Holly Weerd http://www.bmi.com/affiliate/rss/C3785 This BMI RSS feed contains news articles, events, and musicworld articles for a specific affiliate or group. en affiliates@bmi.com Copyright 2008 2008-07-05T00:29:00-05:00 Trimm Takes Top Prize at BMI’s 11th Annual Urban Unsigned Showcase http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/536530 Benton, Jarren, Austin, Dallas, Bryant, Del, Garrett, Sean, Lil Jon, Urban Atlanta’s influential, superstar-spotting music community showed up in droves to support BMI’s 11th Annual Urban Unsigned showcase, hosted by Ciara, Yung Joc and HOT 107.9’s Rashan Ali on April 24 at the Luckie Lounge.

photo Celebrity judge DJ Toomp

The evening began with performances from showcase finalists Jarren Benton, Brandon Hines, Holly Weerd, and Trimm, all chosen by a group of top BMI songwriters, producers and industry executives from over 300 submissions. Trimm’s wow factor and lyrical delivery impressed the audience and the judges, who proclaimed him the winner of prizes including $1,500 cash; two tickets to the 2008 BMI Urban Awards; a Friends and Family deal courtesy of MySpace Records; two Gibson/Epiphone guitars; clothing from Konvict Clothing (Akon’s Co.), 8732 (Jeezy’s Co.), and Rowdy (Dallas Austin’s Co.) and much more.

photo Teyana Taylor

Headliners for the highly-anticipated night of music were Cash Money/Universal Records star Lil’ Wayne; hit-making wordsmith Sean Garrett, aka The Pen; and Star Trak/Interscope recording artist Teyana Taylor.

BMI President & CEO, Del Bryant and Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Catherine Brewton presented mega-producer Dallas Austin with the Legends of ATL Award, which recognizes a community leader for his or her contributions to the Atlanta music scene.

photo Sean Garrett
photo BMI Vice President Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, Legends of Atlanta honoree Dallas Austin, and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant
photo Ciara and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant
photo Lil Jon
photo ELZ, showcase winner Trimm, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Catherine Brewton, and HeadROC of Battery 5
photo Lil Wayne
]]> 2008-04-29T14:53:00-05:00 BMI Atlanta’s Unsigned Urban Showcase http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/536284 Young Trimm, Urban, Atlanta, Showcase, Songwriter Congratulations to the following people selected to perform at BMI Atlanta’s Unsigned Urban Showcase!

Unsigned Finalists (In no certain order):

Jarren Benton | myspace

Brandon Hines | myspace

Holly Weerd | myspace

Young Trimm | myspace

BMI Atlanta’s Unsigned Urban Showcase will be held at Luckie Lounge on Thursday, April 24th.

Special guests Teyana Taylor and Lil Wayne will be headlining the show.

Don’t Miss It!

BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase
Thursday, April 24th
Luckie Lounge
375 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30313

luckiefoodlounge.com

Doors Open: 8pm
Show Starts: 9pm

Promo

]]> 2008-04-25T00:00:01-05:00 Holly Weerd: Official Bio http://www.bmi.com/musicworld/entry/536374 Holly Weerd, Rock, Urban, On The Scene In a search to bring back the essence of true Atlanta musicianship, Dreamer, The Love Crusader, Tuki and Stago Lee, collectively known as Holly Weerd lead you into a land where rejects and weirdos reign supreme. Joining the new hip-hop movement of internet phenomenons, Hollyweerd has garnered much attention from their ability to create innovative tunes for their eclectic fans online. Brought together by what some might consider divine intervention, these four individuals have a niche for creative lyrics and music that defies the norms of hip-hop.

Through songs such as "Weerdo" and "Go hard or Go Home", Hollyweerd grants listeners a sample of the limitless state of mind they adhere to when it comes to not only the music scene, but life as well. Influenced by such genres as jazz, rap, techno, rock and alternative, the individualistic creativity that exists within Holly Weerd is undeniable. Self described as new wave, rap, ghetto tech music, their ground-breaking sound resides in unmarked musical territory sure to influence the music community and the world.

Meeting in Atlanta, Hollyweerd was formed in mid-November 2007. Creating not only a group, but a brotherhood, Dreamer brings an unorthodox style while Tuki brings wordplay, The Love Crusader brings passion and Stago Lee brings southern sophistication, which culminates into a fresh breath of music with good vibes and funky melodies. Holly Weerd is creating their own rules in our land and a land where the rain is purple and the flowers are dead. Bringing about change transformation and a new breed of music to the south, Hollyweerd is the new southern comfort.

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