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December 05, 2012

ASCAP Atlanta Hosts "Write Now: Notes on Succeeding in the Music Business"

  1. DJ Don Cannon kicks off the evening as host of the panel

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  2. ASCAP's Jennifer Drake speaks with Roscoe Dash

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  3. ASCAP's Jennifer Drake, Roscoe Dash, Mike WiLL, Lil Ronnie, DJ Drama and Hurricane Dave take part in the "Write Now: Notes on Succeeding in the Music Business" panel

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  4. Morehouse Department of Music Professor Al Thrash introduces performer Keeyan Martin

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  5. Morehouse student and R&B/Soul singer Keeyan Martin performs

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  6. ASCAP's Joncier Rienecker and Jennifer Drake, The Bizness, Erin Baxter and Ray Daniels discuss their experience in the music industry

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  7. Senior Project Manager of The Recording Academy Erin Baxter takes part in the discussion

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  8. Roscoe Dash and Mike WiLL were all smiles during their portion of the educational panel

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  9. Producer Lil Ronnie takes part in the discussion

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  10. R.A.Y.D.A.R. Management's Ray Daniels talks about his success in the music industry

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  11. Roscoe Dash, Lil Ronnie, ASCAP's Jennifer Drake, DJ Drama, Hurricane Dave and Mike WiLL pose for a photo at the end of the evening

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This fall, the ASCAP Atlanta office with Hot 107.9 FM presented its "Write Now: Notes on Succeeding in the Music Business" panel at Morehouse College. The panel, which was moderated by ASCAP's Jennifer Drake and Joncier Rienecker, was divided into two sessions - "Music Business 101: How to Start Your Brand" and "Music Business 102: How to Build Your Brand" - and featured professional insight from an array of music industry executives and creators. Panelists included:

  • Tha Bizness (Producers; "Strip" - Chris Brown)
  • Erin Baxter (Sr. Project Manager at The Recording Academy)
  • Ray Daniels (R.A.Y.D.A.R. Management)
  • Roscoe Dash (Artist; "All the Way Turnt Up")
  • Mike WiLL (Producer; "No Lie" - 2 Chainz)
  • Lil’ Ronnie (Producer; "Can't Get You Out of My Head" - Lupe Fiasco)
  • DJ Drama (Recording Artist and DJ for Grand Hustle Records)
  • Hurricane Dave (Operations Manager, Radio One)

The event featured music by DJ Era and DJ Spinz, as well as a special guest performance by Morehouse student and R&B/Soul singer, Keeyan Martin who was introduced by Morehouse Department of Music Professor, Al Thrash. Morehouse Department of Music Chair, Dr. Uzee Brown welcomed guests and introduced host, DJ/Producer Don Cannon. Microsoft was a sponsor for the panel and treated guests in attendance to an exclusive look at new products.