Rack-Lo, born George Billips grew up in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NYC. He was raised and inspired by his father and uncle (Dr. Tango) a legendary Brownsville DJ on Hip Hop Culture. They introduced him to the culture by allowing young Rack-Lo to listen to the music before he was able to understand it. Hearing classic hip hop master pieces by the likes of; Kurtis Blow, Fat Boys, Run DMC, Erik B and Rakim, Just Ice, Public Enemy and BDP helped him make the decision of controlling the microphone, through what he calls “thief rap” accompanied by “hi-tec intellect”. A hip hop junkie since the early eighties, he realized that his desire to rock the mic and to be a internationally known as one of the best lyricist of all time was truly his destiny. Rack-Lo was always perceptive to be skillful at his lyrical craft and any other elements of hip hop culture he indulges in. For Rack-Lo the art of spitting all started as a result of his desire and liking to freestyle daily. Rhyming was something he did everyday all day. It was just cypher after cypher until he was completely drained. From day one of his career, Rack-Lo has elevated every step of the way.
To convey his art he incorporates real life/rack lo experiences, mixed with humor and politics, futuristic beats, rhymes and lo-life experience as his song writing crosses the lines of reality and imagination. His rhyme schemes and patterns are sharp enabling him to create untouchable flows and lyrics that stand the test of time.
In 1989, Rack-Lo met Shileena Perez his wife. They had no idea that their relationship would allow them to; live together, graduate college together, have a baby together, get married (August 99) and rip stages together. “Rack-Lo is the only Lo-Life to marry his Lo-Wife”. Currently, there is no other couple in hip hop that possess their level of energy and substance. Shileena aka Lo-Wife has been singing and chanting reggae songs for as long as she can remember. Lo-Wife possesses a soulful mahogany sound with a ghetto flair and she spit bringing her own element to the group. They knew they had a unique sound to offer hip hop. They made their skills of; rhyming, singing and song writing and created the group Lo-Life and Lo-Wife. Lo-Wife is featured on many songs throughout Rack-Lo’s music catalog since he first debuted with “Thou Shalt Not Steal”. Check out Lo-Wife on: Hangman, Lyrix, Remember The Times, Remember The Times (remix), Spit Factory Anthem, 1st Ladee Blues and the monumental song “Love iz Love” off the Rack Lauren LP. This was just the tip of the iceberg witness how they change the game on the new album “Aracknofoebia” The Art of Webslinging” Rack-Lo’s 3rd solo release featuring Lo-Wife. Together, Rack-Lo will continue to bang out exclusive hip hop blazing albums. As he started ripping mics in 1993, Rack-Lo embarked off into the independent hip hop economy back in 1997 where he has exposed, recorded, promoted, managed and released product through self sufficiency.
Although, he’s a recording maniac, Rack-Lo takes his abilities much further than just music. Besides being members of both the super rap group Spit Squodd and the legendary boostin b-boys the Lo-Lifes, he’s penning the Rack-Lo “Autobiography” his life story plus he’s one of the authors of the “Million Man Rush”, a second book that’s already completed. The Million Man Rush will actually consist of a collection of books, a full-length album,a documentary or film, a video game and a clothing line.
Not only has Rack-Lo evolved into a skilled spitter, but he also demonstrates a solid business acumen as well. He is front and center in Skillionaire Enterprises Inc. and he is CEO of his own company Spit Factory. Through his dynamic vision and understanding of hip hop politics globally, he has spearheaded Spit Factory/Skillionaire online sales efforts and World Wide Web presence through the creation of spitfactoryonline.com . Through his creation of Spit Factory, Rack-Lo has created another vehicle geared toward promoting all Skillionaire Enterprises artist to the masses around the world and putting Spit Factory on the map for generations to come..
TYMELESS TUNES ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY ASCAP/HMS
Song writing Services
P.O. BOX, 1253 La Pansee Road, Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies
Phone: 1- 758 712 2432
Email: kceycharles@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/tymelesstunes
“For Entertainment”
Tymeless Tunes Entertainment was founded in July of 1998 by Benedict “Kcey” Charles; Independent Song Lyricist and Music Publisher with the following objectives:
· To assist young and aspiring persons interested in the art, with their self-development
· To become affiliated with any other organization, local, regional or international that can provide technical or educational expertise
· To undertake Song writing & Music Publishing Services
Tymeless Tunes Entertainment specializes in R&B/Ballads, Gospel/Inspirational, Calypso, and Soca compositions. Kcey’s musical influences include: Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Boyz II Men, Tony Rich, R. Kelly to name a few.
Tymeless Tunes’ most recent accomplishments include the release of a CD entitled “Reminiscence” in 1999, which featured a compilation of songs in various genres performed by local artists such as: Deridee Williams – locally renowned Jazz & R&B vocalist, Minelius Anthony – band leader & lead vocalists of a resident band on a popular cruise line, Nigel “Kingfish” Larcher – former lead vocalist of a popular reggae band in the late ‘80’s/early 90’s, Lady Leen (popularly renowned in the Calypso arena, who in 2006 celebrated her sixteen year anniversary) and Selwyna Charles – former lead vocalist of local band: “Future Lights” and now lead vocalist and band leader of “Family Affair”. We have since secured Publisher Membership with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Writer membership with the Hewannorra Musical Society (HMS).
Over the past years Tymeless Tunes have collaborated with other performers and music producers namely: Christopher Neil (Den Music Studios), Carlos St. Omer (JVC Productions), Angus Christopher of the (Royal St. Lucia Police Band) and Miss Bliss Music in Mississippi, USA. These works include the release of several singles in various musical genres.
Future projects include the release of other potential and popular singles, Calypsoes and the publication of a book of poems. As well as tentatively sooner a compilation of prominent Calypso singles such as the ever popular “medicine chest article”: “I Go Want (My Viagra)” (released in 2005) - performed by this company’s first “official calypso offspring” Nathaniel “Humble” Stanislas. “A King’s Biography” (Tribute to Pep) - in recognition of one of St. Lucia’s most decorated Calypsonians who in 2006 celebrated his 20th anniversary. “One Caribbean Anthem”; (one of the unique undertakings acknowledging the efforts of our Caribbean leaders in the implementation of the Caricom Single Market & Economy) and the soon expected: “Of Paradise D-Lite” (Simply Beautiful) a calypso flavoured track promoting the island of St. Lucia as the ultimate tourist destination as well as the most recent “Karaoke Kraze” – the official “karaoke anthem” to name a few.
Tymeless Tunes continues to make contributions to “Kaiso Headquarters”, a Calypso competition held annually amongst the rank and file of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force as well as to the national Junior Calypso Competition.
Towards the end of 2008 work commenced on the redo (by popular request) of several of the most prominent tracks from the first album. The first single: “Reminiscing” which is performed by Steve Parker a well travelled and experienced vocalist, also features the acclaimed vocalist, arranger and songwriter Kellis “Qshan Deya” Quashie who laced the harmonies and background, will be released towards the end of January 2009. Music arranged by band leader and producer Sam Epiphane of Total Earth Movement (T.E.M.) band at Bomb drop Studios, Monchy, St. Lucia.
What people say about my music?
“Kcey is passionate about his music, what is astounding about him is that you will find a bit of everything expressed through his music”
“I forsee many doors being opened in the future…..only one of its kind vision….good luck Tymeless Tunes!”
“Tymeless Tunes strives to open doors for the young enthusiast despite the limited resources and support that are available especially for young entrepreneurs in this field”.
“Continues to seek criticism for further growth and development”.
