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Hip-Hop Laureate Drake to Headline BMI’s 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase April 20 in Atlanta

Atlanta-bred Travis Porter to perform and R&B crooner Lloyd to host event at Havana Club Music by DJ Ruckus BMI will present its 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Tuesday, April 20, featuring a combination of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most-promising unsigned talent. Staged at the Havana Club (3112 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 10 p.m.; doors…
BMI Now Accepting Submissions for 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase

BMI is currently accepting submissions for its 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase, to be held in Atlanta; date to be announced. Aspiring artists from all urban genres, including r&b, rap, and hip-hop, are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to perform at this lauded, star-spotting annual showcase. Four finalists will be selected to compete in front of a panel of music industry heavyweights, including top executives, artists, producers, managers and…
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…
NAS, Trey Songz and Novel Headline BMI 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase in Atlanta

R&B Wranglers 718 Take Top Prize The recording industry’s most eminent stars and promising talent performed at Broadcast Music, Inc.’s (BMI) 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase April 23, at E.S.S.O Nightclub. Hosted by DJ Khaled, the showcase featured performances by the inimitable MC NAS; mellifluous crooner Trey Songz; and multi-talented troubadour Novel, who each brought their respective high-energy sounds. …
12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Slated for April 23 in Atlanta

BMI will present its 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Thursday, April 23, featuring some of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most promising unsigned talent. Held Thursday, April 23 at E.S.S.O Nightclub (1599 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 9 p.m.; doors open at 8 p.m. The festivities are open to the public; attendees must be 21-years-old with valid identification. please call (404) 378-1095 or log on to
BMI’s ‘Know Them Now’ Showcase Highlights Tomorrow’s Superstars
An array of hip-hop and r&b talent on the verge of mainstream success commanded the stage at BMI’s “Know Them Now” showcase, held December 16 at The Xchange in New York. Attendees were treated to beverages provided by Hennessy and performances by r&b quartet 718, DC-bred Kal and special guest Universal Motown recording artist/producer Ron Browz. The invite-only event attracted more than 300 guests who braved the…
Recent 718 events
| Apr 23 2009 | BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase: Atlanta |
| Dec 16 2008 | BMI Presents . . . Know Them Now Showcase: New York |
