Vendetta Publishing (BMI) has signed a Worldwide Administration deal with The Royalty Network. The catalog includes all songs written by Alaine. Singer/songwriter Alaine possesses a sweet voice, songwriting skills that show a depth of experiences and a smile that could brighten any day. Her talents as a singer and actress were recognized while she was a child and secured her roles in numerous Jamaican television programs and commercials, radio jingles, and theatrical productions. After graduating with an honors degree in Management and Psychology, Alaine moved to New York where she juggled working in an Investment Bank (JPMorgan) while pursuing her musical career. After receiving two promotions at JP Morgan, she would no longer have the time to dedicate to her music career and so she had to choose between the security of a fulltime job and the uncertainty that came with pursuing music. Since returning to Jamaica in July of 2004 Alaine has worked with some of the islands top producers including the internationally acclaimed Sly & Robbie (No Doubt ) and Donovan 'Don Corleon' Bennett (Sean Paul, T.O.K) . Her song 'No Ordinary Love' charted on several Reggae Charts from across the world including, New York, Florida, Japan, Europe and the Caribbean. The music video topped the charts on MTV Tempo's Cross Caribbean Countdown for several weeks and became the first video by a female reggae artist to be retired from the countdown on one of Jamaica's biggest video request shows, E-Strip. 'Wine' has been featured on Strictly the Best Volume 5 (VP Records 2007) and 'The Biggest Ragga Anthems for 2006' (Greensleeves Records). 'Dreaming of You' (featuring, Beenie Man), 'Rise In Love' , 'I Love You (featuring Busy Signal) and Sacrifice, among others, are in rotation across the world. Alaine performed at Reggae Sumfest 2005 and 2006 to positive reviews. A music video for her single Sacrifice, directed by top Jamaican director Ras Kassa was recently released. Alaine is the perfect combination of beauty and talent. Her sweet voice coupled with her song writing skills perfectly combine to create and unforgettable sound that is all her own. Also included in the catalog, are the works of PRESSURE. Blessed with a smooth melodic voice that has been capturing the attention of many in his home town of the US Virgin Islands, and writing skills that can capture a story like no other, Pressure, born Delyno Brown is ready to take Jamaica and the international audience by storm. At the age of 17 Pressure moved to the United States to finish high school, it was then he entered a few talent shows including Amateur Night at the Apollo in January, 1999. Pressure has opened for Sizzla, Elephant Man and multi platinum recording artist Sean Paul. He also released a solo album called The Pressure Is On in 2004. Pressure is currently working on his sophomore album with internationally acclaimed reggae dancehall producer Donovan “Don Corleon” Bennett. He already has two singles currently receiving great airplay on major Jamaican radio stations, “Love and Affection” and “Ghetto Life”. He recently released a new video for the single “Love and Affection” with talks of a second video for “Ghetto Life” in the near future. Finally, the catalog includes the writings of Christina Bennett, including her songs on the upcoming Sean Paul album later this year.

We’re happy to announce the signing of Catalyst Music Publishing Ltd. Run by Peter Knight Jr. out of the UK, the main writer is Christopher Neil who is best known for his productions of Celine Dion and Mike and the Mechanics (with whom he also composed a lot of the songs). The Royalty Network will be sub-Publishing the catalog in the United States, and working on additional exploitation opportunities. We’re looking forward to working on exploiting this vast catalog.

Clayton ‘Stic’ Gavin (of Dead Prez) has renewed his Agreement with The Royalty Network. Stic’s catalog, is quite extensive, and includes not only all his Dead Prez material, but also all his solo works and co-writes and production, including his latest on the new NAS album. We’re pleased to continue our relationship, and look forward to working closely with Stic.

Vince Mendoza has signed an exclusive Administration Agreement with the Royalty Network, Inc. The wide scope of his works demonstrates an extraordinary understanding of many musical languages. Heralded by critics as a master of contemporary idioms, composer and arranger Vince Mendoza has become a primary choice for the world’s most sophisticated contemporary musicians. Born in 1961 in Norwalk, Connecticut, Mendoza began learning classical guitar and piano from an early age. Discovering Miles Davis, Gil Evans, and later, Igor Stravinsky and Alban Berg gave him a further complex perspective of the construction of musical forms and ideas. The music of Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter became a strong influence on his big band writing. He’s become a frequent collaborator with Peter Erskine. Mendoza's work as an arranger can be heard on many expansive jazz projects from the mid-1980s onwards, that include work with the Yellowjackets, Al DiMeola, Gino Vanelli, Joe Zawinul, Mike Stern, Kyle Eastwood and the GRP All Star Big Band, among many others. His CD “Epiphany” is a stunning set of compositions for the London Symphony Orchestra and jazz soloists. Joined by old friends, Abercrombie, Brecker, Erskine, Lovano and Kenny Wheeler, as well as the sublime bass work of Marc Johnson and piano of John Taylor, Mendoza sets the scene of each piece with the orchestra, allowing these seven great jazz “voices” to deliver the next layer of emotive harmony and expression. Vince was recently honored with a Grammy Award for his work on the Joe Zawinul “Brown Street” album on Heads Up records. It is his 4th Grammy and 16th nomination.

Writer / Artist, Oleathia ‘Butta’ Robinson, has signed a Worldwide Administration deal with The Royalty Network, Inc. She began singing at the early age of 4, and as a teenager she formed a four girl group N.O.L.T (None Other Like This) where she became the primary lead singer and vocal arranger, and began to receive rave reviews from local talents shows, and showcases. Butta is the CEO of Ameba Writers Entertainment and has landed 3 intertantional placements on Sandrines’ Album “Boosted 2” “Empty Hearts“ is the second single off the album and “So Hot “ will be the third. She has workied with several key figures in the entertainment industry creating a well respected name for herself including. Her songs are published through her Butta Love Music (BMI).

Samemo Publishing (BMI), has signed a Co-Publishing Agreeement with The Royalty Network. The first group covered by the deal is A Love Like Pi. The Red Bank, New Jersey trio includes Lief Liebmann (vocals, synthesizers, violin), Collin Boyle (bass) and Christopher LoPorto (drums). The Atlas and the Oyster, the band’s first album, seamlessly interweaves driving pop-punk, and danceable beats, even ethereal electronic—at times in the same song. Liebmann has the ability to inject each song with danceable hooks, catchy choruses and most-importantly its unique personality. It’s instantly found in the staccato beats of “Innocent Man,” swelling epic rock of “A Merry Cain,” and style shifts of “Keep My Lovers True.” “I love the dichotomy in our music. It has this element of technology and the power and soul of rock,” says Liebmann. The CD was recorded and produced by Kenny Gioia (Bayside, Head Automatica, Four Years Strong) at General Studios in Queens, New York. Liebmann, who sums up A Love Like Pi’s shows as “an explosion of energy, craziness and unpredictability,” have extensively toured the East Coast and have appeared at the Bamboozle 2008 festival and the South by Southwest music conference. Touring is planned through the spring and summer.

Maxwell Collins and Tony Fagenson (of EVE 6) have renewed their respective Administration deals with The Royalty Network. Eve 6 are hard at work, recording new material for a brand new album. In addition, the guys recently wrote the hit song “We Don’t Have to Look Back Now” for Puddle Of Mud. Max also co-wrote numerous songs on the upcoming Ryan Star album on Atlantic Records, and collectively the guys wrote several songs for the upcoming album by Emily Osment. The guys respective Publishing companies, Fake and Jaded Music and Southfield Road Music, are both BMI members. Look for much more soon.

We’re pleased to announce that All Media Music a division of Paul Rodriguez Music, has signed on to have Royalty Network Sub-Publish their entire catalog. The diverse young company has strengths in Dance, TV, and Film.