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World Cup Gets A Kick Out of RedOne’s ‘Bamboo’

BMI songwriter/producer RedOne's smash hit "Bamboo" has been named "Official Melody" for the 2006 World Cup, which kicked off June 9 in Germany. Selected from over a thousand submissions, RedOne's song is receiving extensive exposure as the audio accompaniment to all programming used for the branding and promotion of the event during television broadcasts and advertising campaigns, in branded cross-promotions, and as a part of the World…


From News, posted 6.13.06

Floetry

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Who would have thought that competing on the basketball courts some 10 years ago would lead to a musical chemistry unlike any other? No one did -- not even singer/songwriter Marsha Ambrosius and emcee/songwriter Natalie Stewart, better known as the hit-making duo Floetry. The only thing Marsha and Natalie thought they had in common was their love of basketball. When their paths crossed again a few years…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.28.03

BMI Celebrates Urban Music at 2003 Awards Ceremony

Isaac Hayes Honored as BMI ICON BMI saluted the top R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 2003 Urban Awards, staged last night (8/5) at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. The black-tie ceremony was hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston, with Executive Vice President Del Bryant and Assistant Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations…


From News, posted 8.05.03

Stars Coming Out For BMI Urban Awards 2003

BMI announced today the first confirmed attendees to its Urban Awards 2003, to be held Tuesday, August 5 at Club Tropigala at the Fountainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Scheduled to perform a salute to BMI ICON honoree Isaac Hayes are Anthony Hamilton (Arista Records), former backup singer for D'Angelo and one of Rolling Stone magazine's 10 Artists to Watch…


From News, posted 7.27.03

Bilal

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Prince, Madonna, Sting, Dido... The select group of pop music artists who are universally known by a single name may soon expand to include a gifted young talent known simply as Bilal. Just 22, the Philadelphia native has guest starred on gold- and platinum-selling albums by rabid supporters Common and Erykah Badu. His debut album, 1st Born Second, has elicited comparisons to such…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.27.01

At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long

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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…


From News, posted 6.12.01

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