Erik Scott Nominated As Best Producer, Contemporary Instrumental Album, In The 16th Annual Independent Music Awards

Music Resource Group (MRG) announced Erik Scott as one of the "Best Producer" Nominees in the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs), for his album In The Company of Clouds. Culled from thousands of submissions worldwide, the nominees were chosen by both fans and industry panelists. The year's best self-released and indie label projects will be announced next Saturday March 31, 2018; Scott plans to attend the event at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Scott is a multi-faceted Artist/Composer/Producer who has been a force in Contemporary Instrumental Music since the 2008 release of his solo debut, Other Planets. His nominated album, In the Company of Clouds, has been called "transcendental" and already won both Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album honors at the Zone Music Awards.

Scott wrote and produced the album, making great use of instrumentalist friends on several tracks, and painting with beautiful gospel voices on two tracks. A consistent presence throughout is the graceful steel guitar of John Pirruccello, who is heard on his previous recordings as well. Erik plays melodic fretless, and in his own words "his fretted Frankenbass 1964 Fender, bass-generated sound fx, the keyboards, drum and percussion programs, some wee vocals, and that one mandolin."

Featuring a blend of Scott's lush, melodic fretless bass, in addition to steel guitar, gentle percussion textures and touches of choir-like vocals, IN THE COMPANY OF CLOUDS creates an ambience that is all at once earthy and ethereal. Since its release in 2016, the album has been described as "emotionally rich", "innovative" and full of "jaw-dropping" sounds; apt descriptions of an album that delivers a heart-opening range of music across nine tracks. The album is self-released by Erik Scott (www.erikscottbass.com), published by Hened Music, BMI, and is now available worldwide. The artist is in the midst of production on his next album, slated for release later this year.

This Saturday March 31st, the IMA winners will be promoted to millions of music fans via online & broadcast promotions, performance and distribution opportunities. Details and complete list of Nominees and Judges are available at www.IndependentMusicAwards.com; judges include top recording artists such as: Tom Waits, Slayer, Bakithi Kumalo, Michael W. Smith, Sepultura, Amy Lee [Evanescence] and many more.

IN THE COMPANY OF CLOUDS is available in physical and digital formats, and can be found in major online music stores and on all digital music outlets; it was a CDBaby Editor's Top Pick (http://cdbaby.com/cd/erikscott8).

For more about Erik Scott, please visit:
Website: http://www.erikscottbass.com
Bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Scott
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erik.scott
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCn7CmRk92o

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Ben Dunham Partners With Award-Winning Songwriter Dave Gutter On New Single, Talkin' Down

Producer and musician Ben Dunham announced today the release of his single, "Talkin' Down," on Friday, February 16, 2018. The exclusive release party will be hosted at Sweet Melissa's, 4 Langdon Street, Montpelier, Vermont, at 9:30 p.m. The release party will feature original live music and is open to the public. More information on the venue can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/190286301552235/

Recorded at The Halo Studio in Portland, Maine, "Talkin' Down" was written by Dunham with vocal collaboration from Dave Gutter, the frontman of Rustic Overtones, a psychedelic rock band out of Portland, Maine. Dunham's partnership with Gutter began after he received a stylistic comparison to the artist during the promotion of his latest album, The Backline Collective, which was released in July of 2017.

The punchy, polished track comes in just under four minutes and captures raw, dark emotions. According to Dunham, "The single was inspired by how our thoughts and words carry more weight than we may realize and how people's personal struggles often make it easier to bring others down."

Beyond partnering with 13 artists on his first album, Dunham has worked and toured with an impressive roster of musicians, such as the hip-hop funk band Dysfunkshun, Madou Dembele, and now Dave Gutter. He hopes to keep the collaborations coming in his second album, a continuation of the Backline Collective, which will be released later in 2018.

On his partnership with Gutter, Ben said, "I have been a big fan of Dave for a long time now, so I was excited to get to partner with him on my newest single. Dave has worked with many big names like Bowie, Aaron Neville, Gramatik, and Eric Krasno. For him to take the time to work with me was incredible, and I think our hard work comes through in the single."

