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BMI proudly honoured the top UK and European songwriters, composers and music publishers of the most-performed songs of the previous year at the 2021 BMI London Awards. Rising star Arlo Parks received the BMI Impact Award, a recognition given for groundbreaking artistry, creative vision and impact on the future of…
BMI Indie Spotlight: Sherwyn
Sherwyn is an artist and producer putting his own spin on funk and rock and roll. The Nashville-bred, Los Angeles-based talent has produced for artists like Mac Miller, Duckwrth, HONNE, and Teddy Swims, and is now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist with an undeniable flair. So far,…
‘Rolling Papers’ Propels Wiz Khalifa’s Rise
In just one year, Wiz Khalifa went from underground mixtape king to top-selling rapper. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native’s infectious single “Black and Yellow” reached stadium status with a performance at this year’s Super Bowl. When all eyes and ears turned to him, Khalifa stared right back and held…
Snoop Dogg, Drake, B.o.B, Lex Luger, Universal Music Publishing & More Honored at BMI Urban Awards
Urban music’s top creators shared the stage tonight at BMI’s Urban Awards at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. The annual event celebrates the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s most-performed r&b, rap and hip-hop songs in the BMI repertoire. The 2011 ceremony featured high-wattage star power and…
Bootsy Collins: Bootsy Collins Interviewed at the 2009 BMI Urban Awards
Captured at 2009 BMI Urban Awards