Truby Trio crafts remix album… Downtempo act Truby Trio (Roland Appel, Christian Prommer, and Rainer Truby) recently released a new double CD entitled “Retreated.” Appearing on Compost Records, the album features remixed versions of songs from their 2003 release “Elevator Music.” The Royalty Network sub-publishes the works of Truby Trio via an agreement with AMV Alster Musikverlag (GEMA).

“Breda 8PM” to appear in “Need For Speed: Underground Rivals”… Electronic Arts has requested the use of the DJ Tiesto song “Breda 8PM” for their upcoming video game “Need or Speed: Underground Rivals.” We sub-publish DJ Tiesto’s (Tijs Verwest) works in North America via our agreement with 2P’SW Music (BUMA).

Four songs in BET’s “Live From Paradise”… BET has included four songs administered by The Royalty Network in their TV special “Live From Paradise,” which features performances from the 2004 Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica. Songs performed live at the concert include: “Bounce Along” performed by Wanye Wonder (Von Wayne Charles / Singso WW Music (BMI) and Victan Paul Edmund / Roynet Music (ASCAP)), “I Don’t Know Why” performed by Wayne Wonder (Von Wayne Charles / Singso WW Music (BMI) and Maurice Gregory / Maurice Gregory Music (BMI)), “No Letting Go” performed by Wayne Wonder (Von Wayne Charles / Singso WW Music (BMI)), and “Putting Up Resistance” performed by Beres Hammond (David Sinclair / Westbury Music (PRS)).

“Tear The Roof Off” in “Clubhouse” episode… CBS TV show “Clubhouse” featured the song “Tear The Roof Off” performed by Lo. featuring Misery Ill in a recent episode. The song is co-written by Raymond Freeman (Qthis4U Music (ASCAP)), Kenyatta Sparks (Anahla Kielle Sparks Publishing (ASCAP)), and Omar Womack (Rubberband Wrapped Music (BMI)).

“Maury Povich Show” taps “Oye Mi Canto” Popular talk show “Maury” has requested the use of the smash hit “Oye Mi Canto” for an upcoming episode. Produced by SPK (Edwin Almonte), the song is performed by N.O.R.E. featuring Nina Sky, Daddy Yankee, Gem Star & Big Mato. We administer SPK’s works via his SP Beatz in Da Hood (ASCAP) catalog.

“Who We Be” set to appear in “Kia NBA Shootaround”… DMX song “Who We Be” will appear in an upcoming episode of “Kia NBA Shootaround.” The song is produced by Black Key (Mickey Davis), whose works we administer via his Fifty Four Vill Music (BMI) catalog.

“Funkmaster Flex Biography” to feature “Down With The King”… Spike TV’s upcoming show “Funkmaster Flex Biography,” a look at the life and times of Funkmaster Flex, will include the Run DMC song “Down With The King.” The song is co-written by C.L. Smooth (Corey Penn). We administer Penn’s works via his Smooth Flowin Publishing (ASCAP) catalog.

Triple Seis songs in video game… Electronic Arts will feature two Triple Seis songs in their upcoming game “Fight Night 2005.” The game will feature both “Coast To Coast” and “Scared Money.” Triple Seis’s (Samuel Garcia) works are published via his Triple Seis Publishing (ASCAP) catalog.

“Chappelle’s Show” selects Royalty Network songs… The third season of Comedy Central’s hit series “Chappelle’s Show” will feature three Royalty Network administered compositions. Dead Prez (Clayton Gavin / Lavonne Alford) will perform their songs “Hip Hop” and “W-4” on the show. We administer their works via the Walk Like A Warrior Music (BMI) and War Of Art Music (BMI) catalogs. The show will also feature the Georges Delerue composition “Contempt – Theme de Camille” in a skit. This work is published by SidoAmerica Music LLC (ASCAP).

“The Way You Move” in Japanese video game… Konami Japan has requested the use of the Outkast smash hit “The Way You Move” for the game “TBC.” The PlayStation 2 game offers players the chance to dance along with choreographed moves. The song is co-written by Patrick Brown, whose works are published by Organized Noize Music (BMI).

M.O.P. in the studio… Hip hop veterans M.O.P. are back in the studio working on their highly anticipated new album. Look for a new release from M.O.P. in the near future. For more information, check out their new website at www.themashoutposse.com. The Royalty Network administers M.O.P ‘s (Jamal Grinnage / Eric Murry) works via their Blind Man’s Bluff Music (ASCAP) catalog.

“Better Off Alone” in “Pink Panther”… The Alice Deejay hit “Better Off Alone” is slated to appear in the upcoming film “Pink Panther.” A prequel to the 1964 Peter Sellers original, the film stars Steve Martin and Kevin Kline. We sub-publish the song in the U.S. and Canada via our agreement with 2P’SW Music (BUMA).

“King’s Ransom” to use 3 Royalty Network compositions… New Line Cinema feature film “King’s Ransom” will include 3 songs administered by The Royalty Network. The film stars Anthony Anderson as a wealthy but despised man who faces the wrath of those he left behind as he ascended to the top. The film will feature “Circles Blurring,” performed by Minus 8 and sub-published by us in the U.S. via our agreement with AMV Alster Musikverlag (GEMA), “Robbin Hoodz,” performed by Mash Out Posse (Jamal Grinnage / Eric Murry) and published by Blind Man’s Bluff Music (ASCAP), and “Incense, Wine and Candles,” performed by Steve Hardeman and published by Phat Groov Music (ASCAP).

“Summerland” taps “Full of You”… “Full of You,” written and performed by Kit Hain, will appear in an upcoming episode of “Summerland.” We administer Kit Hain’s works via the Wild Pink Music (ASCAP) catalog.

RockStar Games seeks songs for upcoming video game… RockStar Games has chosen two Royalty Network songs for its video game “Midnight Club 3 Dub.” “And Dance,” performed by Degree, is co-written by Royalty Network member Cardiff Butt and published via his Size 8 Music (ASCAP) catalog. Also included in the game is “Wine Yu Waist” co-written by Eric Delisser and published via his Big Jeans Music (ASCAP) catalog.

VH1’s “Driven: Nas” to include 3 songs… VH1’s series “Driven” will include three Nas songs for its upcoming “Driven: Nas” episode. The Driven series present an authorized look at an artist’s journey from childhood to stardom. Songs included in “Driven: Nas” include the Ron Browz (Rondell Turner / Browz Music (BMI)) produced tracks “Ether” and “Last Real N***a Alive” along with the Baby Paul (Paul Hendriks / Baby Paul Muzik (BMI)) and Mike Herard (Mike Wrecka Music (ASCAP)) produced “Destroy and Rebuild.”

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” loves “Compton”… ABC’s late night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will feature a live performance of the song “Compton” by Guerilla Black. “Compton” is co-written by Winston Riley, whose works are sub-published by us via the Westbury Music (PRS) catalog.

Jay Oliver co-write in Eagles TV Special / DVD… “Silent Spring Interlude,” co-written by Jay Oliver, is slated to appear in an upcoming television special, “The Eagles: Farewell I.” The special, which will also be released on DVD, features concert footage of The Eagles performing in Melbourne, Australia. Jay Oliver’s works are published via his Jay Oliver Music (ASCAP) catalog.

“Oye Mi Canto” to be part of new Mattel Portable Video Player… Smash hit “Oye Mi Canto,” produced by SPK (Edwin Almonte) and performed by N.O.R.E. feat. Daddy Yankee, Nina Sky, Gem Star and Big Mato, will be offered as a video cartridge for Mattel’s new portable video player, “Juice Box.” The video player will offer audio and visual quality superior to anything currently available in the portable market. The Royalty Network administers SPK’s works via his SP Beatz in Da Hood (ASCAP) catalog