Dunham's single will be available on Reverb Nation https://www.reverbnation.com/bendunham

About: Ben Dunham started his music career as a teenager, playing in bars and local hotspots. Anchored by a love for the bass, Ben enjoys composing music and lyrics and has contributed to many bands throughout his career. He continues to play in several bands throughout the Green Mountains of Vermont and beyond, and knows no bounds when it comes to genre.

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MarilynMusic Is Excited To Announce Their New Youtube Music Channel

MarilynMusic has created a new music channel on YouTube.

All of the NY/LA based Music Production company's songs and videos will be available there, in addition to their other internet locations.

They'll also be posting one to two songs a week on Facebook, and they encourage fans to "like" the songs.

In addition to expanding their internet presence, Casey Conrad and Michael Gaines of MarilynMusic continue to write and produce new material at their East and West coast studios.

"Adding the You Tube channel is another step in increasing our visibility, and getting our music heard by as many people as possible." said Conrad.

"We've also added several new tracks to our catalogue, including more country songs, 'It's Gotta Be Good' and 'Ain't That As Good As It Gets,' two fun and engaging party tunes. The tracks are burning, but we're still looking for the right singer to fit the songs. It's a challenge to find authentic country voices in New York City." He added.

Two other new MarilynMusic recordings "No Stone Left Unturned" and "Different," feature the voice of Colin Smith, lead singer of the band "Hundred Hounds," based in New York. He also tours with Christina Aguilera while maintaining a stellar career as a solo artist.

"It's always a pleasure to have Colin Smith work on one of our tracks. He adds much more than his great voice to the recording process. His collaborative spirit and musicality make every song better." Gaines commented.

MarilynMusic's combination of high quality production, musicianship, and accessible tunes, continues to impress.

http://www.MarilynMusic.net

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NYC-Based Producer & Songwriter Ayhan Sahin Releases Fourth Single 'Love Everybody' from Award-Winning Album 'Pop'

To acknowledge National Sovereignty and Children's Day in Turkey - an annual celebration that takes place each April 23 - Young Pals Music has released the new single "Love Everybody." This marks the fourth release from the upcoming album "Pop," the first full-length namesake collection from Turkish-born, New York City-based songwriter & producer Ayhan Sahin.

The album "Pop" features 12+ diverse vocalists & musicians across a myriad of styles, including R&B & soul, dance, jazz, country and of course... pop. All songs are co-written and co-produced by Sahin with hit songwriter Bernadette O'Reilly, who has also worked for three decades in artist relations, management and song placement. She delivers the lead vocal for "Love Everybody," with an upbeat rap from King James.

"This is a joyous pure pop anthem that unites all colors, all religions and all cultures in a world that remains too divided and saddled with discrimination." Sahin says. "My partner Bernadette and I wanted to celebrate all the good things in life... our friends, family, pets and beloved places... for 4 fun-filled minutes."

The production for "Love Everybody" revolves around a children's choir that delivers the message of "L.O.V.E." in each chorus: "Well you can love many people, doesn't really matter how many people you love/Cause you can love everybody, every single body/Cause every single body needs love." The track is an ideal accompaniment for elementary school instruction as well as a call for unity in what is a contentious election year in the United States. And adding to its delicious pure pop template, it's no secret that the madcap song also draws inspiration from "Does Your Mother Know" by Swedish supergroup ABBA.

"Love Everybody" follows three previous singles from "Pop": First, in December, was "New Year's Eve At Home," celebrating the joy of cozying up with loved ones, with full-on country flavor, courtesy of vocalist Christi Bauerlee. In February, rowdy break-up song "Since You've Been Gone" was issued, sung by award-winning rock singer/songwriter and film/Broadway actor David Keeley. And in March came "Drink," about celebrating with a glass raised to the joys of life, love, family and all good things. Lead vocals for "Drink" are from veteran New York City-based singer & musician Denny Blake, whose credits include the Broadway musical "Movin' Out." All songs are available for purchase on iTunes.

The album "Pop" is the first namesake project for award-winning Turkish-born songwriter & producer Sahin. In April, he was awarded The Akademia Music Award as well as The Global Music Awards for Best Rock Song for "Pop" single "Drink." Another single from "Pop" — "Since You've Been Gone" sung by David Keeley was awarded for Best Rock Ballad by The Akademia. Meanwhile, he has achieved notoriety in a range of musical genres, from pop, rock and dance to musical theater, while working with Olivia Newton-John, Mexican superstar & Broadway actress Bianca Marroquín, Melba Moore, Phoebe Snow, Turkish superstars Sezen Aksu and Sertab Erener, Sandra Bernhard and five "American Idol" finalists. He has appeared on Univision, while his music has been featured on CNN, The Los Angeles Times, Playbill, MTV, Yahoo! Music and "The Wendy Williams Show"; and heralded by USA Today, New York magazine, MTV and The New York Daily News.

In 2007, Sahin founded independent label Young Pals Music, through which he has released a dozen albums in less than a decade, including projects for Universal Records' Karine Hannah, Chilean-American singer/songwriter Promis, MTV "Making the Band" finalist Adam Shenk, acclaimed Georgian singer/songwriter Tinatin, and Sony Turkey singer/songwriter/guitarist Emre Yilmaz.

All instrumentation for "Pop" was recorded live with renowned New York musicians, including Gene Blank on guitars, synth & keyboards from Rob Preuss, Mike Sorrentino on drums, and bassist Carras Paton. It was mastered at the legendary Sterling Sound.

http://youngpalsmusic.com

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MusicDish Review: "Tornado" by Electropop Artist Nearly A Nation

Nick Long or Nearly A Nation as he goes by is a new and cool version of electro pop and dance music.

Described as having a 'musical imagination' and being incredibly poignant, Nearly A Nation should be lifted to the global stage with their emotional sounding dance music.

Singing about the problems of the country and how we need to stand above these problems, Nearly A Nation tries to raise both personal and national consciousness. He sings that the nation's issues are like a tornado, almost unstoppable right now and slowing down for nothing. However, he sings that hope is possible.

Through cool and emotional dance music, long wants to lift his listeners awareness and understanding about freedom, goodness and truth.

It is also a catchy song and way that could easily become a dance pop anthem.

http://www.nearlyanation.com

http://www.nearlyanation.bandcamp.com/album/conquest

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Electropop Artist, Nearly a Nation, Keeps Momentum Going With Songs of Protest and Hope on New Album

Columbus, Ohio-based electropop singer/songwriter/producer Nick Long, also known as Nearly a Nation, is releasing his new album "Conquest" on April 14th, featuring inspiring stories and extraordinary sounds after a year of hard work and dedication. NaN's music talent and sense of national consciousness is sure to make this album stand out and shine within the electronic music scene.

Conquest is the second album of what NaN alludes to as a seven-part series, one he plans to finish over the course of the next five to six years. Despite tackling such heavy topics as mass surveillance on the track "Strange Days" and government corruption on "Tornado," one still has the sense NaN remains optimistic with tracks like "Pioneers" and "You and I Will Be Alright." Long's ability to juxtapose critiques of our current world with hope for the future gives meaning to his moniker, Nearly a Nation.

"Conquest" Track Listing:
1. Strange Days
2. Pioneers
3. Tornado
4. I Wanna Feel Everything
5. Improvise
6. All We Want
7. You and I Will Be Alright
8. Weightless
9. Nothing Comes Close to You
10. The Beginning All Over Again

When expressing his ideologies in his music, NaN does the writing, recording and mixing all by himself as a one person band. In addition, he also designed a number of the tonal/instrumental sounds himself for Conquest. His debut self-released album Outburst proved his musical ability by winning him Best Song Dance/Electronica for January 2016 from The Akademia, which described his single 'Radiate' as "demonstrating unusual vocal talent and musical imagination... [and it] may very well be the power pop vehicle to lift Nearly a Nation to the global stage."

Other Press Quotes:

"The kind of talent that belongs on the big stage."
Top40-Charts.com

"I'd like to help [him] get to the next level."
Shaun Robinson, Program Director of KEDG Radio

"Incredibly poignant."
Indie Anthems

Find out more here:
http://www.nearlyanation.bandcamp.com/album/conquest
http://www.nearlyanation.com
http://www.facebook.com/nearlyanation

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'I'm on Fire' Ready To Hit The Dancefloor

Music producer Roman Styx and Kitten and The Hip's Scarlett Quinn release their new track titled 'I'm on Fire', a song made for the dancefloor!

'I'm on Fire' is available on all digital music platforms worldwide starting March 11, 2016.

