PANELIST PROFILES

Here is some background information on the panelist speaking Thursday at 595 North! There are more ways to get paid in the music business then just selling compact disc and digital downloads. Welcome to the world of music licensing! These individuals might be able to help you.


Janet Wade Dixon: Turner Entertainment Group

Janet Wade has been a professional in the Music Industry for almost 30 years, with expertise in the area of Music Clearance and Licensing for production and synchronization rights for the past 20 years. Janet is currently working for Turner Broadcasting here in Atlanta in their Entertainment Group in charge of Music Clearance and Licensing for the promos and marketing campaigns for all of Turner’s networks, as well as clearing and licensing music for some of the series productions. This includes negotiating all of the licensing deals for music use in promotions of Turner’s TNT network original programming (The Closer, Saving Grace, Hawthorne, Men of a Certain Age, Leverage, Southland, Dark Blue and new series Memphis Beat and Rizzoli & Isles); TBS network (House of Payne, Meet The Browns, Family Guy, Lopez Tonight plus feature films airing on the TBS network); TNT Sports (promos for NBA All-Star game and Play-offs, NASCAR and Major League Baseball); Cartoon Network (Star Wars: Clone Wars); Cartoon Network’s MMOG (Fusion Fall online game), as well as promos for CNN, TruTV, TCM and all of the Latin America networks and programming. The deals negotiated include music to be used on television, radio, Internet and Regal theater promos as well as FaceBook and other special live marketing promotions.

Simon Horrocks- Affix Music. Urban Music Licensing Made Easy TM

As both an artist and a business professional, Simon has over 20 years experience in the music industry. He began as a performing musician and writer in Detroit, and relocated to Chicago to study music business in the Columbia College Art’s Entertainment and Media Management Program. While in the program, he began creating and selling tracks to House Music legend, Larry Sherman, and writing songs for the Latin Dance group TKA. Shortly thereafter, Simon negotiated and signed a production/publishing deal with Chris Blackwell for Island Records. After 5 records and 8 years of nationwide touring with Capricorn Recording artist The Freddy Jones Band, Simon transitioned from artist to manager, handling on behalf of Alliance Artist such clients as Survivor, Bad Company, Wayne, Blue Epic and the Grammy-nominated Howard Tate. Since 2004 he has been entrenched in Atlanta’s Urban music scene as a management consultant for Multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated artist Ciara, and as General Manger for Upfront/Universal Records where he spearheaded projects for four-time 2008 Grammy nominee Akon and Chilli (TLC). Simon sits on the Board of Governors for the Atlanta chapter of NARAS (The Grammys).


Felisha Booker- Dynamic Licensing

Dynamic Licensing, a boutique production library represents music from some of the industries hottest producers. Our writers have produced for Louis Vuitton, Keyshia Cole, and Jason Derulo to name a few. Current clients include: Fox Sports Network, CBS, MTV Networks and Firstcom Music to name a few. Dynamic Licensing also offers a membership based organization to up & coming producers, songwriters, artists and bands seeking insight into the industry and placements in Film, TV, Video Games, and Digital Media.

Founded in 2009, Dynamic Licensing is a division of Dynamic Producer, a membership based organization founded in 2002 for up & coming producers seeking education and opportunities within the music industry. In 2008, Dynamic Songwriter was launched to create the same opportunities to songwriters as Dynamic Producer maintains for producers.

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Upcoming Music Events (hosted by IdOMusic®)

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*Sunday, November 7th @ 11am (PatchWerk) - - Music University 2010 Fall Semester*
For the past 5 years, the goal of Music University has been to offer students and interns interested in someday working in the music business a chance to get up close and personal with some of today's leading music business professionals. This music seminar is held at PatchWerk's midtown studios in the format of several small classes where attendees even get to take notes and ask questions directed towards our credible panel of “instructors”. Past speakers have included: world renown producer - Bryan Michael Cox, DJ Don Cannon, DJ Nabs, Co-Owner of Grand Hustle Records - Jason Geter, award-winning producer - Drumma Boy, astute business man and A&R - Kawan "KP" Prather, world renown production group - J.U,S.T.I.C.E. League, Co-Owner of Disturbing Tha Peace Records - Chaka Zulu, artist and business man - David Banner, celebrity producer - Mannie Fresh, highly sought entertainment attorney - Monica Ewing, Erica Novich, legendary producer - Rico Wade, highly sought writing team - The Clutch, multi-award-winning producer - Polow Da Don, and more!
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M.U. 7 Panelist Profiles: William "Big Worm" Blount