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Antonina Armato Songwriter, Producer – “Seven Things,” “See You Again,” “I Still Believe,” “Bet on It” Patrick Arn Founder – Gotham Records and Gotham Music Placement Billy Austin Owner – Tuniverse Records Publisher – Platinum Pen Publishing Songwriter – “Leave The Pieces,” “99.9% Sure (I’ve Never Been Here Before)” “Put Your Best Dress On” Johntá Austin Songwriter – “Shake It Off,” “We Belong Together,” “Be Without You,” “Poppin’” Cindy Badell-Slaughter President – Heavy Hitters Music Group Gary Baker Songwriter, Producer – “I Swear,” “I’m Already There,” “Once Upon A Lifetime,” “Anywhere For You” Martin Bandier Chairman and CEO – Sony/ATV Music Publishing Eric Bazilian Songwriter, Performer – “One Of Us,” “Kiss The Rain,” “Private Emotion,” “All You Zombies” Eric Beall VP, A&R – Shapiro Bernstein & Co Author – The Billboard Guide To Writing and Producing Songs That Sell: How To Create Hits In Today’s Music Industry Natasha Bedingfield Songwriter, Performer – “Unwritten,” “Pocketful of Sunshine,” “Love Like This,” “These Words” Richard Bellis Author – The Emerging Film Composer Composer – One Special Night, Stephen King’s IT,Above and Beyond Tony Berg Musician, Producer, Music Executive – Air Supply, Aimee Mann, Peter Gabriel Marilyn Bergman Academy & Grammy Award-winning lyricist – “The Windmills of Your Mind,” “The Way We Were,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” Film: Yentl Stephen Bishop Songwriter, Performer – “On and On,” “Separate Lives,” “Save It For A Rainy Day” Film: Animal House Sat Bisla Founder/President – A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO; Host, Music Programmer – Indie103.1’s Passport Approved Tim Blacksmith Co-Manager – Stargate Brian “BK” Kennedy Producer, Songwriter – “My Love,” “Distrurbia,” “If This Isn’t Love,” “It’s Over” Chaka Khan Performer, Songwriter – “I’m Every Woman,” “Angel,” “Through the Fire,” The Woman I Am Dan Kimpel Music Journalist, Author – How They Made It: True Stories of How Music’s Biggest Stars Went to Stardom, Networking in the Music Business Emanuel Kiriakou Songwriter, Producer – “Crush,” “What’s Left of Me,” “A Million Miles,” “2 in the Morning” Brandon Kitchen Creative, A&R – Artist Publishing Group (A Division of Warner/Chappell Publishing) Sam Kling VP, A&R and Film & TV – peermusic Holly Knight Songwriter, Producer, Performer – “Simply The Best,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Better Be Good To Me” Greg Kurstin Songwriter, Producer, Performer – “The Fear,” “Wow,” “Again and Again,” “Haven’t Got a Clue” Kevin Kusatsu A&R – Columbia Records Ron Laffitte Artist Manager, OneRepublic, Chris Cornell, Good Charlotte, The Decemberists, Sum 41 – Red Light Management Jimmy R. Landry Producer, Engineer, Songwriter; A&R Consultant – Cakewalk Brian Lapin Composer – TV: Gossip Girl, Joey, 20/20 Music Production Team – The Transcenders Philip Lawrence Songwriter, Artist, Vocalist – “Right Round,” “You,” “Everything is Everything” Thomas Lee Professor, Director of Bands, Conductor – UCLA Wind Ensemble Lenka Songwriter, Performer, Actress – “The Show,” “Don’t Let Me Fall,” “Trouble Is a Friend” Alejandro Lerner Songwriter, Performer – “Hoy Es Adios,” “Todo A Pulmon” Leeds Levy President – Leeds Music JR Lindsey Creative Director, Urban Music, A&R – Chrysalis Music Publishing Glenn Litwak, Esq. Attorney – Law Offices of Litwak & Havkin Steven Lowy, Esq. Attorney, Partner – Isaacman, Kaufman & Painter LeToya Luckett Songwriter, Performer, Actress – “Not Anymore,” “Torn,” “U Got What I Need,” “All Eyes on Me” Ankur Malhotra A&R, Urban/Pop – Capitol Records Johnny Mandel Composer, Arranger, Producer – “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Emily,” TV Theme: M*A*S*H Craig Marks Music Director, Music Editor – HorseTV Composer – TV: Iron Chef America Andy Marvel Songwriters – “Shy Guy,” “Treat Her Like A Lady,” “With You,” “One Good Man” Richard Marx Songwriter, Artist, Producer – “Dance With My Father,” “Right Here Waiting,” “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Better Life” Gabe McDonough Senior Producer, Music and Integration – DDB Chicago Jonathan McHugh Film & TV Music and Record Company Executive Tracy McKnight VP, Film Music – Lionsgate Vince Mendoza Composer, Arranger, Conductor – Start Here , Some Skunk Funk Andre Merritt Songwriter – “Disturbia,” “Forever” Mateo Messina Composer – Film: Juno, Hit & Run, Thank You For Smoking TV: The Office Marcus Miller Composer, Producer – “Power of Love,” M2, Tutu, The Woman I Am Bambi Moé Co-Owner – Courgette Records Owner, Music Licensing – Unencumbered Productions Chris Montan President – Walt Disney Music Lennie Moore Composer – Games: Magic the Gathering, Dirty Harry, War of the Ring, Outcast Michael Morgan Conductor – Oakland East Bay Symphony Nicole Morier Songwriter, Producer – “Rock Me In,” “If He Should Ever Leave You,” “Heaven On Earth” Walter Murphy Composer, Arranger – “A Fifth of Beethoven” TV: Family Guy, American Dad Film: Foodfight! Mark Needham Mixer, Producer – The Killers, Iglu & Hartly, Metro Station Joey Newman Composer – TV: Little People, Big World, Privileged, Once & Again, Providence Melinda Newman Journalist Pamela Phillps Oland Songwriter – “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do,” “If Ever A Love There Was,” “Digga Digga Dog,” “Monday Morning Quarterback” Frank J. Oteri Editor – NewMusicBox.org, American Music Center Composer – Machunas, Fair and Balanced?, Imagined Overtures Jake Ottmann VP, Creative, East Coast – EMI Music Publishing David Paich President – Hudmar Inc. Songwriter, Composer, Producer – “Africa,” “Rosanna,” “Got to be Real” Film: Dune Stacey Palm EVP, Creative – Opus 19 Music LLC Todd Parker A&R – Interscope Records Engineer, Mixer Don Passman, Esq. Attorney, Partner – Gang, Tyre, Ramer, and Brown, Inc. Author – All You Need to Know About the Music Business Stephen Paulus Composer – Sea Portraits Opera: The Postman Always Rings Twice Nancy Peacock Partner, Manager – Slugfest Records Nashville President – Washington Street Publishing Songwriter Danny Poku Co-Manager – Stargate Amy Powers President – Powers That Be Inc. Songwriter – “Shine,” “Not Just Make Believe” Broadway: Sunset Blvd., Zhivago Pat Prescott DJ, Co-Host – Brian McKnight Morning Show (KTWV 94.7 FM, LA) Neeta Ragoowansi Director, Artist-Label Relations – SoundExchange Kyra Reed Principal – MarKyr Media Author – Blog 101 Jason Reeves Singer, Songwriter – “Bubbly,” “Realize,” The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache (and Other Frightening Tales) Andrea Remanda Songwriter, Singer – Film: “Never Gonna Break My Faith” (Bobby), “Quest for Love” (Arthur & The Invisibles) David Renzer Chairman and CEO – Universal Music Publishing Group Janet Billig Rich Owner, Manager – Manage This Media Lindy Robbins Songwriter – “What’s Left Of Me,” “Incomplete,” “Cinderella,” “Just To Feel That Way” Brian Robillard Senior Manager, Online Marketing – Universal Music Group/Netreach Irwin Z. Robinson Chairman – Paramount Allegra Music Pete Rock Producer – “They Reminisce Over You,” “Dead Presidents,” “Down With The King” Laura Roeder Principal – roederstudios.com Steven Rosen Owner, President – Rosen Music Corp. John Rubeli President – Chop Shop Records Peter Rutenberg President – RCM Records Conductor, Music Director – Los Angeles Chamber Singers & Cappella Tom Salta Composer – Games: Tom Clancy’s: HAWX, Tom Clancy’s: GRAW 1 & 2, Red Steel, Need For Speed Underground 2 Chris Saranec Executive Director, Music Licensing – NBC Universal Studios Vocalist Steven Scharf President – Steven Scharf Entertainment/Carlin America Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D – CA) California’s 29th Congressional District Steve Seskin Songwriter – “Don’t Laugh At Me,” “Grown Men Don’t Cry,” “Life’s A Dance,” “I Think About You” Alex Shapiro Composer – Slipping, Bioplasm, Music for Two Big Instruments, At the Abyss Marty Silverstone VP, Creative Services – North Star Media Danny Socolof Founder – MEGA Ricky Skaggs Songwriter, Performer, Producer – “Crying My Heart Out Over You,” “Heartbroke,” “Honey (Open That Door),” “Highway 40 Blues” Skillz Rapper, Songwriter – “Confessions of a Ghostwriter, ” “Year-End Wrap-Up,” I Ain’t Mad No More Greg Sowders SVP and Head of A&R, U.S. – Warner/Chappell Music Lou Spisto CEO/Executive Producer – The Old Globe Theatre Billy Steinberg Songwriter – “Like A Virgin,” “True Colors,” “Eternal Flame,” “I’ll Stand By You” Jeremy “Jerm the Beat” Reeves & Jon “Jon Street” Yip (The Stereotypes) Producers, Songwriters – “Damages,” “Why Does She Stay,” “Good Love” Christopher “Tricky” Stewart Producer, Songwriter – “Umbrella,” “Touch My Body,” “Just Fine,” “Me Against The Music” Mark Stewart Artist Manager – Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, The-Dream; President – RedZone Entertainment Dave Stone VP, Music – Bunim-Murray Productions Tom Sturges Executive Vice President, Head of Creative – Universal Music Publishing Scott Szabo Owner – Szabo Sound & Music Adam Taylor President – APM Music Ryan Tedder Songwriter, Performer – “Apologize,” “Bleeding Love,” “Stop and Stare” Jack Tempchin Songwriter – “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” ” Already Gone, ” ” You Belong To The City,” “Slow Dancing (Swayin To The Music)” Allan Tepper President – Tepper Music Management Diana Turk Director, Film & TV Music – Primary Wave Music Publishing Jim Vellutato Sr. Director, Creative Affairs – Sony/ATV Music Publishing Randy Wachtler President, CEO – 615 Music Narada Michael Walden Producer, Songwriter – “I Don’t Wanna Cry,” “So Emotional,” “Freeway of Love,” The Bodyguard Wendy Waldman Songwriter, Performer – “Save The Best For Last,” “Fishin’ In The Dark,” “The Sweetest Days,” “I Owe You One” Jonathan Weiss Music Supervisor, Music Publisher – Haiku Entertainment/Jonjaz Music Katie Welle Manager, A&R – Sony/ATV Music Publishing Brian West Songwriter, Producer, Performer – Whoa, Nelly, Folklore Paul Williams Songwriter, Actor – “Evergreen,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “We’ve Only Just Begun” Dan Wilson Performer, Songwriter – “Secret Smile,” “Closing Time,” “Not Ready to Make Nice” Craig Wiseman Founder – Big Loud Shirt Industries Songwriter – “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Believe,” “Summertime,” “A Baby Changes Everything” Doug Wood President/Owner – Omni Music Composer – The Omni Music Library Donna Young Founder, Owner – Donna Young Music Adam Zelkind Composer – TV: I Love Money, Rock Of Love, Flavor Of Love, Charm School Michael Zildjian Owner – Zilito Music Group David Zippel Lyricist – Broadway: City of Angels, The Woman in White Film: Hercules, Mula Jennifer Blakeman SVP, Creative – Universal Music Publishing Songwriter, Musician Antony Bland Director, A&R – American Recordings Stephen Bray Songwriter – “Express Yourself,” “Into the Groove” Broadway: The Color Purple Sabelle Breer Songwriter, Producer – “On The Way Down,” “(There’s Gotta Be) More To Life,” “Tomorrow,””Sola En El Silenco” Alan Brewer Owner, Producer, Composer – BME/Brewman Music & Entertainment Martin Briley Songwriter, Artist, Musician – “Salt in My Tears” Russell Brower Director of Audio/Video, Lead Composer – Blizzard Entertainment Composer – Games: World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III Ken Bunt SVP, Marketing – Hollywood Records Jon Burlingame Journalist – Daily Variety Sean Callery Composer – TV: 24, Bones, Medium, La Femme Nikita Warryn Campbell Producer, Songwriter – “Shackles (Praise You),” “Let Go, Let God,” “Heaven” Donna Caseine SVP, Creative Services/West Coast Director, A&R – Universal Music Publishing Group Christian Castle, Esq. Managing Partner, Attorney – Christian L. Castle Attorneys Paul Chihara Chair of Visual Media – UCLA Composer – Film: Prince of the City, The Morning After, Crossing Delancey TV: China Beach Desmond Child Songwriter, Producer – “Dude (Looks Like a Lady),” “Invisible,” “Livin’ La Vida Loca” Barry Coburn Co-President – Ten Ten Music Group, Inc. Jewel Coburn Co-President – Ten Ten Music Group, Inc. Melvin “St. Nick” Coleman Producer, Songwriter Jay Cooper Attorney – Greenberg Traurig Michael Corcoran Marketing Director – musicSUBMIT.com Ralph Covert Songwriter, Composer, Singer, Producer – “Not Dead Yet,” “Just Like The Monkeys,” ” With A Friend (The Pooh Song),” “Promises In The Dark” Eric Craig Director, A&R and Music Supervision – Lakeshore Entertainment Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford Producer – “A Milli,” “Diva” Wofford Denius, Esq. Attorney – Law Office of Wofford Denius Tom DeSavia VP, Creative – Notable Music Dan Diamond VP – NCM Fathom (A division of National CineMedia) Ann Donahue Senior Editor – Billboard Chris Douridas DJ, Host – KCRW’s New Ground; Music Supervisor Drumma Boy Producer- “Here I Am,” “Put On,” Paper Trail Charity Duplechan Creative Manager – Rondor Music Publishing Josh East Sr. Project Manager – MusiK1.net; Editor – OpenMusicWire.com Mike Elizondo Producer, Songwriter – “In Da Club,” “How We Do,” “Rich Girl,” “Wunderkind” Roy Elkins Founder & CEO – Broadjam, Inc. Damon Elliott Producer, Songwriter, Musician – Kelis Was Here Film: Scooby-Doo, Fame (2009) “Spider” Ron Entwistle Producer, Songwriter, Remixer Mikkel Eriksen(Stargate) Producer, Songwriter – “Irreplaceable,” “Don’t Stop The Music,” “Miss Independent,” “Beautiful Liar” Ron Fair Chairman – Geffen Records Chris Farren President – Combustion Music Group Songwriter, Producer Stacy Fass Attorney Patrick Faucher CEO – Nimbit, Inc. James Fauntleroy Songwriter – “No Air,” “Take You Down” Roger Faxon Chairman and CEO – EMI Music Publishing Rory Feek (Joey+Rory) Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Publisher – “Cheater Cheater,” “Some Beach,” “The Chain Of Love” Jason Feinberg President/Founder – On Target Media Group Gary Fine, Esq. Attorney – Kleinberg, Lopez, Lange, Cuddy & Kline Cheryl Foliart Music Production Specialist for Media Alex Forbes Songwriter – “Melt Away,” “Don’t Rush Me,” “Nothin’ My Love Can’t Fix,” “Too Turned On” Jay Frank SVP, Music Strategy – CMT Jeff Franzel Songwriter, Composer – “La tua semplicita,” “When You Know,” “Never Saw Blue Like That,” “Don’t Rush Me” Curt Frasca CEO, Co-Founder – Verse Music Publishing Songwriter, Producer – Let Go, “On the Way Down” Michael Frick Executive Producer/Founder – Mophonics Mitchell Froom Producer, Songwriter – “La Bamba,” “99.9F,” “Tomorrow Never Dies” Siedah Garrett Singer, Songwriter – “Love You I Do,” “Man In The Mirror” Steven Gaydos Executive Editor, Features – Variety Reid Genauer VP, Marketing – eMusic Songwriter, Performer Jody Gerson Co-President – Sony/ATV Music Publishing Gilles Godard Chief Creative Officer – ole Songwriter – “When Mama Ain’t Happy,” “That’s the Kind of Mood I’m In,” I Wanna Do It All” Rich Goldman President – RipTide Music Richard Gottehrer Founder and Chief Creative Officer – The Orchard Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald Songwriter, Producer – “I Kissed A Girl,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Feels Like Tonight,” “My Life Would Suck Without You” Kat Green Music Supervisor, Partner – Bad Ass Music Co-Owner – Hella Good Records Holly Greene Music Publisher and Consultant – Counter Content Alex Greenwald Songwriter, Performer, Actor – “California,” “Do The Panic,” Phantom Planet Benjamin Groff SVP, Creative, West Coast – Kobalt Music Group Gary Gross Worldwide President – Universal Publishing Production Music Alex Hackford A&R – Sony Computer Entertainment America/Playstation Gavin Haverstick Lead Acoustical Engineer – Auralex Acoustics Jason Hayes Composer – Games: StarCraft, Diablo 2, Warcraft 3, World of Warcraft Tor Hermansen (Stargate) Producer, Songwriter – “Irreplaceable,” “Don’t Stop The Music,” “Miss Independent,” “Beautiful Liar” Peter Himmelman Songwriter, Composer, Performer – From Strength to Strength Web Show: Furious World TV: Judging Amy, Bones Daniel Ho Songwriter, Producer, Performer Sam Hollander (S*A*M) Producer, Songwriter – “Cupid’s Chokehold,” “Bring It (Snakes on a Plane),” “The Great Escape” Wayland Holyfield Songwriter – “Could I Have This Dance,” “You’re My Best Friend” Jesca Hoop Songwriter, Singer – “Seed of Wonder,” “Intelligentactile 101,” Kismet Jamie Houston Songwriter, Producer – “Just Feel Better,” “Beautiful Disaster,” “Breaking Free,” “You Are The Music In Me” James Newton Howard Composer – Film: The Dark Knight, The Fugitive, Michael Clayton, Defiance Michael Howe VP, A&R and Licensing – Downtown Records Carlos Hudgins Director, Creative Urban – EMI Music Publishing Rob Hyman Songwriter, Producer, Performer – “Time After Time,” “And We Danced,” “Private Emotion,” “Closer To Me” Mike Jackson Senior Director, Creative Urban, Atlanta Region – EMI Music Publishing Raj Jadeja Manager, A&R – Atlantic Records Nikki Jean Songwriter, Performer Wyclef Jean Songwriter, Producer, Performer – “Gone Till November,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” The Score, The Carnival Cri$tyle “The Ink” Johnson Songwriter – “Touch My Body,” “Angel” David H. Johnson Chairman and CEO – Warner Music Group Ron Jones Composer – TV: Family Guy, American Dad, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Duck Tales Kenny Bartolomei, Kevin Crowe & Erik Ortiz (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) Producers – “No One Will Do,” “Bury Me a G,” “She Got It,” “Magnificent” Henry Kapono Ka’aihue Singer, Songwriter Kevin Kadish Songwriter, Producer – “Geek in the Pink,” “(There’s Gotta Be) More to Life,” “Wordplay,” “Stuck” Dean Kay President, CEO – Lichelle Music Company Songwriter – “That’s Life” James M. Kendrick Esq. President – Schott Music Corporation/European American Music Corporation See you next year folks! Jon Hammond “The FINGERS…are The SINGERS!”™ *Member ASCAP / AFM Local 802, Local 6 Host HammondCast KYOU Radio and KYCY Superlux Microphones, Sennheiser Headphones, Hammond Cast, KYOU Radio, B3 Organ, XK-1, XK-3, XB-2, Accordion, Excelsior, CBS Network, NDR Jazz, Axel Duerr, Knut Benzner, Blues, Rock, Pop, KYCY
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Also Narada Michael Walden, Holly Knight, Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman, CEO, Creative Services/Lifestyle - Hunnypot Unlimited ASCAP Network HammondCast Jon Hammond and Ken Cicerale at ASCAP Awards Dinner and Reception Hollywood CA Betsy Anthony Senior Manager, Creative and Writer Services - Bug Music/Windswept Holdings Phil Antoniades COO and Co-Founder - Nimbit Inc. Antonina Armato Songwriter, Producer - “Seven Things,” “See You Again,” “I Still Believe,” “Bet on It” Patrick Arn Founder – Gotham Records and Gotham Music Placement Billy Austin Owner - Tuniverse Records Publisher - Platinum Pen Publishing Songwriter - “Leave The Pieces,” “99.9% Sure (I’ve Never Been Here Before)” “Put Your Best Dress On” Johntá Austin Songwriter - “Shake It Off,” “We Belong Together,” “Be Without You,” “Poppin’” Cindy Badell-Slaughter President - Heavy Hitters Music Group Gary Baker Songwriter, Producer - “I Swear,” “I’m Already There,” “Once Upon A Lifetime,” “Anywhere For You” Martin Bandier Chairman and CEO - Sony/ATV Music Publishing Eric Bazilian Songwriter, Performer – “One Of Us,” “Kiss The Rain,” “Private Emotion,” “All You Zombies” Eric Beall VP, A&R - Shapiro Bernstein & Co Author - The Billboard Guide To Writing and Producing Songs That Sell: How To Create Hits In Today’s Music Industry Natasha Bedingfield Songwriter, Performer - “Unwritten,” “Pocketful of Sunshine,” “Love Like This,” “These Words” Richard Bellis Author - The Emerging Film Composer Composer - One Special Night, Stephen King’s IT,Above and Beyond Tony Berg Musician, Producer, Music Executive - Air Supply, Aimee Mann, Peter Gabriel Marilyn Bergman Academy & Grammy Award-winning lyricist - “The Windmills of Your Mind,” “The Way We Were,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” Film: Yentl Stephen Bishop Songwriter, Performer - “On and On,” “Separate Lives,” “Save It For A Rainy Day” Film: Animal House Sat Bisla Founder/President - A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO; Host, Music Programmer - Indie103.1’s Passport Approved Tim Blacksmith Co-Manager - Stargate Brian “BK” Kennedy Producer, Songwriter – “My Love,” “Distrurbia,” “If This Isn’t Love,” “It’s Over” Chaka Khan Performer, Songwriter - “I’m Every Woman,” “Angel,” “Through the Fire,” The Woman I Am Dan Kimpel Music Journalist, Author - How They Made It: True Stories of How Music’s Biggest Stars Went to Stardom, Networking in the Music Business Emanuel Kiriakou Songwriter, Producer - “Crush,” “What’s Left of Me,” “A Million Miles,” “2 in the Morning” Brandon Kitchen Creative, A&R - Artist Publishing Group (A Division of Warner/Chappell Publishing) Sam Kling VP, A&R and Film & TV – peermusic Holly Knight Songwriter, Producer, Performer – “Simply The Best,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Better Be Good To Me” Greg Kurstin Songwriter, Producer, Performer - “The Fear,” “Wow,” “Again and Again,” “Haven’t Got a Clue” Kevin Kusatsu A&R - Columbia Records Ron Laffitte Artist Manager, OneRepublic, Chris Cornell, Good Charlotte, The Decemberists, Sum 41 - Red Light Management Jimmy R. Landry Producer, Engineer, Songwriter; A&R Consultant – Cakewalk Brian Lapin Composer - TV: Gossip Girl, Joey, 20/20 Music Production Team - The Transcenders Philip Lawrence Songwriter, Artist, Vocalist – “Right Round,” “You,” “Everything is Everything” Thomas Lee Professor, Director of Bands, Conductor - UCLA Wind Ensemble Lenka Songwriter, Performer, Actress - “The Show,” “Don’t Let Me Fall,” “Trouble Is a Friend” Alejandro Lerner Songwriter, Performer - “Hoy Es Adios,” “Todo A Pulmon” Leeds Levy President - Leeds Music JR Lindsey Creative Director, Urban Music, A&R - Chrysalis Music Publishing Glenn Litwak, Esq. Attorney - Law Offices of Litwak & Havkin Steven Lowy, Esq. Attorney, Partner - Isaacman, Kaufman & Painter LeToya Luckett Songwriter, Performer, Actress – “Not Anymore,” “Torn,” “U Got What I Need,” “All Eyes on Me” Ankur Malhotra A&R, Urban/Pop - Capitol Records Johnny Mandel Composer, Arranger, Producer - “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Emily,” TV Theme: M*A*S*H Craig Marks Music Director, Music Editor - HorseTV Composer - TV: Iron Chef America Andy Marvel Songwriters - “Shy Guy,” “Treat Her Like A Lady,” “With You,” “One Good Man” Richard Marx Songwriter, Artist, Producer - “Dance With My Father,” “Right Here Waiting,” “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Better Life” Gabe McDonough Senior Producer, Music and Integration - DDB Chicago Jonathan McHugh Film & TV Music and Record Company Executive Tracy McKnight VP, Film Music - Lionsgate Vince Mendoza Composer, Arranger, Conductor - Start Here , Some Skunk Funk Andre Merritt Songwriter - “Disturbia,” “Forever” Mateo Messina Composer - Film: Juno, Hit & Run, Thank You For Smoking TV: The Office Marcus Miller Composer, Producer - “Power of Love,” M2, Tutu, The Woman I Am Bambi Moé Co-Owner - Courgette Records Owner, Music Licensing – Unencumbered Productions Chris Montan President - Walt Disney Music Lennie Moore Composer - Games: Magic the Gathering, Dirty Harry, War of the Ring, Outcast Michael Morgan Conductor - Oakland East Bay Symphony Nicole Morier Songwriter, Producer - “Rock Me In,” “If He Should Ever Leave You,” “Heaven On Earth” Walter Murphy Composer, Arranger - “A Fifth of Beethoven” TV: Family Guy, American Dad Film: Foodfight! Mark Needham Mixer, Producer - The Killers, Iglu & Hartly, Metro Station Joey Newman Composer – TV: Little People, Big