J. A. Moreno
J. A. Moreno (/mɔːreɪnɔː/ MORE-rain-OH; born July 28, 1993)[1] is a music video director from Barcelona, Spain known for his work with artists such as Steve Aoki, Sting, will.i.am, Paris Hilton, Lay Zhang, AGNEZ MO, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Desiigner and Afrojack.[2][3]
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Born | Barcelona, Spain | July 28, 1993
Occupation | music video director |
Website | www.jamoreno.tv |
Early life and career
Moreno was born on July 28, 1993 in Barcelona, Spain. Growing up J. A. was inspired by director Nicolas Winding Refn for his artistic style as a director.[4] As a teenager Moreno started filming concert and event videos in the clubs of Barcelona. In 2018 at the age of 24 Moreno moved from Barcelona to Los Angeles.
After filming in clubs in Barcelona and directing music videos for artists such as Fernanda Martins, Marsal Ventura and Luka Caro. Moreno began to find his own place inside the music video industry.
Moreno's first came to prominence in July 2016 when he collaborated with Luka Caro and Juicy M to direct Obey. Afterwards Moreno began collaborating with record labels such as Universal Music, Sony Music, and Spinnin’ Records.[5]
After two years of travelling and working in Barcelona, Moreno decided to move to Los Angeles in 2018 to pursue his career. Since moving to Los Angeles, he has worked with artists such as Steve Aoki, Sting, will.i.am, Paris Hilton, Lay Zhang, AGNEZ MO, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Desiigner, Afrojack, SHAED and Cheat Codes (DJs).[6][7][8]
Filmography
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role |
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2015 | Late at Night | Fernanda Martins | Director |
2016 | Take My Hand | Marsal Ventura, GEROX | |
Obey | Juicy M, Luka Caro, Enrique Dragon | ||
Need U Around | Juicy M, Esty Leone | ||
2017 | Make Love | Joe Stone | |
Temple | Blasterjaxx | ||
Come Back To You | Crooked Colours | ||
2018 | Addicton | Marsal Ventura, Anmau, Tony T, Alba Kras | |
2019 | Hard Pass | Tritonal (group), Ryann | |
Diamonds | Tritonal (group), Rosie Darling | ||
Ferrari | Cheat Codes (DJs), Afrojack | ||
Children | MATTN, Klaas, Roland Clark | ||
Cuarteles de Invierno | Andres Calamaro | ||
Mi Ranchera | Andres Calamaro | ||
Rave | Steve Aoki, Showtek, MAKJ | ||
Lone Wolves | MATTN, Paris Hilton | ||
The Flight | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Bassjackers, D'Angello & Francis | ||
2 in a million | Steve Aoki, Sting & SHAED | ||
2020 | The Anthem (Der Alte) | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Timmy Trumpet | |
Love you more | Steve Aoki, Lay Zhang, will.i.am | ||
2 in a million (Director's Cut) [9] | Steve Aoki, Sting & SHAED | ||
GIRL | Steve Aoki, AGNEZ MO & Desiigner | ||
References
- ""J. A. Moreno"". J. A. Moreno. 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ""J. A. Moreno"". IMDb. 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- Postolache, Mira (June 3, 2020). "'2 in a million' VIDEO RELEASE + A TALK WITH J.A. MORENO". 33 MAGAZINE. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ""J. A. Moreno"". RAC1. August 18, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ""Interview with Director J. A. Moreno"". Short Close Up. August 18, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- "Meet J. A. Moreno, One of the Youngest Music Video Directors in the World Making His Stamp on the Music Scene - Press Release - Digital Journal". www.digitaljournal.com. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- "Director's Cut - 2 in a Million - Steve Aoki, Sting, Shaed". KALTBLUT Magazine. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "J.A Moreno: The spontaneous music video for Steve Aoki & Sting". Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "Schön! presents | "2 in a million" – steve aoki, sting, shaed (director's cut)". Schön! Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2020.