If the endurance of soul/gospel/jazz has taught me anything it is this: Soul-music will never die. ‘From the Studio to the Stage’, is a statement that might best describe my commitment in developing artists to their full potential in a live or studio environment. Applying the same work ethics as music greats do, I maintain a standard of quality while creating a sound that is distinctly our own. I apply the same principles in order to take music from one environment to another without losing the integrity of the original production. Within our my first ten years, I have directed, created and performed with artists such as: Monica, Usher, Changing faces, Aaliyah, Guy, Blackstreet, Jodeci, Goodie Mob, Keith Sweat, Donell Jones, Montel Jordan, Glenn Jones, SHA, Rudd Boys, Ralph Tresvant, Riff, Aaron Hall, Kelly Price ,Tyler Perry, Charlie Wilson, Raven Symone, Dave Hollister, SWV, Silk, Lenny Williams, maroon 5, Toni Tony tone, Sam Salter’s, and the list goes on. Whether performing, producing, or writing, I feel I’m one of the hardest working musicians on the circuit. Much of my level–headed attitude and responsibility stems from strong family values and good old fashioned church upbringing. “I was pretty much raised in the church and always inspired by spiritual people.” Some of my most influential musicians happen to be family members who were all raised in the church and they are still a big part of my life”.


To find out more about William "Big Worm" Blount register for IdOMusic® Weekend 2010 and M.U.7 at Patchwerk Recording Studios HERE. The deadline is Wednesday, March 31st!!

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M.U. 7 Panelist Profiles: Rocko

In 2002, Rocko started Rocky Road, a development company that allowed him to play a role in every aspect of budding artists’ growth. “I was infatuated with the way people produced music form scratch, how you go in and make something out of nothing,” says Rocko. “I kinda like feel in love with that whole idea. I wanted to learn how to write and format songs and make beats.”



In early 2006, Rocko decided it was time to become the artist he had always hoped to develop. “I knew I had the swagger to pull it off,” he says. “I was seeing all these guys who were not really who they said they were and getting away with it so I was like, ‘Ok, if it’s that easy, lemme do me.’”

Rocko immediately reached out to all the key people who he had built relationships with throughout his years in the music business. He recorded songs with Rick Ross, and Jim Jones and occasionally leaked a song or two to test his product. “Once I realized that people were feeling me I just went out and hit the streets real hard,” says the resourceful MC who recorded his hit “Umma Do Me” in August of ‘06. “I just started emailing the record out and going through different markets and promoting. We would be passing out CDs and posters and going out partying and making sure they played my song. The buzz just started to grow and before I knew it ‘Umma Do Me’ was at like 300 spins.”




To find out more about Rocko register for IdOMusic® Weekend 2010 and M.U.7 at Patchwerk Recording Studios HERE.

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M.U. 7 Panelist Profiles: Big Jim Wright

Record Producer/songwriter/keyboardist/vocalist Big Jim Wright of the famed Flyte Tyme Productions (Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis) came to prominence in the early 90’s co-writing and producing a string of hits with the production dynasty. Big Jim is often referred to as Flyte Tyme’s secret weapon.

Working out of Jam & Lewis’ state-of-the-art facilities Flyte Time studios in Minneapolis, Big Jim undertook a busy schedule of writing, producing and performing. Over the next several years, he would work with a virtual Who’s Who of modern musical greats including, Sounds of Blackness, Janet Jackson, Sting, Elton John, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, The Isley Brothers, …the list, as they say, goes on. Among his latest undertakings: a creative collaboration with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis in executive producing, writing, and scoring the Beyoncé Knowles and Cuba Gooding Jr. feature film, Fighting Temptation, the end title song “Definition of Love” performed by Deborah Cox from the film Akeelah and the Bee, “Ne Me Laisse Pas Seule Ici” and “Nobody Cares” for the soundtrack from the biographical and historical drama film Hotel Rwanda. He has won several other awards throughout his career including: ASCAP, NAACP, and DOVE awards, along with numerous Grammy Award nominations.


To find out more about Big Jim Wright register for IdOMusic® Weekend 2010 and M.U.7 at Patchwerk Recording Studios HERE.

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M.U. 7 Panelist Profiles: Tweet

As a young girl, Tweet was inspired not only by her family, but also by larger-than-life divas Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston (whom she later worked with). Tweet's first steps into a career in the music industry first began when she enrolled in Rochester's School of the Arts

In the early nineties, Tweet joined the female quintet Sugah. Sugah was composed of Tweet, Susan Weems, and Rolita White, and was a part of Devante Swing's Swing Mob collective. While there, she met Timbaland, Magoo, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott (who at the time was a part of Sista), Playa, Ginuwine, and Renee Anderson who were also all apart of the Swing Mob collective. During her time with Sugah, Tweet formed a close friendship with Elliott.

In March 2002, Tweet entered the charts with her debut solo single, "Oops (Oh My)", a risqué song about self-loving and appreciation. The song was produced by Timbaland and featured guest vocals by Missy Elliott. The single hit number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, with the help of a remix featuring Fabolous.




To find out more about Tweet register for IdOMusic® Weekend 2010 and M.U.7 at Patchwerk Recording Studios HERE.

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M.U. 7 Panelist Profiles: Johnta Austin

Austin grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1989, at the age of eight, Austin hosted the daily television show, Kid's Beat on CNN. Covering current events, sports and the entertainment world, Austin went on to become the Atlanta Bureau Chief for the CNN weekly news program, Real News for Kids and the reporter for the TBS half hour weekly, Feed Your Mind. Austin grew up singing in church choirs and wanted to become an actor, and he interviewed such celebrities as Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan, among others, and in 1993, made his television debut on The Arsenio Hall Show, where he admitted he loved singing and was offered to sing with Arsenio Hall's band.[1]

A songwriter, arranger, producer, and vocalist, Atlanta's Johnta Austin initially stepped out on SWV's Release Some Tension, broke out as the songwriter of Tyrese's 1998 Top Ten hit "Sweet Lady," and, by 2004, hit a hot streak that involved collaborations with Mary J. Blige ("Be Without You"), Mariah Carey ("We Belong Together"), and Janet Jackson (much of 20 Y.O.). Signed to So So Def, the label founded by close associate and Virgin urban head Jermaine Dupri, Austin released his debut solo album -- Ocean Blue -- in late 2006. At the time, he was only in his mid-twenties. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide




To find out more about Johnta Austin register for IdOMusic® Weekend 2010 and M.U.7 at Patchwerk Recording Studios HERE.

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M.U. 7 Panelist Profiles: Mistah F.A.B

One of the most prominent and colorful figures of the San Francisco Bay Area hyphy movement in the late 2000s -- sometimes hailed as the scene's "crown prince" -- North Oakland-based rapper Mistah F.A.B. presents a somewhat exceptional combination of street credibility, social consciousness, and astute introspection. Mistah F.A.B. is an acronym for "Money Is Something to Always Have - FaEva Afta Bread.

Mistah F.A.B. began his musical rise in the Bay Area as a young artist signed to Straight Hits Entertainment, where he dropped his debut album, Nig-Latin in 2003. Although this album garnered some success and recognition, the majority of FAB's recognition came from his skills as a battle rapper. Mistah F.A.B. has battled many MC's in the Hip Hop world. Some of whom include, Clyde Carson of The Team, Killa Keise, Lil Al, Spade, and Locksmith of The Frontline. FAB is most known for his freestyle battles with Jin of Ruff Ryders, and Royce Da 5'9. Fab has the uncanny ability to freestyle for long stretches of time. Specifically, he is known for freestyling, or rapping "off the top of the dome" on a whim, that is he is able to do it anywhere at anytime. This is evident when he did a freestyle from his hospital bed after his car accident.



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M.U. 7 Panelist Profiles: Big Bank Black

As founder and CEO of Duct Tape Entertainment out of Atlanta, GA; Black has helped open the doors to new artist Alley Boy. You may be familiar with street anthems such as “Label It Gutta”, “Look at My Charm” and “Dis Flip.” Now the songwriter and producer is ready to take the streets to the next level with rap and R&B hit singles such as “Try It Out” and "Stop Playin”. It’s time to show music lovers what the real ‘A’ is about. Black and the Duct Tape Family are on their way showing the industry how it can be done.

