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Barry Bergman
Owner
Barry Bergman Management, Ellymax Music Co. and Wood Monkey Music
Pop, Rock, Alternative, Country, Adult ContemporaryAwards:
ASCAP POP Award for "Don't Shed A Tear" recorded by Paul Carrack, Juno Award for Canadian artist Keven Jordan, Founder's Award for the Music Managers Forum-USArtist Affiliation:
Paul Carrack, Kathy Mattea, Cher, Kix, Michael Bolton, Kiss, Joan Jett, Helix, AC/DC, Meatloaf, Flash & the Pan and John Paul Young, Billy HarveyI’m currently looking for:
Artists, Bands, Songwriters and Producers looking to retain expert consulting services.I can offer you:
I can provide management, publishing expertise, consulting, and strategic planning. I am willing to personally call the talent by phone with my review and answer any questions relating to my critique or will respond via email, whatever way the talent prefers.Barry Bergman will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $100.Barry Bergman played a key role in the launching of the careers of AC/DC, Meat Loaf, John Paul Young and Flash & The Pan when he was Vice President/Professional Manager at Edward B. Marks Music. He is the former Vice President of Creative Affairs for United Artists Music. Bergman created Barry Bergman Management as well as Ellymax Music & Wood Monkey Music, which represent artists and songwriters, respectively. He has published over 400 songs recorded by artists including Cher, Michael Bolton, Joan Jett and Kiss. Some of his top hits include "Don't Shed A Tear" recorded by Paul Carrack, "Don't Close Your Eyes" recorded by KIX and Kathy Mattea's "Love Travels".
Barry is the Founder and President of the Music Managers Forum-US (MMF-US), which is an international organization with over 1000 members worldwide. The MMF-US was formed to further the interests of talent managers and their artists in all fields of the music industry. On October 24, 2003, he was honored by the MMF-US in celebration of the organizations 10th anniversary which was held at the United Nations. In October of 2014 he received an award from the College Radio Foundation For Outstanding Support of the Medium of College Radio. On May 10, 2018 he was inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame. Check out my website at https://www.barrybergman.comBarry BergmanBarry Bergman, Owner Barry Bergman Manag...
Artist Affiliation: Paul Carrack, Kathy Mattea, Cher, Kix, Michael Bolton, Kiss, Joan Jett, Helix, AC/DC, Meatloaf,...
Mark S. Berry
CEO/Chairman
Attack Media Group
Urban, Rock, Pop, Dance, Jazz, MetalAwards:
36 Gold and Platinum records (production/engineer/mixing)Artist Affiliation:
Joan Jett, Pseudo Echo, Burton Cummings, Voivod, Headstones, Teenage Head, I Mother Earth, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Yes, Billy Idol, Kool & The Gang, Talk Talk, Animotion, Boy George, The BarkaysI’m currently looking for:
Pop and RockI can offer you:
Promotion, marketing, publishing, licensing, international A&RMark S. Berry will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $50.Mark S. Berry is a mutli-platinum award winning producer/engineer from Brooklyn, New York. He began his music career at the Institute of Audio Research (IAR) in New York City in 1972. At the age of 17 Mark was commuting into Manhattan at night, learning the ropes of making records and recording up & coming basement bands. After graduating from IAR, he was drawn to the Brit sound and flew to London, England, where he soon arrived on the doorsteps of AIR Studios, one of the world's most popular recording facilities co-owned by Sir George Martin.
Mark soon met Nigel Walker, who was working as an assistant to producer, John Punter, on an Allan Clarke (lead singer of The Hollies) solo project at AIR. Not only did Mark gain a considerable amount of expertise in engineering and mixing records but also invaluable experience in classic rock production and orchestral techniques working as an assistant to Sir George Martin. Sir George was responsible for producing arguably the most influential band in the history of Rock and Roll, The Beatles. Working with George started out with simply recording classical records in the different cathedrals around London for the chamber choir group The Kings Singers. He then began setting up and assisting on various George Martin and Paul McCartney sessions.
Mark's experience led to his first major assignment; Carly Simon's No Secrets album, which included the worldwide smash, "You're So Vain", and would be his very first engineering credit. Hanging out with Mick Jagger for the background vocals on "You're So Vain" and then going over to Olympic studios for the mixing of their live '72 tour tapes was certainly the highlight of his early years, and all before the age of 19. However, this was only the beginning for Mark.
To date the most amazing session that he has had was "Live and Let Die," which was performed by Paul McCartney and Wings. There was a 63 piece orchestra and it is one of the very few songs from the Bond films to be nominated for a Best Song Oscar. Mark also assisted and worked on several projects such as the groundbreaking Roll Over Beethoven for Electric Light Orchestra, Grand Hotel for Procul Harum, Climax Blues Band and Live - Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple.
During his tenure at AIR studios, Mark worked under the tutelage of renowned British rock engineers/producers such as Bill Price (Sex Pistols), John Punter (Japan, Reflex, Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music), Steve Nye (Roxy Music), Alan Harris (T-Rex, Marc Bolan, Mott The Hoople), Geoff Emerick (The Beatles), Chris Thomas (Elton John, The Pretenders, Pink Floyd, INXS), Jeff Lynne (ELO, Tom Petty, Traveling Wilburys), Martin Birch (Iron Maiden, Deep Purple) and Tony Visconti (David Bowie), to name a few.
Mark is currently the CEO/Chairman of the international entertainment firm Attack Media Group, and promo/marketing office Deevel.Mark S. BerryMark S. Berry, CEO/Chairman Attack Media...
Artist Affiliation: Joan Jett, Pseudo Echo, Burton Cummings, Voivod, Headstones, Teenage Head, I Mother Earth, Davi...
Reshawn "Cooley" Carrier
VP of A&R Universal/ConcoreEnt/Co-Chairman CEO Tranzformaz Music Grp Int'l/ Universal
Universal Music/ ConcoreEnt Tranzformaz Music Grp Int'l
Hip Hop, Rap, Pop, R&B, Country, Jazz, Alternative Rock, ect....Awards:
See full bioArtist Affiliation:
Jermaine Dupri, Marques Houston,Chris Stokes & Charve The Don (Virgin/MCA /T.U.G ) while interning directly under Charve The Don. Current artist, Natalia Damini (Universal/Concore ), Smoove Gotti (Universal /Concore), Flow (YMCMB), Matthew Shuler, Will Champlin & Sam Alves (Hit T.V Show The Voice), Nikki Valentine (Sony Brazil) etc. Extensive network of A-List music industry talent, producers, songwriters, engineers, promoters, graphic designers and more. Submissions For: Rhianna, Jay-Z, Drake, Maroon 5, Usher, Beyoncé, K Michelle, Jhene Aiko, Tamar Braxton, Nikki Minaj, Jim Jones, Dip Set, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Gucci Maine, Lil Wayne, Jacob Latimore, Trey Songz, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, New Shop Boyz, Mario, Trending Topic, Mathew Shuler, Mindless Behavior, August Alsina, Will Chaplin, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland, C-Lo Green, Joe, Priscilla Presley, Dem Guns, Arianna Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Adam Levine, Trevor Jackson, Zendaya, Tinashae, Haley Standfield, Sam Smith, Flo Rida, Rezin,I’m currently looking for:
Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, Dance, ClubI can offer you:
I focus on the artist image and their brand. From sound, to looks, to their character, to the perception of how the public views you. I'm a driven executive with an ingenious understanding of youth, culture and entertainment. Creative visionary and leader who develops systems and innovative campaigns to drive revenue & profit growth, by building entertainment brands for up & coming artist.Reshawn "Cooley" Carrier will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Creative visionary and leader who develops systems and innovative campaigns to drive revenue & profit growth, by building entertainment brands for up & coming artist. Such artist in the past as Lathrun Grady (So So Def) and Jermaine Dupri, Immature/Imx (Marques Houston),Chris Stokes & Charve The Don (Virgin/MCA /T.U.G ) while interning directly under Charve The Don. Current artist, Natalia Damini (Universal/Concore ), Smoove Gotti (Universal /Concore), Flow (YMCMB), Matthew Shuler, Will Champlin & Sam Alves (Hit T.V Show The Voice), Nikki Valentine (Sony Brazil) etc. Extensive network of A-List music industry talent, producers, songwriters, engineers, promoters, graphic designers and more. Submissions For: Rhianna, Jay-Z, Drake, Maroon 5, Usher, Beyoncé, K Michelle, Jhene Aiko, Tamar Braxton, Nikki Minaj, Jim Jones, Dip Set, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Gucci Maine, Lil Wayne, Jacob Latimore, Trey Songz, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, New Shop Boyz, Mario, Trending Topic, Mathew Shuler, Mindless Behavior, August Alsina, Will Chaplin, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland, C-Lo Green, Joe, Priscilla Presley, Dem Guns, Arianna Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Adam Levine, Trevor Jackson, Zendaya, Tinashae, Haley Standfield, Sam Smith, Notting Hill Music Publishing (VP Liveo Harris), Natalia Damini, Flo Rida, Rezin, Soundtrack Credits: Low Down Dirty Shame (Keenan Ivory Winans, Jada Pinkett Smith, Charles S. Dutton), Rush Hour 2 (Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan) Die Hard 3 (Bruce Willis, Samuel Jackson) etc...
Reshawn "Cooley" CarrierReshawn "Cooley" Carrier, VP of A&R Universal/C...
Artist Affiliation: Jermaine Dupri, Marques Houston,Chris Stokes & Charve The Don (Virgin/MCA /T.U.G ) while in...
Don Destin
Platinum Producer/ CEO Label Owner
DDP MUSIC GROUP Inc
Hip Hop, R&B, Urban, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Classical, RockAwards:
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FILL inDon Destin will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Platinum Producer - Productions Credits: Drake, Nicky Minaj, T.I., TPain, Lecrae and MANY MORE~ Not many can say they knew what they wanted to be at 9 months but Don "Destin" Daws II was destined for greatness. Don was trained in classical violin at 4, drums and piano at the age of six, and guitar and bass at 8. He can become the next "Super-Producer". By nine years old Don was scoring violin excerpts by hand and later he performed and studied with some of the greatest violinists in the world like Myron Moskalyk, Isaac Stern, and Joshua Bell. When Don formed his R&B group AZ-1 he saw the perfect opportunity to learn how to produce and put all his acquired skills to the test. Performing at NBA basketball games, opening for Bryan McKnight and Lauryn Hill, and being broadcasted live on BET gave AZ-1 the attention they needed to gain major label interests. After AZ-1 broke up, Don started his production company, T.E.A.M. Destin Productions. With the violin mastered, Don knew that to be the best he had to learn from the best. Don left his home in Toronto, Canada and moved to Los Angeles, California where he was mentored by some of the greatest in the music industry. Through Don's work with hit producers and engineers he was able to land his first record placement on T.I.'s T.I vs. T.I.P album, which gave him a Grammy nomination and a platinum record. With a platinum record under his belt, Don continued to work hard until "I love L.A." was placed with Young Dre. This record was released on The Sims 3 video game and sold over 6 million copies. After the production of 2 platinum records Don began to reshape and redefine his sound to become more creative. Recently Don landed a record with long time production partner and friend Rene "Snaz" Hill for Drake's Thank Me Now Mixtape. He then went on to produce for major artists all over the industry. He partnered with long time mentor and friend Jimi Kendrix—legendary producer known for producing Jay Z, 50 Cent and Ashanti—to produce "Addicted to Sex" for Jay Lyriq featuring T Pain and Young Joc. Don has started developing his own artists because he sees the need for artist development and he is forming first record label together. He knows the music game is chess and not checkers so he strategically plans every move that involves his name and his brand. Don knows that excellence is the motto and success is the reward.
