Rich Johnson

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Pauli Lovejoy
Afrofuturist Musician, Creative Director & Space-Inspired Multimedia Artist
Pauli The PSM, also known as Pauli Lovejoy, is a London-born drummer, composer, producer, DJ, musical director, and multidisciplinary artist celebrated for blending music, visual storytelling, and Afrofuturism into immersive creative experiences. Recognized by outlets including The Guardian and WIRED as one of the world’s top drummers, Pauli has worked with artists including Harry Styles, FKA twigs, Jamie xx, Gorillaz, Sampha, Lizzo, and Damon Albarn. As a solo artist, Pauli The PSM creates genre-defying work inspired by futurism, identity, healing, and space exploration. Their ambient and experimental project OFFAIR: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind Vol. 1: SPACE explores cosmic themes through sound, meditation, and Afrofuturist worldbuilding. Beyond music, Pauli is known for large-scale live productions, fashion collaborations, and creative direction that merge performance, technology, and imagination into transformative experiences.