Who We Are

Composer collective Transcenders have determined the rhythm of numerous blockbuster television series and films with diverse and dynamic scores. The multi-ethnic Los Angeles-based trio—Terence Yoshiaki, Brian Lapin, and Mike Fratantuno—have elevated the atmosphere of EMMY® Award-winning staples such as Black-Ish and culture phenomena a la Gossip Girl through leveraging an inimitable chemistry and writing style. Their ability to leap past genre lines affirms their status as one of the most sought-after and trusted sources of film and television music in the industry.

“We devote ourselves to every project together,” says Terence.  “By tapping into a very collaborative method of working, we utilize our individual strengths.”

They’ve rallied around the same spirit since their days together in the Black Eyed Peas, writing and performing on the GRAMMY® Award-winning “Let’s Get It Started” and #1 smash “Where Is the Love?” [feat. Justin Timberlake], among other hits. On a break from touring, these three lifelong musicians united as Transcenders and quietly made their presence known in the world of composing. In between providing tunes for Superbad, Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Chris Rock’s I Think I Love My Wife, they broke through by supplying the music for two seasons of the fan favorite Friends spinoff Joey.