Don DestinJamaine Farmer
Recording Engineer/Artist Consulting Services
Daddy's House Recording Studio (BadBoy Entertainment Alumni)
R&B, Hip Hop, PopArtist Affiliation:
Scott Storch,Troy Ave,Chinx Drugz,Justin Biber, LiL Mouse,Faith Evans, Bobby Shmurda,Heavy D, Avant, KeKe Wyatt, Uncle Murda, French Montana, Lil Kim, MGK, Olivia, Charlie Baltimore, Daddy Yankee, King Los, Coke Boys, Roscoe Dash, Fred The Godson, Stevie J, Diddy, Red Cafe, Lil Cease, Black Rob, Rocko,Mario Winans, Prodigy (of Mobb Deep),Rob Fusari,Buda the Future,Dj Ted Smooth,Jadakiss, MOP, Mike EppsI’m currently looking for:
Looking for talented producers, singers, Hip Hop artists, song writers, guitar playing artists/I can offer you:
Studio bookings, placement opportunities, mixing & mastering discounts, promo marketing campaigns,blog placements,radio interviews,video shoots,magazine write-up placementsJamaine Farmer will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Jamaine Farmer is a Recording Engineer at Bad Boy Entertainment. He's worked on Puff Daddy's Last Album "Diddy Dirty Money" "Last Train To Paris". Through this experience Farmer was able to meet and get mentored by different successful figures in the music industry, which he considers priceless. Working for one of the most legendary Labels is hiphop history gave him unique access to become a part of the complete process: from the moment an artist signs to the initial debut of an album. As an engineer he works directly with the artist working on the album not to mention assisting the A&R's of the label once the project is set to be released.
Farmer remembers being in the studio when Nikki Minaj recorded "Pink Friday" and got mixing credit for Heavy D's final album "The Love Opus" Also recorded a record with Heavy D and (Bob Marley's son) Ziggy Marley! He's also the engineer that recorded "Bobby Shmurda's 2014 smash "Hot Nigga (remix) featuring French Montana" He has been around the studio to meet and work with a lot of other great artists, producers, song writers, A&Rs, promoters ,Bloggers,PR's. and executives since he's been with Bad Boy Entertainment. Over the years he's learned one of the golden rules in the music business "It's about what you know but more importantly who you know, and your success depends building and keeping a good relationship. Along with years of hard work Jamaine Farmer has build some powerful relationships in the Industry, and he's willing to lend his time,wisdom,work ethic,industry contacts and services to any seriously hard working artist that wont stop at nothing to get to the top! Hard work and dedication got him where he is today and he wants to give back to the artists that have the talent,skill,the drive and passion but are missing the strategy to take their brand to the highest level possible!Jamaine FarmerJamaine Farmer, Recording Engineer/Artist...
Artist Affiliation: Scott Storch,Troy Ave,Chinx Drugz,Justin Biber, LiL Mouse,Faith Evans, Bobby Shmurda,Heavy D, A...
David C. Gross
Bassist, Songwriter, Producer, CEO, Executive Director
Rock, Jazz, FunkArtist Affiliation:
Stephen Stills, Aztec Two Step, Robin Beck, The Desires, Cindy BullensI can offer you:
Distribution, Mastering, Remixing, ProductionDavid C. Gross will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.David C. Gross is a well-known author of bass instruction books, a columnist and contributing editor for leading music magazines, and a composer for motion picture soundtracks. An accomplished touring and studio bassist, David has performed with Sonny Sharrock, Stephen Stills, Bette Midler, Aztec Two-Step and others.
He has also served as radio host, private music instructor and clinician. His book, "The Harmonic Palette," is to be released by Warner Brothers.
After roughly 25 years of making records, writing books, and touring around the world as a bass player, Executive Director David C. Gross started 144 Music and Arts, an outsourced arts education company that brings professional musicians, artists, dancers, and actors into the NY City school system as Artists in Residence. His company is devoted to bringing music, dance, drama and visual arts programs into the NYC schools and it has created programs in over 200 schools.David C. GrossDavid C. Gross, Bassist, Songwriter, Prod...
Artist Affiliation: Stephen Stills, Aztec Two Step, Robin Beck, The Desires, Cindy Bullens
James Lucente
Founder and President
Music For TV
Pop, Hip hop, Urban, Soul, Trap, Chill Wave, Music CuesArtist Affiliation:
MTV's Catfish, MTV's Suspect, Total Divas, Basketball Wives, Bad Girls Club, Total Bellas, One Bad Choice, My Life, HBO's Vice, Mary Mary, and way too many to list here.I’m currently looking for:
Instrumental music cues 90-120 seconds for TV shows accros many genres and moods. These are not songs that have had the singing removed.I can offer you:
I can place your instrumental cues in TV shows! I've placed instrumental cues on MTV's Catfish, MTV's Suspect, Total Divas, Basketball Wives, Bad Girls Club, Total Bellas, One Bad Choice, My Life, HBO's Vice, Mary Mary, and way too many to list here.James Lucente will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Hey everyone I am going to keep this short and sweet and tell you about what I am doing right now. If you want to know what I've done in the past feel free to google! My thought is since you're submitting today, you want to know what I can do for you NOW! :) You don't really care what I've done 5 or even 10 years ago! So here's the deal. I place a lot of instrumental cues in TV shows! I've placed instrumental cues on MTV's Catfish, MTV's Suspect, Total Divas, Basketball Wives, Bad Girls Club, Total Bellas, One Bad Choice, My Life, HBO's Vice, Mary Mary, and way too many to list here. Placing music in TV shows is one of the most sought out ways for an artist to make money from their productions. I am here to make this happen for you! Please feel free to submit and lets see if we can work together to build your music business legacy!