World, Privileged, Once & Again, Providence Melinda Newman Journalist Pamela Phillps Oland Songwriter - “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do,” “If Ever A Love There Was,” “Digga Digga Dog,” “Monday Morning Quarterback” Frank J. Oteri Editor - NewMusicBox.org, American Music Center Composer - Machunas, Fair and Balanced?, Imagined Overtures Jake Ottmann VP, Creative, East Coast - EMI Music Publishing David Paich President - Hudmar Inc. Songwriter, Composer, Producer – “Africa,” “Rosanna,” “Got to be Real” Film: Dune Stacey Palm EVP, Creative - Opus 19 Music LLC Todd Parker A&R - Interscope Records Engineer, Mixer Don Passman, Esq. Attorney, Partner - Gang, Tyre, Ramer, and Brown, Inc. Author - All You Need to Know About the Music Business Stephen Paulus Composer - Sea Portraits Opera: The Postman Always Rings Twice Nancy Peacock Partner, Manager – Slugfest Records Nashville President – Washington Street Publishing Songwriter Danny Poku Co-Manager - Stargate Amy Powers President - Powers That Be Inc. Songwriter - “Shine,” “Not Just Make Believe” Broadway: Sunset Blvd., Zhivago Pat Prescott DJ, Co-Host - Brian McKnight Morning Show (KTWV 94.7 FM, LA) Neeta Ragoowansi Director, Artist-Label Relations - SoundExchange Kyra Reed Principal - MarKyr Media Author - Blog 101 Jason Reeves Singer, Songwriter - “Bubbly,” “Realize,” The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache (and Other Frightening Tales) Andrea Remanda Songwriter, Singer - Film: “Never Gonna Break My Faith” (Bobby), “Quest for Love” (Arthur & The Invisibles) David Renzer Chairman and CEO - Universal Music Publishing Group Janet Billig Rich Owner, Manager - Manage This Media Lindy Robbins Songwriter - “What’s Left Of Me,” “Incomplete,” “Cinderella,” “Just To Feel That Way” Brian Robillard Senior Manager, Online Marketing – Universal Music Group/Netreach Irwin Z. Robinson Chairman - Paramount Allegra Music Pete Rock Producer - “They Reminisce Over You,” “Dead Presidents,” “Down With The King” Laura Roeder Principal - roederstudios.com Steven Rosen Owner, President - Rosen Music Corp. John Rubeli President - Chop Shop Records Peter Rutenberg President - RCM Records Conductor, Music Director - Los Angeles Chamber Singers & Cappella Tom Salta Composer – Games: Tom Clancy’s: HAWX, Tom Clancy’s: GRAW 1 & 2, Red Steel, Need For Speed Underground 2 Chris Saranec Executive Director, Music Licensing - NBC Universal Studios Vocalist Steven Scharf President - Steven Scharf Entertainment/Carlin America Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D - CA) California’s 29th Congressional District Steve Seskin Songwriter - “Don’t Laugh At Me,” “Grown Men Don’t Cry,” “Life’s A Dance,” “I Think About You” Alex Shapiro Composer - Slipping, Bioplasm, Music for Two Big Instruments, At the Abyss Marty Silverstone VP, Creative Services – North Star Media Danny Socolof Founder - MEGA Ricky Skaggs Songwriter, Performer, Producer - “Crying My Heart Out Over You,” “Heartbroke,” “Honey (Open That Door),” “Highway 40 Blues” Skillz Rapper, Songwriter - “Confessions of a Ghostwriter, ” “Year-End Wrap-Up,” I Ain’t Mad No More Greg Sowders SVP and Head of A&R, U.S. - Warner/Chappell Music Lou Spisto CEO/Executive Producer - The Old Globe Theatre Billy Steinberg Songwriter - “Like A Virgin,” “True Colors,” “Eternal Flame,” “I’ll Stand By You” Jeremy “Jerm the Beat” Reeves & Jon “Jon Street” Yip (The Stereotypes) Producers, Songwriters - “Damages,” “Why Does She Stay,” “Good Love” Christopher “Tricky” Stewart Producer, Songwriter - “Umbrella,” “Touch My Body,” “Just Fine,” “Me Against The Music” Mark Stewart Artist Manager - Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, The-Dream; President - RedZone Entertainment Dave Stone VP, Music - Bunim-Murray Productions Tom Sturges Executive Vice President, Head of Creative - Universal Music Publishing Scott Szabo Owner - Szabo Sound & Music Adam Taylor President - APM Music Ryan Tedder Songwriter, Performer - “Apologize,” “Bleeding Love,” “Stop and Stare” Jack Tempchin Songwriter - “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” ” Already Gone, ” ” You Belong To The City,” “Slow Dancing (Swayin To The Music)” Allan Tepper President - Tepper Music Management Diana Turk Director, Film & TV Music - Primary Wave Music Publishing Jim Vellutato Sr. Director, Creative Affairs - Sony/ATV Music Publishing Randy Wachtler President, CEO - 615 Music Narada Michael Walden Producer, Songwriter - “I Don’t Wanna Cry,” “So Emotional,” “Freeway of Love,” The Bodyguard Wendy Waldman Songwriter, Performer - “Save The Best For Last,” “Fishin’ In The Dark,” “The Sweetest Days,” “I Owe You One” Jonathan Weiss Music Supervisor, Music Publisher - Haiku Entertainment/Jonjaz Music Katie Welle Manager, A&R – Sony/ATV Music Publishing Brian West Songwriter, Producer, Performer - Whoa, Nelly, Folklore Paul Williams Songwriter, Actor - “Evergreen,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “We’ve Only Just Begun” Dan Wilson Performer, Songwriter - “Secret Smile,” “Closing Time,” “Not Ready to Make Nice” Craig Wiseman Founder - Big Loud Shirt Industries Songwriter - “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Believe,” “Summertime,” “A Baby Changes Everything” Doug Wood President/Owner - Omni Music Composer - The Omni Music Library Donna Young Founder, Owner – Donna Young Music Adam Zelkind Composer – TV: I Love Money, Rock Of Love, Flavor Of Love, Charm School Michael Zildjian Owner - Zilito Music Group David Zippel Lyricist - Broadway: City of Angels, The Woman in White Film: Hercules, Mula Jennifer Blakeman SVP, Creative - Universal Music Publishing Songwriter, Musician Antony Bland Director, A&R - American Recordings Stephen Bray Songwriter - “Express Yourself,” “Into the Groove” Broadway: The Color Purple Sabelle Breer Songwriter, Producer - “On The Way Down,” “(There’s Gotta Be) More To Life,” “Tomorrow,”"Sola En El Silenco” Alan Brewer Owner, Producer, Composer – BME/Brewman Music & Entertainment Martin Briley Songwriter, Artist, Musician - “Salt in My Tears” Russell Brower Director of Audio/Video, Lead Composer - Blizzard Entertainment Composer – Games: World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III Ken Bunt SVP, Marketing - Hollywood Records Jon Burlingame Journalist - Daily Variety Sean Callery Composer - TV: 24, Bones, Medium, La Femme Nikita Warryn Campbell Producer, Songwriter - “Shackles (Praise You),” “Let Go, Let God,” “Heaven” Donna Caseine SVP, Creative Services/West Coast Director, A&R - Universal Music Publishing Group Christian Castle, Esq. Managing Partner, Attorney - Christian L. Castle Attorneys Paul Chihara Chair of Visual Media - UCLA Composer - Film: Prince of the City, The Morning After, Crossing Delancey TV: China Beach Desmond Child Songwriter, Producer - “Dude (Looks Like a Lady),” “Invisible,” “Livin’ La Vida Loca” Barry Coburn Co-President - Ten Ten Music Group, Inc. Jewel Coburn Co-President - Ten Ten Music Group, Inc. Melvin “St. Nick” Coleman Producer, Songwriter Jay Cooper Attorney - Greenberg Traurig Michael Corcoran Marketing Director - musicSUBMIT.com Ralph Covert Songwriter, Composer, Singer, Producer - “Not Dead Yet,” “Just Like The Monkeys,” ” With A Friend (The Pooh Song),” “Promises In The Dark” Eric Craig Director, A&R and Music Supervision - Lakeshore Entertainment Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford Producer - “A Milli,” “Diva” Wofford Denius, Esq. Attorney - Law Office of Wofford Denius Tom DeSavia VP, Creative - Notable Music Dan Diamond VP - NCM Fathom (A division of National CineMedia) Ann Donahue Senior Editor - Billboard Chris Douridas DJ, Host - KCRW’s New Ground; Music Supervisor Drumma Boy Producer- “Here I Am,” “Put On,” Paper Trail Charity Duplechan Creative Manager - Rondor Music Publishing Josh East Sr. Project Manager - MusiK1.net; Editor - OpenMusicWire.com Mike Elizondo Producer, Songwriter - “In Da Club,” “How We Do,” “Rich Girl,” “Wunderkind” Roy Elkins Founder & CEO - Broadjam, Inc. Damon Elliott Producer, Songwriter, Musician - Kelis Was Here Film: Scooby-Doo, Fame (2009) “Spider” Ron Entwistle Producer, Songwriter, Remixer Mikkel Eriksen(Stargate) Producer, Songwriter - “Irreplaceable,” “Don’t Stop The Music,” “Miss Independent,” “Beautiful Liar” Ron Fair Chairman - Geffen Records Chris Farren President - Combustion Music Group Songwriter, Producer Stacy Fass Attorney Patrick Faucher CEO - Nimbit, Inc. James Fauntleroy Songwriter - “No Air,” “Take You Down” Roger Faxon Chairman and CEO - EMI Music Publishing Rory Feek (Joey+Rory) Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Publisher - “Cheater Cheater,” “Some Beach,” “The Chain Of Love” Jason Feinberg President/Founder - On Target Media Group Gary Fine, Esq. Attorney - Kleinberg, Lopez, Lange, Cuddy & Kline Cheryl Foliart Music Production Specialist for Media Alex Forbes Songwriter – “Melt Away,” “Don’t Rush Me,” “Nothin’ My Love Can’t Fix,” “Too Turned On” Jay Frank SVP, Music Strategy - CMT Jeff Franzel Songwriter, Composer - “La tua semplicita,” “When You Know,” “Never Saw Blue Like That,” “Don’t Rush Me” Curt Frasca CEO, Co-Founder - Verse Music Publishing Songwriter, Producer - Let Go, “On the Way Down” Michael Frick Executive Producer/Founder - Mophonics Mitchell Froom Producer, Songwriter – “La Bamba,” “99.9F,” “Tomorrow Never Dies” Siedah Garrett Singer, Songwriter - “Love You I Do,” “Man In The Mirror” Steven Gaydos Executive Editor, Features - Variety Reid Genauer VP, Marketing - eMusic Songwriter, Performer Jody Gerson Co-President - Sony/ATV Music Publishing Gilles Godard Chief Creative Officer – ole Songwriter - “When Mama Ain’t Happy,” “That’s the Kind of Mood I’m In,” I Wanna Do It All” Rich Goldman President - RipTide Music Richard Gottehrer Founder and Chief Creative Officer - The Orchard Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald Songwriter, Producer – “I Kissed A Girl,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Feels Like Tonight,” “My Life Would Suck Without You” Kat Green Music Supervisor, Partner – Bad Ass Music Co-Owner – Hella Good Records Holly Greene Music Publisher and Consultant - Counter Content Alex Greenwald Songwriter, Performer, Actor - “California,” “Do The Panic,” Phantom Planet Benjamin Groff SVP, Creative, West Coast - Kobalt Music Group Gary Gross Worldwide President - Universal Publishing Production Music Alex Hackford A&R - Sony Computer Entertainment America/Playstation Gavin Haverstick Lead Acoustical Engineer - Auralex Acoustics Jason Hayes Composer - Games: StarCraft, Diablo 2, Warcraft 3, World of Warcraft Tor Hermansen (Stargate) Producer, Songwriter - “Irreplaceable,” “Don’t Stop The Music,” “Miss Independent,” “Beautiful Liar” Peter Himmelman Songwriter, Composer, Performer - From Strength to Strength Web Show: Furious World TV: Judging Amy, Bones Daniel Ho Songwriter, Producer, Performer Sam Hollander (S*A*M) Producer, Songwriter - “Cupid’s Chokehold,” “Bring It (Snakes on a Plane),” “The Great Escape” Wayland Holyfield Songwriter - “Could I Have This Dance,” “You’re My Best Friend” Jesca Hoop Songwriter, Singer - “Seed of Wonder,” “Intelligentactile 101,” Kismet Jamie Houston Songwriter, Producer - “Just Feel Better,” “Beautiful Disaster,” “Breaking Free,” “You Are The Music In Me” James Newton Howard Composer - Film: The Dark Knight, The Fugitive, Michael Clayton, Defiance Michael Howe VP, A&R and Licensing - Downtown Records Carlos Hudgins Director, Creative Urban - EMI Music Publishing Rob Hyman Songwriter, Producer, Performer - “Time After Time,” “And We Danced,” “Private Emotion,” “Closer To Me” Mike Jackson Senior Director, Creative Urban, Atlanta Region - EMI Music Publishing Raj Jadeja Manager, A&R - Atlantic Records Nikki Jean Songwriter, Performer Wyclef Jean Songwriter, Producer, Performer - “Gone Till November,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” The Score, The Carnival Cri$tyle “The Ink” Johnson Songwriter - “Touch My Body,” “Angel” David H. Johnson Chairman and CEO - Warner Music Group Ron Jones Composer - TV: Family Guy, American Dad, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Duck Tales Kenny Bartolomei, Kevin Crowe & Erik Ortiz (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) Producers - “No One Will Do,” “Bury Me a G,” “She Got It,” “Magnificent” Henry Kapono Ka’aihue Singer, Songwriter Kevin Kadish Songwriter, Producer - “Geek in the Pink,” “(There’s Gotta Be) More to Life,” “Wordplay,” “Stuck” Dean Kay President, CEO - Lichelle Music Company Songwriter - “That’s Life” James M. Kendrick Esq. President - Schott Music Corporation/European American Music Corporation See you next year folks! Jon Hammond "The FINGERS...are The SINGERS!"™ *Member ASCAP / AFM Local 802, Local 6 Host HammondCast KYOU Radio and KYCY ASCAP, I Create Music Expo, Jon Hammond, HammondCast, KYOURADIO, KYCY, MNNTV, AFM Local 802, Songwriters, Bobbie Marcus, Pauline Stack, Briana, Pavlina, Lauren Iossa, Mark Palermo, Ken Cicerale
ASCAP "I Create Music Expo" wrap up Jon Hammond HammondCast KYOU Radio
Hollywood CA-- JEFF LYNNE, HEART'S ANN & NANCY WILSON, WYCLEF JEAN, CHAKA KHAN, RICKY SKAGGS honored at annual ASCAP "I Create Music Expo" with coverage by ASCAP Member Publisher Jon Hammond on Hammond's daily radio program HammondCast Show on KYOU Radio. Also Narada Michael Walden, Holly Knight, Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman, CEO, Creative Services/Lifestyle - Hunnypot Unlimited Ricky Skaggs
Narada Michael Walden
Jon Hammond broadcasting from I Create Music Expo with Sennheiser HD25-1 headphones and Neumann microphones
Jon Hammond with Seth Saltzman "I Create Music Expo" 2009
ASCAP President Paul Williams and Jon Hammond "I Create Music Expo" 2009 Jon Hammond and Ken Cicerale at ASCAP Awards Dinner and Reception Hollywood CA http://www.jonhammondband.com/news.html Betsy Anthony Senior Manager, Creative and Writer Services - Bug Music/Windswept Holdings Phil Antoniades COO and Co-Founder - Nimbit Inc. Antonina Armato Songwriter, Producer - "Seven Things," "See You Again," "I Still Believe," "Bet on It" Patrick Arn Founder – Gotham Records and Gotham Music Placement Billy Austin Owner - Tuniverse Records Publisher - Platinum Pen Publishing Songwriter - "Leave The Pieces," "99.9% Sure (I've Never Been Here Before)" "Put Your Best Dress On" Johntá Austin Songwriter - "Shake It Off," "We Belong Together," "Be Without You," "Poppin'" Cindy Badell-Slaughter President - Heavy Hitters Music Group Gary Baker Songwriter, Producer - "I Swear," "I'm Already There," "Once Upon A Lifetime," "Anywhere For You" Martin Bandier Chairman and CEO - Sony/ATV Music Publishing Eric Bazilian Songwriter, Performer – "One Of Us," "Kiss The Rain," "Private Emotion," "All You Zombies" Eric Beall VP, A&R - Shapiro Bernstein & Co Author - The Billboard Guide To Writing and Producing Songs That Sell: How To Create Hits In Today's Music Industry Natasha Bedingfield Songwriter, Performer - "Unwritten," "Pocketful of Sunshine," "Love Like This," "These Words" Richard Bellis Author - The Emerging Film Composer Composer - One Special Night, Stephen King's IT,Above and Beyond Tony Berg Musician, Producer, Music Executive - Air Supply, Aimee Mann, Peter Gabriel Marilyn Bergman Academy & Grammy Award-winning lyricist - "The Windmills of Your Mind," "The Way We Were," "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," Film: Yentl Stephen Bishop Songwriter, Performer - "On and On," "Separate Lives," "Save It For A Rainy Day" Film: Animal House Sat Bisla Founder/President - A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO; Host, Music Programmer - Indie103.1's Passport Approved Tim Blacksmith Co-Manager - Stargate Brian "BK" Kennedy Producer, Songwriter – "My Love," "Distrurbia," "If This Isn't Love," "It's Over" Chaka