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History
From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today’s multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community... read more
Urban
Ron Browz’s Seamless Segue From Producer to Performer
“Usually people tell me, ‘Yo, this guy down the block, man, he be trying to mimic your style.’ All I say is, ‘Oh yeah? I’m going to do something that they can’t do. How ‘bout that?’” So says emerging hip-hop performer/writer/producer Ron Browz. Self-confidence is nothing new to the genre, of course, but Browz – born Rondell Turner in Harlem – has the track record to back… more
From MusicWorld, posted 6.30.09
T-Pain Celebrates BMI Songwriter of the Year Win in Atlanta
BMI staffers recently visited T-Pain in Atlanta’s Crossover Studios for a belated celebration of a glittering career milestone: Thanks to his compositions “Kiss Kiss” and “Low,” T-Pain garnered the 2009 BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year crown. While most of his peers were honored at the 57th annual BMI Pop Awards on Tuesday, May 19 in Los Angeles, T-Pain had more pressing business to which he needed… more
From News, posted 6.24.09
Watch Interviews with Top Music Creators
BMI's annual award shows honor the year's best in every genre, attracting and celebrating the world's preeminent songwriters, composers, and superstars. At each ceremony, BMI captures red carpet interviews, which are now available for viewing exclusively on bmi.com. To watch one-on-one chats with a-listers including Colbie Caillat, Taylor Swift, Michael Bublé, Estelle, Polow Da Don, and more
From News, posted 5.29.09
718 Introduce New York R&B to Next Generation
It’s probably safe to bet that no other area code has the cultural cache of the one for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Indeed, the digits “718,” immortalized in everything from songs to T-shirts, can be as much a rallying cry as they are required dialing. Thus, r&b group 718 has a distinct advantage—a name synonymous with New York cool. With members from Brooklyn and… more
From MusicWorld, posted 5.28.09
BMI Pop Awards Go Coast-to-Coast on Premiere Radio Networks
The BMI Pop Awards have received heavy media attention, including coast-to-coast coverage on Premiere Radio Network affiliates. Click here to listen. more
From News, posted 5.26.09
MySpace Catalogs BMI’s Unsigned Urban Showcase
MySpace’s video from the 12th Annual BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase in Atlanta is live and streaming. To relieve the evening or gain an exclusive first look at the night’s competitors and festivities, click here. To view photos from the showcase, click here. more
From News, posted 5.11.09
Clipse Already ‘Kinda Like a Big Deal’
When Clipse was last releasing an album, they were famously feuding with their label. Today, the Virginia Beach-based brothers Malice and Pusha T not only have a new deal with another label, Columbia Records, but a new outlook, too. When they release Til the Casket Drops, this summer, it’ll reflect how they’ve learned to navigate the business better and take creative risks. “We’ve been through the ropes,” says Malice. But… more
From MusicWorld, posted 5.07.09
BMI Joins EMI and Valentino to Honor L.A. Reid
BMI, along with EMI and Valentino, held a cocktail reception to honor Def Jam Music Group Chairman L.A. Reid. The reception, which was in support of the Barbara Brewton Cameron Youth Center, took place April 21 at the Valentino store in Atlanta. Following the reception, a private dinner was held at Market Restaurant at the W Hotel Buckhead. Attendees included LA Reid, Young Jeezy, Dallas Austin, Steve Harvey, Fabolous, Jazze… more
From News, posted 5.01.09
NAS, Trey Songz and Novel Headline BMI 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase in Atlanta
R&B Wranglers 718 Take Top Prize The recording industry’s most eminent stars and promising talent performed at Broadcast Music, Inc.’s (BMI) 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase April 23, at E.S.S.O Nightclub. Hosted by DJ Khaled, the showcase featured performances by the inimitable MC NAS; mellifluous crooner Trey Songz; and multi-talented troubadour Novel, who each brought their respective high-energy sounds. … more
From News, posted 4.24.09
BMI Honors Nine Burgeoning Songwriters on the ‘Rise’
Nine auspicious songwriters were honored at BMI's second "Who’s Next? Writers on the Rise" cocktail reception, held April 14 at the Red Eye Grill (NYC). Honored songwriters poised to leave indelible marks on the music industry included "Disturbia" scribe Robert Allen; Danja endorsed Kevin Cossom; the Soul Diggaz’s Corte’ Ellis; troubadour Shawn Fisher, Capitol Records’ Jaicko, Atlantic Records… more
From News, posted 4.16.09
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