MJ Bizniz news...let's keep it in this thread for months o come

[Rasta Pasta]

some Sony/ATV UK news that keeps Michael smiliing.......................

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND? -
Highlights of 2008

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Looking back on 2008 here are some of our favourite tracks...

Timbaland feat. One Republic - "Apologize"

While this guitar anthem by Colorado five-piece, One Republic, garnered a good deal of attention it was really only been Timbaland remixed the track for his album Timbaland Presents: Shock Value that the track really entered into public consciousness. "Apologize" topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Germany, Holland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland. It reached no. 3 in the UK singles chart and had a 25- week run in the US top ten. One Republic followed it up with the also sensational rock ballad "Stop and Stare".

Oasis - "The Shock Of Lightning"

As the first single from Oasis' seventh studio album Dig Out Your Soul (which topped the UK album charts), it comes as no surprise that "The Shock of Lightning" is an 'instantly and brutally alluring' track. Packed with Oasis' quintessential rock swagger this energetic track demonstrartes that the band is back on top form.

Akon - "Right Now (Na Na Na)"

Written by Akon and Giorgio Tuinfort, "Right Now (Na Na Na)" is Akon's first single of his third album Freedom. While maintaining his hip hop and R&B roots, this track shows Akon stepping into a more dance-friendly direction. Reaching no. 6 in the UK singles chart we think we'll be seeing much more of Akon in 2009.

Will Young - "Changes"

"Changes" was the first single from Will Young's fourth album Let It Go which was certified gold within 24 hours. Co-written with Eg White, this mature pop track is packed with class and dignity. While it may be written about a man who hope's his life changes the feel of the song is far from downtrodden, instead the overall feel is inspiring and uplifting. We think it's subtle and beautiful.

Take That - "Greatest Day"

"Greatest Day" is taken from pop's national treasures Take That's album The Circus. Take That just seem to go from strength to strength and with an opening line 'today this could be the greatest day of our lives' we can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring.

Leona Lewis - "Better In Time"
It's hard to believe that two years ago we wouldn't have known the name Leona Lewis, such is the speed this artist has been catapulted into fame. Yet unlike many artists who have fallen before her, Leona Lewis doesn't just depend on her outstanding voice, her management ensures she has the best writing teams behinf her. "Better In Time" is a perfect example; this tender ballad with it's one listen hook and elegant melody is Lewis' third single in the UK from her debut album Spririt. Written by J.R. Rotem and Andrea Martin, the track reached no. 2 in the UK singles chart.

The Kooks - "Sway"

Single number three from the Kook's sophomore album Konk, is "Sway"; a track more dark and brooding that the Kook's other pop based singles which helped earn them their success. With bluesy guitars, impressive strings and passionate vocals we wish all rock ballads felt this deeply personal and sincere. "Sway" shows there is more to the Kook's than many would have guessed.

Flo Rida feat T-Pain - "Low"

Reaching no. 2 on the UK singles carts and topping the US charts for eight weeks is the infectious booty-shaking ode to larger bottomed lasses. "Low" is a collaboration between Florida based hip hop artist Flor Rida (get it?) and R&B artist T-Pain. While erudite it may not be, when you're dancing in a club or just around your bedroom this track's contagious beat and sensual flow is exactly what you want to hear.

Ne-Yo - "Closer"

Responsible for writing hit R&B ballads for Beyonce ('Irreplaceable') and Rihanna ('Hate That I Love You'), in 2008 N-Yo decided to don his dancing shows and writer and perform the well-crafted "Closer". The track is produced and co-written by the Norweigan powerhouse Stargate which undoubtably helps give it its slick modern lusty feel. With a hypnotic synth-focused chorus backed by a simple house beat, this track is destined to become and urban disco classic.

Razorlight - "Wire To Wire"

This slow-burning piano led track was Razorlight's first single from their third album Slipway Fires and reached no. 5 on the UK singles chart. "Wire to Wire" differs from most other Razorlight tracks insomuch that it features practically no guitars. Instead it has a haunting feel created by the piano, Borrell's voice and gospel-like chorus'.

The Ting Tings - "That's Not My Name"

"That's Not My Name" is the famous tantrum by The Ting Tings. With Katie White's powerful presence and defiant delivery this track has become the unexepected girl power anthem of 2008. 'Like a well-shaken can of cola, this track is brimming with sticky, yummy, fizzy goodness'- unsurprisingly this gloriously fun indie pop tune topped the UK singles chart. The ting is, we think they're going to be around for a long while.

