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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…
Atlanta Music Community Celebrates Holidays with BMI
Artists and executives from the southeastern music community converged on Atlanta to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Atlanta Holiday Party hosted by BMI December 9. Held at Tongue in Groove, the event featured sounds from DJ Ideal and DJ Trauma, and tempted revelers with cocktails provided by Spaten beer and Remy Martin. Attendees participated in a goodie-stacked raffle drawing, featuring coveted items from Puma, Gibson Guitar, Silver Jeans,…
BMI and Teach For America Celebrate Student Achievement
R&B artist Lloyd inspires students with visit to Teach For America corps member's classroom A selection of Atlanta's music industry elite along with rising urban stars made the last day of school for students at Benjamin S. Carson Prep School even sweeter. Performing rights organization BMI and Teach For America partnered to throw the kids an all-star pep rally Friday, May 25, rewarding them for their hard…
BMI Salutes Gospel ‘Trailblazers’
BMI honored the best in gospel music at its third annual "Trailblazers of Gospel Music" luncheon on Friday, January 11 at 103 West in Atlanta. The invitation-only special event, hosted by BMI's Catherine Brewton, was held in conjunction with the 17th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which took place the next day at the Atlanta Civic Center.
At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long

At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson 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. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…
BMI Atlanta Hosts Stellar ‘Trailblazers’ Salute
BMI honored the best in gospel music at its second annual “Trailblazers of Gospel Music” luncheon on January 12 at Justin’s in Atlanta. Hosted by BMI Writer/Publisher Relations representatives Catherine Brewton (Atlanta) and Thomas Cain and Joyce Rice (Nashville), this special event was held in conjunction with the 16th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which were staged the following day at the Atlanta Civic Center.
