Jameson Distilled Sounds<\/a> returned to Cavan Town, Ireland, this August, for a second session led by Jameson\u2019s Music Distiller, Anderson .Paak<\/a>. This year\u2019s event was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Charged by collaboration, connection, and cultural exchange, the energy floating throughout the whiskey brand\u2019s woodland Irish campus was beyond electric. From August 13-15, the Grammy-winning AP and Jameson\u2019s creative family brought together a number of artists from around the world for an experience like no other.<\/p>\n From Nigerian soul to Kazakh synth pop, the 2025 lineup featured 20+ artists from across the globe, reflecting the rise of non-English hits and cross-genre experimentation. \u201cThis year\u2019s class of artists were very unique,\u201d AP told Complex. \u201cI was really impressed with their music.\u201d Over three days, AP, alongside a carefully curated group of speakers, came together to share ideas and imagine new worlds, using workshops, Q&As, performances, and collaborative challenges as a way to uncover the sounds of tomorrow, resulting in some impressive collaborations.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI love collaborating,\u201d explained R&B singer Monica Karina<\/a>, the first Indonesian artist to be selected as part of Jameson Distilled Sounds. \u201cThis experience has been very affirming. You can put together all these people from different parts of the world, and some of us don’t even speak the same language, yet we find that little golden window and just make music.\u201d<\/p>\n For AP, collaborating with others, regardless of their level of fame, teaches him a lot about himself. “I like the conversations that are had between artists and humans, and I like laughing and going through the journey of working with someone,\u201d he explained. \u201cI love sharing. I think it strengthens your superpowers when you’re willing to give it out.\u201d<\/p>\n Blending music, visuals, style, identity, and community, the spontaneity of 2025\u2019s Jameson Distilled Sounds program is what impressed AP the most. “This year’s experience has been great,\u201d he said. \u201cI tried a few newer things that I didn\u2019t do last year, which was cool because all the artists went with it.\u201d He liked it so much that he\u2019s already thinking about returning for a third year. \u201cI would love to come back next year.\u201d<\/p>\n Joining AP in Ireland for this year\u2019s Jameson Distilled Sounds, here, Complex breaks down the highlights of the 2025 program.<\/p>\n CHLOE NEWMAN<\/span><\/p>\n In this engaging workshop, AP pulled back the curtain on the creative process behind \u201cCome Home,\u201d his 2019 Grammy-winning collaboration with Andr\u00e9 3000. Alongside his engineer Jhair Lazo<\/a>, AP delivered an intimate audio\/visual breakdown that felt like a high-end blend of Dissect and Song Exploder. Giving the music nerds in the room a look at the song\u2019s stems, he even played some early demo versions, including an unexpected experimental trap adaptation. The session also revealed an exciting tidbit: Anderson Paak has at least three albums of unreleased material on a hard drive somewhere. Will any of it ever see the light of day? \u201cOnly time will tell,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n CHLOE NEWMAN<\/span><\/p>\n Intentionally throwing a \u201ccurveball\u201d on day two, AP issued a remix challenge with a twist. Splitting the artists into small groups and arming them with\u00a0the stems for \u201cCome Home,\u201d he gave them an hour to reimagine the song using a different genre. From trap and punk to country and folk, creativity and collaboration reigned supreme. With no rules, the artists were given the creative freedom and expression to produce the new tracks using their own equipment from the comfort of their cabins. After completing the task, everyone gathered at the Jameson bar to listen to the remixes, some just clips, others a full chorus, and a few even playing the whole song. \u201cI didn’t know what to expect,\u201d AP said. \u201cBut when they all came back, I was blown away.\u201d<\/p>\n CHLOE NEWMAN<\/span><\/p>\n Nestled away in the serene backwoods of Ireland\u2019s Cavan Town, Jameson\u2019s custom-built Cabu campus provided the perfect backdrop for a week of one-of-a-kind collaborations. Beyond the vibrant recording studio, multiple rehearsal rooms, and transformative performance spaces, the extensive campus also features a bar, a shop, and for those in need of a cleanse, a series of hot tubs and relaxation rooms. The impressive space is also home to several rustic cabins, which is where this year\u2019s Jameson Distilled Sounds class boarded. With a commitment to nurturing creativity, Cabu also provided the artists with some outdoor inspiration, whether walking the numerous trails or peacefully unwinding by the boathouse lake. Truly stunning stuff.<\/p>\n CHLOE NEWMAN<\/span><\/p>\n Fashion and music have always been synonymous with one another, and so it was no surprise to see them explored in an insightful roundtable discussion. Hosted by Lea Ogunlami, who moderated each of the week\u2019s workshops, the panel featured Complex editor-in-chief Aria Hughes<\/a>, GM of AP\u2019s creative house APESHIT Inc. Krystal Miles<\/a>, and fashion designer Robyn Lynch.<\/a> \u201cI\u2019ve always loved fashion, so this was super cool to sit in on,\u201d Malaysian artist Saint Kylo<\/a> told Complex, before praising the diverse range of topics the panelists brought up. \u201cI liked how they were talking about big brand styling as well as streetwear.\u201d The 90-minute session proved to be a goldmine of valuable insights.<\/p>\n CHLOE NEWMAN<\/span><\/p>\n Bringing an incredible week of connection and collaboration to a thrilling close, AP surprised this year’s Jameson Distilled Sounds class with a dynamic mini-concert. The intimate set, at times playing like a DJ Green Lantern blend tape, proved to be a masterclass in creativity. Reworking songs like \u201cCome Down,\u201d taken from his breakthrough 2016 album Malibu, and Silk Sonic\u2019s \u201cFly Like Me\u201d into surprising mash-ups, blending classics like Kool & the Gang\u2019s \u201cHollywood Swinging\u201d and Mystikal\u2019s \u201cShake Ya Ass\u201d into his own tracks, he also got the crowd hyped with a killer drum solo and even switched up lyrics to give a shout-out to Jameson. And in the spirit of collaboration, he brought out trumpeter Maurice \u201cMOBETTA\u201d Brown, adding even more flavor to an already unforgettable night.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Anderson Paak – Malibu CD<\/p>\n EMPIRE<\/span> Anderson Paak – Malibu CD<\/span> $12.98<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Gil Evans Orchestra – Great Jazz Standards LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series)<\/p>\n Blue Note Records<\/span> Gil Evans Orchestra – Great Jazz Standards LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series)<\/span> $31.18<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Jimmy Smith – Home Cookin\u201a\u00c4\u00f4 LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)<\/p>\n Blue Note Records<\/span> Jimmy Smith – Home Cookin\u201a\u00c4\u00f4 LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)<\/span> $27.98<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions [Clear 180g 2 LP]<\/p>\n uDiscover Music<\/span> The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions [Clear 180g 2 LP]<\/span> $49.99<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n Nick Cannon Reflects on Being \u2018Very Comfortable in Supporting\u2019 Mariah Carey During Marriage<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Cardi B in Court: Former Security Guard Takes Stand, Claims Rapper Cut Her Face With Fingernail<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nANDERSON .PAAK BREAKS DOWN \u201cCOME HOME\u201d DURING THE \u2018SLEEVE NOTES\u2019 WORKSHOP<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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