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The Matrix Songwriting Team: working with David Bowie & success
Captured at BMI Pop Awards 2003
At 19, Jayme Dee Records Major Debut
Sometimes real life truly can be the best teacher. That’s how 19-year-old singer/songwriter Jayme Dee sees things. Although she tried her hand at formal schooling, enrolling at the University of Southern California to study music, she dropped out after just one semester in order to pursue her dreams first-hand. “I was a vocal major, and I was taking songwriting classes and things like that,” says Dee, who was born and…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
Shy Carter Rips Down Walls
Don’t let the bashful nickname fool you: Blake “Shy” Carter has arrived in a decidedly bold way. And if things go according to plan, the Memphis-born songwriter/producer will be dominating the charts for years to come. In an historically-impressive crossover move, Carter has transitioned from writing and producing tracks for urban music leaders like Nelly and Ashanti, to penning full-tilt chart-busters for—wait for it—country and pop acts.…
From MusicWorld, posted 2.07.11
After A Decade of Hits, The Matrix Are Still Going Strong
Over the last 10 years, The Matrix has made an indelible mark on the music industry as a writing and production team. With a résumé that includes work with such varied artists as Avril Lavigne, Ricky Martin, and Liz Phair, the trio of Scott Spock, Lauren Christy and Graham Edwards have lived up to their…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.09.09
The Clutch
Songwriting/production teams that become household names are far and few between: For every Neptunes or The Matrix there are dozens of monikers buried somewhere in an album’s credits, never to be heard from again. But it seems more than likely that we’ll soon be adding Atlanta-based outfit The Clutch to that roster. Name-checked by Ciara in her hit “Like a Boy,” the five-member team…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.02.07
CSN to Join Elite List of BMI Icons at 54th Annual Pop Awards May 16
Legendary singing trio Crosby, Stills & Nash will be honored as BMI Icons at the performing right organization's 54th Annual Pop Awards set for Tuesday, May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only, black-tie dinner and ceremony, which will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed pop songs, will feature a special musical tribute to CSN.
From News, posted 3.27.06
Paul Simon to be Honored as BMI Icon at 53rd Annual Pop Awards on May 17
Legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon will be honored as a BMI Icon at the performing rights organization's 53rd Annual Pop Awards on Tuesday, May 17 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Simon will receive the accolade at the black-tie dinner hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and co-hosted by Vice President & General Manager, BMI Los Angeles, Barbara…
From News, posted 4.18.05
BMI Hosts Songwriter101.com Panel at DIY Convention
BMI hosted a Songwriter101.com panel featuring some of BMI's leading pop, urban and country songwriters at the DIY Convention on February 11 in Los Angeles. The panel, moderated by music journalist Dan Kimpel, featured 2005 Grammy-nominated songwriter Sean Garrett ("Yeah!" by Usher); Lauren Christy of production trio The Matrix ("Complicated" "Sk8er Boi" by Avril Lavigne; "So…
From News, posted 2.17.05
Music Industry Celebrates Canadian Talent at SOCAN Awards
The who's who of Canada's music industry came together to recognize some of Canada's most talented songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers at the 15th annual SOCAN Awards, held November 15 at the Carlu in Toronto. SOCAN CEO André LeBel presents BMI President Emeritus Frances Preston with the…
From News, posted 11.22.04
BMI Hands Out Over 100 Awards at Annual Film/TV Gala
Mark Mothersbaugh Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable television shows at its annual Film & Television Awards dinner on May 12. Held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston.…
From News, posted 5.12.04
BMI Plays ‘The Game of Love’ for Song of the Year at 52nd Annual Pop Awards
BMI saluted the past year's 50 most performed songs during the 52nd Annual Pop Awards on May 11, with superlatives reserved for "The Game of Love" as Song of the Year, Lauren Christy and Scott Spock as Songwriters of the Year and Warner/Chappell Music Group as Publisher of the Year. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara Cane, Vice President…
From News, posted 5.10.04
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