Is Michael Jackson due for a comeback?

Well, well, well. It's been a long time since we've heard anything from the self-styled King of pop, in fact I remember nothing but gossip and controversy about Michael Jackson in recent times.

Sometimes I forget the timeless classics he wrote in his glory days. To be fair, I would go as far as to say that Michael Jackson has written some of the best pop songs in music history -- not just in the 80s, but throughout his career.

So what's going on now?

I'll tell you what's going on. A new song has surfaced on the Internet that features Michael Jackson. Some reports have been floating around to suggest that the vocals on this song a result of Jackson collaborating with Will.I.Am from the group Black eyed peas... while others say that the vocals were done many years ago, and have been incorporated in the mix just recently.

You can see Jackson working in the studio here, just recently in the last few months...


Whatever the case, it seems evident that Jackson doesn't plan to be leaving his music career behind any time soon. Perhaps this is a teaser for what is yet to come.

Watch this space...

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Tony Furtado releases new album, ‘Thirteen’ out 12 March 2007

From the very first moments of “Used,” which opens Tony Furtado’s new album, Thirteen, it’s clear that the prodigious instrumentalist turned singer/songwriter is a man on a mission. This bracing rocker, with its galloping ZZ Top groove and restless Tom Petty vibe, establishes the album’s interlocked themes of “good luck/bad luck/no luck” (as Furtado puts it) on both the personal and political levels, while a phalanx of fretted instruments provides a thrillingly visceral reminder of Furtado’s prowess as an ax wielder of the first order.

On Thirteen, this rapidly maturing artist fulfills the immense promise of his 2004 breakthrough These Chains, his initial foray into songwriting and singing. While Furtado’s 2005 outing, the literally solo Bare Bones, pushed the technical envelope as he recorded his own one-man tour, the expansive Thirteen reveals an artist with a great deal on his mind and a full arsenal of skills with which to express his thoughts and feelings in a captivating way. “These Chains was my first serious attempt at songwriting,” says Furtado, “so it was a trial by fire, with a bit of experimentation. This time I had the chance to go deeper.”

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American Idol extends talent search to songwriters

NEW YORK (Billboard) - It's hard to imagine that the producers of "American Idol" would want to tinker with the show's formula following last season. After all, the hit reality program -- a talent search for music's Next Big Thing -- was 2006's top-rated TV series by a wide margin. But when the "A.I." juggernaut returns for its sixth season January 16, that's just what they'll be doing.

In the biggest tweak of the show in years, a new national songwriting contest will be introduced and run parallel alongside the usual singing competition. The winning song, as determined by viewers, will serve as the first single from the champion of "Idol."

It's fine-tuning like that -- a quintessential "Idol" touch -- that has enabled the franchise to maintain its steady upward trajectory during its five-year run. Last season was the show's biggest and best yet. According to Nielsen Media Research, the show averaged more than 30 million viewers -- ratings that trail only the likes of special one-off events like the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards. What is more, Ad Age says the show generated more than $500 million in TV sponsorship revenue in 2006. It now sets the value of the "Idol" franchise at $2.5 billion. A record four contestants were signed to album deals with Simon Fuller's record company, 19 Entertainment: Taylor Hicks, runner-up Katharine McPhee and finalists Chris Daughtry and Kelly Pickler.

Now the franchise -- which through the years has given rise to the platinum-selling careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino -- is thinking even bigger as it heads into its latest season.

Says a relaxed and confident Fuller, "Idol" creator and mastermind, "We're just hitting our stride."

So what can viewers, not to mention advertisers, expect in the season ahead?

Details of the songwriting contest are still being sketched out, but it will be open to amateurs, with demos submitted through an "Idol" Web site. The show's producers and judges will whittle entries down to a dozen finalists, which will be performed in the show's stretch run and put up to a vote by the audience.....

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Make Money Writing Songs?

....Absolutely. While you are waiting for that all important publishing deal, why not make some passive income along the way?