Wiley - "Wearing My Rolex"

The electro/grime/garage hybrid "Wearing My Rolex" reached no. 2 on the UK Charts. Critics say that it's a 'brilliant piece of urban club pop, melding fat house beats, a rubbery electro bassline and a sample from DSK's dance hit "What Would We Do?" to a hip shaking effect'. Produced and co-written by Gareth Keane (aka Bless Beats), this track is a sampling of what's in store for this up and coming writer. Watch this space!

James Morrison feat Nelly Furtado - "Broken Strings"

Released on the 8th of December, "Broken Strings" is the second single from James Morrison's sophomore album Songs for You, Truths for Me. Morrison and Furtado's voices blend brilliantly in this stunning but bittersweet corker. However Morrison in Furtado's absense has also performed this track with Keisha Buchanan from the Sugarbabes and most with Girls Aloud. This is smart and soulful adult pop at its best.

Rihanna - "Take A Bow"

Reaching the top of the UK singles chart is Rihanna's slow break up ballad "Take A Bow". Composed by Stargate and Ne-Yo. "Take A Bow" illustrates the story of a wronged woman who's boyfriend tries feebly to apologise after being unfaithful. Check out US star Taylor Swift's live version below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpK-QXGZiIE>>

To access the playlist simply clickhere or at the top of the page. If you experience problems opening the link, copy and paste the link below into your browser:

https://satv.sonydadc.com:443/sony_atv/cgi-bin/ratePlaylistForward?playlistMessageId=b6qe%2Bt38Dt U%3D

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i remember timbaland saying he felt he could 'bring MJ back to the top.' well, seeing as MJ is his boss, as well as the boss of all these other acts, timbaland's comments are 'greatly appreciated.'

[MsMo]

Sony/ATV Launches Pan-Euro Latin & Spanish License December 23, 2008 - Global | Publishing | Latin By Andre Paine, London Sony/ATV Music Publishing has partnered with Spanish authors' and publishers' society SGAE on a pan-European digital and online license. It will cover the rights to Spanish and Latin repertoire owned, controlled or administered by Sony/ATV. The agreement will mean there is now a one-stop shop for businesses seeking a single unified license for the whole of Europe, covering all necessary rights for the relevant Sony/ATV repertoire. It follows a ruling by the European Commission in July that said societies should remove all obstacles impeding a pan-European performing rights licensing system. Guy Henderson, senior VP International at Sony/ATV, said in a statement: "We are very pleased to be in the pan-European digital business with SGAE. This deal not only includes our very important Spanish repertoire, but enables us to bring our Latin American repertoire into the pan-European licensing marketplace in a logical, orderly and integrated fashion." The SGAE and Sony/ATV deal is intended to speed up the expansion of existing mobile and online digital services and encourage the development of new services, and provide new opportunities for Sony/ATV songwriters. Enrique Loras, general director of SGAE, added: "For SGAE it is a great opportunity to manage the Latin authors' rights joining with one of the worldwide leaders in the musical edition area." http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/conte...8e03a9f96f9525

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wow..SonyATV surely looks like they are the friend of the songwriter. that's long overdue. i'm sure MJ has a lot to do with that. thanks MJ...and SonyATV

[Rasta Pasta]

Michael's got legends...............he acquired Duke's work when Famous Music was purchased...

Sony/ATV’s "Musical Notes" #29 - Duke Ellington




Sony/ATV’s "Musical Notes" #29
A fortnightly newsletter highlighting some of the many classic songs in the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog.

From Alan Warner, Creative Consultant

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DUKE ELLINGTON…
Composer, pianist, bandleader

As difficult as it is to imagine life without music, it is impossible to perceive jazz without Duke Ellington. He was arguably the greatest American composer of the 20th Century and he led one of the most celebrated groups of musicians.

Born in Washington D.C. in 1899, his fame as a bandleader was really cemented when his Orchestra took up residence at Harlem’s famous Cotton Club in 1927.

Sony/ATV controls many of the Duke’s most popular titles among which are: CARAVAN, DO NOTHIN’ TILL YOU HEAR FROM ME, I GOT IT BAD AND THAT AIN’T GOOD, SOPHISTICATED LADY, DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE, PRELUDE TO A KISS, MOOD INDIGO, JUST SQUEEZE ME (BUT DON’T TEASE ME), I’M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT, SOPHISTICATED LADY, MOON INDIGO, I LET A SONG GO OUT OF MY HEART, SOLITUDE, IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD and SATIN DOLL plus that eternal jazz anthem IT DON’T MEAN A THING (IF IT AIN’T GOT THAT SWING)!

The pages which follow present 56 standout Duke Ellington works in our catalog with selected listings of key recordings of each.

