June 2006
“Come On Closer” used in CBS promotion…
CBS has requested the Jem song “Come On Closer” for use in promotions for their daytime programming schedule. We administer a portion of the song on behalf of Saregama Music United States (BMI).
Alchemist production in upcoming film…
The Alchemist-produced song “Tick Tock” is set to appear in the film “5 Up 2 Down.” The film follows the lives of two NYC men who are forced to face the present as the past chases them down. We administer Alchemist’s (Alan Maman) song catalog, A Maman Music (ASCAP).
“You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” one of VH1’s best…
The Dead or Alive smash “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” will be featured on the VH1 special “100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s.” The show will count down the greatest hits from the 80’s and will highlight each song’s history, including interviews with the musicians who created them. We administer a portion of this song via our agreement with Westbury Music Ltd. (PRS).
Black Eyed Peas concert coming to TV, DVD…
A recording of a live performance by the Black Eyed Peas is set to air on TV and possibly on DVD. One of the songs performed was the hit “Don’t Phunk With My Heart,” which samples one of our administered compositions. We administer a portion of this song on behalf of Saregama Music United States (BMI).
“Switch” in “America’s Got Talent”…
NBC has requested the use of the Will Smith song “Switch” for their new Simon Cowell-produced show “America’s Got Talent.” The show offers contestants the chance to prove they are the best variety or novelty act in the country. Kel Spencer (Lennie Bennett) co-wrote “Switch.” We administer his Love N Loyalty Music (BMI) catalog.
Placement in “The Shield”…
Fox Television has requested the use of the song “Aunque No Quieran” for a scene in the popular police drama “The Shield.” The song will be used in a scene where detectives go to a gang leader’s home to interrogate him. We administer this song, which is performed by El Maloso & Drakk, on behalf of Flossy Music (ASCAP).
VHS or Beta snowboarding video sync…
Mack Dawg Productions has requested the VHS or Beta song “Night on Fire” for their new snowboarding video entitled “Follow Me Around.” The song will be used as background music for some of the snowboarding footage. We administer this song on behalf of Nasty Skrumps (ASCAP).
“Keep Your Head Up High” in “Freedom Writers”…
Paramount Pictures is set to include the Miri Ben-Ari song “Keep Your Head Up High” in their upcoming film “Freedom Writers.” The film stars Hillary Swank as a young teacher who inspires a class of at-risk students. We administer a portion of the song, which is co-written by Lil’ Mo (Cynthia Loving), on behalf of Mo Loving Music (ASCAP).
2 songs in “Hip Hop Abs” workout video…
Product Partners is producing a workout video called “Hip Hop Abs” and will include 2 of our administered compositions. Songs included are the Christina Aguilera song “Can’t Hold Us Down,” which is co-written by Matthew Wilder and published by Wilder Kingdom Music (ASCAP), and the Will Smith hit “Switch,” which is co-written by Lennie Bennett and published by Love N Loyalty Music (BMI).
“Behind The Music” placement…
VH1 has requested the song “Don’t Stop The Love” for use in the documentary “Behind The Music: Nick Lachey.” The show will profile Lachey’s career and will feature interviews and performances spanning his career. We administer a portion of this song on behalf of Sean Hall and Gimme Some Hot Sauce Music (ASCAP).
“Stay” in “My Super Sweet 16”…
The Ne-Yo song “Stay” is set to appear in MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16.” The show profiles teenagers who have elaborate Sweet 16 parties. Ray Blaylock and Solomon Ridge co-wrote the song. We administer their Blaylock Music Publishing (BMI) and SRidge Music Publishing (BMI) catalogs.
“Blow It Out” in MTV Movie Awards…
The Ron Browz-produced Ludacris song “Blow It Out” will be used as walkout music as Ludacris presents an award on the 2006 MTV Movie Awards. We administer Ron’s Browz Music (BMI) catalog.
“Little Man” sync…
The upcoming Wayans Bros. comedy “Little Man” will include the song “Big,” as performed by Savage. The film stars Shawn Wayans as a man who is so anxious to become a father that he mistakes a short-statured, baby-faced criminal as his son (played by Marlon Wayans). Sol Messiah (Ernest Franklin) co-produced the song, which we administer on his behalf.
“Who We Be” in “The Chop Up”…
BET has requested the DMX song “Who We Be” for an episode of their news show “The Chop Up.” The show offers a weekly dissection of the places, people, and issues rumbling in the hearts, minds, and souls of their viewers. We administer a portion of this song on behalf of producer Black Key (Mickey Davis) and Fifty Four Vill Music (BMI).
“Entourage” placement…
HBO has requested the Dead Prez song “Hip Hop” for an upcoming episode of the hit show “Entourage.” The show follows film star Vincent Chase as he navigates the eclectic terrain of Los Angeles with his close circle of friends. Lavonne Alford, Clayton Gavin, Vonkeli Williams, and Andrew Mair wrote the song. We administer their publishing catalogs: War of Art Music (BMI), Walk Like A Warrior Music (BMI), Hi Yo Silver (ASCAP), and Gold Touch Music (ASCAP).
M.O.P. perform “Ante Up” with Busta Rhymes…
M.O.P. recently appeared on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to perform their hit “Ante Up” with Busta Rhymes. We administer the song, co-written by M.O.P. members Jamal Grinnage and Eric Murry, on behalf of Blind Man’s Bluff Music (ASCAP).
“You Spin Me Round” in new USA Network series…
The USA Network is set to include the Dead or Alive song “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” in a upcoming episode of the new series “Psych.” The show centers on a young man who possesses uncanny powers of observation and convinces the police force to hire him as a psychic to help solve cases. We administer a portion of this song on behalf of Westbury Music Ltd. (PRS).
“Kiss Me Like You Mean It” in “Halloweentown 4”…
The Disney Channel has requested the use of the song “Kiss Me Like You Mean It” as performed by Sara Paxton, for use in their upcoming film “Halloweentown 4.” The film is the latest installment in a popular series about a young witch who has ties to the alternate universe of Halloweentown. We administer a portion of this song on behalf of Jon Ingoldsby and Wild Pink Music (ASCAP).
“Girls” to appear in video game…
The Beenie Man song “Girls” is set to appear in the upcoming Sony PlayStation game “ATV 4.” We administer a portion of this title on behalf of co-writer Maurice Gregory and Maurice Gregory Music (BMI).
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