Drake and SZA's Malibu Recording Haven Harbor Studios Destroyed in Devastating Palisades Fire
The renowned Harbor Studios in Malibu, a recording destination for artists like Drake, SZA, and Imagine Dragons, has been destroyed by the Palisades Fire, as confirmed by owner Zach Brandon.
Interior of Harbor recording studio
The studio, which officially opened to the public in 2022, featured comprehensive recording facilities and luxury amenities including:
- Four-bedroom main house
- Onsite chef
- Movie room
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Indoor-outdoor Zen Garden (completed early 2023)
- 40-foot retractable canopy
- Multiple ponds and waterfalls
- Fully equipped tea bar
- Exercise area
Notable artists who recorded at Harbor Studios include:
- Jack Harlow
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
- Doja Cat
- 21 Savage
- Tate McRae
- Nicki Minaj
- SZA
- Jenna Raine
Despite the devastating loss, Brandon has announced plans to rebuild, stating on Instagram: "This is not the end of Harbor. We are restarting from scratch (again)... nothing we haven't done before." He emphasized that the experience gained from the original studio will inform improvements in the rebuild.
"The magic that has been bestowed upon us by our clients is something that can never leave. It's in the soil, it's in the air, and it's in our souls," Brandon added, concluding with the promise, "We will come back stronger from this."
The Palisades Fire has reportedly affected thousands of structures across its 17,000-acre spread.
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Drake holding a microphone
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