We are pleased to announce that we have signed a worldwide administration agreement with Musical Overtones. The Musical Overtones publishes works by producers Tony Pizarro and Darrell Crooks. Together, their songwriting credits include songs by 2Pac, DMX, Scarface, B2K, and Earth, Wind & Fire. We are excited to welcome them to the Network. Their works are published via the Musical Overtones (ASCAP), The Underground Connection (ASCAP), and Darrell Crooks Publishing (BMI) catalogs.

Shawn Smith and Jabar Smith recently signed worldwide administration agreements covering their full catalogs. Talented musicians, the Smith brothers are ready to make their mark on the hip-hop and R&B scene. Shawn has written songs for Patti Labelle, while both Shawn and Jabar have credits on upcoming release by Yummy and Joe. Listen for big things from the Smith brothers in the near future. Their works are published via the Pop N Pearlstar Publishing (BMI) catalog.

Miami-based DJ/producer George Acosta has signed a worldwide administration deal with The Royalty Network. A popular figure for years on the dance scene, Acosta began spinning in his teens and rapidly built a strong underground following. In addition to producing several of his own albums, Acosta has remixed countless artists and even started his own record label, Waxhead Records. Acosta’s latest album, “Lost World,” was released on Ultra Records in May 2005. His works are published via Acopac Music (BMI).