L.A. Reid

Alliance Entertainment's AMPED Distribution Scores Big with Physical Distribution of USHER’s "Coming Home" Record

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

USHER recently appeared on an episode of Shannon Sharpe's weekly YouTube podcast Club Shay Shay that has garnered more than 2.2 million views to date.

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  • USHER recently appeared on an episode of Shannon Sharpe's weekly YouTube podcast Club Shay Shay that has garnered more than 2.2 million views to date.
  • “Coming Home” is being released via mega, a music collective founded by L.A. Reid and USHER in partnership with gamma.
  • "AMPED Distribution is hitting all the right notes in 2024, and we're thrilled to be part of this exciting venture," remarked Jeff Walker, CEO and CFO of Alliance Entertainment.
  • “As the excitement builds for USHER’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, AMPED Distribution ensures that fans can experience the magic of ‘Coming Home’ both in-store and online.

LIL WAYNE TO BE NAMED A BMI ICON AT THE 2023 BMI R&B/HIP-HOP AWARDS

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will present the 5x GRAMMY® award-winning superstar rapper, executive and philanthropist Lil Wayne with the BMI Icon Award at the 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 6. BMI's highest honor will recognize Wayne's illustrious career spanning over 20 years and his incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. The evening will also celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, paying tribute to its legacy and continued influence on music creators and fans across multiple generations. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, the private event will be held at LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach.

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  • "As a legend and superstar of Hip-Hop, Lil Wayne is synonymous with the genre.
  • Throughout his years with BMI, Wayne has received 52 BMI Awards as well as being named R&B/Hip Hop Songwriter of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013.
  • He also received College Song of the Year at the BMI London Awards in 2009 for his track "Down."
  • As the 2023 honoree, Lil Wayne joins an elite group of music creators who have received BMI's highest honor.

BUSTA RHYMES TO BE HONORED AS A BMI ICON AT THE 2022 BMI R&B/HIP-HOP AWARDS

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor the multiple award-winning songwriter/rapper/producer and actor Busta Rhymes with the BMI Icon Award at its 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 7. The private event, held at the LIV Nightclub Miami Beach, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative (Atlanta) Catherine Brewton.

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  • "As one of the pioneers of hip-hop, we are excited to honor Busta Rhymes as a BMI Icon," saidBrewton.
  • His quick wit and intricate rapping style have made him legendary, inspiring many young performers to follow in his footsteps.
  • We're also thrilled to be back in person in Miami, celebrating our top music creators behind some of today's most-performed songs.
  • As the 2022 honoree, Busta Rhymes joins an elite group of music creators who have received BMI's highest honor.

XCPCNL Business Services Corporation Announces the Appointment of Joseph “JoJo” Brim To The Company’s Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Charlotte, North Carolina, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC Pink: XCPL), a venture development business that leverages knowledge, skill, and experience in the consumer products industry, is honored to welcome JoJo Brim to its Advisory Board.

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  • Charlotte, North Carolina, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC Pink: XCPL), a venture development business that leverages knowledge, skill, and experience in the consumer products industry, is honored to welcome JoJo Brim to its Advisory Board.
  • XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC Pink: XCPL) encourages shareholders to visit their corporate Twitter account at https://twitter.com/RealXCPCNL .
  • Charlotte, NC-based XCPCNL Business Services is a venture development business that leverages its knowledge, skills, and experience in the consumer products industry.
  • Our primary mission is to provide marketing, technology, and other business services to fast-growing consumer product companies and big-box retailers.

NSB, First Asian-American Music Group, Debuts Single "you are my star"

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Exceeding their pre-save goal within a few hours of teasing their music, the North Star Boys' much anticipated single was written and produced by Oliver Moy, co-founder of NSB.

