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Suga Suga

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Adopting his stage moniker from his grandfather, Atlanta rapper Suga Suga is anything but bubble gum sweet. Although the baby faced 21 year old managed an above average GPA while juggling basketball practice during his high school days, he prefers to listen before speaking and has a deep appreciation and respect for family. His lyrical approach on the microphone is as raw as they come. Co-signed by…


From MusicWorld, posted 5.09.06

Amel Larrieux

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From her formative years with the mellow neo-soul duo Groove Theory to her current solo career, singer/songwriter Amel Larrieux has earned ecstatic reviews for her wide-ranging repertoire and jazz-influenced vocals. Yet, even by her own high standards, Larrieux's new album, Bravebird, is an ambitious step. A hypnotic melange of r&b, jazz, world music, hip-hop and folk, the album's torchy jazz flourishes are complemented by a lyrical…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.09.04

BMI Partners With SupportMusic.com

BMI has partnered with SupportMusic.com in a new initiative in BMI's array of efforts to support music education and school music programs. BMI's dedicated partnership with SupportMusic.com will provide resources to community members to act locally, focused on informing and empowering parents to help restore local school music programs. "BMI is pleased to partner with SupportMusic.com. Our effort recognizes the importance of music education within…


From News, posted 9.17.03

‘O Brother’ Soundtrack Rules 44th Annual Grammy Awards

The soundtrack to the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? was the surprise winner at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, presented on February 27 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The multi-platinum album took home five Grammys including the coveted Album of The Year award, besting works by U2, Bob Dylan, OutKast and India.Arie. Produced by BMI songwriter/producer T Bone Burnett who was named Producer of the Year,…


From News, posted 2.27.02

BMI’s Aaliyah, Tim McGraw Double Winners at AMA’s

Late R&B songstress Aaliyah and country superstar Tim McGraw lead the list of BMI's winners from the 29th annual American Music Awards held Wednesday (1/9/02) in Los Angeles. Aaliyah bested newcomer Alicia Keys twice in the Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music category by scoring wins for Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Album for Aaliyah, her final album before her…


From News, posted 1.13.02

American Music Awards Nominees Announced

BMI stars were once again at the top of the list as nominees for the 29th Annual American Music Awards were revealed on November 13 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Most earned two nominations including 'N Sync, Tim McGraw, and R. Kelly, who is nominated for Favorite Male Artist in both the Pop/Rock and…


From News, posted 11.14.01

For Sade, Absence Makes the Fans Grow Fonder

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Not since Greta Garbo has an entertainer radiated as much alluring coolness as Sade. Born in Nigeria and raised in London, Sade emerged on the global pop scene with a prolific bang. Her debut album, Diamond Life, and her sophomore recording, Promise, were released in 1985 to universal critical acclaim. But as her popularity grew, the singer slowly retreated from the spotlight. Sade took three years…


From MusicWorld, posted 12.31.00

BMI Honors Bee Gees, Beatles, Bond at Annual Awards Ceremony in London

David Arnold, Lulu, Don Black, Barbara Broccoli, Michael Wilson, and BMI's Frances Preston Sting, The Bee Gees and Queen were among the songwriters honored tonight by BMI, the US performing rights organization. The awards are given annually to the BMI songs from the


From News, posted 10.30.00

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