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  • The ASCAP Daily Brief for Monday, May 20: Copyright Review Principles and Consensus; First Look at Google Music Play All Access; The First "Facebook Phone"...and more 14 hours ago
  • The ASCAP "We Create Music" Series: The May edition of the ASCAP "We Create Music" showcase series was held on Wed., May 15th and featured songwriters Helene Cronin, Andrea Davidson, Daphne Willis, Brent Anderson and Zac Maloy, as well as Nashville-based sister trio Michaelis. 3 days ago
  • "On the Come Up" May Edition: Songwriter Gizzle dishes on her rise to the top 3 days ago
  • Film Music Friday: Michael Giacchino on Star Trek: Into Darkness: ASCAP composer Michael Giacchino could have relied on Trekkie nostalgia for his score to Star Trek: Into Darkness. Instead, he did what he's always done: he wrote the right music for the story. Before the film's release, Giacchino told us how he did it. 3 days ago
  • Saving Important Grammy Categories from Extinction: If you were paying close attention to Grammy nominations this past year, you may have noticed something a bit unusual about the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category – there were only three nominees. The reason? Well, here’s a simplified lesson in how The Recording Academy selects nominees. 4 days ago
  • Recording Academy and Warner Bros. Host Gatsby Screening: The Great Gatsby enjoyed one of the year's biggest opening weekends at the box office so far. The Monday after Gatsby debuted in theaters, the Recording Academy and Warner Bros. Pictures co-presented a screening and panel discussion with ASCAP writer-producer Rick Nowels and music executives Darren Higman and Tony Seyler, all of whom contributed to the film's ambitious soundtrack. 5 days ago
  • Usher to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award at 26th Annual Rhythm and Soul Music Awards: ASCAP will honor eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. The invitation-only event will take place on June 27th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and will also celebrate the songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the 2012 R&B/hip-hop, rap and gospel charts. 5 days ago
  • New Music Tuesday: The Dillinger Escape Plan on One of Us Is the Killer: The indescribable extreme music quintet The Dillinger Escape Plan make such combustible, anarchic music that it's amazing they've lasted for 16 years. On the eve of the release of their fifth album One of Us Is the Killer, we spoke with DEP's guitarist Ben Weinman about the method behind the madness. 6 days ago
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MTV News
  • How Many Times Will Jay-Z Perform 'N---as in Paris' At Carnegie Hall?: (Jay-Z on 'N---as in Paris') By Rob Markman Boy has Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “N---as in Paris” taken off. The energetic Watch the Throne single started off as a fan-favorite, but has since become the most memorable song on an album with a bunch of memorable songs. There isn’t even a music video for the Hit-Boy-produced track, [...] Over a year ago
  • Vote Now For The Hottest Breakthrough MC Of 2011: The polls are officially open for the 2011 Hottest Breakthrough MC. Cast your votes. On Wednesday (December 6), MTV News kicks off the second annual Hottest Breakthrough MCs competition, which will spotlight the ten up-and-coming rappers who lit up the hip-hop game in 2011. Each day we’ll highlight two new Hottest Breakthrough MCs before [...] Over a year ago
  • Exclusive: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Young Jeezy's 'O.J.' Video Set: By Nadeska Alexis Young Jeezy shot the video for TM:103’s “F.A.M.E.” in his hometown Atlanta in October, but the Snowman moved things up north to capture the visuals for his latest single “O.J.” Both Fabolous and Jadakiss, who are featured on the track, joined Jeezy in New York City to film the Aristotle-directed clip. In exclusive [...] Over a year ago
  • 50 Cent Drops 'The Big 10' Mixtape Feat. New G-Unit Artists: By William E. Ketchum III 50 Cent has been making news for charity and other business ventures lately, but today, he hopes to bring attention back to his original hustle: music. To celebrate the ten-year anniversary of his seminal mixtape 50 Cent Is The Future, the G-Unit capo just dropped The Big 10, a collection [...] Over a year ago
  • 2011 Hottest Breakthrough MCs, Day 3: Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Twist Lead: On Wednesday (December 7) the polls officially opened for voting in MTV’s 2011 Hottest Breakthrough MCs competition. By Friday (day 3 of the competition) over 60, 000 votes have been cast, with Machine Gun Kelly still in the lead and YMCMB rapper Lil Twist stealing the no. 2 spot from Mac Miller. Kendrick Lamar is [...] Over a year ago
  • French Montana Is One Of 2011's Hottest Breakthrough MCs: By Steven Roberts On Thursday night (December 8 ) Diddy accompanied French Montana to BET's "106 & Park," where he announced that the Bronx rapper is officially a part of the Bad Boy family, but French has been on his grind for some time now, earning him a nod for MTV's 2011 Hottest Breakthrough MC. From [...] Over a year ago
  • Pharrell To Oversee Music Selection At The Oscars: By Gil Kaufman Last year Pharrell had the chance to work with Hans Zimmer when he created the score for Universal's animated 3-D film, 'Despicable Me,' and now Williams will team up with the famed German composer once again, when he serves as a musical consultant for the upcoming 84th Academy Awards telecast. According to The [...] Over a year ago
  • Tyler, The Creator Expects To Be Blamed 'If Columbine Gets Re-enacted': (Tyler Pissing Off Churchgoers On 'When I Was 17') Tyler, The Creator and his band of potty-mouthed misfits (aka Odd Future) have caused sonic mayhem for much of the past year, and it was well-rewarded when the gravelly-voiced 20-year-old snagged the award for Best New Artist at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. But this week [...] Over a year ago
Dynamic Producer
  • Submit Your Drum Tracks – FREE WORKSHOP: Save The Date – June 7, 2013 – 8PM EST. Event Details: During the ONLINE event, our Production & Mixing Advisor, Vess Dynamick will provide feedback on sound selections and arrangement. He will also provide tips for improvement. Finally, each producer will receive a GRADE! All online events allow for you to learn and network via audio, video and/or chat.  The cost to attend?  FREE!… 4 days ago
  • FREE Drum Track Workshop & Challenge: Save The Date – June 7, 2013 – 8PM EST. Event Details: During the ONLINE event, our Production & Mixing Advisor, Vess Dynamick will provide feedback on sound selections and arrangement. He will also provide tips for improvement. Finally, each producer will receive a GRADE! All online events allow for you to learn and network via audio, video and/or chat.  The cost to attend?  FREE!… 1 week ago
  • Mike Z releases Gotta Make It w/May Thurd: DP Member Releases Single Parisian born Mike Z has teamed up with May Thurd to release Gotta Make It off his label Liveitsoulrecords. Preview the song below. If you like it, cop it on Itunes, Google Play, eMusic or AmazonMP3!The post Mike Z releases Gotta Make It w/May Thurd appeared first on :: Dynamic Producer. 1 week ago
  • CertiFYD debuts Glenn Lewis Can’t Say Love Acoustic Performance: DP’s own CertiFYD just released this acoustic performance of Glenn Lewis performing Can’t Say Love, the 1st single off his new album Moment of Truth.  This record was written by Corey Latif Williams and the album is scheduled to drop on August 20, 2013.  Follow CertiFYD at http://youtube.com/CertiFYDmusic!The post CertiFYD debuts Glenn Lewis Can’t Say Love Acoustic Performance appeared… 2 weeks ago
  • CertiFYD Lands Glenn Lewis 1st Single: CertiFYD x Glenn Lewis FYD = Follow Your Dreams We would like to send a HUGE CONGRATS to Dynamic’s own CertiFYD for landing Glenn Lewis’s first single “Can’t Say Love.” This placement is the result of hard work and true dedication! We are proud to call CertiFYD DYNAMIC! Listen to the song below! Check out an in-studio, acoustic performance  of Can’t Say Love HERE!… 2 weeks ago
  • Submit Beats & Songs – Love & Hip-Hop TV Show: Seeking Instrumentals & Songs For Placement Oppty Monthly, we allow our members to submit beats and songs for record labels and music licensing (tv, film, video game, digital media) opportunities.  After listening to all submissions, we provide feedback and select the best music to be added to our Track Bank.  From our Track Bank, we submit music to an array of industry professionals, including:… 2 weeks ago
  • Wanna Beat Battle Rematch?: Ever lost a beat battle? Did you play the wrong beat? Were the judges were biased? Was the sound messed up? Maybe your mix was off? Did your opponent bring a whole cheering section and you didn’t? Or maybe you lost on some straight Bullshit?????? There’s only 1 way to set the record & your reputation straight!  Tell us about the producer you lost to for the chance to formally challenge… 3 weeks ago
  • Submit Beats for Eminem: Submit Beats For Consideration Now reviewing music to submit for Eminem Each month we allow our members to submit beats for record label and music licensing opportunities.  We listen to all submissions, provide feedback and hand select the best music to be added into our Track Bank.  From our Track Bank, we submit music directly to recording artists, a&r’s, managers, brokers, publishers,… 3 weeks ago
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  • Black Opx Media Marketing, LLC: French Montana Is One Of 2011′s Hottest Breakthrough MCs: French signs to Bad Boy, drops "Shot Caller" video and... http://t.co/qtNhAdNf Over a year ago
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