Khan Performer, Songwriter - "I'm Every Woman," "Angel," "Through the Fire," The Woman I Am Dan Kimpel Music Journalist, Author - How They Made It: True Stories of How Music's Biggest Stars Went to Stardom, Networking in the Music Business Emanuel Kiriakou Songwriter, Producer - "Crush," "What's Left of Me," "A Million Miles," "2 in the Morning" Brandon Kitchen Creative, A&R - Artist Publishing Group (A Division of Warner/Chappell Publishing) Sam Kling VP, A&R and Film & TV – peermusic Holly Knight Songwriter, Producer, Performer – "Simply The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield," "Better Be Good To Me" Greg Kurstin Songwriter, Producer, Performer - "The Fear," "Wow," "Again and Again," "Haven't Got a Clue" Kevin Kusatsu A&R - Columbia Records Ron Laffitte Artist Manager, OneRepublic, Chris Cornell, Good Charlotte, The Decemberists, Sum 41 - Red Light Management Jimmy R. Landry Producer, Engineer, Songwriter; A&R Consultant – Cakewalk Brian Lapin Composer - TV: Gossip Girl, Joey, 20/20 Music Production Team - The Transcenders Philip Lawrence Songwriter, Artist, Vocalist – "Right Round," "You," "Everything is Everything" Thomas Lee Professor, Director of Bands, Conductor - UCLA Wind Ensemble Lenka Songwriter, Performer, Actress - "The Show," "Don't Let Me Fall," "Trouble Is a Friend" Alejandro Lerner Songwriter, Performer - "Hoy Es Adios," "Todo A Pulmon" Leeds Levy President - Leeds Music JR Lindsey Creative Director, Urban Music, A&R - Chrysalis Music Publishing Glenn Litwak, Esq. Attorney - Law Offices of Litwak & Havkin Steven Lowy, Esq. Attorney, Partner - Isaacman, Kaufman & Painter LeToya Luckett Songwriter, Performer, Actress – "Not Anymore," "Torn," "U Got What I Need," "All Eyes on Me" Ankur Malhotra A&R, Urban/Pop - Capitol Records Johnny Mandel Composer, Arranger, Producer - "The Shadow of Your Smile," "Emily," TV Theme: M*A*S*H Craig Marks Music Director, Music Editor - HorseTV Composer - TV: Iron Chef America Andy Marvel Songwriters - "Shy Guy," "Treat Her Like A Lady," "With You," "One Good Man" Richard Marx Songwriter, Artist, Producer - "Dance With My Father," "Right Here Waiting," "Don't Mean Nothing," "Better Life" Gabe McDonough Senior Producer, Music and Integration - DDB Chicago Jonathan McHugh Film & TV Music and Record Company Executive Tracy McKnight VP, Film Music - Lionsgate Vince Mendoza Composer, Arranger, Conductor - Start Here , Some Skunk Funk Andre Merritt Songwriter - "Disturbia," "Forever" Mateo Messina Composer - Film: Juno, Hit & Run, Thank You For Smoking TV: The Office Marcus Miller Composer, Producer - "Power of Love," M2, Tutu, The Woman I Am Bambi Moé Co-Owner - Courgette Records Owner, Music Licensing – Unencumbered Productions Chris Montan President - Walt Disney Music Lennie Moore Composer - Games: Magic the Gathering, Dirty Harry, War of the Ring, Outcast Michael Morgan Conductor - Oakland East Bay Symphony Nicole Morier Songwriter, Producer - "Rock Me In," "If He Should Ever Leave You," "Heaven On Earth" Walter Murphy Composer, Arranger - "A Fifth of Beethoven" TV: Family Guy, American Dad Film: Foodfight! Mark Needham Mixer, Producer - The Killers, Iglu & Hartly, Metro Station Joey Newman Composer – TV: Little People, Big World, Privileged, Once & Again, Providence Melinda Newman Journalist Pamela Phillps Oland Songwriter - "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do," "If Ever A Love There Was," "Digga Digga Dog," "Monday Morning Quarterback" Frank J. Oteri Editor - NewMusicBox.org, American Music Center Composer - Machunas, Fair and Balanced?, Imagined Overtures Jake Ottmann VP, Creative, East Coast - EMI Music Publishing David Paich President - Hudmar Inc. Songwriter, Composer, Producer – "Africa," "Rosanna," "Got to be Real" Film: Dune Stacey Palm EVP, Creative - Opus 19 Music LLC Todd Parker A&R - Interscope Records Engineer, Mixer Don Passman, Esq. Attorney, Partner - Gang, Tyre, Ramer, and Brown, Inc. Author - All You Need to Know About the Music Business Stephen Paulus Composer - Sea Portraits Opera: The Postman Always Rings Twice Nancy Peacock Partner, Manager – Slugfest Records Nashville President – Washington Street Publishing Songwriter Danny Poku Co-Manager - Stargate Amy Powers President - Powers That Be Inc. Songwriter - "Shine," "Not Just Make Believe" Broadway: Sunset Blvd., Zhivago Pat Prescott DJ, Co-Host - Brian McKnight Morning Show (KTWV 94.7 FM, LA) Neeta Ragoowansi Director, Artist-Label Relations - SoundExchange Kyra Reed Principal - MarKyr Media Author - Blog 101 Jason Reeves Singer, Songwriter - "Bubbly," "Realize," The Magnificent Adventures of Heartache (and Other Frightening Tales) Andrea Remanda Songwriter, Singer - Film: "Never Gonna Break My Faith" (Bobby), "Quest for Love" (Arthur & The Invisibles) David Renzer Chairman and CEO - Universal Music Publishing Group Janet Billig Rich Owner, Manager - Manage This Media Lindy Robbins Songwriter - "What's Left Of Me," "Incomplete," "Cinderella," "Just To Feel That Way" Brian Robillard Senior Manager, Online Marketing – Universal Music Group/Netreach Irwin Z. Robinson Chairman - Paramount Allegra Music Pete Rock Producer - "They Reminisce Over You," "Dead Presidents," "Down With The King" Laura Roeder Principal - roederstudios.com Steven Rosen Owner, President - Rosen Music Corp. John Rubeli President - Chop Shop Records Peter Rutenberg President - RCM Records Conductor, Music Director - Los Angeles Chamber Singers & Cappella Tom Salta Composer – Games: Tom Clancy's: HAWX, Tom Clancy's: GRAW 1 & 2, Red Steel, Need For Speed Underground 2 Chris Saranec Executive Director, Music Licensing - NBC Universal Studios Vocalist Steven Scharf President - Steven Scharf Entertainment/Carlin America Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D - CA) California's 29th Congressional District Steve Seskin Songwriter - "Don't Laugh At Me," "Grown Men Don't Cry," "Life's A Dance," "I Think About You" Alex Shapiro Composer - Slipping, Bioplasm, Music for Two Big Instruments, At the Abyss Marty Silverstone VP, Creative Services – North Star Media Danny Socolof Founder - MEGA Ricky Skaggs Songwriter, Performer, Producer - "Crying My Heart Out Over You," "Heartbroke," "Honey (Open That Door)," "Highway 40 Blues" Skillz Rapper, Songwriter - "Confessions of a Ghostwriter, " "Year-End Wrap-Up," I Ain't Mad No More Greg Sowders SVP and Head of A&R, U.S. - Warner/Chappell Music Lou Spisto CEO/Executive Producer - The Old Globe Theatre Billy Steinberg Songwriter - "Like A Virgin," "True Colors," "Eternal Flame," "I'll Stand By You" Jeremy "Jerm the Beat" Reeves & Jon "Jon Street" Yip (The Stereotypes) Producers, Songwriters - "Damages," "Why Does She Stay," "Good Love" Christopher "Tricky" Stewart Producer, Songwriter - "Umbrella," "Touch My Body," "Just Fine," "Me Against The Music" Mark Stewart Artist Manager - Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, The-Dream; President - RedZone Entertainment Dave Stone VP, Music - Bunim-Murray Productions Tom Sturges Executive Vice President, Head of Creative - Universal Music Publishing Scott Szabo Owner - Szabo Sound & Music Adam Taylor President - APM Music Ryan Tedder Songwriter, Performer - "Apologize," "Bleeding Love," "Stop and Stare" Jack Tempchin Songwriter - "Peaceful Easy Feeling," " Already Gone, " " You Belong To The City," "Slow Dancing (Swayin To The Music)" Allan Tepper President - Tepper Music Management Diana Turk Director, Film & TV Music - Primary Wave Music Publishing Jim Vellutato Sr. Director, Creative Affairs - Sony/ATV Music Publishing Randy Wachtler President, CEO - 615 Music Narada Michael Walden Producer, Songwriter - "I Don't Wanna Cry," "So Emotional," "Freeway of Love," The Bodyguard Wendy Waldman Songwriter, Performer - "Save The Best For Last," "Fishin' In The Dark," "The Sweetest Days," "I Owe You One" Jonathan Weiss Music Supervisor, Music Publisher - Haiku