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The Black Eyed Peas Break the Mold
Originally two break-dancers named Will.i.am and apl.de.ap who decided to form a group, the Black Eyed Peas is without a doubt one of the biggest success stories in hip-hop, if not all of contemporary music. Once called Atban Klann (an acronym for A Tribe Beyond a Nation), the group that became BEP has always been a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic conglomeration of Los Angeles hipsters with an eye toward social relevance and…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.23.06
The Black Eyed Peas Break the Mold
Originally two break-dancers named Will.i.am and apl.de.ap who decided to form a group, the Black Eyed Peas is without a doubt one of the biggest success stories in hip-hop, if not all of contemporary music. Once called Atban Klann (an acronym for A Tribe Beyond a Nation), the group that became BEP has always been a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic conglomeration of Los Angeles hipsters with an eye toward…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.09.06
Lisbeth Scott’s ‘Love’ Song Causes ‘Domino’ Effect
BMI singer/songwriter Lisbeth Scott stopped by the Los Angles office with her manager Mike Gormley to celebrate the placement of the song "Real Love" in the biopic, Domino. Co-written with BMI composer Harry Gregson-Williams, "Real Love" is performed by Macy Gray in the end title of the Tony Scott-directed movie, which is based loosely on the life of privileged model turned…
From News, posted 12.11.05
Bravo to Air Song Hall Awards Show July 18
Bravo presents the exclusive two-hour television broadcast of the 35th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards, the National Academy of Popular Music's annual celebration of the work and lives of the composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world. The awards show will air on the NBC-affiliated cable network on Sunday, July 18, at 9pm, and again on Wednesday, July 21, also at…
From News, posted 7.19.04
Black Eyed Peas
They have the phat beats and the tricky rhymes, but Black Eyed Peas are not just a hip-hop band. Proof of that can be found throughout their third album, Elephunk , with its all-embracing musical approach and deep grooves implied by the title, and such varied guests as rockers Papa Roach and teen pop idol Justin Timberlake. The Los Angeles-based foursome boasts a progressive and conscious…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.08.03
BMI to Honor Rock ‘n Roll Icons at 50th Annual Pop Awards
BMI will celebrate its 50th annual Pop Awards on May 14 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. In honor of the milestone anniversary, rock & roll pioneers Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and Little Richard will be presented with BMI ICON Awards in recognition of their many contributions to contemporary music. This is the first time the ICON…
From News, posted 4.16.02
Angie Stone Sings Soulful Songs
In 1968, the dynamic soul duo of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell scored a top 10 hit called "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing." Some 34 years later, this song title pretty much sums up what Angie Stone is all about as a vocalist and artist. When it comes to delivering sweet soul music, Stone is indeed the real thing. She's a throwback to the vintage r&b…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.26.02
Stevie Nicks: Music That’s Always Deep, Always Real
Hers is the voice that launched a million record shipments. Indeed, before Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975, the group was a road-weary blues band with a surplus of critical acclaim and an undeserved lack of commercial success. But with Nicks' recruitment, the tide dramatically shifted for the stalwart quintet. Nicks was a bona fide goldmine: a superb songwriter with bewitching good looks and the…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.31.01
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
Shelby Lynne
Though she admits her auspicious career has just begun in earnest, country-soul singer Shelby Lynne has already reached a level of success and recognition that few artists can even hope to achieve.It happened in early 2001, when Lynne took Best New Artist honors at the 49th annual Grammy Awards gala in Los Angeles. Competing against million-selling newcomers like Sisqo and Macy Gray, Lynne seemed…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.07.01
Macy Gray: Poised for Enduring Superstardom
Given her monstrous musical talents, it's only fitting that Macy Gray's 1999 debut album has become a freakish success. Titled On How Life Is, the multimillion-selling album yielded the crossover hit "I Try" and netted Gray a 2000 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. As 2001 dawned, the Grammy voting committee honored her again. During its January nominations press conference, the National Academy of Recording Arts &…
From MusicWorld, posted 2.28.01
Faith Hill Tops BMI’s List of Grammy Winners
Country singer and BMI songwriter Faith Hill was a big winner at the 43rd annual Grammy Awards, presented February 21 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Hill, a first time winner, took home Grammys for Best Country Album (Breathe), Best Female Country Vocal Performance ("Breathe") and Best Country Collaboration with Vocals ("Let's Make…
From News, posted 2.21.01
BMI Congratulates Grammy Nominees
BMI songwriter/artists are once again at the top of the Grammy nominees list, announced today (1/3/01) at a simultaneous press conference held in LA, New York and Nashville. Multiple nominees include controversial rapper Eminem, country artist Vince Gill and songwriter/producer Rodney Jerkins with four nods each. Sheryl Crow, Macy Gray, Faith Hill, B.B. King, 'N Sync and…
From News, posted 1.02.01
Faith Hill Leads List of American Music Awards Nominees
BMI country songwriter and pop's newest reigning crossover queen Faith Hill leads the list of nominees for the 28th Annual American Music Awards with four nods, it was announced recently by award organizers. Her nominations include Favorite Pop Female Artist and Favorite Country Female Artist. Hill's husband, fellow BMI songwriter Tim McGraw picked up a nomination for Favorite Country Male Artist. Other BMI songwriter/artists with multiple nominations include…
From News, posted 11.16.00
Big Night for BMI at VMAs
BMI artists/songwriters were among the top winners at last night's MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Teen sensations 'N Sync topped the list with three awards for Best Pop Video, Viewers Choice and Best Choreography in a Video for their smash "Bye Bye Bye." Controversial rapper Eminem took home two of the coveted MTV statues for…
From News, posted 9.07.00
BMI Artists Top Grammy Nominations List
BMI songwriters and artists were among some of the biggest names nominated for the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, it was announced today by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). BMI songwriter Carlos Santana, whose comeback album Supernatural is the music industry�s much talked about success story, received an impressive 10 nominations including the coveted Record of the Year and Album of the Year categories.…
From News, posted 1.03.00
Macy Gray
A little bit Billie Holiday, a little bit Marvin Gaye, a little bit Janis Joplin, Macy Gray is a unique and vital new voice in music. Her Epic Records debut, On How Life Is, shows Gray’s writing style of re-telling snippets of her life with a strong yet vulnerable style that crosses genres. Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, she grew up listening to…
From MusicWorld, posted 11.30.99
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