Jeremih - Planez (Live on the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater LA)

What this video is

Recorded November 5, 2015, this live capture sits at the intersection of two major mid-decade industry shifts: the collapse of traditional music video promotion budgets at major labels (Jeremih publicly criticized Def Jam for failing to produce visuals for his platinum singles), and the rise of corporate-branded live content platforms as a substitute promotional vehicle. The Honda Stage series, a partnership…

Why it matters

Jeremih's 'Planez' (ft. J. Cole) was a defining mid-2010s urban contemporary crossover, peaking at #44 Hot 100 and #15 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, topping the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, earning a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance, and achieving 5x RIAA Platinum certification. This live version…

The director

Bryan Olinger is Senior Director of the iHeartRadio Theater and an experienced director, producer, and cinematographer in the broadcast and content creation industry. He directed multiple Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater LA productions including Honda…