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R&B Pioneers Honored in Philly
BMI executives were on hand at the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's 14th Annual Pioneer Awards, held recently in the Foundation's new hometown of Philadelphia. Among the honorees were such legendary BMI artists as the late Otis Redding (Legacy Award), Thom Bell, Barbara Mason, the DelFonics and Frankie Beverly. Chubby Checker, Bettye LaVette and…
From News, posted 7.09.06
Hitmakers Babyface and L.A. Reid To Be Honored as BMI Icons at 6th Annual Urban Awards
Prolific songwriting and production team Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio "L.A." Reid will be honored as BMI Icons at the performing right organization's 6th Annual Urban Awards. The invitation-only gala, which will also recognize the past year's most performed BMI urban songs, is set for Aug. 30 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, coinciding with the MTV Video Music Awards being held…
From News, posted 6.14.06
Recording Academy Honors Philly Heroes
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy recently presented its 2003 Heroes Awards to BMI songwriter/producer/artists Larry Gold, Joe Nicolo, Walter "Bunny" Sigler and McCoy Tyner. R&B artist Musiq was also honored. The Chapter presents its Heroes Awards annually to honor outstanding individuals and institutions in the Philadelphia region who have improved the environment for the creative community. The gala event, which attracts recording artists, key entertainment executives and community…
From News, posted 4.29.03
At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long
At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today's multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…
From News, posted 6.12.01
Talent, Timing Put Babyface on Top
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds has fashioned one of the most successful writing and producing careers in the history of pop music. His ability to tailor material and arrangements to a wide roster of clients, including Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston and Boyz II Men is due, in part, to Babyface's ability to handle production on his own work. Gifted with an evocative voice,…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.30.01
Keeping the Faither Helps K.C. Porter Connect
The Bahai' Faith speaks to an essential unity among all peoples of the world. K.C. Porter, whose phenomenal rise as a producer and songwriter was capped with his Grammy-winning work on Carlos Santana's Supernatural, was raised in that tradition, and his dedication to the cause of freedom and social equality for all peoples has helped fuel his meteoric rise in the…
From MusicWorld, posted 2.28.01
Boyz II Men Set a Standard for Success
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Boyz II Men should feel honored by the "boy band" craze that has blossomed in their soulful wake. Indeed, N' Sync, Backstreet Boys and a host of other teen acts have successfully co-opted Boyz II Men's silky harmonies, funky choreography and earnest balladry. But while these newer acts have certainly proven their commercial viability, most have yet to…
From MusicWorld, posted 10.31.00
Tim & Bob
Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson, aka. the Funktwons, are changing the face of urban music. Bringing a wide variety of musical influences and sounds to the genre, this talented songwriting/production duo is forging new ground. "To me, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis really started popular music the way it is now," says Tim. "They brought a different flare and style to r&b that made young producers…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.31.00
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