Josh Abraham (born January 12, 1973) is an American record producer, songwriter, and music executive. He has worked with artists including P!nk, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Shakira, Weezer, Linkin Park, Velvet Revolver, Carly Rae Jepsen, Adam Lambert, Alkaline Trio, and Slayer.

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 was Deadsy's self-titled debut album in 1997. As a client of The Firm, Inc. he became A&R and Staff Producer, leading to a similar role at Virgin Records where he teamed up with the likes of Thirty Seconds to Mars and Courtney Love.

Pulse Recording In 2004, Abraham formed Pulse Recording, after purchasing the property which operated as Soundcastle Recording Studios for more than 25 years. Designed in 1967 by influential mid-century modern architect Carl 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 prestigious American Institute of Architects award for quality of construction and design. 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, and Mary J. Blige.

He went on to create Pulse Management and Songs of Pulse, both operating under the Pulse Recording umbrella with partner Scott Cutler. Since 2010, the company's client roster has co-written Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream", "California Gurls", "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" and "Part of Me", Taio Cruz's "Dynamite"Rollingstone Phillip Phillips' "Home" and Neon Trees' "Animal" and "Everybody Talks". Pulse Recording now operates two Recording studios, one based at its headquarters in Los Angeles, and one based in Burbank, California. In 2012, the company established a partnership with Creative Nation, the Nashville-based music management and publishing company owned by songwriter Luke Laird and his wife Beth Laird.

Select songwriting discography

YearArtistAlbumSong Co-written with2015Justin BieberPurpose (Deluxe)"Been You"Justin Bieber, Jason Boyd, Brandon Green, Oliver Goldstein, Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez"Get Used To It"Justin Bieber, Jason Boyd, Brandon Green, Josh Gudwin, Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez, Ely Weisfield2015Flo RidaMy House (EP)"Here It Is" featuring Chris BrownTramar Dillard, Alexander Izquierdo, Justin Franks, Oliver Goldstein, Teemu Brunila, Thomas Troelsen, Dillard2013CiaraCiara"Overdose"Ciara, Oliver Goldstein, Ali Tamposi, Olivia Waithe2012Carly Rae JepsenKiss"Turn Me Up"Carly Rae Jepsen, Oliver Goldstein, Bonnie McKee, Kevin MaherKelly ClarksonNon-album single"Get Up (A Cowboys Anthem)"Kelly Clarkson, Oliver Goldstein, Ryan WilliamsAdam LambertTrespassing"Cuckoo"Adam Lambert, Oliver Goldstein, Bonnie McKee, Anne Preven"Naked Love"Benjamin Levin, Ammar Malik, Oliver Goldstein, Dan Omelio"Chokehold"Adam Lambert, Oliver Goldstein, Bonnie McKee"Nirvana"Adam Lambert, Oliver Goldstein, Stephen Wrabel2011Kelly ClarksonStronger"You Love Me"Kelly Clarkson, Oliver Goldstein""Hello" (Kelly Clarkson song)"Kelly Clarkson, Bonnie McKee, Oliver Goldstein"Alone"Oliver Goldstein, Bonnie McKee, Ryan Williams"You Can't Win"Kelly Clarkson, Oliver Goldstein, Felix BloxsomBlack Veil BridesSet The World on Fire"New Religion"Andy Biersack, Jacob Pitts, Ashley Purdy"Set The World on Fire"Andy Biersack, Jacob Pitts, Ashley Purdy"Fallen Angels"Andy Biersack, Jeremy Furguson, Ashley Purdy"Ritual"Anne Preven, Andy Biersack, Jacob Pitts, Ashley Purdy2010Fefe DobsonJoy"Thanks For Nothing"Fefe Dobson, Bonnie McKee"Let's Go (Turn It Up)"Fefe Dobson, Bonnie McKee, Oliver GoldsteinTravie McCoyLazarus"After Midnight"Travie McCoy, Evan Bogart, Oliver Goldstein2009Uncle KrackerHappy Hour"Livin' The Dream"Matthew Shafer, Oliver Goldstein, David Coverdale, Bernie MarsdenSugar RayMusic for Cougars"Closer"Mark McGrath, Oliver Goldstein

Select production discography Year Artist Album Details2015Justin BieberPurpose (Deluxe)Producer, Songwriter2015Flo RidaMy House (EP)Producer2014Lea MicheleLouderProducer2013CiaraCiaraProducerBonnie McKeeAmerican GirlProducer2012Adam LambertTrespassingProducerCarly Rae JepsenKissProducer2011Kelly ClarksonStrongerProducerBlack Veil BridesSet The World on FireProducer2010ShakiraSale el SolProducerFefe DobsonJoyProducerTravie McCoyLazarusProducer, MusicianAutomatic LoveletterTruth Or DareProducer2009Sugar RayMusic for CougarsProducerElliott YaminFight For LoveProducer2008From First To LastFrom First To LastProducerAlkaline TrioAgony and IronyProducerFilterAnthems for the DamnedProducer, MusicianRev TheoryLight It UpProducer2007Elliott YaminElliott YaminProducer, Musician2006P!nkI'm Not DeadProducer, EngineerSlayerChrist IllusionProducer, MixingThe Panic Channel(ONe)ProducerAtreyuA Death-Grip on YesterdayProducerThe Summer ObsessionThis Is Where You BelongProducerMen, Women & ChildrenMen, Women & ChildrenProducer2005WeezerMake BelieveMixingThirty Seconds to MarsA Beautiful LieProducerEgypt CentralEgypt CentralProducerUnwritten LawHere's to the MourningProducer10 YearsThe Autumn EffectProducer2004Velvet RevolverContrabandProducerCourtney LoveAmerica's SweetheartProducer2003InMeWhite ButterflyProducer, MixerStaind14 Shades of GreyProducer, Mixing, Programming, Keyboards, String ArrangementsMichelle BranchHotel PaperProducer, Mixing, Programming, KeyboardsStatic-XShadow ZoneProducerIma RobotIma RobotProducer, MixingCampfire GirlsTell Them HiProducer, Mixing2002Linkin ParkReanimationProducerUnwritten LawElvaProducer, MixingShihad PacifierProducer, A&R2001StaindBreak the CycleProducer, Engineer, ProgrammingDopeLifeProducer, EngineertheStart Shakedown!Producer2000Limp BizkitChocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored WaterProducerOrgyVapor TransmissionProducer, Engineer, Programming, Musician1999Crazy TownThe Gift of GameProducer, Mixing, Engineer, ProgrammingCoal ChamberChamber MusicProducer, Programming, MusicianDanzig6:66 Satan's ChildEngineerDeadsyCommencementProducer, Mixing, Engineer, Programming1998OrgyCandyassProducer, Engineer, Programming, Musician

Awards and nominations Latin Grammy Awards 2011 – Album of the Year ("Sale el Sol") (Nominated)

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