R&B Photo Archive
The latest installment of BMI’s Symmetry Live, held on June 16, featured a set by Nashville native and Atlanta transplant JC. The event doubled as a CD release party for the R&B songwriter/crooner’s new album of hot-buttered soul, EARCANDY. Pictured are BMI’s Byron Wright, JC, and BMI’s David Claassen. View Photo
BMI producer/songwriter Alex Da Kid stopped by BMI’s New York offices to celebrate 2011 Grammy nods for Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love the Way You Lie” and B.o.B’s "Airplanes," both of which he co-wrote and produced. Alex Da Kid’s two megahits will both vie for the coveted Record of the Year Grammy. Pictured are BMI’s Michael Drexler and Ian Holder, manager… View Photo
Legend Jeff Barry recently made himself at home in BMI’s Nashville office, where he and artist/songwriter Rebecca Lynn Howard met for two day-long co-writing sessions. A BMI songwriter and producer whose oeuvre carries dizzying significance, Barry is American music, personified. Often working with Phil Spector, Barry and former wife Ellie Greenwich composed classics including "Da Doo Ron Ron," "Then He… View Photo
Producer John “SK” McGee recently stopped by BMI’s Atlanta office. Lately, the Rocky Mount, NC native has been collaborating with Troy Taylor and Trey Songz. 22-year-old McGee has actually produced three of the songs on Songz’s latest album, Passion, Pain & Pleasure: “Red Lipstick,” “Massage,” and “Doorbell.” View Photo
Mr. Bangladesh, and BMI’s Catherine Brewton, Byron Wright, and Dave Claassen, stop for a quick photo during BMI’s Building the Beat Part II on September 1. View Photo
Pictured at BMI’s Building the Beat Part II are finalist Ashley "Tweek" Williams, Mr. Bangladesh, winner Canita Rogers and finalist Jay Love. View Photo
Pictured at BMI's Building the Beat Part II is super-producer Mr. Bangladesh. View Photo
On September 1, BMI invited super-producer Mr. Bangladesh to provide his expertise at BMI’s Building the Beat Part II. The event was held at Atlanta’s Patchwerk Recording Studio and was moderated by BMI’s Byron Wright. Aspiring producers were selected from over 150 submissions, and the winner will go to dinner with Mr. Bangladesh and the BMI Atlanta Staff, as well… View Photo
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Bartholomew recently stopped by BMI’s Music Row offices. Bartholomew is an indisputable legend: When the songwriter, producer, musician, arranger and A&R man hooked up with Fats Domino, the pair’s collaborations sent shock waves from New Orleans, forever changing the soundscape of American music. He wrote classics including “Ain’t That a Shame,” “I’m Walkin’”… View Photo
Flo-Rida and BMI’s Catherine Brewton pause for a photo at the pre-BET Awards reception in Los Angeles. View Photo