James LucenteJames Lucente, Founder and President Mus...
Artist Affiliation: MTV's Catfish, MTV's Suspect, Total Divas, Basketball Wives, Bad Girls Club, Total Be...
Charlie Mac
CEO/Music Supervisor/A&R
MAC A MILLION DOLLAR MAN MUSICK
Hip Hop, Electronica, Country, Punk, Blues, RockI’m currently looking for:
Anything and everything.I can offer you:
Music Licensing, Film and TV Placement, Record Deals, DistributionCharlie Mac will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Charlie Mac is a Music Entrepreneur, music publisher, music supervisor, mu= > sic producer, composer, songwriter, recording engineer, public speaker, cons= > ultant, author, executive producer, and a highly sought after A&R executive,= > with years of experience in the music business. He is the CEO of MAC A MILL= > ION DOLLAR MAN MUSICK, former SR VP of A&R for Makaveli Music Group, Music S= > upervisor for Black Noise Media, and Music Supervisor for MACFLY FILMS. He h= > as had major success with multiple music placements involving major brands l= > ike, MTV, EPIC, VH1, GUNIT, SHADY, AFTERMATH, BIO, ATLANTIC, 40 ACRES, CASH M= > ONEY, DTP, DEF JAM, NBC, WARNER BROS., CMT, ELEKTRA, ASYLUM, INTERSCOPE, DIS= > COVERY, LUKE, NBA, GEFFEN, GOOGLE, JIVE, MUZAK, TLC, KONVICT, ROCNATION, TIM= > E, NIKE, VIOLATOR, MERCURY, VIACOM, etc., plus countless other major corpora= > tions, and international entities. > >=20 > > Charlie Mac has had music featured in thousands of productions and shows w= > hich have been viewed by millions of people, millions of times, nationally, a= > nd internationally: Hundreds of shows on MTV, Guy Code, Sucker Free, ABDC, C= > ribs, MADE, Pimp My Ride, TRUE LIFE, & Room Raiders. Hundreds of shows on VH= > 1, Black Ink Crew, Hollywood Exes, Love and Hip Hop, 50 CENT: Behind the Mus= > ic, MOB WIVES, Celebrity Rehab, & Eddie Griffin: Going For Broke. Hundreds o= > f shows on TLC, NY INK, A&E, BIG SMO, CTV, HGTV, LOGO, TVOne, CMT, BET, ABC,= > NBC, CBS, CW, FOX, HBO, Cartoon Network, & Travel Channel shows, Forbes Lux= > e 11, Man Vs. Food, & Extreme. Multiple shows on Current TV, & commercials f= > eaturing MOS DEF, EMBEDDED, Mercedes Benz, Kraft, Humira, The Children's Pla= > ce, Denizen, and Yamaha. Planet Green, Ludacris, & Tommy Lee, Battle Ground E= > arth, Total Wrecklamation, Spike TV, GAMETRAILERS, multiple tracks in Intern= > ational NBA Action, Real NBA, & NBA Ent, NBC Sports, and CBS Sports. Placeme= > nts include productions by famed film producer Spike Lee, You're Nobody Til S= > omebody Kills You. Over 550 tracks placed with A&E networks, (A&E, FYI, Hist= > ory, H2, History en Espa=C3=B1ol, Lifetime, LMN, Lifetime Real Women, Crime &= > Investigation Network, Military History), nearly 600 tracks placed with Gur= > ney productions (A&E, Spike, ESPN, SYFY, Animal Planet, Travel, etc.), over 2= > 00 placements on Amazon, over 200 placements with Microsoft, hundreds of pla= > cements on YouTube, 160 tracks placed with Discovery. Your Life, Your Money,= > on PBS, Donald Faison, Tokyo's Avex Marketing Inc., Tarinatalo Oy (Finland T= > V), HFM U. S, Inc. feature films, Dreaming Alaska, Who Shot Rock & Roll, Tir= > amisu, Squirrel Trouble, Josh is Dying, Doctor Diary, Hard Breakers, Warner H= > ome Video, Fun House of Slot Machines, Save the World Or Not, Google Inc.,TI= > ME, ROBERT DE NIRO &, Eminem biographies on BIO Channel, Good Morning Americ= > a (ABC), America Now (syndicated), The Queen Latifah Show (syndicated), & so= > many, many more
Charlie MacCharlie Mac, CEO/Music Supervisor/A&am...
Charlie Mac is a Music Entrepreneur, music publisher, music supervisor, mu= > sic producer, co...
