D E S
• Monthly playlist programming (4–8 playlists/mo.)
• Dedicated curation brief and seasonal refresh
• Priority availability for events and activations
• 1 strategy call per month
• Cultural advisory on music-adjacent brand decisions
• Access to Studio NINE23 network for live talent & collabs
$1,500/mo.
Minimum 3-Month Engagement
T H I S I S B E S T F O R
• live events
Galas, receptions, panel discussions, award ceremonies. Programming that breathes with the event's arc.
• digital activations
Virtual events, brand livestreams, social content soundscapes. Music that translates through a speaker or earbuds.
• product launches
Music strategy calibrated to brand identity, audience, and the emotional register of the reveal moment.
• spatial / ambient
Hotel lobbies, gallery spaces, retail floors, elevators, co-working environments. Continuous sonic identity.
O F F E R I N G II
L I V E P E R F O R M A N C E
JP Reynolds brings a distinct performative range: from intimate original music sets rooted in soul, hip-hop, and the Black musical tradition, to live jam sets that function like a party with a curator — vocal hosting, rapping, singing, crowd engagement, and band interplay. Think The Roots meets a fellowship dinner. Every set is a designed experience, not a performance for hire.
Performed original compositions from JP Reynolds' catalog (tracks and instrumentals) delivered solo or with full band. Suited for receptions, intimate showcases, gallery openings, and branded cultural moments.
| Duration | Configuration | What to Expect | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | |||
5 min |
Solo
Tracks
|
2–3 original songs or instrumentals with pre-recorded backing tracks. Ideal for a focused ceremonial moment — a speaker intro, an opening, a toast. |
$750
Flat Rate
|
15 min |
Solo
Tracks
|
5–6 original pieces. Fully arranged set with vocal performance and/or instrumental narration. Includes brief context for each piece. |
$1,500
Flat Rate
|
| With Band | |||
15 min |
Live Band
3–5 Piece
|
Live band arrangement of original catalog. 4–5 songs. Tight and intentional — full sonic presence without overstaying. |
$2,500
Flat Rate
|
30 min |
Live Band
3–5 Piece
|
Full arc original set. 8–10 songs with room to breathe, build, and land. JP's preferred format for receptions and cultural programming. |
$4,000
Flat Rate
|
1 hr |
Live Band
3–5 Piece
|
Full concert-length set. Deep catalog, range of moods and genres. Suited for festivals, ticketed showcases, or flagship brand activations. |
$7,500
Flat Rate
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Live interpolation of culturally-recognized music — soul, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and beyond — with JP as vocal host, MC, and bandleader. Tight live arrangement, spontaneous crowd engagement, and the kind of energy that makes people put their phones away. This is for rooms that need to feel something.
Band configuration is flexible. Standard is 3–5 pieces (drum, bass, guitar/keys). Sets are designed to complement event flow. JP reads the room and moves accordingly.
| Duration | Configuration | What to Expect | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
15 min |
Live Band
3–5 Piece
|
High-impact burst set. 4–5 songs, tight sequencing, crowd moment. Ideal for award ceremonies, reception transitions, or an unexpected punctuation to a formal program. |
$3,000
Flat Rate
|
30 min |
Live Band
3–5 Piece
|
Full opening or closing set. 8–10 songs. JP builds a narrative arc through the music — theme, time period, diaspora geography, or emotional through-line. Includes crowd participation moments. Most-requested format for galas and receptions. |
$5,000
Flat Rate
|
1 hr |
Live Band
3–5 Piece
|
Full live experience. Extended song selection, medleys, deep cuts, and call-and-response. Covers and rearrangements alongside original pieces when requested. Fully production-ready for headline cultural events. |
$9,000
Flat Rate
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