Hip-hop producer Ayatollah (Lamont Dorrell) recently signed a worldwide administration deal with The Royalty Network. An accomplished producer, Ayatollah has crafted hits for Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Inspectah Deck, Styles, and Black Rob, among others. Ayatollah’s works are published via his Old Negro Spirituals (ASCAP) and Almetta Drew Publishing (ASCAP) catalogs.

Joleen Belle (JoBelle Music – ASCAP) recently inked an agreement covering her composition “Paper Doll” for the world. “Paper Doll” is performed by Juliette Shoppmann and is currently released on the BMG Germany label.

Marc Shemer a/k/a Scram Jones has signed a worldwide administration deal with The Royalty Network. Scram is an up-and-coming producer who has already worked with some of the best in hip-hop. He’s produced cuts for Lloyd Banks, The X-Ecutioners, Krumb Snatcha, and Jae Millz. Look for big things from Scram in the future as he is working on new material with Mariah Carey, Styles, Freeway, and Lil’ Kim. His works are published via his Scram Jones Music (ASCAP) catalog.

Atlanta based production team Organized Noize have signed an administration agreement with The Royalty Network covering their catalog for The World excluding the U.S. Consisting of Raymond Murray, Rico Wade, and Patrick “Sleepy” Brown, Organized Noize first rose to prominence after producing the mammoth TLC hit “Waterfalls.” They then focused their energies on producing Southern-flavored hits for artists such as Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Ludacris. Always original, Organized Noize set the standard for Southern rap production and helped establish the South as a force in the hip-hop world. They continue to produce some of the freshest sounds in hip-hop today. Their works are published via their Organized Noize Music (BMI) catalog.

We’re happy to report that The Alchemist (Alan Maman) (www.alchemistbeats.com) has renewed his worldwide administration deal with The Royalty Network for an additional three years. One of the most sought after producers in hip-hop today, The Alchemist recently released his first artist album entitled 1st Infantry. The album features brand new Alchemist productions and guest appearances from rap heavyweights such as M.O.P., Nas, Dilated Peoples, Game, and Mobb Deep. The Alchemist continues to be one of the hardest working producers in rap today, contributing tracks to recent releases by Nelly, Jadakiss, and Mobb Deep. His works are published via his A Maman Music (ASCAP) catalog.

Kevin Randolph (Stankin Music – ASCAP) has inked a worldwide administration deal with The Royalty Network. Randolph has made a name for himself as keyboardist for the smooth jazz all-star collective Urban Knights. In addition to writing songs for Urban Knights, Randolph has penned songs for Bridgette Campbell, Ramsey Lewis, and Frayne. We look forward to working with this talented artist and songwriter.

Jeffrey Freeman has signed a worldwide administration deal with The Royalty Network covering the compositions “How I’m Livin” (performed by Sticky Fingaz) and “You’ll Never Be Alone” (performed by Tim Owens). Freeman’s works are published via his L Bloc Publishing (BMI) catalog.

Carl “Boo” Harris has signed a worldwide administration deal with The Royalty Network. Carl’s Phat Groov Music (ASCAP) catalog is home to hip-hop hits from his record company, Phat Groov Recordings (www.phatgroov.com).

We’re pleased to welcome Bad-Boy Records producer extraordinaire Harve Pierre to the Network. Pierre recently inked a worldwide administration deal with The Royalty Network. Pierre has crafted hits for many of Bad Boy Records’ stars, including The Notorious B.I.G., Black Rob, Craig Mack, G-Dep, and Lil’ Cease. Helping create the Bad Boy empire, Pierre played an essential role in the success of the label. His works are published via his Harve Pierre Publishing (BMI) catalog.