April 2006
“So You Think You Can Dance” placements…
Dance Nation Productions has requested 2 of our songs for upcoming episodes of “So You Think You Can Dance.” The show, in its second season, follows aspiring dancers as they work their way through competition to become America’s favorite dancer. Producers requested “It’s All Good,” produced by Ricky Lewis and performed by Fantasia, which we administer on behalf of Rick Rude Publishing (BMI). Also selected was “Drop,” performed by Timbaland & Magoo. We administer this title on behalf of Magoo (Melvin Barcliff) and Surrounded by Idiots Music (ASCAP).
Songs used in 50 Cent video game…
Two of our songs are set to appear in the upcoming Vivendi Universal video game “50 Cent: Bulletproof.” The Ron Browz (Rondell Turner) produced song “I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy” is set to appear in the game. We administer this song on behalf of Browz Music (BMI). Also included is “I Don’t Know Officer.” This song is produced by Jake One (Jacob Dutton) – we administer his White Van Music (ASCAP) catalog. 50 Cent is the artist for both titles.
“Kryptonite” to appear in “All of Us”…
The new WB series “All of Us,” produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, will feature the Purple Ribbon All Stars song “Kryptonite” in an upcoming episode. The show is a family comedy inspired by the real home life of Will and Jada. Killer Mike (Michael Render) co-wrote and performs on “Kryptonite.” We administer his Aniyah’s Music (ASCAP) catalog.
Two ESPN placements for Mercy Fall…
The Mercy Fall song “I Got Life” is slated to appear in 2 ESPN programs. ESPN has requested the song for future episodes of both “Baseball Tonight” and “SportsCenter.” Band members include Michael Bramon, Nate Stone, Jeff Lusby, Kieran Smiley, and Ethan Rea.
“Switch” in 2006 Kids’ Choice Awards…
The Will Smith hit song “Switch” will be included in the 2006 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Kel Spencer (Lennie Bennett) co-wrote the song. We administer his Love N Loyalty Music (BMI) catalog.
Killer Mike song used in “The Wire”…
Critically acclaimed HBO drama “The Wire” has requested the use of the Outkast feat. Killer Mike song “Bust” for an upcoming episode. The current season of the show focuses on the role of the educational system in the development of urban environments. We administer Killer Mike’s (Michael Render) song catalog, Aniyah’s Music (ASCAP).
“Queer Eye For The Straight Guy” placement…
The Frank Popp Ensemble song “Love Is On Our Side” will appear in an upcoming episode of the Bravo TV show “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy.” In the episode, the Fab Five help a normal guy get ready to propose to his girlfriend. We sub-publish “Love Is On Our Side” in North America via our agreement with AMV Alster Musikverlag (GEMA).
“Beautiful Disaster” in new CMT reality series…
CMT has requested the Kelly Clarkson song “Beautiful Disaster” for their new reality series “The Search For The Ultimate Coyote.” In the show, CMT will travel across the country, visiting various locations of the famous “Coyote Ugly” bar in search of the “ultimate Coyote” staff member. The song is co-written by Matthew Wilder and we administer his Wilder Kingdom Music (ASCAP) catalog.
BET Spring Bling in Miami…
BET recently held their annual spring break event, Spring Bling, in Miami Beach. The festivities included fashion shows, car shows, and live music performances. One of the songs included in the event was M.O.P.’s “Ante Up Remix.” We administer the song, co-written by Eric Murry and Jamal Grinnage, on behalf of Blind Man’s Bluff Music (ASCAP).
“Breakout” on “Showtime At The Apollo”…
The Sean Paul song “Breakout” is slated to appear in an upcoming episode of “Showtime At The Apollo.” The song will provide background music for a performance by an amateur dance contestant. We administer a portion of the song on behalf of producer Roach (Patrick Samuels) and Omari Stines and Red Ants Publishing (ASCAP).
Eve 6 song on NCIS…
CBS action drama NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Services) will include the Eve 6 song “Nightmare” in an upcoming episode. We administer this song on behalf of group members Anthony Fagenson, James Maxwell Collins, and Jon Siebels and their publishing companies – Southfield Road Music (BMI), Fake and Jaded Music (BMI), and Less Than Zero Music (BMI).
Zebrahead video game sync…
GoBig! Entertainment has requested the Zebrahead song “Wake Me Up” for their video game “The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift.” The game is based on the soon-to-be released Universal Pictures film of the same name. We administer the song on behalf of Plagiarism Publishing (BMI), Butt Nugget and the Squirrels (BMI), Kamikaze Zero Music (BMI), Bust A Nut In Your Eye Music (BMI), and That Cheap Suburban Punk Music (BMI).
Tanya Stephens on “Dahved Levy Rockin’ U”…
TEMPO, MTV’s Caribbean network, will have Tanya Stephens (Vivienne Stephenson) as a featured guest on “Dahved Levy Rockin’ U.” The show is hosted by music personality Dahved Levy and consists of filmed excerpts of his weekly radio broadcast. The show will feature 2 of Tanya’s songs: “These Streets” and “After You.” We administer her Gangsta Gal Music (ASCAP) catalog.
Dead Prez Starz special…
Hip-hop duo Dead Prez will be staring in a concert film / documentary on the Starz Network. The film will consist of several live performances by the group. Starz has requested the use of the songs “You’ll Find A Way” and “Wolves” for the opening and end titles. Dead Prez consists of M-1 (Lavonne Alford) and Stic.man (Clayton Gavin). We administer their Walk Like A Warrior Music (BMI) and War of Art Music (BMI) catalogs.
“One and Only” in new HBO series…
The Kit Hain song “One and Only” is slated to appear in the long-awaited HBO series “Big Love.” We administer this title via our agreement with Wild Pink Music (ASCAP).
AMV songs in “C.S.I.: Miami”…
CBS Broadcasting has requested the songs “Belly Bossanova” (written by Frank Popp performed by The Frank Popp Ensemble) and “Search ID” (written by Philipp Maiburg and Michael Schebenreiten) for an upcoming episode of “C.S.I.: Miami.” We sub-publish both of these titles in North America via our agreement with AMV Alster Musikverlag (GEMA).
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