We are pleased to announce the signing of B. Darius (Butherde Darius) and J. Scratch (James Tarver). The duo co-produced the Akon hit “Ghetto.” We are excited to have these skilled producers aboard. B. Darius’s publishing company is Seli Sela Publishing (ASCAP), while J. Scratch’s works are published via his Wax Murderaz (ASCAP) catalog.

Steve Edwards has renewed his administration agreement with The Royalty Network for an additional three years. Edwards has scored countless films and remains a highly sought-after composer of film music. We are pleased to continue working with Steve and his Sixfeetfive Music (ASCAP) catalog.

We are pleased to extend our agreement with the members of Morgan Heritage. A leading group in the roots-reggae movement, Morgan Heritage continues to produce top-flight reggae albums. Look for continued excellence from the group in the future. We administer their works via their Heritage 4 Life Muzik (ASCAP) catalog.

Reggae star Jah Cure (Siccaturie Alcock) has signed a worldwide administration agreement with The Royalty Network. Jah Cure first rose to prominence after he appeared alongside Sizzla on the single “King In The Jungle.” He has since released two albums on VP Records, “Ghetto Life” and “Freedom Blues.” He is wildly popular in his home country of Jamaica, and is set to continue his success in the future. He is a member of the Jamaican performance society JACAP.

Alexander Arundel a/k/a X-Factor has singed an administration agreement with The Royalty Network. Arundel was a member of the 90’s hard rock band Warrior Soul, for whom he played guitar and co-wrote songs. He has also worked with Bif Naked, among others.

We recently signed worldwide administration agreements with producers Patrick Samuels and Omari Stines. Samuels and Stines produced the song “Breakout” on the recent Sean Paul album “Trinity.” Look for big things from this reggae production duo in the near future. Samuels’s works are published by Roach Tel Publishing (BMI), while Stines’s works are published via his Red Ants Publishing (ASCAP) catalog.

Sugar Roy (Leroy Moore) has signed a worldwide administration agreement with The Royalty Network. Sugar Roy is a prolific reggae artist who has written songs with and appeared alongside artists including Sizzla, Anthony B, Luciano, Capleton, and Tony Rebel. Keep your ears open for new music from Sugar Roy. His works are published via his Dahlia Road Music (BMI) catalog.

We are pleased to announce the signing of Chuck Fenda (Leshorn Whitehead). A rising star in the world of conscious reggae, Chuck Fenda is poised to break into the mainstream. He has appeared on several riddim albums and has completed a solo album entitled “Better Days.”

Richard and Jean Shepherd have recently signed an administration agreement with The Royalty Network. Richard and Jean are the songwriting duo behind the band Radio Mundial (www.radiomundialgroup.com). The group recently released the critically acclaimed album “La Raiz,” which features a blend of various Latin musical styles. They are already back in the studio, busy recording new material for an upcoming release. Richard Shepherd is a BMI member, and Jean Shepherd is published via his Campesinor Del Sol (ASCAP) catalog.