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Mar 25, 2010 BMI presented Music 101- Building the Beat workshop with producer Zaytoven at Patchwerk Recording Studios on Tuesday, March 23. 15 producers were selected from over 200 submissions to be a part of the workshop in which Zaytoven discussed his climb in the music business, his production process and the inspiration behind several of his records. Out of the 15 producers… View Photo

Mar 25, 2010 BMI recently hosted an invitation-only preview of Ozomatli’s upcoming album, Fire Away. The culture-crossing troupe delivered the live sneak-peak at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills, performing a crowd-pleasing mix of old favorites and tracks from the new album, including “It’s Only Paper,” “Love Comes Down,” “45,” “Malagasy Shock,” and more. Slated for release on April 20, Fire Away is… View Photo

Mar 25, 2010 Ozomatli offers a live preview of their new album Fire Away, slated for release April 20. View Photo

Mar 25, 2010 Ozomatli delights the industry crowd during the BMI-hosted preview of the band’s new album, Fire Away. View Photo

Mar 23, 2010 Congressman John Conyers (D-MI, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee) and BMI’s Fred Cannon mingle during the NABOB Awards Dinner in D.C. View Photo

Mar 23, 2010 BMI’s Fred Cannon, Kenneth Gamble; BMI’s Robbin Ahrold, and Leon Huff enjoy the 2010 NABOB Awards Dinner. Gamble & Huff received the prestigious Pioneer in Music Award. View Photo

Mar 18, 2010 Producers and songwriters from the Atlanta region convened at BMI on March 16 for an exclusive listening session featuring Tynisha Keli’s new album, The 5th Element. Produced by Tha Corna Boyz, the new album is the follow-up to her 2009 release The Chronicles of TK and is set to release internationally in June 2010. Pictured are Tha Corna Boyz’ Pierre… View Photo

Mar 17, 2010 Indie trendsetters Travis Porter recently joined the BMI family. Via their own label, Porter House Music Group, the trio is currently climbing the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart with their hit record “Go Shorty Go.” In the midst of a stacked touring schedule, Travis Porter is also currently finalizing an agreement with a major label. Pictured at BMI’s Atlanta offices are Travis… View Photo

Mar 16, 2010 Singer, songwriter, and producer Jason Derülo stopped by BMI’s Los Angeles offices recently, where the staff celebrated his Top Ten smash “In My Head.” The second single from his eponymous debut album on Warner Bros. Records, “In My Head” is the successful follow-up to his debut single, “Whatcha Say,” which became a digital megahit, selling over 2 million digital downloads,… View Photo

Mar 15, 2010 Austin group The Rocketboys stopped by BMI’s recent Writer’s Retreat in Atlanta. Held March 5 at DARP studios, the retreat’s creative hive included producers J-Lack, J Hart and Dallas Austin, while the band also collaborated with recording artist and top-line writer JC and singer/songwriter Elisha Hoffman. Pictured are The Rocketboys’ Daniel Wheeler and Alex Bhore; JC; BMI’s David Claassen; The… View Photo