Known for taking care of their homeboys on lockdown and their families, Duct Tape Entertainment is truly a family affair; like brothers from another mother. What started off as a hustle has turned into a legitimate career move that helps employ friends who ordinarily would choose the detrimental path often traveled. “I almost feel like a missionary,” says Black. “I figured if I could get all these people to follow me doing the wrong thing, I could turn that around into something positive and still put money in their pockets.” Spoken like a true boss.


To find out more about Big Bank Black register for IdOMusic® Weekend 2010 and M.U.7 at Patchwerk Recording Studios HERE.

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M.U. 7 Panelist Profiles: Craig King

Craig King was hired to be musical director on the most ambitious tour that Will Smith had ever been part of…it was called “The Greatest Hip-Hop Tour in the World.” The tour featured Public Enemy, supported by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Naughty-by-Nature, Kid & Play, Queen Latifah, A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes, and the Ghetto Boyz.

"I remember talking with Latifah at great lengths about her dreams of becoming an actress, this was a time when anything was possible in Hip-Hop,” King recalls. I was wanting to break into the musical mainstream and start working with artists determined to grow roots in the hip-hop game.”

King was introduced to hip-hop mogul, Eddie Farrell. King found himself working with a monster development company, “The Untouchables”, responsible for the careers of Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs, Heavy D, Mary J. Blige, and Donnell Jones, to name a few. King has also provided instrumentation for Kanye West’s grammy award winning hit song “The Good Life” from his Graduation album.




To find out more about Craig King register for IdOMusic® Weekend 2010 and M.U.7 at Patchwerk Recording Studios HERE.

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Video Recap: IdOMusic® February

If you missed last month's installment of IdOMusic® have no worries. We always have a recap ready for you to check out. Don't let the same thing happen when IdOMusic® Weekend takes place April 1st-4th!!!



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The "IdOMusic" Networking Event - Details

Come out to find your next creative team, learn from established professionals, or just enjoy the music filled atmosphere! It's going to be GREAT!


Next Installment:
Thursday, February 25, 2010
8PM - 12AM






Venue Information:
GSU Alumni Hall, 30 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 (Building on the corner on Gilmer St. and Courtland St. on across from Georgia State University Student Center)

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Parking Information:
Parking is available directly in back of the building. Coming from Courtland Street, make a left on Auditorium Pl, and M Parking Deck will be on your right located directly behind the venue. Parking is $6. There is also meter parking available on the streets surrounding the venue.

Admission: $12
-Student Discount w/ Student I.D. - $10
-AIA Students: Contact Joe Shiver in Career Services...
-AES Members: Contact Selah Abrams at Selah.Abrams@turner.com

The Panel: Beats, Business, & Politics


It's not a secret that even the most talented producer or songwriter still needs a savvy business team with a significant amount of quality contacts to get them where they need to be. This discussion will uncover the real truth behind questions like:

- Why it's harder for a "no-name" producer or songwriter to get a placement on a high-profile artist's album?

- Why does it it seem so difficult to get an A&R to take your CD these days?

- How to get your share of placements in the television, film, and gaming industries?

- The real role that politics plays in the "beat business"

-Etc


The Panelists:

Tha Bizness // Production Duo // 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Neyo, Young Jeezy, Kelly Rowland & more
(For more about Tha Bizness click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tha_Bizness)


Cappriccieo "Capp" Scates // SESAC // Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations
(For more about "Capp" click here: http://www.sesac.com/WritersPublishers/wpreps/Atlanta.aspx)

Khari "Needlz" Cain // Producer // Nappy Roots, Ludacris, Lloyd Banks, Drake, Cassidy & more
(For more about Needlz click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlz)

Jacey Kidd // Ear4Musik Management // Various placements for Osinachi, Key Pusherz, & Jfrench

The Spotlights:

Artist


Kj Project

G.5 Smoove

Ae Lloyd

Blue Chip

Diamond NuChurch


Producers


Aj

Tee Beatz

BXBlack

ItsTheTay


Songwriters


Cool G

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IdOMusic® Spotlight: Ivory Weems(DTP)

You can check out Ivory Weems speaking about "WerkIN Your Way In The Business" Friday January 29th at The IdOMusic® Networking Event!

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