Among recent recordings of these songs is Herbie Hancock’s interpretation of SOLITUDE on his Grammy®-winning album "River: The Joni Letters" and Rod Stewart’s version of DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE on Volume II of his successful "Great American Songbook" series of records.

Ellington’s initial theme tune was EAST ST. LOUIS TOODLE-OO, a tune which Steely Dan included on their "Pretzel Logic" album back in 1974.

When researching the Duke’s recordings of his own compositions, it’s important to remember that he re-cut many of them several times in his long career; indeed, he recorded BLACK AND TAN FANTASY three times for different labels, all within a few months of each other back in 1927! In addition, certain tunes had more than one title and I’ve indicated a few of these below. Many of the Duke’s recordings were instrumentals and in certain cases, lyrics were added afterwards.

Finally, a slew of the most famous Ellington tunes were combined into a hit 1981 Broadway musical called "Sophisticated Ladies".

Full article here:

http://www.sonyatv.com/index.php/news/429

[Rasta Pasta]

This will mean $$ for Michael ...I can bet my shoe on it...

MTV UK

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[Rasta Pasta]

tidbits on an old school legend and last season's Dancing with the Stars... concerning Michael's profitable ownership of Sony/ATV...

/ATV’s "Musical Notes" #22 - Brook Benton
Jul 25, 2008




Sony/ATV’s "Musical Notes" #22
A fortnightly newsletter highlighting some of the many classic songs in the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog.

From Alan Warner, Creative Consultant

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On his new Atco/Rhino album, Simply Red’s frontman Mick Hucknall salutes bluesman Bobby Bland, and sings an emotive version of Brook Benton’s composition...I’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.

A list of Brook’s key Sony/ATV compositions is in our latest newsletter.

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SUMMERTIME REGGAE

IN THE SUMMERTIME is the song written by Ray Dorset who led the British group Mungo Jerry to an international hit with it originally in 1970.

"In the summertime when the weather is fine
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
Now when the weather is fine
You got women, you got women on your mind"

Dancehall reggae singer Shaggy along with Rayvon revived the song in 1995 on his 'Boombastic’ album’ and it entered the UK chart that July, becoming a #5 smash success.

Reggae songs have often had chart potential in the summer months and are well worth reviving during the upcoming holiday season.

The infectious remake of Neil Diamond’s RED RED WINE by British reggae group UB40 entered the UK charts in August ’83, eventually hitting #1 there in early September. It was a hit for UB40 in the US but not until five years later – in 1988!

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Stories behind classic Sony/ATV songs:

#6: IT’S JUST A MATTER OF TIME

"Someday, someway, you’ll realize that you’ve been blind
Yes darling, you’re going to need me again
It’s Just A Matter Of Time"

Co-written and sung by Brook Benton

"It’s Just A Matter Of Time" is one of a series of standout ballads co-written and recorded by the late, great Brook Benton. Born in Camden, South Carolina in 1931, Brook possessed a silky smooth baritone voice and, when produced by Clyde Otis at Mercury Records aided by swirling string arrangements by Belford Hendricks, he became one of the leading R&B & Pop singers of the late 50’s and 60’s. That song later crossed over and became a major country smash on no less than three different occasions: by Sonny James in 1970, by Glen Campbell in ’86 and by Randy Travis in ’89.

In fact, Alabama’s own Sonny James (known affectionately during his thirty year career as ‘The Southern Gentleman") was so successful with his revival of "It’s Just A Matter Of Time" that he went on to top the country charts nine months later with one more of Brook’s hits: "Endlessly".

Another song with proven success in various markets is the evocative "Looking Back" which gave Nat King Cole a Top 10 R&B & Hot 100 seller in the spring of ’58. Check out how easily the song turns into a rousing gospel statement by The Blind Boys Of Alabama. Similarly, "Looking Back" also resonates over a reggae rhythm as in the version by Jamaican singer John Holt.

On a lighter note, Brook’s folk-based "Boll Weevil Song" was a huge seller in ’61. And Clyde Otis’s pairing of Brook with the legendary Dinah Washington resulted in two unforgettable duet performances of which "A Rockin’ Good Way" is outstanding; the two singers memorably trading not only lines in the song but also humorous asides. Bonnie Tyler & Shakin’ Stevens successfully revived the duet in the UK in 1984.

Here’s a list of key Brook Benton songs published by Sony/ATV:

THE BOLL WEEVIL SONG (BB/Clyde Otis)
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1961) US #2 R&B, #3 Pop, #1 AC, UK #30

ENDLESSLY (BB/Clyde Otis)
"Higher than the highest mountain
And deeper than the deepest sea
That’s how I will love you,
Oh darling, Endlessly"
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1959) US #3 R&B, #12 Pop, UK #28
By Sonny James (Capitol/EMI: 1970) US #1 Country
By Mavis Staples (Volt/Concord: 1972) US #30 R&B
By Eddie Middleton (Epic/Sony BMG: 1977) US #38 Country
Other versions incl: Randy Crawford (Warner Bros/WMG), Dobby Dobson (Trojan/Universal), The Upsetters (Trojan/Universal)

FOR MY BABY (BB/Clyde Otis)
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1961) US #2 R&B, #28 Pop
By Cal Smith (Decca/Universal: 1972) US #58 Country

I’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU (BB)
"I know you’ve been hurt by someone else
I can tell by the way you carry yourself
But if you let me, here’s what I’ll do
I’ll Take Care Of You"
By Bobby Bland (Duke/Universal: 1960) US #2 R&B
BY O.V. Wright (Back Beat/Universal: 1969) US #43 R&B
Other versions incl: Mick Hucknall (Atco/Rhino/WMG)

IT’S JUST A HOUSE WITHOUT YOU (BB/Clyde Otis/Teddy Randazzo/Cirino Colacrai)
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1961) US #8 AC, #45 Pop

IT’S JUST A MATTER OF TIME (BB/Clyde Otis/Belford Hendricks)
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1959) US #1 R&B, #3 Pop
By Sonny James (Capitol/EMI: 1970) US #1 Country, #31 AC
By Glen Campbell (Atlantic America/WMG: 1986) US #7 Country
By Randy Travis (Warner Bros/WMG: 1989) US #1 Country
Other versions incl: Solomon Burke (Atlantic/WMG), Little Anthony &
The Imperials (Veep/EMI), Tammy Wynette (Epic/Sony BMG),
Timi Yuro (Liberty/EMI), Tom Jones (UK Decca/Universal)

KIDDIO (BB/Clyde Otis)
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1960) US #1 R&B, #7 Pop, UK #41
Other versions incl: John Lee Hooker (Virgin/EMI)

LIE TO ME (BB/Margie Singleton)
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1962) US #3 R&B, #13 Pop
Other versions incl: Larry Wren (50 States)

LOOKING BACK (BB/Clyde Otis/Belford Hendricks)
"Looking Back over my life
I can see where I caused you strife
But I know, yes I know,
I’d never make that same mistake again"
By Nat King Cole (Capitol/EMI: 1958) US #2 R&B, #5 Pop
By Nat King Cole (Capitol/EMI: 1965 re-recording) US #27 AC
By Joe Simon (Sound Stage 7: 1969) US #42 R&B, #70 Pop
By Jerry Foster (Cinnamon: 1974) US #51 Country
Other versions incl: Sam Cooke (Sar/Abkco), John Holt (Trojan/Universal), The Blind Boys Of Alabama (Vee-Jay)

A LOVER’S QUESTION (BB/Jimmy Williams)
"Does she love me with all her heart?
Should I worry when we’re apart?
It’s A Lover’s Question, I’d like to know"
By Clyde McPhatter (Atlantic/WMG: 1958) US #1 R&B, #6 Pop
By Otis Redding (Atco/UMG: 1969) US #20 R&B
By Del Reeves (United Artists/EMI: 1970) US #14 Country
By Loggins & Messina (Columbia/Sony BMG: 1975) US #89 Pop
By Jacky Ward (Mercury/Universal: 1978) US #3 Country
Other versions incl: Lou Rawls & Phoebe Snow (Manhattan/EMI), Johnny Burnette (Liberty/EMI), Johnnie Ray (Liberty/EMI), Ernestine Anderson (Mercury/Universal)

A ROCKIN’ GOOD WAY (TO MESS AROUND AND FALL IN LOVE)(BB/Clyde Otis/Luchi DeJesus)
"Now that you’ve kissed me and you rocked my soul
Don’t come around knockin’ rock and roll
‘Cause that’s A Rockin’ Good Way, That’s A Rockin’ Good Way,
That’s A Rockin’ Good Way To Mess Around And Fall In Love"
By Dinah Washington & Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1960) US #1 R&B, #7 Pop
By Shakin’ Stevens & Bonnie Tyler (Epic/Sony BMG: 1984) UK #5
Other versions incl: Priscilla Brown & The Spaniels (Vee-Jay), Bob & Marcia (Trojan/Universal), Peaches & Herb (Date/Sony BMG)

SO CLOSE (BB/Clyde Otis/Luther Dixon)
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1959) US #5 R&B, #38 Pop

THANK YOU PRETTY BABY (BB/Clyde Otis)
By Brook Benton (Mercury/Universal: 1959) US #1 R&B, #16 Pop

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PLEASE DON’T STOP THE MUSIC!

