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Westlake Studios

Founded in the early 1970’s, Westlake Recording Studios is draped with legendary Hollywood status. Westlake is the the central, creative hub of Los Angeles, with today’s most influential artists, producers and labels gathering in the historic hallways and studios to create music. The world renowned studio has withstood the test of time; home of the most iconic recordings in the history of music. 

Westlake Studios is an oasis of comfort, privacy, and prestige. Artists, songwriters and producers appreciate the relaxed setting, full-service staff and state of the art equipment. For close to 50 years, major artists continue to trust Westlake with their most important projects. Artists such as...

Michael Jackson · Rihanna · Shakira · Justin Timberlake · Madonna · Donna Summer · Ne-Yo
Alanis Morissette · Boston · Van Halen · Frank Ocean · Josh Groban · Quincy Jones
Dave Matthews · Kelly Clarkson · Nas · Keyshia Cole · Aaliyah · Usher · Missy Elliott
Britney Spears · Nine Inch Nails · Justin Bieber · Jhene Aiko · H.E.R.

  • Michael Jackson

  • Rihanna

  • Shakira

  • Justin Timberlake

  • Madonna

  • Donna Summer

  • Ne-Yo

  • Alanis Morissette

  • Boston

  • Van Halen

  • Frank Ocean

  • Josh Groban

  • Quincy Jones

  • Dave Matthews

  • Kelly Clarkson

  • Nas

  • Keyshia Cole

  • Aaliyah

  • Usher

  • Missy Elliott

  • Britney Spears

  • Nine Inch Nails

  • Justin Bieber

  • Jhene Aiko

  • H.E.R.

Notable recordings

Cowboy Carter
Beyoncé
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Cowboy Carter
"
2024
Coming Home
Usher
"
Coming Home
"
2024
Bando Stone and The New World
Childish Gambino
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Bando Stone and The New World
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2024
Unholy
Sam Smith, Kim Petras
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Unholy
"
2023
CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale
Tyler, The Creator
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CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale
"
2023
Pink (From Barbie The Album)
Lizzo
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Pink (From Barbie The Album)
"
2023
SOS
SZA
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SOS
"
2022
Special
Lizzo
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Special
"
2022
Candydrip
Lucky Daye
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Candydrip
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2022
Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Rihanna
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Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
"
2022
Public Displays Of Affection
Muni Long
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Public Displays Of Affection
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2022
Come Home The Kids Miss You
Jack Harlow
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Come Home The Kids Miss You
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2022
Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”)
Lady Gaga
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Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”)
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2022
Planet Her
Doja Cat
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Planet Her
"
2021
Call Me If You Get Lost
Tyler, The Creator
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Call Me If You Get Lost
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2021
Intimidated (Feat. H.E.R.)
Kaytranada
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Intimidated (Feat. H.E.R.)
"
2021
Chilombo
Jhene Aiko
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Chilombo
"
2020
Igor
Tyler, The Creator
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Igor
"
2019
Astroworld
Travis Scott
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Astroworld
"
2018
A
Usher
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A
"
2018
H.E.R.
H.E.R.
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H.E.R.
"
2017
Awaken, My Love
Childish Gambino
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Awaken, My Love
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2017
Closer
The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
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Closer
"
2016
Anti
Rihanna
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Anti
"
2016
Starboy
The Weeknd
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Starboy
"
2016
Beauty Behind the Madness
The Weeknd
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Beauty Behind the Madness
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2015
Night Visions
Imagine Dragons
"
Night Visions
"
2012
Kisses On The Bottom
Paul McCartney
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Kisses On The Bottom
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2012
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
"
Channel Orange
"
2012
Born To Die
Lana Del Rey
"
Born To Die
"
2012
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
"
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
"
2010
Cómplices
Luis Miguel
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Cómplices
"
2008
In My Own Words
Ne-Yo
"
In My Own Words
"
2005
American Life
Madonna
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American Life
"
2003
No Strings Attached
*NSYNC
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No Strings Attached
"
2000
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
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Jagged Little Pill
"
1995
I’m Your Baby Tonight
Whitney Houston
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I’m Your Baby Tonight
"
1990
Till I Loved You
Barbra Streisand
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Till I Loved You
"
1988
Bad
Michael Jackson
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Bad
"
1987
Thriller
Michael Jackson
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Thriller
"
1982
Van Halen II
Van Halen
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Van Halen II
"
1979
Fulfillingness’ First Finale
Stevie Wonder
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Fulfillingness’ First Finale
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1974