ROGER MELTZER
CEO. A&R Director, exective writer-producer-arranger
Capsicum Records
REGGAE R&BAwards:
2016 Tropicalfete Award of Excellence - music producerArtist Affiliation:
Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Paul, O'Jays, Low Rawls, McFadden & Whitehead, Archie bell, Jean Carn, Dee Dee Sharp Gamble, The Futures, Jah Bouks, Thriller U, Esco Da Shocker, King Mellowman, Sistadee, Tashina McKenzie, DolliI’m currently looking for:
Label, Distribution, A&R, Charts, Concert Tour, Radio Promotion, Booking AgentsI can offer you:
label distribution, songwriting, production, music publishingROGER MELTZER will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.CAPSICUM RECORDS Named for the hottest peppers in the world, and launched in 2009, Capsicum Records, LLC, is an independent, internet-driven recorded music company based in Hartford CT, USA Our unique sound features Reggae-In-Fusion, what radio DJs have called “roots on the bottom and pop on the top†– fusions of pop, rhythm & blues/funk, modern country, gospel/Christian contemp, hip-hop, soft rock, rockabilly, jazz-funk, honky-tonk, Delta blues, folk genres – with lovers rock reggae or dancehall rhythms -- basically wherever the songs, our own eclectic influences and creativity, and our artists take us. We are reggae fusion, or reggae infusion, or reggaeinfusion with American soul. Our songs are played on every continent except Antarctica. You want proof reggae IS pop music and not some small market musical niche appealing only to Caribbean audiences? Reggae is not polka. More than 30 years after his passing, the songs of Bob Marley are STILL played on more radio stations more times a day, 24/7, all over the world than any other recording artist in industry history -- more than the man they called The King, Elvis Presley, or the man who called himself The King of Pop. Michael Jackson. Marley was, is, and probably always will be, the true king of pop. Boiled down, what all this means is that no matter from which musical genre our artists originate, we can get them a crossover hit. It also means we set the bar very high for song writing and production as well as artists. ROGER MELTZER Roger is the Founding CEO, and Director of Artists & Repertoire at Capsicum Records, as well as the driving force behind bringing the label to life. He co-wrote 10 of the 13 songs on the inaugural "Reggae-In-Fusion Album#1" co-produced 11 of the songs, and tirelessly promoted our music and our artists in the US, Jamaica, and around the world, including giving scores of radio interviews and co-sponsoring the 2010 EME awards where he also presented the Female Vocalist of the Year Award to Cherine Anderson. As Director of A & R, Roger works to attract new artists to the label, match artists with the right songs, assign co-producers and arrangers, authorize production budgets, and schedule release dates for all recorded product. He is also responsible for obtaining copyright protection for all original repertoire, or mechanical recording license rights to all previously published repertoire, as well as securing "sync deals" and performance rights licensing royalties for airplay and live performances. Roger grew up listening to Stax-Volt, Motown, and The Sound of Philadelphia. That raw edgy rhythm and blues music gloved in silk on the right-hand side of the AM radio dial fired his imagination and touched his emotions, eventually becoming his first love, transcending its historic connection and structure from Afro-Cuban rhythms, the call and response shouts and hollers of slaves, and the choirs of the Black church to reach into his own latent musical soul. Maybe it wasn’t so surprising that when Roger began to express himself musically, that the genre he first chose was R&B. With the exception of his parents’ classical, opera, religious music and Broadway record collection, R&B was, in fact, all he knew. "When I started writing song lyrics in the mid '70s, it was just to see if I could do it; I had no idea what I would do with them or where that might lead." When initially invited by his idol Kenny Gamble to join the staff of Philadelphia International Records in 1977, first as a staff writer with Mighty Three Music and later as a staff producer-arranger with Gamble-Huff Productions. Roger was almost exclusively a lyricist. “When I started there, I didn’t know the difference between a bass line, a chord progression and a melody. I either wrote words to be composed, or sometimes I wrote words that someone else’s chords or melody notes put in my head. But back then there was a virtual line down the middle of my mind that, as a non-musician, I thought was impossible to cross. In becoming a songwriting protégé of Gamble, Roger received daily mentoring to hone his craft from Thom Bell, Gene McFadden & John Whitehead, Jerry Butler, Lou Rawls, Billy Paul, Bruce Hawes and his partners Joe Jefferson and C.B. Simmons, Slim (Sherman) Marshall, and Bill Boom. “I didn't even realize that you could produce the same song in almost any other genre. .It was 20 years before I branched into writing pop, country and gospel songs." Repeatedly hitting various charts, including Billboard – over 60 times -- in all these genres, Roger didn't meet Marley until 1978 when the reggae icon performed at the Black Music Association convention in Philadelphia, and then a year later at Madison Square Garden in NY. †It made me want to do something in reggae, but it was years before I did begin experimenting with reggae fusion. Reggae a like rice an' peas, mon. It a go wit' ev'ryt'ing." he says. "Yeah, mon, mi a chat inna patois, too."
ROGER MELTZERROGER MELTZER, CEO. A&R Director, ex...
Artist Affiliation: Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Paul, O'Jays, Low Rawls, McFadden & Whitehead, Archie bell, J...
Fritz Niko
A&R / Creative Director
FRITZ NIKO AGENCY & PLAYLIST CHANNELS
Pop, Alternative Pop, Dance,Awards:
SAFRI DUO 'Multi Platinum Selling, 7 times Grammy Award Winners, MTV Award Winner, TMF Award Winner' - INFERNAL 'Multi Platinum Selling, 6 times DDJA Award Winner, #2 Peak Position on UK Sales chart with "From Paris To Berlin" - INEZ #7 Peak On U.S. Billboard chart, MPS on Internet Dance Radio in 2007 with the single 'Stronger' - INDIGO SUN 'Reviewed Lounge Album of the Decade by Pacha Magazine 2009' - PARRALOX #1 on Gaydar Radio UK for 4 weeks, Top 10 at CMJ USA, Top 20 on the U.S. Billboard Chart.Artist Affiliation:
Safri Duo, Infernal, Inez, Parralox, Hampenberg, Peyton, Morjack, Rinneradio, Indigo Sun and many more.I’m currently looking for:
Singers, Writers, Producers, RemixersI can offer you:
A&R directions, Global Pitching to partners and producers across my worldwide network.Fritz Niko will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $50.In 1987 at age of only 17, Fritz Niko grabbed the title of RADIO NETWORK DJ of the year. He quickly became a power figure in danish radio, until he in 1995 moved into the record-business. Working with major brands like MINISTRY OF SOUND, FLOORWAX, ROADRUNNER, WALL OF SOUND and pushing world hit 'HOW MANY TIMES' with artist BEATCHUGGERS on Bim Bam Recordings witch he co-owed with a couple of friends. In 1999, Fritz moved from to the capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen. Just After turning down a big offer from the #1 Radio Network in Scandinavia. He joined forces with longtime friend and A&R colleague Michael Guldhammer, a decision witch turned- out to be one of the must successful stories in the history of Danish music. Two platinum selling albums for HAMPENBERG, Then the massive A&R talent of Fritz and Michael plus the percussionist skills of SAFRI DUO released the world hit "PLAYED A LIVE". They later helped Inez Gavilanes to reach the TOP10 on the U.S. Billboard chart and other major charts across the globe with the single "Stronger" 2005. - Not to forget INFERNAL's pop smash "FROM PARIS TO BERLIN", which was also an international breakthrough for them. In 2007 Fritz started his own consultancy, with the main purpose to help brands/FMCG- companies collaborate with music, and connect to people in a personal way. www.fritzniko.com I playlistchannels.com
Fritz NikoFritz Niko, A&R / Creative Direct...
Artist Affiliation: Safri Duo, Infernal, Inez, Parralox, Hampenberg, Peyton, Morjack, Rinneradio, Indigo Sun and ma...
Dave Novik
President
Dave Novik Enterprises
Pop, Rock, Dance, Jazz, R&B, Classical CrossoverArtist Affiliation:
Third Day, Goodbyemotel, Brendan James, Janis Ian, Spring Awakening, David Sanborn, Bruce Hornsby, Midnight Oil, *N-Sync, Robyn, Indigo Girls, Boyz II Men, Clay Aiken, Donny Osmond, Paul Young, Judy Collins, Chris Whitley, ZZ Top, Natalie ImbrugliaI’m currently looking for:
SongwritersI can offer you:
Consulting, Exec. Production, A&R, PBS Show Production, Introduction to Music PublishersDave Novik will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Dave Novik is a seasoned music executive with decades of experience in the field of artists and repertoire. Novik owns a successful consulting and production company, which included his work as executive producer on the Grammy Award winning CD, "Wire", by Third Day.
He spent the late 1980's handling A&R at Epic Records and Columbia Records as Vice President and Senior Vice President respectively where he was involved with Chris Whitley and the Indigo Girls. From 1992 until 2002, Novik was Senior Vice President of International A&R and Senior Vice President, A&R for RCA Records in New York. He worked with platinum acts like the Dave Matthews Band, *NSYNC and Bruce Hornsby, among others.
When Novik joined Universal/Decca in 2005, Chris Roberts was the Chairman of Universal Classics Group. Chris said of Novik: "Dave possesses an incredible ability to nurture talent in a variety of diverse genres. I believe he will contribute to the expanding breadth of talent that Universal Classics has to offer, as well as be a valuable asset in strengthening our A&R presence in the U.S. crossover market while maintaining our strong position in score-oriented soundtracks."Dave NovikDave Novik, President Dave Novik Ente...
Artist Affiliation: Third Day, Goodbyemotel, Brendan James, Janis Ian, Spring Awakening, David Sanborn, Bruce Horns...
Chino Rodriguez
President
Latin Music Booking
LatinAwards:
2 Gold Records for Chino Rodriguez y La Consagracion, 3M Award for Recording Mix, Citation from the City of New York, Ace Award, Estella Award, Latin Music Award 73, Gold Record for Naci para Cantar (Lalo Rodriguez) Capital EMI Latin, Gold Record for Cantar o no Cantar (Ismael Miranda y Junior Gonzalez) ASEFRA RecordsArtist Affiliation:
Ismael Miranda, Larry Harlow - Orch. Harlow, Latin Legends of Fania, Adriel Gonzalez, Los Consentidos del Norte, Joe Cuba, Lebron Brothers, Domenic Marte, Sancocho, Inocentes MC, Proyecto Uno, Alfred Martinez, Yari Nuvo, Angel Lopez, Lalo RodriguezI’m currently looking for:
Bachata Singers and GroupsI can offer you:
Distribution, PR/marketing, Record Promotion, International TV Promotion, Studio time, Co Executive Producer, Musical Producer, Tours, Song placement, Remixing, Mastering, Artist Design, Artist Development, Booking Agent, Management, and Record LabelChino Rodriguez will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Chino Rodriguez is a music business veteran who was born in New York City. In the late 60's he started an orchestra and in the early 70's he recorded 2 albums with Salsa Records entitled Maestro De Kung-Fu and Si Te Vas Mi China. Both albums were produced by Larry Harlow of the Fania All-Stars. Chino and La Consagracion were nominated in the Latin NY Magazine's Award for best new band and had two hits from the second album.
He left the music business and opened a successful computer company in the mid 80's and made a return to music shortly after as Sr. VP and GM of Hidden Faces Records. In 1992 Chino opened Chino Rodriguez Management a/k/a C.R.M. and Omni Latino Entertainment (Ole). The firm recruited well known artists like Ismael Miranda, Giro, Joe Cuba, The LeBron Brothers, Nestor Sanchez, Angel Canales, Yomo Toro and booked the late Frankie Ruiz, Tito Rojas, Elvis Crespo, El General, Larry Harlow, Ray Barretto, Johnny Pacheco, Bobby Valentin, Latin Legends of Fania, Sancocho, Lalo Rodriguez, and more.
