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This week, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) launched their annual “On the Come Up” Showcase, featuring some of the hottest hip-hop and R&B talent on the rise. This year’s event migrated online to www.ascap.com/otcu2020 and was highlighted on @ASCAP and @ASCAPUrban social media platforms from Tuesday, September 29 – Thursday, October…
Today, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) launches its fourth virtual awards event, the 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, recognizing the winners of the most performed songs of the past year in R&B, hip-hop and gospel music. Beginning today at 10:00 a.m. ET through Friday, July 17, ASCAP will share…
Today, ASCAP Rhythm & Soul will kick off the online celebration for the 2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards with their next #ASCAPRealSounds “Deconstructed” event featuring Billboard-charting singer-songwriter Nicole Bus. The session is part of ASCAP Rhythm & Soul’s weekly live-streaming series, which has showcased previous guests including Warner Records A&R Executive Norva Denton,…
Tonight, Grammy-nominated and Billboard-charting producer Needlz joins ASCAP’s weekly series Deconstructed on the performing rights organization’s Instagram Live @ascapurban. Needlz, a former intern at Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment, has established himself as a top-tier producer, working with many of hip-hop’s most successful acts including 50 Cent, Fabolous, and more. Recently, he played a major role…
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 32nd annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Los Angeles. In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Motown Records will receive the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award. The award honors ASCAP members who have had a major…
ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, is convening a roster of top female songwriters, producers, artists and engineers for its first “She Is The Music” Song Camp, including the Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated Mary J. Blige. Hit producer and music executive Ron Fair…
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 28th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only event will pay special tribute to Ms.Lauryn Hill who will also perform during the evening. Additionally, ASCAP will honor the songwriters…