HOUSE WE BUILT

DANCE, DRUGS ANDTHE DROP.

The rise of an underground empire.

You braved the line, the molly has just hit, the bounce of the music is coursing through you. You feel the sweat on your skin, the first drop is coming.

The lights flash as you close your eyes and you're caught on the edge. that charged second of silence right before the crush of the bass. The night is about to rush up to meet you.

House We Built is a journey behind the booth, into the club, and between the powerful people that bring us to this moment where we lose ourselves.

Logline

House We Built is the next generation of music television. A prestige television experience that reaches through the screen and enters our world through live performances and events. Showcasing the showcasing the rise of one man from the underground to the top of the world.

Logline

It’s present day in Brooklyn, and Laz “Lazarus” Laguerre, a musical savant in the peak of his passion, is on a mission to take over the house music scene of NYC. Laz and his friends begin to dominate the scene, building their influence brick by brick straight from the underbelly of the beast. Navigating their way through the illegal underground, Laz and his crew operate from dingy warehouses, dealing with mob bosses, and even creating a drug empire to finance their ambitious plans. Their

parties become legendary, attracting a mix of the city’s most eclectic and influential individuals. As their influence grows, the stakes change dramatically. They make enemies with their former idol, the international house DJ, Khan G, who sees Laz and his crew as a threat to his own empire and demands a cut of their profits. This rivalry escalates, leading to intense confrontations and strategic power plays that test the loyalty and resolve of Laz and his friends.

Throughout the season, viewers will witness the highs and lows of Laz’s journey, from euphoric raves and creative breakthroughs to the dark and dangerous dealings with organized crime. As they build their house from the ground up, Laz and his crew must navigate the treacherous waters of ambition, loyalty, and survival in the electrifying world of 90s NYC house mus

SERIES SNAPSHOT

S1 Laz and his crew take over the underground of NYC’s house scene, navigating dangerous alliances and rivalries.

S2 As Laz rises to fame as a House DJ, he takes the show on the road, spreading their scene and chaos across the nation.

S3 Laz and his crew expand their influence internationally, encountering new cultures, challenges, and adversaries in the global house music scene.

S4 The crew faces the complexities of maintaining their international empire while dealing with escalating internal and external conflicts.

S5 In a high-stakes culmination, Laz must confront the consequences of his ambition, leading to a dramatic showdown that will determine the future of their legacy

Ending: In the series finale, Laz has created a legacy that supports the next generation of house music artists. The finale culminates in a grand showcase event where Laz’s protégés perform, symbolizing the continuation and evolution of the house music scene he helped build.

Emotional core

“House We Built” offers a raw, unfiltered look at the price of ambition, the depth of friendship, and the perilous dance with danger that defines the journey to the top. It’s a story about building something meaningful from the ground up, brick by brick, beat by beat, in the heart of the city that never sleeps.

Ambition and Passion: In the pulsating heart of the late 90s NYC house music scene, “House We Built” weaves a deep narrative that’s as much about the beats and rhythms as it is about the human spirit driving them. At its core, the show explores the relentless ambition and passion of Laz Laguerre, a musical savant whose drive to succeed in the music industry is both inspiring and all-consuming. Laz’s journey is marked by his determination to dominate the house music scene, pushing boundaries and taking risks that few would dare.

Friendship and Loyalty: Central to the story are the unbreakable bonds of friendship and loyalty between Laz and his eclectic crew, including the charismatic Javi and the enigmatic techno-shaman Jay. Their relationships are tested as they navigate the dangerous and intriguing underworld of illegal raves and organized crime, where every decision could mean life or death. These connections form the emotional backbone of the series, showcasing the strength and resilience that true friends bring to the table in the face of adversity

Conflict and Rivalry: The show’s tension is heightened by the escalating conflict and rivalry between Laz’s crew and their former idol, the international house DJ, Khan G. This rivalry drives the narrative forward, creating high-stakes drama as both parties vie for control and influence in the cutthroat world of house music. The clash between these titans not only fuels the plot but also delves into deeper themes of betrayal, ambition, and the cost of success.