Credits:
Produced by Roman Styx
Vocals by Scarlett Quinn
Written by Roman Styx, Ashley Slater and Scarlett Quinn
Copyright: 2016 JTV Music Publishing
Ⓟ 2016 JTV Records, a division of JTV Digital

About Scarlett Quinn:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kittenquinn
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ScarlettQuinnFanpage/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/scarlettmaequinn/

About Roman Styx:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/romanstyx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/topmixing
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/romanstyx/

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Xsidion Balances Musical Chaos With Second EP 'Behind The Mask'

Electronic music DJ and producer Xsidion has released his sophomore EP Behind the Mask. Transcending the eclecticism of his debut Anarchy, Behind the Mask delivers a more synergetic musical chaos. It further proves Xsidion's ability to brilliantly parallel and superpose opposing genres. The EP is available here: https://blr.lnk.to/btm

His penchant for classical music colours the entire album with smooth synths and piano riffs, but also includes Xsidion's trademark disorderly style pushing through. Xsidion recently released a new track, 'Jullaby', leading to the EP, which introduced a soft but striking progressive house approach, abandoning the apocalyptic atmosphere he created in his debut EP Anarchy. The mellow yet mighty track 'Paradox' cultivates trance vibes to the greatest effect, though disturbed by underlying melancholy. Overall, Behind the Mask proves that Xsidion is an artist who knows his niche yet never fails to redesign the box.

Xsidion is a DJ and producer based in Las Vegas, whose musical stylings cover electro, house, hip-hop, trap, dubstep and more. He's opened for the likes of Deadmau5 and Calvin Harris in Las Vegas, as well as several other local DJs.

https://www.facebook.com/Xsidion
https://twitter.com/Xsidion
https://soundcloud.com/xsidion
https://www.bluelabelrecords.com/artists/xsidion/

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Missing Link Music Signs Rell The Soundbender

Missing Link Music has recently signed a worldwide administration agreement with Rell The Soundbender. An extraordinary producer, Rell has a passion for infusing different Trap sounds into his music. The producer started his career securing placements with notable Hip-Hop talent including Lloyd Banks, Jim Jones, and Flo-Rida. With the creative instinct for blending the unexpected, Rell's inventive production process soon led him to aligning multiple genres that typically remain separate.

He also has produced the Trap hits "Grimey Thirsty" and "Angels X Demons", both of which have been featured many times on "Diplo's BBC Radio 1Xtra Mixes." His Panamanian background led him to embrace "Moombahton," which resulted in his track with David Heartbreak "Killa" being placed on the Moombahton Forever Compilation on T&A Records.

Rell The Soundbender has taken to describing his sound as "a battle where lasers and drums fight to the death." He has also become notorious to Trap aficionados through his live appearances at Miami's Winter Music Conference, while also sharing stages with DJ Craze, DJ Sliink, gLAdiator and more. With his profile rapidly rising, Rell continues to push sonic boundaries by "sound-bending" Hip-Hop, Trap, Moombahton (house/reggae fusion), House and wherever else the music takes him. Missing Link is proud to have Rell join its esteemed roster of artists, songwriters and producers.

About Missing Link Music:
Missing Link is one of the leading independent music publishing companies in the U.S., offering fast, efficient and transparent licensing, and royalty collection for songwriters and rights holders. Founded in 1996, Missing Link started with the vision of offering the songwriter a modern music publishing and rights management platform. Through proactive negotiation of favorable rights holder terms in its agreements and licenses, Missing Link was launched to place the songwriter's needs first-be it royalty collection, international administration or creative support.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016, Missing Link Music's roster boasts hundreds of Multi-Platinum songwriters and recording artists, while overseeing multiple global hits and thousands of major label-released songs.

http://www.missinglinkmusic.com

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Harry Mindgame feat Mr Mentz 'Love Life'

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9CZvkH7Xx8&feature=youtu.be

'Love Life' is a joint collaboration between DJ and Producer, Harry Mindgame and rapper Mr Mentz. This project will be part of an EP followed by an album in a quick minute.

'Love Life' weaves an addictive story of life in London. The challenges people face on the daily and of the unwaivering desire to keep your dreams alive and continue to strive and never give up, if you want to achieve success in what you want to do; something we should ALL never get tired of hearing…

Harry Mindgame is name that's synonymous in the UK Underground Hip Hop scene. DJing since the age of 15, before delving into the art of Beatmaking and promoting parties to showcase both his talent and that of his peers, for almost as long. As a youngster in the game, the Sampler and the TR808 Drum machine were the mediums he felt most at home with. He stuck with it over the years, upgrading in knowledge and equipment consistently bringing his music to the people in the best way he knew how;

On time and on point…

and this tough release called 'Love Life' is no exception to that rule…

Long time Emcee Mr Mentz's flow is a smooth symbiosis of rhythm and metaphor that is remisent of classic outfits like Camp Lo, Souls of Michief and early Outkast. Intelligent verses with that laid back swagger of Golden era mid-90s Rap, delivered with a modern, quintissentially British twist.

A prolific writer and Artist, he paints a vivid picture of the modern urban landscape. A detailed and thorough portrayal of the world he sees, through his lyrics.

Harry Mindgame and Mr Mentz have definitely done their Hip Hop homework on this one…

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Bobby Ross Avila Grabs 58Th Annual Grammy Award Accolades For Best R&B Album As Producer For Charlie Wilson's "Forever Charlie"

Bobby Ross Avila knows that music can heal the soul and his just released EP, BEATS, RIOTS & LIVES administers the sonic medicine to help ease unsettled hearts.

Now, the renowned producer, songwriter and artist has received accolades for his work with legendary R&B vocalist, Charlie Wilson in the form of a Grammy nomination in Category 21 for Best R&B Album. Wilson is up for best R&B album for his latest solo effort, "Forever Charlie."

A triple threat, the producer, singer/songwriter Avila also penned two of the albums tracks "Hey Lover" and "Me and You Forever." About the recognition and award nomination, Bobby Ross Avila said, "Charlie Wilson has always been a timeless artist. I have to thank Zapp, Big Robb, Lester Troutman, Sr. and Jr. for making the connection between Charlie and myself many years ago. They are truly the heroes worthy of this moment."

The Category 21 Best R&B Album nominees are: Forever Charlie: Charlie Wilson - Label: RCA Records; Coming Home: Leon Bridges - Label: Columbia Records; Black Messiah: D'Angelo And The Vanguard - Label: RCA Records; Cheers To The Fall: Andra Day - Label: Warner Bros. Records; Reality Show: Jazmine Sullivan - Label: RCA Records.

Bobby's New EP, BEATS, RIOTS & LIVES marks his return to being a solo artist. Earlier, this year, Avila helped Janet broker her own record label, Rhythm Nation Records, with BMG. He adds, "If I can be responsible for signing Janet Jackson to her new self-owned label deal and bring empowerment to her artistry and be responsible for creating timeless music for the likes of Usher, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Mary J. Blige, Anthony Hamilton, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Kahn and many more -- alongside my incredible sonic architect brother ‘IZ' and producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis -- my time on hiatus as Bobby Ross Avila the artist is OVER!" Avila says. "This Latino from The I.E. is back and BEATS, RIOTS & LIVES is just a hello to you all … You haven't seen anything yet!" Avila's album, INSIDE THE EMPIRE, is due out in 2016.

About the Grammy Awards: Final-round GRAMMY® ballots will be mailed Dec. 16 and the preeminent award for excellence in music will be presented Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

http://www.bobbyrossavila.com

Psychedelic One-Man-Band Debuts Single From 2016 EP

Psychedelic music producer Joey Arkane keeps his hands on the mixing board while stepping into the vocal booth to deliver his "Celestial Junkie" EP. Debuting his vocals and writing, Arkane handled the entire production and sound engineering duties for the project. The listener can expect to hear a hybrid of several musical sounds like Psychedelic Pop, Funk, and R&B intertwined with new age Electro music with a neo psychedelia vibe, while incorporating the retro and vintage styling's of 1970's /1980's.

"Nobody But You", the first single from this EP, was inspired by a time where Joey looked around his life and realized all he had was her. The song came to him at a very quiet moment in his apartment. She sat there quietly doing homework while Joey took time to admire her. The song immediately formulated and the record was composed, arranged, and recorded within 30 minutes. Wanting to capture raw and authentic emotions, Joey convinced her to record the vocals for the record. His Celestial Junkie EP is scheduled for release February 10th, 2016.

