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Since debuting in 2016, H.E.R.’s distinctive blend of smoldering R&B has been showcased on a string of EPs—later collected on a debut LP in 2017 that was certified platinum – and has earned her steady acclaim as a prolific creative force to watch. H.E.R., which stands for “Having Everything Revealed,”…
BMI London Sponsors Songwriting Camp Hosted by Iain James, James Newman and Ed Drewett
In early October, BMI’s London team was proud to sponsor a unique songwriting camp in the picturesque Cotswolds, organized by three accomplished songwriters - Iain James (Little Mix, Anne-Marie, EXO, The Vamps), Ed Drewett (Jonas Blue, One Direction, Craig David, Professor Green), and James Newman (Rudimental, Toni Braxton, Backstreet Boys,…
BMI Congratulates its 2019 GRAMMY Nominees
BMI is exceptionally proud to congratulate its many affiliates nominated for awards by the Recording Academy at the 61st GRAMMY Awards, scheduled to be held on February 10, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Nominations for the music industry’s most prestigious accolades were announced on December 7. In…
BMI Honors Toni Braxton With President’s Award at 2016 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
Last night BMI proudly celebrated the songwriters and publishers of the year’s most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs during the 2016 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held at the Woodruff Arts Center’s Symphony Hall in Atlanta. Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Toni Braxton took home the night’s highest honor when she was presented with the BMI…
Toni Braxton Reflects on Success, Collaboration and Her Love of Making Music
Within the pantheon of R&B, you’re hard pressed to match the track record of singer/songwriter Toni Braxton. As the inimitable voice behind such hits as “Breathe Again,” “You’re Makin’ Me High,” “He Wasn’t Man Enough” and the iconic “Unbreak My Heart,” Braxton established herself with an elegant, soulfully distinctive…
2016 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Hits Atlanta September 1
BMI is excited to announce that its 2016 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards will be coming to Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, September 1 for the first time in its 15-year history. Multiple GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Toni Braxton will be honored with the BMI President’s Award in recognition of her distinguished career and substantial influence…
D’Mile Produces Tracks for GRAMMY-nominated Album
Singer-songwriter-producer Dernst Emile II, aka D’Mile, expressed his musical talents early. At the age of six, he ably performed pieces from the book, Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist in Sixty Exercises. From there, he mastered the acoustic, bass and electric guitars and drums. His classical training (instilled by his father, Dernst…
BMI Congratulates its GRAMMY Nominees
Broadcast Music, Inc. writers have a lot to celebrate following the announcement of the 2015 GRAMMY nominations. The winners will be revealed during the 57th annual GRAMMY awards, held in the Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live February 8, 2015 on CBS. BMI writers are present in nominations…
Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds Honored During BMI’s 66th Annual NAB Dinner in Las Vegas
Last night, music legend Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds was honored at the 66th Annual BMI/NAB Dinner during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas. Few creative forces have impacted the contemporary pop/urban genres as much as the 10-time GRAMMY winner.Babyface’s incredible achievements include 11 solo albums, more than 125…
BMI Co-Sponsors “Peer Bliss” Mixer in Support of Salaam Remi
Broadcast Music, Inc. proudly co-sponsored Peermusic’s “Peer Bliss” mixer to support BMI affiliate Salaam Remi in his “LifeB4music” joint venture with Peermusic at their Burbank office on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Remi’s career spans the musical gamut from highly successful music producer to record label executive, film soundtrack producer and…
Highlights from the 2016 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Honoring Toni Braxton
Captured at 2016 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards