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Grammy Weekend: Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Wilson, Alex Da Kid, More Explain Hit Records

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Lifestyle

Yesterday, performing rights society BMI hosted their annual “How I Wrote That Song” at The House of Blues in West Hollywood. The panel, which was moderated by Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, featured Grammy nominees Wiz Khalifa, songwriter Dallas Davidson, Linda Perry and the legendary Charlie Wilson. Each panelist explained how they wrote and or produced some of their biggest hits, for artists like Pink, Rihanna, Eminem and numerous others. Check out some images below: Photos courtesy of Araya Diaz

Curren$y To Headline BMI’s Unsigned Urban Showcase in ATL

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) New Orleans emcee Curren$y is headed to Atlanta on April 11 to headline the 15th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase presented by BMI, the V-103 radio station, Monster Products, and Uber. The showcase highlights aspiring R&B and Hip-Hop stars who have yet to sign to major labels. Four artists were selected from a crop of over 200 submissions to compete in the final round. Finalists Jade Novah, Spree Wilson, Skipper Jones, and Dezzy Yates the Phreshbot will perform in front of a panel of industry judges that includes producer/reality show star Stevie J, Hip-Hop blogger Karen Civil, Atlantic Records Senior Vice President A&R Dallas Martin, Disturbing The Peace Records Senior A&R Paris Kirk, producer Sonny Digital, and Motown Records Vice President A&R Ezekiel Lewis. The event will be co-hosted by G.O.O.D. Music songstress Teyana Taylor and Byron Wright- BMI Director, Writer-Publisher Relations. “Providing a platform for unsigned singer-songwriters to showcase their talent is a major priority for BMI,” says Wright in a statement. “The four diverse finalists selected to perform at our event are on the cusp of stardom and we’re honored to showcase them to Atlanta’s music community.” Curren$y will join a list of previous Unsigned Urban Showcase headliners that includes Nas, Trey Songz, Drake, and Rick Ross. Fans can expect to hear songs from Curren$y’s extensive music catalog like tracks from his The Stoned Immaculate album and his latest mixtape New Jet City. [ALSO READ: Curren$y Talks New Mixtape, Joey Bada$$ and No Time Off] General Admission tickets for BMI’s Unsigned Urban Showcase are $20 and only available to purchasers over the age of 18. Doors at Terminal West will open at 8 pm. The show begins at 9 pm. To buy tickets visit www.ticketfly.com Watch a recap video of the 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at the Havana Club in Atlanta featuring Drake, Birdman, and Travis Porter below. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm8WY4cqLFA]

Busta Rhymes, Snoop Lion And B.O.B. Team Up For BMI’s ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Grammy Event

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Events

(AllHipHop News) Performing rights organization BMI has tapped Busta Rhymes, Snoop Lion and B.O.B for their “How I Wrote That Song” panel event set to take place this Saturday, February 9th in Los Angeles. BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” panel is an annual pre-Grammy event that celebrates both Grammy winners and nominees and serves as a platform for panelists to discuss the process of writing, producing and performing hit songs. This year Grammy-nominated songwriter B.O.B., Grammy-nominated rapper Busta Rhymes and Grammy Award-winner Snoop Lion, as well as chart-topping writer and producer Benny Blanco will be among those discussing their work ethic and recording process to those in attendance. The annually-held panel, which has included past talent like Nas, T-Pain, Cee-Lo, Keri Hilson, Rev Run, Seal and DJ Khaled, will take place at the famous Roxy Nightclub and be moderated by BMI Vice President Catherine Brewton. “How I Wrote That Song” will take place from 12:30 to 2:30 pm and is open to the public. Tickets for the event are available for $15 in advance and $20 on the day-of. All tickets can be purchased at TheRoxyOnSunset.com.