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Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupri + More Perform at The ASCAP Foundation’s 12th Annual “We Write the Songs”

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Yesterday, members of ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, celebrated their works at The ASCAP Foundation’s 12th annual “We Write the Songs” concert. As in previous years, 2023’s “We Write the Songs” event celebrated gifts from The ASCAP Foundation to the Library of Congress of the original manuscripts, lead sheets, lyrics sheets, […]

Kendrick Lamar Ignites Album Speculation After Multiple Songs Registered On ASCAP

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A new album from Kendrick Lamar is seemingly on the way. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to a post from Akademiks, Kendrick has registered at least 32 song titles with The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers which is an organization that protects artist’s musical copyrights. Although it’s undetermined when the songs were […]

ICYMI: Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice Honored with ASCAP Voice of The Culture Award

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The 2021 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards are taking place on June 22. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice as this year’s Voice of The Culture Award recipients.  ASCAP, announced Tuesday in a press release that the hitmaking producers Swizz […]

Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice Will Receive ASCAP Voice of The Culture Award

Timbaland, Swizz Beatz & D-Nice Receive ASCAP Voice of The Culture Award

The 2021 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards are taking place on June 22. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice as this year’s Voice of The Culture Award recipients.  ASCAP, announced Tuesday in a press release that the hitmaking producers Swizz […]

Cardi B Pleads Not Guilty to Strip Club Brawl

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After picking up an Album of The Year Award at the BET Awards and becoming the first female rapper to win the ASCAP Writer of The Year, Cardi B made her way to court on Tuesday with her legal team. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cardi B came to court on Tuesday (June 25) in […]

The Department of Justice Pulls Plug On ASCAP & BMI’s Proposal To Alter Consent Decree

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The U.S. Department Of Justice [DOJ] delivered the above expected news yesterday [Thursday, August 4] to ASCAP and BMI. The DOJ decided not accept the proposed alterations to music licensing antitrust agreements there were set in place in 1941. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “The division’s investigation confirmed that the current system has well served […]

ASCAP Hosts Its ‘Women Behind the Music’ Bash

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On October 7, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) kicked off its sixth annual “ASCAP Presents… Women Behind the Music” series in both New York and Los Angeles. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information   This event honored and recognized women who are absolutely outstanding within the music community.   The New York […]

L.A. Reid Honored At Third Annual ASCAP Legends Dinner in Atlanta

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Last night, ASCAP honored veteran music executive Antonio “L.A.” Reid at its 3rd annual Legends Dinner in Atlanta. The evening was hosted by singer-songwriter Usher, who has worked with Reid throughout his career. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Big names came out to celebrate the undeniable impact Reid has made on the music industry. Some […]

ASCAP President Paul Williams Speaks On Streaming Services

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The out-of-work actor turned ASCAP President, Paul Williams, speaks on streaming services. A Grammy award, Golden Globe and Oscar-winning member of the songwriters Hall of Fame, known for classic songs like “The Rainbow Connection,” “We’ve Only Just Begun” and many more. He also co-wrote “Touch” and “Beyond” from Random Access Memories and sang the lead […]

Highlights from the Sundance ASCAP Music Café

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For 30 years, the Sundance film festival has taken over Park City, UT to premiere independent films from all over the world. Of course the music in many Sundance films is also celebrated and festival goers were able to catch ASCAP produced performances at the festival’s official music cafe.

ASCAP’S 5th Annual Women Behind The Music Series

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On October 24, 2013, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted the second installment of its 5th annual ASCAP Presents… Women Behind the Music series in New York at the popular nightclub Lexicon sponsored by Malibu Red, The New Nasty, Uber Cars, Miss Jessie and Sister 2 […]

L.A. Reid, Jermaine Dupri, P. Diddy present Usher with the ASCAP Golden Note Award

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The 26th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, held on Thursday, June 27, honored Usher and Kendrick Lamar for their musical achievements. The red carpet started around 7p.m. with some of music’s top artists, writers and producers which included Michelle Williams, MC Lyte, Tyrese, Ne-Yo, Jermaine Dupri, Andre Merritt and Jarrell Perry just to name a […]

Kendrick Lamar Accepts ASCAP Award From Dr. Dre

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last night in Bevery Hills, Dr. Dre presents the Vanguard Award to K Dot. Leading the West Coast renaissance is Kendrick Lamar. Ever since Section 80 we have been all ears, rightfully so. The avid hip-hop fan waits with the utmost anticipation for anything new that Kendrick puts out or […]

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