Signed to his label, Hit Academy Music (H.A. Music, LLC), Joey's sound falls under the indie/psychedelic pop subgenres. It can be compared to Retro, Vintage, Electro, Funk, and R&B.

SHORT BIO:
Joey Arkane has about 8 years of music production experience. He has worked with the marketing team at Bad Boy World Wide Music Group, the A&R department at Jive Records with senior A&Rs, Wayne Williams and Larry Campbell, and interned at Atlantic Record's for the Bad Boy distributed label president, Harve Pierre. In addition, Mr. Arkane was selected to produce a project for Michael Biven's "Beano Boys" recording project
http://www.joeyarkane.com

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POCKETJACKKS – STREETREBEL / ACES

Released via HouseSession

Hailing from Mumbai, India, producer POCKETJACKKS is amidst a thirst to take his distinctive brand of EDM across all four corners of the globe.

Today, he continues with his breakthrough progress, with two new heavyweight floor fillers, "Streetrebel" & "Aces". The energetic new singles fuse contemporary sounds of electronica with POCKETJACKKS own ear-catching playful sound.

With 2015 still very much the beginning for the Indian producer, the future is set to be full of surprises and promises a steady flow of penetrating EDM vibes. We await his next move.

Listen Here:
https://soundcloud.com/pocketjackks/pocketjackks-aces-orignal-mix
https://soundcloud.com/pocketjackks/pocketjackks-streetrebel-orignal-mix

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2sher - Make It Happ3n (Original Mix)

Released via Phatbull Records

Hailing from Poland, producer 2sher is amidst a thirst to take his powerfully crafted brand of EDM out of his locality and across the rest of the world.

Today 2sher's prolific rise continues with a rapturous EDM jam, in the shape of his new single Make It Happ3n. The energetic future house track attractively blends EDM genres such as Trance, Techno and even a touch of Acid into one funky and frisky dance floor record.

With 2014 something of a breakthrough year for 2sher, appearing at some of Europe's biggest club, while continuing to churn out new material, 2015 and beyond looks set to be his best year yet.

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J-Roc Earns Two Awards At The 63rd Pop Song Awards

Super-producer Jerome "J-ROC" Harmon earned both his fourth and fifth BMI Awards with two more hit songs. Broadcast Music, Inc. honored some of its best artists, producers and songwriters at the 2015 Pop Awards held on May 12th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

J-ROC earned two BMI Pop Song Awards for "Holy Grail" performed by Jay Z and featuring Justin Timberlake and "Not a Bad Thing" by Justin Timberlake.

The 63nd annual BMI Pop Awards were hosted by BMI Vice President and General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Barbara Cane, and BMI President and CEO Mike O'Neill.

J-ROC was also recently featured by Korg Instruments as a featured artist. The company also featured a promotional video featuring J-ROC. The video can be seen on Korg, Inc.'s website at, http://www.korg.com/us/features/artists/2015/0423/ or on YouTube below,



Shortly following Korg's endorsement of J-ROC – music writer and biographer Jake Brown (author of Rick Rubin: In the Studio, and over twenty four publications) confirmed a chapter of his new anthology entitled, "Hip Hop Hits" will feature a chapter on the Multi-Grammy Super Producer.

Earlier this year J-ROC took home a Grammy for Best R&B Song for Beyonce's "Drunk In Love" as well as earning additional accolades in the following categories,
57th Grammy Award Winner for Best RnB Performance
57th Grammy Award Winner for Best Contemporary RnB Album
57th Grammy Award Winner for Best Surround Sound Album

About J-ROC
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Named by Billboard Magazine as 2013's Top R&B Song Producer, J-ROC is known for producing such instant classic radio hits as Jay Z's "Tom Ford" and Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie" in addition to his frequent collaborations with musical genius Timbaland. In 2014, J-ROC's phenomenal discography continued to grow when he was invited by legendary industry executive L.A. Reid to re-work and produce six songs on Michael Jackson's posthumously released album Xscape.

Learn more about J-ROC's accomplishments at his official website at www.jeromeharmonproductions.com
Follow J-ROC on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jrocharmon
Like J-ROC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Roc-Harmon/249087048466625

CONTACT INFORMATION
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For serious business deals, licensing and Press inquiries please contact,
Tony Hinds
Weerai Music, LLC
(201) 284 2763
(212) 409 8702
Email: tonyh@weeraimusic.com

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Rebel Flag Salute The New Soul Revolution

So here we go with another band press release and the challenge to say something new about four musicians who want to save the world with a tune, is on.

In the deep end we dive to introduce a crew from the heartlands of Sussex in the UK called Rebel Flag, a force that digs deep into the roots of soul and rock music and mixes it with some true 21st century swagger.

If the current crop of cloned out rock bands and pop factor coveter belt puppets has got you reaching for a new Spotify playlist, then you might want add these boys to it.

A new EP out this summer proves that there is still music being made that has the quality as was laid down in stone in the golden age of popular music.

With an industry that has been kicked and mauled to near extinction over the past 15 years, you may ask yourself why musicians even bother to try and break new music.

Faced with a task of playing hostile venues for little or no money, sales from releases looking unsustainable and companies taking huge cuts from the streaming royalties, it’s never looked so hard for new music to find a rock to stand on.

So with that question in mind who do the Rebel Flag think they are trying to keep the flame burning for original music and killer live shows, maybe because they are all completely mad or maybe because they believe in the connection the music and like-people can bring to the party?

Leading the troops is Irish born singer songwriter and producer Dar.Ra.

His credits go back to the 90's with hits under the disguises of Taste of Paradise, Bliss and an Australian band called Ultra Love Machine, and remixes of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Tears 4 Fears and Savage Garden.

Growing up listening to bands like the Specials, Paul Weller and classic soul and rock from the 60's and 70's is the lifeblood that goes into Dar.Ra and his songwriting.

His live experience has seen him tour around the world solo and with bands over the past 15 years, so much so he has written a book called Road Tales all about the adventures of a musician on the road, which is out this summer to coincide with the debut EP release.

The power punch of the up and coming comes in the form of Aiden a drummer who has all the attitude of Keith Moon, with added virtue of being able to play any kind of vibe at the drop of a hat.

Inventiveness and creativity flows effortlessly for a player under the age of 20 years old, which can only be attributed to his parents having impeccable musical taste and his uncle being the late great John Martyn.

Bring on the new breed. Added to this wild brand is a rising young player from Venezuela Chrissy D, a true bass head, with a capacity to hold a groove from here to eternity. His latin passion and addiction to making music that touches the soul, brings a white heat to the rhythm section.

In a few short months they have swaggered around the South Coast of England reminding people that music still means something in the toxic corporate world of a dying music industry.

And what of the music?
The music is a hybrid of rock mixed with some soul a touch of reggae and a slice of attitude laid on top to give it that fine mix that British bands do so well.

So as your mind suggests we've heard it all before and your ears retreat to your comfort zone, let me tell you that this is something to keep close to your heart.

In doing that one small task, we keep an door open to that tribal power that first hit the dance-floors back in the 50's when Rock n Roll was born.
Ask not what Rock n Roll can do for you but what you can do for Rock n Roll!

Rebel Flags new EP Angels + Demons is out on Kusha Deep Records July 4th

www.rebelflagband.com
www.kushadeep.co.uk
kushadeep@yahoo.co.uk

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Fadi Awad Makes History & Wins In The Global Music Awards!

May 8th 2015, a date that Fadi Awad will never forget! As he won the Silver Medal for his Outstanding Achievements as a DJ/Producer throughout the years, highlighting also his track "Free Your Mind" that was nominated as well in the Hollywood Music In Media Awards 2014! Fadi is a multi-genres DJ/Producer and music composer/songwriter, inspired by all what's beautiful from every genre that popped up from the eighties until today!... Fadi Awad is the only DJ/Producer who reached the final stage of the GMA in May 2015, and he made History by becoming the first DJ/Producer from Vancouver and Lebanon to win in the Global Music Awards!!! Fadi thanked the GMA Organizers, Jury, his team and supporters, hoping for the best, and added:" I have made many music achievements throughout the years without sponsorship neither being hosted by a Major Label. I've ran successfully my Independent Labels in which I have collaborated with top artists from all around the world… 90% of our tracks were highly charted in the digital stores and some of them were charted in several National Charts: US, UK, Germany, France and more… It is time to sign with a Major Label or a sponsor especially that the effective promotion of the top industry's level is very costy!"… A reporter then asked him: "If a serious media or a big investor wants to build an effective completed music Industry in Canada or Vancouver that produces talents to the world with or without foreign collaborations, and asked for your professional assistance, will you be able to do that?"… Fadi replied: "If it's serious, it can be discussed! I have helped and still assisting many artists there in several fields, in a friendly way! I have also composed some of my albums & singles in Vancouver, where I'm always inspired positively!"… Another reporter asked him: "You always used to say that USA is the mother of the worldwide artists, do you think that USA is getting stronger or weaker music wise?"… Fadi replied: "USA is getting stronger and stronger in this field and I'm very thankful music wise to all who appreciated my music, and supported me in USA and worldwide!"…

