July / August 2004
“You Spin Me Round” in Diet Pepsi Commercial…
An upcoming Diet Pepsi commercial is slated to include the Dead or Alive song “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record).” The commercial is set to be aired in Canada. This song is sub-published by us via Westbury Music Ltd. (PRS).
“Never Scared” in ‘6th Annual Source Awards’…
The smash hit “Never Scared” was included in BET’s presentation of ‘The 6th Annual Source Awards.’ The song, performed by Bone Crusher featuring Killer Mike and T.I., was co-written by Killer Mike (Michael Render) and published by us via his Aniyah’s Music (ASCAP) catalog.
“Bam Bam” in ‘Grand Theft Auto’…
The next installment of the hugely popular video game series ‘Grand Theft Auto’ is scheduled to include the song “Bam Bam” performed by Sister Nancy. The song is written by Winston Riley and sub-published by us via Westbury Music Ltd (PRS).
“You Spin Me Round” in ‘Sledge’…
Sledge Inc. has requested the use of “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” for their upcoming mockumentary entitled ‘Sledge: The Story of Frank Sledge,’ which tells the story of Frank’s life in the Hollywood acting world. Performed by Dead or Alive, the song is sub-published by us via Westbury Music Ltd. (PRS).
“Like Water” in ‘Passions’…
“Like Water”, written and performed by Mary Lee Kortes, will appear in the television show ‘Passions.’ Mary Lee’s works are published by us via her Magda Lane Music (ASCAP) catalog.
‘Huff’ taps 4 compositions…
New Showtime original series ‘Huff,’ staring Hank Azaria, is slated to include the songs “I’m A Luva,” “Two Way,” “Real Dream” and “Dubb Muzik” in upcoming episodes. “I’m A Luva,” performed by Ricky Arnold, was written by Stephanie Salzman, Amy Powers, and Damone Arnold and co-published by us via Wild Pink Music (ASCAP). “Two Way,” performed by Kenya Nelson, was written by Bobbi Goldin and Matt Morris and is administered by us via BOK Music (BMI). “Real Dream,” performed by Deepsky, was written by Jason Blum and Scott Giaquinta and published by us via their Deepsky Music (BMI) catalog. “Dubb Muzik,” performed by Tef & Cordell, was produced by Baby Paul (Paul Hendriks) and is published via Baby Paul Muzik (BMI).
DJ Tiesto rocks the Olympics…
DJ Tiesto (Tijs Verwest) recently made history by becoming the first DJ ever to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games. Tiesto played a live 90-minute set during the parade of athletes during a ceremony watched by over 4 billion people worldwide. His set combined new material written specifically for the Olympics as well as older material tailored for the event. Tiesto’s works are sub-published by us via the 2P’sW Music (BUMA/STEMRA) catalog.
“Believe That” in ‘Fat Albert’ trailer…
Twentieth Century Fox has requested the use of the song “Believe That” for the trailer of the upcoming movie ‘Fat Albert.’ Based on the popular animated series, the film is co-written by Bill Cosby. “Believe That,” performed by Backbone and co-written by Jamahr Williams, is published worldwide by us via his Slic Flo (ASCAP) catalog.
“Down and Dirty” in ‘Gold Diggers’…
Ladykillers Productions has chosen to use the song “Down and Dirty” in the film ‘Gold Diggers.’ The upcoming comedy follows two young guys who marry two older women for their money, only to discover that the women are marrying them for the same reason. “Down and Dirty,” performed by Natalie Ferni, was written by Joleen Belle and Kirsten Johnson and is published by us via BOK Music (BMI).
Dead Prez placements in Dave Chappelle event…
Dead Prez songs “O.G. Original Garvy,” “Windows To My Soul,” “Radio Freq,” “It’s Bigger Than Hip Hop” and “Food, Clothes & Shelter” are scheduled to appear in the DVD release of an upcoming Dave Chappelle event. All songs are written by Clayton Gavin and Lavonne Alford and are published by us via their Walk Like A Warrior (BMI) and War of Art (BMI) catalogs.
SA-RA synch in upcoming video game…
Atari, Inc. has requested the use of the Pharoahe Monch song “Agent Orange” for their upcoming video game ‘Mark Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Fire.’ The song is produced by Taz Arnold and Om'Mas Keith of SA-RA Creative Partners. Both Taz’s and Om'Mas’s works are administered by The Network via their Big Yacht Music (ASCAP) and Om'Mas Keith Music (ASCAP) catalogs.
Muggs in ‘Playboy Mansion’
The DJ Muggs (Larry Muggerud) produced Cypress Hill song “What’s Your Number” is slated to appear in the video game “Playboy Mansion.” In this role-playing game, players take on the role of Hugh Hefner as they attempt to build the Playboy mansion and magazine into a cultural icon. Muggs’ works are administered by us via his Soul Assassins Music (ASCAP) catalog.
“On Fire” in ‘The Wire’…
An upcoming episode of HBO series ‘The Wire’ will feature the Lloyd Banks hit “On Fire,” produced and co-written by Kwame (Bros. Grimmm – ASCAP).
‘Access Hollywood’ uses “On Fire”…
The Lloyd Banks hit “On Fire” will appear in upcoming episodes of the syndicated entertainment newsmagazine ‘Access Hollywood.’ The song is produced and co-written by Kwame and is published by us via his Bros. Grimmm (ASCAP) catalog.
Lloyd Banks performs “On Fire”…
The WB Network recently aired its Pepsi Smash 2004 summer series featuring live music performances, including Lloyd Banks performing the Kwame produced track “On Fire.” Kwame’s works are published via his Bros. Grimm (ASCAP) catalog.
“On Fire” in ‘Coach Carter’…
The Lloyd Banks song “On Fire” is set to appear in the upcoming Paramount Pictures film ‘Coach Carter.’ The film is based on the true-life story of Ken Carter, a high school basketball coach whose decision to bench his undefeated but academically underachieving starting lineup helps teach the players an important lesson. “On Fire” was produced and co-written by Kwame (Bros. Grimmm – ASCAP).
“Be The One” in ‘Days of Our Lives’…
An upcoming episode of ‘Days of Our Lives’ is scheduled to include the song “Be The One.” Performed by Tony Rich, the song is written by Antonio Jeffries and is administered by us via his Utersper Music Inc. (BMI) catalog.
Sizzla songs in ‘Haven’…
Two Sizzla songs, “Rise Them Nature” and “Real People,” are set to be included in the upcoming El Camino Pictures feature film ‘Haven.’ Starring Orlando Bloom and Bill Paxton, the film tells the story of a businessman who flees the US to avoid tax evasion, but ends up igniting a chain reaction of dangerous events. Both songs are written by Royalty Network members Miguel Collins (Zabogaubhi Music – ASCAP) and Phillip Burrell (XTM Sounds Publishing – ASCAP).
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