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Amy Winehouse Dies

Winehouse channeled 60s soul and girl-group panache into her sophomore release and worldwide breakthrough, Back to Black. Winehouse’s love of old R&B was made new by her unblinking hip-hop edge, which made its way into her arrangements and lyrics alike. She co-wrote the album’s title track with her co-producer Mark Ronson, and other choice cuts including “Me and Mr. Jones” and the ubiquitous “Rehab” were composed by…
Amy Winehouse Gets Back To Business

It hasn’t been an easy few months for Amy Winehouse, as a quick scan of the headlines over the past several months readily attests. But for all the sturm und drang being played out in the press, the fact remains that Winehouse is first and foremost a musician, and news that she’s starting to kick around ideas for her next album is welcome indeed to the legions…
BMI Songwriters Snag Six Brit Awards
The stars were aligned for several BMI singer/songwriters who won awards at the 2008 Brit Awards, held February 20 at Earl’s Court in London. Broadcast live on British network ITV1, BMI winners include a range of stateside and European talent lauded at the U.K’s premier award show. Mark Ronson Mika Kanye West First time winners include Mark Ronson…
Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Herbie Hancock Lead BMI Grammy Sweep
BMI songwriters, composers and artists made a historically impressive showing February 10 at the 2008 Grammys as they swept the most elite categories of music’s biggest night. Neo-soul chanteuse Amy Winehouse claimed five trophies, including Record, Song and Best New Artist of the Year, while Mark Ronson received Producer of the Year recognition for his stunning work on Winehouse’s Back to Black. Progressive rapper…
Kanye West Leads Grammy Nominees
BMI rap superstar Kanye West will be the top contender at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, earning eight nominations and leading the pack of BMI Grammy Award nominees. The ceremony will broadcast live on February 10 from Los Angeles in the Staples Center. Kanye West Amy Winehouse T-Pain West, a previous six-time…