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London Producer FR333STAR Unveils Hot New Single Via 5howtime Music

The enigmatic FR333STAR is a solo production/performing artist making forward club-derived music out of the U.K. Belonging to a new generation of beat makers – who, thanks to being weaned on the Internet has learned from the best of dance-music history and then reshaped it into the image of now.

Today the progressive house producer has released his pulsating new single “Spirit”. A fusion of future house synths, pulsating basslines and snares, the new single is an ode to the summertime opening parties.

In FR333STAR’s universe, lush house soundscapes do battle with the speaker-shuddering rumble of contemporary dance floor bass and timeless spirit.

So, behind the evocative beats and the imagery, just who is FR333STAR? Based in London, he’s been producing for a little over 10years and is currently signed to 5howtime Music. More info via the social links below.

SOCIALS
https://soundcloud.com/fr333star
https://www.facebook.com/fr333star?ref=hl
https://twitter.com/FR333STAR

Listen:
https://soundcloud.com/5howtimemusic/fr333star-spirit

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I'm The King Of Alternative Pop Music The Ugly Superstar Announces As If He Was Leo Standing At The Tip Of The Titantic

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"I know the statement I made was bold, but I feel I am onto something awesome" said the singer, songwriter, music producer, screenwriter, author, poet and human Michael Blaney. "Before CHRONICLES OF AN UGLY SUPERSTAR part one of five, I had done four albums that were folk rock/punk rock oriented. I had some success with songs like WHATS WRONG WITH YOU, WHY, TOMATO, DON'T CALL ME AN ANGEL, RAINSTORM, LITTLE BOY LOST and then a series of personal issues stemming from a stupid attempted suicide, major robberies, i.d. theft, police senseless acts and stupidity to a whole domino effect kept me from music and writing all together, then one day I sat back and created the UGLY SUPERSTAR character, a kids franchise named FROGUEY, three autobiographies and a soon vampire graphic novel franchise all from the situations that occurred," Blaney blurts out. Then why all yourself the king of alternative pop music? "Everything you hear I did alone, and everything from music to the vocals were done in one take, often no lyrics in front of me. But, that's where the beauty of part one of five comes from and songs like I'M A ROBOT,CHRONICLES, PICK UP THE TEMPO, WE ARE ONE, MACHINE, I'M A PROUD AMERICAN And DEVIL KNOWS MY NAME have already found an audience with no marketing. There are lots of flaws and I Do go against the grain to me that's alternative. And I am just getting started." Blaney says. You can check his stuff at amazon http://buff.ly/1C6o0ET or his personal link below.

Mix Engineer Rob Chiarelli And Producer Warryn Campbell

Congratulations to Mary Mary (Columbia/Sony) & producer/writer Warryn Campbell on their GRAMMY winning single "Go Get It". The record was engineered by Bruce Boechner at My Block Studios and mixed by Rob Chiarelli at Final Mix Studios in Los Angeles, CA. This is their 6th GRAMMY award.



TWITTER

@robchiarelli



WEBSITE

http://www.finalmix.com



FACEBOOK

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Contact Info:



For the U.S.

Michael Mav. Mavrolas

Genuine Music Group

11271 Ventura Blvd. #225

Studio City, Ca. 91604

t.818-505-6870

f.323-848-9393

c.818-693-1000

www.genuinemusicgroup.com



For the U.K.

ATC

142 New Cavendish Street

London W1W 6YF

England

Kwame@atcmanagement.com

t.792 029 9249