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  • Exceeding their pre-save goal within a few hours of teasing their music, the North Star Boys' much anticipated single was written and produced by Oliver Moy, co-founder of NSB.
  • K-pop has been on the rise as a global phenomenon over the past decade and NSB is trailblazing through the United States as the first Asian-American music group to make major waves in the music industry.
  • Making their debut into music and launching their first single as a group, NSB is partnering with HITCO for global distribution.
  • NSB collectively aim to inspire others and hopes to continue to do so as they transition into the music industry.

Registration Open for MOBE 30th Anniversary "Solutions for Reimagining Our Future" Virtual Marketing Symposium April 21 & 22

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBE, the Marketing Opportunities in Business and Entertainment Symposium, the leading advanced marketing conference and one of the longest-running marketing and business accelerating platforms, celebrates its 30th anniversary with a challenge to U.S. brands, marketing executives, and entrepreneurs to find innovative "Solutions For Reimagining Our Future," during the 2022 MOBE Symposium to be held virtually on April 21 – 22. The two-day symposium sponsored by Prudential, AARP and BET Networks will include educational panels, impactful case studies, and interactive networking. 

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  • The two-day symposium sponsored by Prudential, AARP and BET Networks will include educational panels, impactful case studies, and interactive networking.
  • Corporations, agencies, entrepreneurs, media and marketing executives can REGISTER for the virtual MOBE Symposium held on the Hopin platform.
  • "We salute the MOBE team as it observes 30 years of providing education and resources to businesses," said Shane Harris, Vice President, Inclusive Solutions, Prudential Financial and President, The Prudential Foundation.
  • On Thursday, April 21, MOBE presents the "Independent Education Narrative: HBCUs & Beyond," virtual summit for K-12 educators, institution builders, and educational influencers.

NSB Shuts Down Times Square with Fans Promoting Their Upcoming Single "you are my star"

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Monday, April 11, 2022

What was meant to be a casual meet and greet, turned into a swarm of excited fans once news broke that the popular creators were engaging with their supporters in Times Square.

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  • What was meant to be a casual meet and greet, turned into a swarm of excited fans once news broke that the popular creators were engaging with their supporters in Times Square.
  • The highlight of the night was when NSB stood on top of their SUVs throwing unreleased merch to lucky fans, as seen on the group's most recent TikTok .
  • "you are my star" is NSB's debut single release since they formed as a group.
  • Partnering with HITCO Entertainment, founded by LA Reid and Charles Goldstuck for distribution, the song will be available to fans this spring.

Donovan Johnson Appointed to Succeed Bill Lowe Gallery Founding Director

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Lowe Gallery has officially approved the appointment of Donovan Johnson as Executive Director to continue the legacy of its legendary founder, who passed in December 2021, and to champion the gallery's mission.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Lowe Gallery has officially approved the appointment of Donovan Johnson as Executive Director to continue the legacy of its legendary founder, who passed in December 2021, and to champion the gallery's mission.
  • For the past decade, Mr. Johnson worked alongside William "Bill" Edward Lowe as his chief assistant, directing exhibit operations and sales.
  • Over 30 years, Bill Lowe Gallery hosted historic exhibitions of artists that demonstrated how the gallery engaged the art world on a national and international scale.
  • The highly regarded Ms. Judith Barber has been appointed as Director of Development for Bill Lowe Gallery.

The Recording Academy® and Clive Davis to Present Sony Music Group Chairman Rob Stringer With GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® Award

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The Recording Academy today announced Sony Music Group Chairman, Rob Stringer, will receive the 2022 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons award for his leadership,impact and dedication to advancing innovation in the music industry.

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  • The Recording Academy today announced Sony Music Group Chairman, Rob Stringer, will receive the 2022 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons award for his leadership,impact and dedication to advancing innovation in the music industry.
  • Stringer has been Chairman of Sony Music Group since 2019 after being appointed CEO of Sony Music Entertainment in 2016.
  • When Sony Music entered into a joint venture with BMG in 2004, Stringer became chairman of Sony BMG Music UK.
  • In 2000, Davis received the Trustees Award from the Recording Academy and was recognized with the President's Merit Award at the 2009 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons.