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Sandy Vee on Producing the Perfect Pop Song
If renowned pop music producer Sandy Vee had come across his current job among the help wanted ads, it may have read something like this: Job Listing: Top Music Producer Major Duties and Responsibilities: Ideal candidate must basically know how to do everything and do it extremely well on a daily basis — including, but not limited to, producing, mixing and mastering pop songs that much of…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
With Grammy-Winning “Revolver,” Afrojack Crosses Over
In 2010, MusicWorld declared that producer/dj Afrojack was “poised to rule the global dance floor alongside internationally renowned djs such as Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk and deadmau5.” In a further demonstration of faith in the Dutch writer/producer, BMI proclaimed Afrojack “dance music’s heir apparent.” It hasn’t taken long for Afrojack to make good on those predictions. Last February, he shared a Grammy…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
Queen, the Script, Andrew Frampton, Fraser T. Smith & more honored at 2011 BMI London Awards
BMI celebrated Europe and Asia’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers tonight during its annual BMI London Awards. Guests filled London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane to toast the past year’s most-performed songs on U.S. radio and television. Songwriters and composers honored at the event are members of European and Asian performing right societies and are represented in the U.S. by BMI. Legendary rock band Queen were honored as
From News, posted 10.04.11
Merengue Urbano: Not Your Father’s Merengue
What do you get when you mix the national music of the Dominican Republic with North American hip-hop? How about a new style of Latin popular music which looks poised to explode internationally? Called merengue urbano (or “urban merengue”), it blends fast-paced, aggressive tropical merengue with urban hip-hop, rap and r&b. Superstars of merengue urbano such as Omega and Fuego perform primarily in Spanish but have adopted…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.26.11
Eminem Dominates 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Eminem dominated the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, which were handed out Sunday night live on ABC. The BMI trendsetter won six trophies: Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Rap Artist; Top Billboard 200 Album and Top Rap Album for Recovery; and Top Rap Song for “Love the Way You Lie.” As BMI songwriter after BMI songwriter was called to the stage, the immense popularity of the…
From News, posted 5.24.11
‘We Will Rock You’ Is Top Sports Song Again, But NHL and MLB Teams Differ
“We Will Rock You” again is the most-played BMI song at NFL games, but professional baseball and hockey teams have different favorites. NHL teams play “Twilight Zone” more often, while MLB teams like “Car Wash.” Songs at NFL, NHL, and MLB events are tracked each year for BMI’s 475,000 songwriters, composers and publishers. As the global leader in rights management, BMI processed more than 92 billion music performances during 2010.…
From News, posted 2.23.11
2010 Award Season Belongs to BMI Songwriters & Composers
BMI songwriters dominated the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, winning almost two-thirds of the awards that were handed out across all genres and categories. The Grammy wins cap an incredible year in which BMI songwriters and composers were the most celebrated creative voices in awards presentations and on the charts. When BMI opened its doors in 1939, the depth and diversity quickly amassed in the company’s repertoire redefined industry…
From News, posted 1.27.11
Eminem Leads BMI Wins at 2010 American Music Awards
Eminem added two more wins to his already long list of career accolades during the fan-voted American Music Awards, broadcast live on ABC Sunday, November 21. With trophies for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (Recovery), the hip-hop icon underscored his undeniable staying power. The Black Eyed Peas’ world domination was recognized with the Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group win, while…
From News, posted 11.22.10
BMI Reports Increased Revenues for 2010
BMI has announced that it generated more than $917 million in revenues for its 2010 fiscal year ended June 30, including its subsidiary Landmark Digital Services®, LLC. The company also announced distributable royalties of more than $789 million for the songwriters, composers and copyright owners it represents. With more than 475,000 songwriters, composers and music publisher affiliates, BMI is the world’s largest music copyright organization. BMI’s long-term focus on revenue…
From News, posted 9.13.10
BMI Honors will.i.am, Lil Wayne, Polow Da Don, EMI Music Publishing & More at Urban Awards
BMI saluted the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the most-performed R&B, rap and hip-hop songs tonight at its annual Urban Awards. BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, hosted the ceremony along with Ray J at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. BMI presented the BMI President’s Award to will.i.am in…
From News, posted 9.11.10
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