Life On Planets

Updated: March 23, 2026

Name: Phill Celeste
Stage Name: Life on Planets
Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Gender: Male
Nationality: American
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, DJ, Producer
Genres: House, R&B, Soul, Bossa Nova, Reggae, Funk

Biography & Career:
Life on Planets is the creative project of Baltimore-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Phill Celeste — a true musical seeker who has built a devoted following through his deeply soulful and genre-defying sound. As an artist, Phill began his journey making tracks in the warehouses of the underground Baltimore scene, drawing inspiration from jazz, funk, soul, R&B, pop-punk, and hip hop all at once. A DJ father exposed him to funk legends and jazz titans, while a grandmother's living room filled with James Brown set the foundation for everything that followed.

The genre is difficult to pin down to a single label — and that's exactly the point. Life on Planets weaves house, R&B, bossa nova, reggae, and soul into one cohesive and deeply personal sound, combining sultry vocals, poetic lyrics, and passionate guitar work into music that is both meditative and made for the dance floor. These hybrid live sets, where Phill performs as a singer while simultaneously DJing, have become something of a trademark, earning fans at festivals, underground clubs, and beachside events across the world. The debut single "Apollo" in 2014 launched the project onto the global radar, and releases on Wolf + Lamb, Dirtybird, Soul Clap, and Kitsuné have since earned tens of millions of streams.

From the streets of Baltimore to stages across Caribbean islands, Europe, and beyond, the tour history of Life on Planets reflects an artist constantly on the move, spreading consciousness through the dancefloor. Fans looking to catch him live can check upcoming dates and grab tickets through Platinumlist. Personal details remain largely private, with no confirmed information about net worth. What is certain is that Phill Celeste continues to grow as one of the most original voices in contemporary house music.

Life on Planets Albums:
Curious Palace (2015)
Assemblage Points (2019)
The Maze (2020)
Just Vibe (2020)

Life on Planets Best Songs:
Apollo
Real High Key
Downstream
Scorpio
Dance with Me
Light Up My Fire
Running from the Noise
Get High with You
Hypnotize Me
Extravaganza