Entertainment/Jonjaz Music Katie Welle Manager, A&R – Sony/ATV Music Publishing Brian West Songwriter, Producer, Performer - Whoa, Nelly, Folklore Paul Williams Songwriter, Actor - "Evergreen," "Rainy Days and Mondays," "We've Only Just Begun" Dan Wilson Performer, Songwriter - "Secret Smile," "Closing Time," "Not Ready to Make Nice" Craig Wiseman Founder - Big Loud Shirt Industries Songwriter - "Live Like You Were Dying," "Believe," "Summertime," "A Baby Changes Everything" Doug Wood President/Owner - Omni Music Composer - The Omni Music Library Donna Young Founder, Owner – Donna Young Music Adam Zelkind Composer – TV: I Love Money, Rock Of Love, Flavor Of Love, Charm School Michael Zildjian Owner - Zilito Music Group David Zippel Lyricist - Broadway: City of Angels, The Woman in White Film: Hercules, Mula Jennifer Blakeman SVP, Creative - Universal Music Publishing Songwriter, Musician Antony Bland Director, A&R - American Recordings Stephen Bray Songwriter - "Express Yourself," "Into the Groove" Broadway: The Color Purple Sabelle Breer Songwriter, Producer - "On The Way Down," "(There's Gotta Be) More To Life," "Tomorrow,""Sola En El Silenco" Alan Brewer Owner, Producer, Composer – BME/Brewman Music & Entertainment Martin Briley Songwriter, Artist, Musician - "Salt in My Tears" Russell Brower Director of Audio/Video, Lead Composer - Blizzard Entertainment Composer – Games: World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III Ken Bunt SVP, Marketing - Hollywood Records Jon Burlingame Journalist - Daily Variety Sean Callery Composer - TV: 24, Bones, Medium, La Femme Nikita Warryn Campbell Producer, Songwriter - "Shackles (Praise You)," "Let Go, Let God," "Heaven" Donna Caseine SVP, Creative Services/West Coast Director, A&R - Universal Music Publishing Group Christian Castle, Esq. Managing Partner, Attorney - Christian L. Castle Attorneys Paul Chihara Chair of Visual Media - UCLA Composer - Film: Prince of the City, The Morning After, Crossing Delancey TV: China Beach Desmond Child Songwriter, Producer - "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Invisible," "Livin' La Vida Loca" Barry Coburn Co-President - Ten Ten Music Group, Inc. Jewel Coburn Co-President - Ten Ten Music Group, Inc. Melvin "St. Nick" Coleman Producer, Songwriter Jay Cooper Attorney - Greenberg Traurig Michael Corcoran Marketing Director - musicSUBMIT.com Ralph Covert Songwriter, Composer, Singer, Producer - "Not Dead Yet," "Just Like The Monkeys," " With A Friend (The Pooh Song)," "Promises In The Dark" Eric Craig Director, A&R and Music Supervision - Lakeshore Entertainment Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford Producer - "A Milli," "Diva" Wofford Denius, Esq. Attorney - Law Office of Wofford Denius Tom DeSavia VP, Creative - Notable Music Dan Diamond VP - NCM Fathom (A division of National CineMedia) Ann Donahue Senior Editor - Billboard Chris Douridas DJ, Host - KCRW's New Ground; Music Supervisor Drumma Boy Producer- "Here I Am," "Put On," Paper Trail Charity Duplechan Creative Manager - Rondor Music Publishing Josh East Sr. Project Manager - MusiK1.net; Editor - OpenMusicWire.com Mike Elizondo Producer, Songwriter - "In Da Club," "How We Do," "Rich Girl," "Wunderkind" Roy Elkins Founder & CEO - Broadjam, Inc. Damon Elliott Producer, Songwriter, Musician - Kelis Was Here Film: Scooby-Doo, Fame (2009) "Spider" Ron Entwistle Producer, Songwriter, Remixer Mikkel Eriksen(Stargate) Producer, Songwriter - "Irreplaceable," "Don't Stop The Music," "Miss Independent," "Beautiful Liar" Ron Fair Chairman - Geffen Records Chris Farren President - Combustion Music Group Songwriter, Producer Stacy Fass Attorney Patrick Faucher CEO - Nimbit, Inc. James Fauntleroy Songwriter - "No Air," "Take You Down" Roger Faxon Chairman and CEO - EMI Music Publishing Rory Feek (Joey+Rory) Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Publisher - "Cheater Cheater," "Some Beach," "The Chain Of Love" Jason Feinberg President/Founder - On Target Media Group Gary Fine, Esq. Attorney - Kleinberg, Lopez, Lange, Cuddy & Kline Cheryl Foliart Music Production Specialist for Media Alex Forbes Songwriter – "Melt Away," "Don't Rush Me," "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix," "Too Turned On" Jay Frank SVP, Music Strategy - CMT Jeff Franzel Songwriter, Composer - "La tua semplicita," "When You Know," "Never Saw Blue Like That," "Don't Rush Me" Curt Frasca CEO, Co-Founder - Verse Music Publishing Songwriter, Producer - Let Go, "On the Way Down" Michael Frick Executive Producer/Founder - Mophonics Mitchell Froom Producer, Songwriter – "La Bamba," "99.9F," "Tomorrow Never Dies" Siedah Garrett Singer, Songwriter - "Love You I Do," "Man In The Mirror" Steven Gaydos Executive Editor, Features - Variety Reid Genauer VP, Marketing - eMusic Songwriter, Performer Jody Gerson Co-President - Sony/ATV Music Publishing Gilles Godard Chief Creative Officer – ole Songwriter - "When Mama Ain't Happy," "That's the Kind of Mood I'm In," I Wanna Do It All" Rich Goldman President - RipTide Music Richard Gottehrer Founder and Chief Creative Officer - The Orchard Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald Songwriter, Producer – "I Kissed A Girl," "Since U Been Gone," "Feels Like Tonight," "My Life Would Suck Without You" Kat Green Music Supervisor, Partner – Bad Ass Music Co-Owner – Hella Good Records Holly Greene Music Publisher and Consultant - Counter Content Alex Greenwald Songwriter, Performer, Actor - "California," "Do The Panic," Phantom Planet Benjamin Groff SVP, Creative, West Coast - Kobalt Music Group Gary Gross Worldwide President - Universal Publishing Production Music Alex Hackford A&R - Sony Computer Entertainment America/Playstation Gavin Haverstick Lead Acoustical Engineer - Auralex Acoustics Jason Hayes Composer - Games: StarCraft, Diablo 2, Warcraft 3, World of Warcraft Tor Hermansen (Stargate) Producer, Songwriter - "Irreplaceable," "Don't Stop The Music," "Miss Independent," "Beautiful Liar" Peter Himmelman Songwriter, Composer, Performer - From Strength to Strength Web Show: Furious World TV: Judging Amy, Bones Daniel Ho Songwriter, Producer, Performer Sam Hollander (S*A*M) Producer, Songwriter - "Cupid's Chokehold," "Bring It (Snakes on a Plane)," "The Great Escape" Wayland Holyfield Songwriter - "Could I Have This Dance," "You're My Best Friend" Jesca Hoop Songwriter, Singer - "Seed of Wonder," "Intelligentactile 101," Kismet Jamie Houston Songwriter, Producer - "Just Feel Better," "Beautiful Disaster," "Breaking Free," "You Are The Music In Me" James Newton Howard Composer - Film: The Dark Knight, The Fugitive, Michael Clayton, Defiance Michael Howe VP, A&R and Licensing - Downtown Records Carlos Hudgins Director, Creative Urban - EMI Music Publishing Rob Hyman Songwriter, Producer, Performer - "Time After Time," "And We Danced," "Private Emotion," "Closer To Me" Mike Jackson Senior Director, Creative Urban, Atlanta Region - EMI Music Publishing Raj Jadeja Manager, A&R - Atlantic Records Nikki Jean Songwriter, Performer Wyclef Jean Songwriter, Producer, Performer - "Gone Till November," "Hips Don't Lie," The Score, The Carnival Cri$tyle "The Ink" Johnson Songwriter - "Touch My Body," "Angel" David H. Johnson Chairman and CEO - Warner Music Group Ron Jones Composer - TV: Family Guy, American Dad, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Duck Tales Kenny Bartolomei, Kevin Crowe & Erik Ortiz (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) Producers - "No One Will Do," "Bury Me a G," "She Got It," "Magnificent" Henry Kapono Ka'aihue Singer, Songwriter Kevin Kadish Songwriter, Producer - "Geek in the Pink," "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life," "Wordplay," "Stuck" Dean Kay President, CEO - Lichelle Music Company Songwriter - "That's Life" James M. Kendrick Esq. President - Schott Music Corporation/European American Music Corporation