Chino was responsible for Recording project ASEFRA Records "Cantar O No Cantar" by Ismael Miranda and Junior Gonzalez with 3 big hits by Junior Gonzalez from that CD. He was a Casting Director for Telemundo's Buscando Bands. In 1998 he opened LatinMusicBooking.com an online live music booking agency for all Latin Artists.Chino RodriguezChino Rodriguez, President Latin Music Boo...
Artist Affiliation: Ismael Miranda, Larry Harlow - Orch. Harlow, Latin Legends of Fania, Adriel Gonzalez, Los Conse...
Eric Sanicola
Producer/Songwriter at Sony, Universal, Warner, Atlantic, Disney +!
Pop, EDM, Indie, Hip Hop, R&B, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Classical, RockArtist Affiliation:
One Direction, Jennifer Lopez, Dizzee Rascal, Cher Lloyd, CascadaI can offer you:
I have strong personal relationships with A&R's at every single Major Label with access to Fifth Harmony, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Arianna Grande, Pharrell, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Pitbull, FloRida, Lady Gaga and many many others.Eric Sanicola will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Eric Sanicola is an American music producer and songwriter credited on numerous Gold and Platinum albums, including various Billboard magazine charting singles. He began his career as a staff producer for Ric Wake and later, RedOne. In addition to contemporary pop music production, he has also done production work on the Disney film Enchanted and TV advertisements for Sunsilk, Stride Rite, and others.
Eric SanicolaEric Sanicola, Producer/Songwriter at So...
Artist Affiliation: One Direction, Jennifer Lopez, Dizzee Rascal, Cher Lloyd, Cascada
DJ Scorpio
A&R Executive, Marketing and Promotions Expert
MASTERMIND MUSIC GROUP
Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Reggae, Pop, Booty ShakeAwards:
3 Southern Entertainment Awards, Hot Block Magazine's Mix Tape DJ of the Year, Platinum Plaque, Gold PlaqueArtist Affiliation:
Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins, David Banner, Killer Mike, Lil Scrappy, Akon, LudacrisI’m currently looking for:
I'm looking for all types of producers, song writers, and indie hip-hop/R&B artists. I would also like to find a female artist or group that can sing and dance (choreographed).DJ Scorpio will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Sebastian Jackson AKA DJ Scorpio AKA "The Promotions Predator" AKA "Captain Crunk" hails from Houston, Texas. However, he makes his home in Atlanta, GA. Scorpio has been on the cutting edge of the industry for 14 years. He has forged his way into becoming a strong hold for southern Dj's. Scorpio was on the wheels of steel at Atlanta Live the Bounce for 3 years and worked at Club NYC for 1 year as the house DJ. He is also a member of The World Famous Superfriends.
Dj Scorpio goes far beyond the one's and two's and has worked for various radio stations in the promotional departments, which include V-103 (WVEE) in Atlanta, GA; Hot 107.9 (WHTA) in Atlanta, GA; Kiss 93.9 (WKYS) in Washington, D.C. He has also worked with a variety of established artists in the industry. Scorpio performed promotional duties for TVT records over a 3 year span where he broke artists such as the Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon, Pitbull, Yo Gotti, Teedra Moses and Jackie O. His promotional work also includes companies such as Universal Records, Arista Records, Columbia Records, TVT Records, Rap-A-Lot Records, and Priority Records. Scorpio was an innovator among the marketing masterminds that promoted and sold Lil Jon's energy drink, Crunk!!! Energy Drink.
Scorpio has released a total of 75 mix CD's with at least 3000 copies being manufactured for each mix CD. Those CD's include exclusive music from top artists like Lil Jon, Killer Mike, Yo Gotti, David Banner, Ying Yang Twins, Teedra Moses, Craig G, Big Gipp of the Goodie Mob, Khujo of the Goodie Mob, Sheek Louch of the Lox, Bonecrusher, Lil Scrappy, Trillville, Archie, P$C, and Oomp Camp. He is currently working with 4-IZE.
Scorpio created "Day In The Life Of DJ Scorpio", which has guest appearances from Lil Jon, David Banner, Coco Brother, Jae Ellis, Lil Scrappy, and more. He is currently working on a behind the scenes DVD, which includes footage from the making of his Ying Yang Twins Mix CD. The behind the scenes footage includes David Banner, Julia Beverly of Ozone Magazine, TJ Chapman, Ying Yang Twins, Khujo of the Goodie Mob, Lil Jon, and Bohagon.
Scorpio also has a magazine called "MM Modeling", which features 9 of the most beautiful ladies in Atlanta, GA. He has received awards for Best Graphics on a Mix CD and Street Team of the Year from the Southern Entertainment Awards.
Scorpio truly is a mastermind in this music industry. He loves the challenge and the friendly competition and uses negativity as a form of motivation...tell him there isn't a way, and he will find one.DJ ScorpioDJ Scorpio, A&R Executive, Market...
