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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has revealed the distinguished individuals to be honored at the 15th annual ASCAP Women Behind The Music event, scheduled for Thursday, November 16 in Atlanta. This year’s celebration will pay tribute to Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Summer Walker, Amber Grimes, the Executive Vice President and General…
Last night, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the only U.S. performance rights organization (PRO) that operates as a not-for-profit, hosted its popular “On the Come Up” Showcase SXSW 2023 Edition, at Half Step in Austin, TX. A massive electrical storm and torrential rain delayed the showcase for two hours, but the…
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, widely known as ASCAP, lauded Black History Month with a campaign featuring a series of weekly performances. Emerging R&B stars including J Rome, Sha’Leah Nikole, Kadeem Nichols, and Moxie Knox each performed a tribute cover of a perfectly selected classic that continues to empower Black Americans throughout…
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) are holding their annual showcase series “On the Come Up” virtually August 22nd through August 25th. Throughout the showcase, ASCAP spotlights some of the hottest up-and-coming hip-hop and R&B stars, selected for their early success and growing fanbases. Tune in to ASCAP’s website and social media…
Nia Dinero, an ASCAP hip-pop artist, releases her much anticipated visual album “Just for Now, ” to include a deluxe edition of new music. Co-directed by VisualsByPhy, “Just for Now” thematically depicts the path of everyday women through love and relationships and creates an “urban chic” vibe by drawing inspiration from the television program Insecure…
Some of the best known acts in Hip-Hop and R&B are donating their time and items to The ASCAP Foundation’s silent auction. The virtual event will run from November 30th through December 15th and auction items can be viewed at www.charitybuzz.com/support/ASCAPFoundation. So far, the esteemed list of supporter include Lil Baby and Ne-Yo alongside other…
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, announced that award-winning songwriter-producers Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice will receive the prestigious ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award to kick off the 2021 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 22. The award, presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on…
ASCAP’s upcoming music awards will return to the organization’s social media channels this spring, offering fans, friends and the music industry the chance to join in celebrating the success of ASCAP songwriters, composers and publishers. It pioneered the popular format, which gives every winner the chance to share a personal speech, performance, photo or video…