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Meet A-Rod, the BMI Songwriter Behind Fantasia’s New Hit Album
The name A-Rod is mostly familiar to baseball fans as a nickname for New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, but these days, there's another A-Rod shaking up the music scene. At 27, Broadcast Music, Inc. member Al-Sherrod "A-Rod" Lambert from Newark, New Jersey, is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after songwriters in the world of R&B. It's this gifted writer who is partly responsible for helping Fantasia enter Billboard's Top…
From News, posted 5.10.13
Skipper Jones Wins BMI’s 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase
Atlanta’s music enthusiasts were treated to BMI’s 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase, held April 11 at Terminal West. The showcase, hosted by G.O.O.D. Music ingénue Teyana Taylor and BMI’s Byron Wright, was sponsored by on-demand driving service Uber and radio station V-103 and featured performances by a selection of promising unsigned talent and marquee recording artists. With music provided by DJ Sense, the showcase kicked off with rousing vocal performances…
From News, posted 4.12.13
Warner Bros. Recording Artist Curren$y to Headline BMI’s 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase
BMI along with sponsors V-103 – The People’s Station, Monster® Products and on-demand driving service Uber, will present its 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Thursday, April 11, featuring a combination of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most-promising unsigned talent. Staged at Terminal West (887 West Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA), the doors open at 8 p.m.; the show begins at 9 p.m. The festivities are open to the public;…
From News, posted 3.25.13
Big K.R.I.T., Ro James and CharlieRED Shine at BMI’s ‘Know Them Now’ Showcase
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 March 21 at The Canal Room in New York. Sponsored by Monster® Products, attendees were treated to the sounds of DJ Esso and performances by Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T, mellifluous crooner Ro James and genre-bending troubadours CharlieRED. The invite-only event packed in more than 300…
From News, posted 3.22.13
The Numbers Are In. BMI Writers Take More Than 53% of the 2013 GRAMMYS!
Year after year, we are proud that BMI songwriters have taken home a majority of The GRAMMYS, and 2013 is no exception. This time around, BMI writers claimed an impressive 53+% of the awards. Some of the evening's most memorable highlights include: BMI songwriters Jack Antonoff and Jeff Bhasker winning Song of the Year for “We Are Young;” fun. being crowned Best New Artist; Gotye's infectious track "Somebody That I…
From News, posted 2.13.13
Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion Added to BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” Line Up
BMI’s popular “How I Wrote That Song,” featuring GRAMMY-nominated hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes, BMI Country Songwriter of the Year Luke Laird, GRAMMY-nominated songwriter/artist B.o.B , chart-topping songwriter/producer Benny Blanco and multi-platinum artist and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion is slated for February 9, 2013, from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. at The Roxy…
From News, posted 2.05.13
BMI Accepting Submissions for 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase
BMI is currently accepting submissions for its 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase, to be held in Atlanta on April 11, 2013 at Terminal West. 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,…
From News, posted 2.04.13
BMI Writers are the People’s Choice for 2013
62% of the People’s Choice Awards announced on January 9, 2013, in the music categories went to BMI writers. Here’s the breakdown: People’s Choice Hip-hop Artist: Nicki Minaj People’s Choice R&B Artist: Rihanna People’s Choice Band: Maroon 5 People’s Choice Country Artist: Taylor Swift People’s Choice Breakout Artists:
From News, posted 1.14.13
BMI Members Albert King, Public Enemy, and Lou Adler to be inducted into Rock Hall
Legendary bluesman Albert King, Hip-Hop icons Public Enemy, and Lou Adler, co-writer of mega hits “What a Wonderful World” and “Poor Side of Town,” will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, April 18, 2013. The ceremony will be held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, the first time since…
From News, posted 12.13.12
BMI London Awards Recognize Afrojack
Afrojack was honored with four BMI London Awards including three Pop Awards for “Give Me Everything”, “Take Over Control,” and "Look At Me Now" as well as BMI’s Dance Song of 2012 “Give Me Everything.” Pictured here at FC Walvisch recording studios during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is Hugo Langras, Pieter van Bodegraven, Afrojack and BMI’s Brandon Bakshi.
From MusicWorld, posted 11.20.12
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