Artist Affiliation: Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins, David Banner, Killer Mike, Lil Scrappy, Akon, Ludacris
Stacey Smallie
Artist, Background Vocalist, Writer, Arranger
SheeIsMeMusic
Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, Gospel, Adult ContemporaryAwards:
http://www.missinglinkmusic.com/news/stacey-smallie-signs-administration-agreement-with-mlm/Artist Affiliation:
Tupac, DJ Quik, Danny Boy, Nate Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Darius Brooks, Erron Williams, Ricky Dillard & New G, Lawonda Campbell and moreI’m currently looking for:
Singers (male or female), rap, r&b, hip hop, gospel, pop, soloists, background vocalist, producers, writersI can offer you:
Production, Song Writing, Vocal Arrangements, BackGround Vocals & MixingStacey Smallie will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.Stacey Smallie was signed to Deathrow/Interscope Records in 1994 with (a girls group) "Fuskee." the group disbanded shortly after. Stacey remained in LA and was afforded the opportunity to record with Nate Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, B~rzel, Danny Boy, Tupac, DJ Quik & Dr. Dre. She has also recorded with Gospel Artists Ricky Dillard, Darius Brooks, Erron Williams, Lawonda Campbell and others. Stacey Smallie recorded "Life Goes On," as the featured soloist on Tupac's All Eyez On Me," album released in 1996. The song later was released on "Tupac's Greatest Hits" Album which was certified diamond in 2011, "All Eyez On Me" shortly followed and was certified Diamond by the RIAA in July 23, 2014. She also contributed vocals on 3 other songs on that album, "Id Rather Be Yo N****A, 2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted and Ambitonz As A Riidah. Under FUSKEE (a 2 Girl Group) she provided background contributions on Danny Boys' "It's About Time" solo album that included the hits "So in Love," "Steppin," and "Come When I Call Remix" produced by DJ Quik. She has presently written,, arranged and sang background vocals on various independent projects. Stacy has this year signed an administration agreement with Missing Link Music and is working on her solo project. http://www.missinglinkmusic.com/news/stacey-smallie-signs-administration-agreement-with-mlm/
Stacey SmallieStacey Smallie, Artist, Background Vocali...
Artist Affiliation: Tupac, DJ Quik, Danny Boy, Nate Dogg, The Dogg Pound, Darius Brooks, Erron Williams, Ricky Dill...
Frank Toro
Co Founder / Chairman
Hudson Yards Music Group
Hip Hop, Electronica, RockAwards:
MANYArtist Affiliation:
MANY from all genres in particular hip hopI’m currently looking for:
looking for artists, producers, songwritersI can offer you:
. Currently have a distribution deal to distribute new artists as well.Frank Toro will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $25.25 years in the music industry. I have worked for some of the top labels in the music industry. I worked at Tommy Boy Records in the 1990's, the label developed some great talent such as Queen Latifah, House of Pain, Naughty by Nature, De La Soul, Coolio and many others. Also worked for EMI Music/Caroline and oversaw some of the top independent hip hop labels at Caroline such with artists such as J Dilla, Pete Rock, Aesop Rock, EL-P, Madlib, MF Doom, and many others.Also co-founded the Play x Play Marketing company which had oversaw many marketing campaigns for artists on independent and major labels. Currently I am the President of the Lalabela Music Group, which was founded by a 7-time Grammy Award winning producer/engineer for work with such artists as (Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill, Santana and many others. Here I oversee the sales/marketing, contract signings with artists, distribution deals etc.
Frank ToroFrank Toro, Co Founder / Chairman Hud...
Artist Affiliation: MANY from all genres in particular hip hop
Terry Wendt
Consultant, Producer, Publisher, and Manager
Country, Country Pop, Country Rock, AmericanaArtist Affiliation:
Shania Twain and dozens of Major Artists (see Bio for extensive listing of credits)I’m currently looking for:
Talented Artists, Groups and/or SongwritersI can offer you:
Contultation, Recording, Production, Mixing, Label pitches, Branding, Distribution, Sales, Public Relations, Promotion, Marketing, Publishing, Song Placement, Sync Licensing, Management, and Mastering.Terry Wendt will listen to ONE song, give you a written review and advice, and if impressed, s/he may contact you for further opportunities.
The review fee is $100.Throughout Terry Wendt's career as a professional musician and producer in Nashville he has been blessed to have either performed on stage, in bands, or in recording studios with many popular recording artists including Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, Jimmy C Newman, Tom T Hall, Carl Perkins, Mac Wiseman, Wanda Jackson, The Glaser Brothers, Tompall Glaser, Billy Walker, Vassar Clements, John Hartford, Johnny Lee, Tanya Tucker, Paul Gregg and Greg Jennings (members of Restless Heart), Becky Hobbs, Lisa Bevill, Randy Barlow, Brent Mason, Jeanne Pruitt, Jeannie C Riley, Jimmy Olander and Dana Williams (members of Diamond Rio), The Lynns (Peggy and Patsy Lynn), Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Becky Hobbs, Wade Hayes, Ken Mellons, Ty Hearndon, Jo Dee Messina, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Tyler Farr, Andy Griggs, Trent Tomlinson. Clinton Gregory, Shane Owens, Megan Mullins, Chace Roberts, Joe Nichols, Steve Holy, Bliss Bujard, Billy Ryan, Dave and Sugar, John Michael Montgomery, Kara Clark, Phillip Glynn, Mark Collie, The Wendt Brothers, Ray Scott, River County, Sal Anthony, Ashley Hewitt, and others. He has also made appearances on nationally televised music shows including Hee Haw, Back Stage at The Grand Ole Opry, On Stage, Pop Goes The Country, The Ralph Emery Show, and on GAC (Shania Twain's Video Biography) and CMT (Tangible Vision Ent.).
In the 90's, Terry Wendt (along with his brother) started the WMI Records label. Since that time, WMI Nashville has released several internationally successful "breakout" single campaign's.
In 1998, Terry Wendt authored and published his music business autobiography titled, The Early Days. He resides in Nashville and remains active in the music business today, still enjoying multiple roles including musician and producer, as well as consultant, publisher, and less frequently, personal manager.Terry WendtTerry Wendt
Artist Affiliation: Shania Twain and dozens of Major Artists (see Bio for extensive listing of credits)