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Apr 24, 2009 Novel performs onstage during the BMI 12th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at E.S.S.O. Nightclub on April 23, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. View Photo

Apr 24, 2009 Trey Songz backstage at the BMI 12th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at E.S.S.O. Nightclub on April 23, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. View Photo

Apr 24, 2009 718 Band Member Rell, 718 Band Member Ryan, BMI executive Wardell Malloy, "BMI Legends of Atlanta" award recipient Lil Jon, BMI Executive Catherine Brewton, 718 Band Member David, and 718 Band Member Ayden. The band 718 were named winners of the BMI Unsigned Urban Music Showcase at the BMI 12th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at E.S.S.O. Nightclub on April 23,… View Photo

Apr 24, 2009 BMI executive Byron Wright, "BMI Legends of Atlanta" award recipient Lil Jon, BMI Executive Catherine Brewton and Song Writer Sean Garrett onstage during the BMI 12th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at E.S.S.O. Nightclub on April 23, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. View Photo

Apr 24, 2009 Songwriter Sean Garrett, BMI Executive Catherine Brewton and "BMI Legends of Atlanta" award recipient Lil Jon backstage at the BMI 12th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at E.S.S.O. Nightclub on April 23, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. View Photo

Apr 24, 2009 Sean Garrett and "BMI Legends of Atlanta" award recipient Lil Jon backstage at the BMI 12th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at E.S.S.O. Nightclub on April 23, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. View Photo

Apr 16, 2009 “Who’s Next? Writers on the Rise” cocktail reception View Photo

Apr 16, 2009 Pictured at the “Who’s Next? Writers on the Rise” cocktail reception (back row): BMI Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Ian Holder; BMI Senior Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Samantha Cox; BMI Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Wardell Malloy; BMI Associate Director, Media Relations Jamil Walker; SRC/Universal recording artist Corte’ Ellis; BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Charlie Feldman; N.A.R.S/Jive recording artist Kevin Cossom. Front row: BMI… View Photo

Apr 16, 2009 “Who’s Next? Writers on the Rise” honorees: songwriter Michael Allen; Island Def Jam recording artist Unique; Universal/ Motown recording artist Tina Parol; EMI Publishing songwriter Shawn Fisher; SRC/Universal recording artist Corte’ Ellis; N.A.R.S/Jive recording artist Kevin Cossom; songwriter; songwriter Robert Allen; Capitol recording artist Jaicko; and songwriter REO View Photo

Apr 16, 2009 Capitol recording artist Jaicko; songwriter REO; and Island Def Jam recording artist Unique at the “Who’s Next?” cocktail reception View Photo