Old & new Sony/ATV songs were featured in the recently completed 6th season of ABC Television’s smash-hit show "Dancing With The Stars". Cyndi Lauper’s TRUE COLORS (Steinberg/Kelly) was danced as a Rumba, Little Richard’s rocker RIP IT UP (Blackwell/Marascalco) was featured as a Jive, Rihanna’s DON’T STOP THE MUSIC (Eriksen/Storm/Hermansen/Jackson) became a Cha Cha, Colbie Caillat’s BUBBLY (Caillat/Reeves) was a Foxtrot, John Mayer’s SAY (Mayer) was a Rumba and Flo Rida’s LOW was also a Cha Cha.

http://www.sonyatv.com/en-au/index.php/articles/233

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if anyone ever has time..hopefully they can find 'In THe Summertime', by Mungo Jerry..i heard that on a radio station..now THAT's how you write a song. has to be one of the funnest songs in history. MJ you rock on finding great music, and owning it, too.

[dare_me]

if anyone ever has time..hopefully they can find 'In THe Summertime', by Mungo Jerry..i heard that on a radio station..now THAT's how you write a song. has to be one of the funnest songs in history. MJ you rock on finding great music, and owning it, too.

lol i LOVE this song!!!

in the summer time when the weather is hot you can stretch right up and touch the sky, when the weather's fine you got women you got women on your mind...

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lol i LOVE this song!!!

in the summer time when the weather is hot you can stretch right up and touch the sky, when the weather's fine you got women you got women on your mind...

lol..yep...that's what u call rollin and not fightin the process and not carin what people think when a melody comes..lol..that's a classic

especially the dee dee dees..and the da da das...lol...yeah we're hap happy

i kept repeating it..couldn't get enough

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i'm lookin at timbaland..and i realize why MJ is so successful...so many beat up on MJ's prospects. Paul Mac beat up on his own music. but MJ saw the gem... as i post this, one more drank by tpain and ludacris(featuring MJ's someone put your hand out) is number 1 on the power seven at seven on power 106 fm hip hop station in los angeles. that's not counting the countless times i hear number 1 atv songs when i'm not posting. and i post a lot.

[Rasta Pasta]

i'm lookin at timbaland..and i realize why MJ is so successful...so many beat up on MJ's prospects. Paul Mac beat up on his own music. but MJ saw the gem... as i post this, one more drank by tpain and ludacris(featuring MJ's someone put your hand out) is number 1 on the power seven at seven on power 106 fm hip hop station in los angeles. that's not counting the countless times i hear number 1 atv songs when i'm not posting. and i post a lot.

vncwilliam, you have solved a mystery...everytime I hear that Ludacris song.. I keep thinking.. the lead-in sounds good.."where have I heard it before",.......................BINGO...

Michael got paid for that song...and Teddy Riley gets some change too..since he co-wrote it wtih Michaell

SOMEONE PUT YOUR HAND OUT
Writer: Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson
Publisher: Mijac Music
http://songwritershalloffame.org/ind...iled/C116/P80/

it always erks me that Diddy and JayZ easily gets so much respect for their positions in the music industry by fans but Michael gets next to none.........................

some of y'all need to recognize....

[Big Apple2]

Here's a little mention I got from "hitsdailydouble," for those of us who don't understand the value there is in publishing music.

They were doing a "Year In Music" wrap-up and regarding publishing this is what they had to say:

"And without making a lot of noise, the music publishers CONTINUE to be the most consistent revenue producers in the industry."

They also added:

"PUBLISHING: This part of the business continued to be the MOST PROFITABLE part of the biz as the same players......"

Which means even when the rest of the music business is not doing so well, Mike STILL manages to come out on top.

[GenieBottle]

I just have to post this vid because what Busta says is soo awesome! Mike is gangsta!

The fans may not recogniz, the media may pretend not to reconize...but the rest of the music industry sure as hell recognises! to the key players and people who matter in the music industry, Michael pwns lol!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-vW8z7WnCM

[Big Apple2]

I just have to post this vid because what Busta says is soo awesome! Mike is gangsta!

The fans may not recogniz, the media may pretend not to reconize...but the rest of the music industry sure as hell recognises! to the key players and people who matter in the music industry, Michael pwns lol!

Thanks for posting that clip GenieBottle. It's a nice REMINDER for us all!

Busta said MJ is the "ILLEST and he don't care what nobody says." LOL!

Busta knows what time it is!