On My Block
Netflix · Series · 2018–2021
Composer: All Seasons
Credit: Series Composer · Music By KOVAS
KOVAS created all the score and original songs for all 4 seasons of Netflix hit original series “On My Block”
“On My Block” follows a quartet of bright, street-savvy friends who are navigating their way through high school, including all of the triumph, pain, and newness they experience along the way. Lifelong friendships are tested as Monse, Ruby, Jamal and Cesar confront the challenges of adolescence and life in their predominantly Hispanic and black neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles in this coming-of-age comedy series.
4 Seasons
In his own words, on scoring On My Block.
With On My Block, it was important to capture the danger, the humor and the mystical side of the story in the score, and have a through line between all of it. It all had to make sense, not feel like juxtaposed things.
KOVAS, on scoring On My Block
The adventure and the treasure-seeking had to feel just as comfortable against the danger and gang violence the story carries throughout the series. If anything came off too pedestrian or too heavy-handed, it would hurt the viewing experience. It was a pleasure to thread that needle.
KOVAS, on scoring On My Block
In any score I compose, I’m always looking for ways to thread together all the different inspirations and flavors, the way a Michelin-star chef layers flavors to satisfy a viewer’s palate.
KOVAS, on scoring On My Block
Who composed the music for On My Block?
KOVAS composed the score and original songs for all four seasons of On My Block, the Netflix series (2018–2021).
What is the On My Block score like?
In KOVAS’s words, the score had to capture the danger, the humor and the mystical side of the story with one through line, so the adventure and treasure-seeking sit as comfortably as the danger.
Where is On My Block set?
South Central Los Angeles. The series follows four friends, Monse, Ruby, Jamal and Cesar, through high school.
How do I hire KOVAS to score a series or film?
Send a booking brief at musicbykovas.com/contact or email teamKOVAS@musicbykovas.com. Management is Steve Nice, Nice Management and Consulting.
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