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MUSIC
PRODUCTION
STUDIO OF
JOHN SAMELS


John Samels (PAPER TIGER) is a New York-based electronic music composer and founding member of the Doomtree hip hop collective. His music has been featured on Billboard Top 200 albums, film, television and performed by the Grammy winning Minnesota Orchestra. Pitchfork describes his sound as “crisp drums, excellent production and interesting mixes”.

Samels' compositions include the original score for HBO’s Rock in a Hard Place and BBC Radio 4’s The New Gurus podcast, along with brand collaborations such as Nike, The New Yorker, and Beats By Dre. As a live DJ and producer he has toured internationally, including performances at Glastonbury, Lalapalooza, SXSW, X–Games, and Riot Fest.


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GRAPHIC
DESIGN
STUDIO OF
JOHN  SAMELS


John Samels is a New York City-based Creative Director and Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience leading projects from concept to execution. Specializing in brand campaigns, identity and photo/video art direction.

John is a collaborative leader who excels at articulating visual language and solving design problems. Currently Creative Director at Colossal Media—the world's largest
hand-painted outdoor media company.

He has worked with many NYC-based agencies and brands, from small boutique shops to some of the largest agencies and companies on the planet, focusing on music, hospitality, entertainment, and campaigns for culture-forward brands.

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DOOMTREE: EVERY SINGLE DAY
COFFEE TABLE BOOK

CLOQUET: NEW DRUGS
ALBUM DESIGN & PACKAGING


ZORA
OOH CAMPAIGN

VICE
CANNES EVENT PROMOTION


DOOMTREE TV
IDENTITY & CAMPAIGN


DOOMTREE BLOWOUT
IDENTITY & CAMPAIGN


LIES
ALBUM DESIGN & PACKAGING

UNITED MASTERS
SOCIAL PROMOTION

COLOSSAL
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION

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MUSIC VIDEO


PAPE TIGER: ALL OVER THE PLACE
ALBUM DESIGN & PACKAGING


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