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Nov 19, 2010 Chart-topping BMI songwriters Far East Movement recently performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The group took the charts by storm with their hit “Like a G6,” while their electro-hip-hop style has earned a spot at Power 106’s Powerhouse concert alongside performers The Black Eyed Peas, Kid Cudi, Pitbull, New Boyz, and others. Pictured at The Tonight Show are… View Photo

Nov 19, 2010 BMI’s Wardell Malloy (l) and Ian Holder (r) flank songwriter Claude Kelly at “BMI Presents: A Conversation with Claude Kelly,” held in New York on November 18. View Photo

Nov 19, 2010 Songwriting was the topic at “BMI Presents: A Conversation with Claude Kelly,” held November 18 at BMI’s New York office. Claude Kelly, the hit-making scribe who has penned smashes for Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Britney Spears and more, discussed his career achievements and crafting a musical opus. Pictured at the event are BMI’s Wardell Malloy; manager Michael "Make" Mentore; BMI’s Brooke… View Photo

Nov 17, 2010 BMI is proud to welcome up-and-comer Kelly Sheehan to its growing family of songwriters. The co-writer of JLS’ current single “Hey Mama,” Sheehan has recently worked with producers The Runners, August Rigo, Brian Kennedy, The Stereotypes and Orange Factory, while more of her tracks are slated for upcoming projects from Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Jeezy and Akon. Also an aspiring… View Photo

Oct 28, 2010 Dallas Austin and David Banner attend BMI’s “Music 101: The Music Industry Now,” co-presented by USC Spectrum and Blakely Legal Group on Tuesday, October 26 in Los Angeles. View Photo

Oct 28, 2010 BMI partnered with USC Spectrum and Blakely Legal Group to present “Music 101: The Music Industry Now” on Tuesday, October 26 at USC Spectrum. Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, moderated the discussion, which was driven by a diverse group of seasoned entertainment industry executives: Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin; recording artist, actor and composer David Banner; Matthew Blakely… View Photo

Oct 28, 2010 Pictured at BMI’s “Music 101: The Music Industry Now,” co-presented by USC Spectrum and Blakely Legal Group on Tuesday, October 26 in Los Angeles, are (back row) Matt Fitz-Henry, Head of Digital Media for Disney Music Group; BMI’s Malik Levy; Matthew Blakely Esq., Founder & Chairman, Blakely Legal Group; Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin; Ryan Ford, Director of Creative Strategy, Cashmere… View Photo

Oct 28, 2010 Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin; recording artist, actor and composer David Banner; Matthew Blakely Esq., Founder & Chairman, Blakely Legal Group; Troy Carter, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Coalition Media Group; Matt Fitz-Henry, Head of Digital Media for Disney Music Group; and John Rudolph, CEO, Bug Music, Inc. debate and discuss during BMI’s “Music 101: The Music Industry Now,” co-presented by USC… View Photo

Oct 13, 2010 BMI recently staged its third Building the Beat workshop, inviting aspiring producers to submit their work for the chance at a critique by producer Kane Beatz. Beatz, who has worked on projects with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Young Money, Gucci Mane, and Trey Songz, offered pointers for the selected beat-makers during the session, held October 8 during the A3C Festival… View Photo

Oct 13, 2010 BMI’s Byron Wright and Kane Beatz listen to producer Jordan “JHAY BLACK” Alphonsus’ original track, one of the beats hand-picked for the Building the Beat workshop on October 8. View Photo