Category: Songwriters

Warner/Chappell signs global Jay Z and RocNation deals

Warner/Chappell has entered into global music publishing administration agreements with Shawn ‘Jay Z’ Carter and the music publishing roster of his entertainment company, RocNation. Effective immediately, Warner/Chappell will administer all of Jay Z’s future works, alongside his catalogue dating back to 2008, including No.1 albums The Blueprint 3 and Watch the Throne, and worldwide hit…


Rodney Jerkins in BMI’s Behind the Song

From BMI’s Behind the Song This series offers advice, insight and knowledge of challenges and successes from top songwriters and producers. These creators discuss how they see themselves as a songwriter and/or producer; their distinct approaches to songwriting and producing; and advice on getting into the music industry. In the episode: Rodney Jerkins. A wildly…


Kevin Gates Signs to Atlantic Records

Just days after dropping his incredible The Luca Brasi Story mixtape, there’s some big news for Kevin Gates. The Baton Rouge rapper has now officially signed with Atlantic Records. Gates has come into the public eye lately with singles like “She Don’t Wanna,” “Satellite” and “Make ‘Em Believe” and various mixtapes on Dead Game Records. Check out The Luca…


Beyonce Reveals Blue Ivy During Her “Life Is But A Dream” Documentary


Shaking Up Saturday Night

Fresh off Brittany Howard’s show-stoppingGrammy cameo as part of the Levon Helm tribute, knocking her verse of The Band’s “The Weight” out of the park, Alabama Shakes soared to the top of the “Most Searched” list on Google with sensational performances of “Hold On” (which came off as much punk as soul) and “Always Alright”…


SXSW 2013 Music Festival Schedule

Ladies and gentlemen, its the moment you have all been waiting for. Or maybe its the moment I have been waiting for, either way we now have a complete list of artists who are performing at SXSW. Granted, others could drop by out of nowhere like last year, so don’t worry if you don’t see your favorite…


Beat By Dre: The Exclusive Inside Story of How Monster Lost the World

There’s never been anything like Beats By Dre. The bulky rainbow headphones are a gaudy staple of malls, planes, clubs, and sidewalks everywhere: as mammoth, beloved, and expensive as their namesake. But Dr. Dre didn’t just hatch the flashy lineup from his freight train chest: The venture began as an unlikely partnership between a record-industry…


DANJA – Throwback Track Thursday 1/17/2013 #TBT #danjatbt


LessThan3’s Virtual Event Platform to Beam Ultra Music Festival Around the World

Ultra Music Festival unveiled its Phase 3 lineup this morning, adding fan favorites like Arty and Tommie Sunshine to an already impressive roster of artists, from EDM and beyond. The festival will take place in Miami over two weekends, March 15-17 and 22-24. Also part of this morning’s press release was the introduction of a…


The Breakfast Club Interviews Jermaine Dupri