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R.Kelly Accused of Assault & Stealing Songwriting Royalties

R. Kelly's legal woes continue to mount as the Chicago bred crooner has been accused of assaulting and stealing songwriting royalties from a former employee.

According to The Chicago Tribune, Henry "Love" Vaughn, who claims to have been a "mentor and guide" to Kelly since he was a teenager , filed a lawsuit on Wednesday (October 4th) claiming Kelly and others dragged him to the basement of Kelly's home in Olympia Fields on Feb. 19th, and "Kelly repeatedly struck him about the face and body with his fists."

Vaughn's suit also claims Kelly reneged on an oral agreement to pay him one-half of the money he earned from a song that was ultimately titled "Step in the Name of Love."

Vaughn alleges he provided Kelly with the "concept" for the song by suggesting that they create a song for the dance known as "Steppin".

Allan Mayer, a spokesman for Kelly, responded to the suit via a statement calling Vaughn a "hanger-on" who was trying to extort money from Kelly.

"Kelly has written more than 2,000 songs without ever using a co-writer. The lawsuit is a pathetic collection of half-truths, distortions, and outright lies," Mayer said, " To suggest that he needed Mr. Vaughn's help to write a song-or that he offered him any portion of his songwriting royalties-is ludicrous."

Mayer also revealed that police already investigated the assault allegations and found "there was nothing to them".

Olympia Fields police confirmed yesterday that they investigated the alleged assault and battery but would not discuss the incident.

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BMI Salutes Top Urban Music Makers at Star-Studded Gala in NYC

BMI saluted the premier r&b, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 6th Annual Urban Awards held Aug. 30 in New York City. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Atlanta Writer/Publisher VP Catherine Brewton, the red carpet was hopping at the star-studded ceremony, which took place at the famed Roseland Ballroom.






Mariah Carey took home two of the night's top honors, including Song of the Year for her smash "We Belong Together" and Songwriter of the Year, which she shared with Miami-based producers Bigg D and Jim Jonsin. A highlight of the gala event was a special presentation to prolific songwriting and production team Kenneth Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio "L.A." Reid, who were named BMI Icons for their "enduring influence on generations of music makers."

Other big winners included rapper Kanye West, who earned the Producer of the Year title for the second consecutive year; Warner/Chappell Music Group, named Urban Publisher of the Year; and Jazze Pha's "1, 2 Step," which nabbed the BMI Urban Ringtone Award. Executives from music trade magazine Billboard were also on hand to give out No. 1 Awards to the BMI songs that reached the top spot on its urban music charts.

Song of the Year "We Belong Together," which Carey co-wrote, ruled the top of multiple charts for months after its release in 2005, relaunching the five-octave singer's career back into superstardom. BMI writers Darnell Bristol, Sid "Uncle Jamz" Johnson, Patrick Moten, Sandra Sully, Bobby Womack and BMI Icon Babyface were also recognized with the Urban Awards' top song prize, as were the song's publishers - ABKCO, Ballads by Design, Hip Chic Music, Mister Johnson's Jams Music, Rye Songs, Songs of Universal, Sony/ATV and Warner-Tamerlane.

As the best-selling female performer of the 1990s, Carey stood apart by composing all her own material, and was twice before named Songwriter of the Year (1993 and 1999). She takes the top songwriter prize for the third time this year by placing three of her own hits on the most-performed list - "Don't Forget About Us," "Shake It Off" and "We Belong Together" - all from last year's comeback release, The Emancipation of Mimi. Carey, who also wrote 1992's Pop Song of the Year, "Love Takes Time," has a total of 23 BMI Awards and 15 "Million-Air" songs that have had one million or more broadcast performances.

Sharing the Urban Songwriter of the Year spotlight were producers Bigg D and Jim Jonsin, who also had three songs on the most-played list with the co-writes "Let's Go" by Trick Daddy (featuring Lil Jon & Twista), and Pretty Ricky's "Grind With Me" and "Your Body." Formerly known as the Unusual Suspects, this Dirty South production duo has been cranking out the hits, LPs, soundtracks and re-mixes for such heavy-hitters as Trick Daddy, Pretty Ricky, Trina, Jacki-O, Cee-Lo and Pitbull since 2000.

Multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producers Babyface and L.A. Reid then took the stage to accept their BMI Icon honors. As co-founders of LaFace, the record label they started in 1989, the longtime writing partners are responsible for launching the careers of such multi-platinum artists as Toni Braxton, TLC, Usher and Pink. With a vast catalog of hits recorded by such A-listers as Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Eric Clapton, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Outkast, Dido, Ciara, Jay-Z and Songwriter of the Year Mariah Carey, songs penned by Babyface and L.A. have accumulated more than 40 million airplays on American radio and television.

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Robbie May Duet With Shakira

LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Robbie Williams could be set to record a duet with Shakira, if his former songwriting partner gets his way. Gy Chambers masterminded several of Robbie's biggest hits, including 'Angles' and 'Rock DJ', but the pair parted ways after a clash over the singer's multi-million pound recording deal with EMI.

However, Guy insists he is now ready to call a truce on the pair's feud and pen another hit for Robbie if he agrees to collaborate with Shakira.

Guy is convinced a duet between the pair could be the thing that launches Robbie's career in the US, where the Latin beauty is a huge star.

He told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "He should have always done that. It would be the perfect match and I would like to write the tune for it. It would be a worldwide hit and would break Robbie in America."

Guy has also revealed that one of the main reasons the pair disbanded their hugely successful partnership was because Robbie wanted to move to Los Angeles.

He added: "One of the main reasons our partnership ended was because he moved to Los Angeles. "If I'd also moved out there we may have continued working together. But that idea wasn't really going to be possible."

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Elton Writes about life-time co-writer Bernie Taupin

Elton John does seem to be everywhere are the moment!

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SIR ELTON JOHN decided to write a heartfelt song about his long-term relationship with songwriting partner BERNIE TAUPIN, after having endured 40 tumultuous years together as a team.

The rocket man star wrote The Bridge about his pal and is releasing it as the first single from his new album THE CAPTAIN AND THE KID on 19 September (06). He explains, "In the context that I sing it, it's about having crossed that bridge and survived and having the two of us still being together - Bernie Taupin and myself.

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Big & Rich tear it up for Songwriting Success

Not everybody appreciates Big Kenny and John Rich's collaborative songwriting.

Under the name Big & Rich, the multiplatinum pop-country duo has changed the face of Nashville since "Horse of a Different Color" hit shelves in mid-2004.

But regardless of what you think about songs such as "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" or "8th of November," it's almost impossible not to admire the spirit in which they were created. Big & Rich were seasoned Nashville songwriters long before they met each other, but they're also just a couple of dudes tearing it up.

"Kenny and I are planning on taking a couple of trips. We actually met the bartender while taking a trip," Rich said recently, referencing the South Dakota bartender/Vietnam veteran who was the inspiration behind the battle-themed ballad "8th of November," the duo's current single. "Their stories are in our songs, and we discovered them by rocking around the country.

"He and I are going to Mexico in the winter to see what in the world we run into. We've been so busy we haven't been able to do it. But we're going to dig it up, tear it up, turn it upside down and see what we have left. We have an arsenal of new material, but we also want to find these stories that are out there."

Big & Rich have had a busy summer. They played 25 shows in August, and when they're not on the road, they're writing and producing for themselves and others.

Ask Big or Rich what they're doing at any given moment, and you'll always get a different answer. But no matter the reply, it will only reinforce these guys' overarching influence in mainstream country.

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Hawley: "I Had To Snub Robbie"

Mercury Music Prize nominee RICHARD HAWLEY has no regrets over snubbing ROBBIE WILLIAMS' offer of songwriting work, insisting the move would have been a step backwards. The COLES CORNER rocker admits joining Williams' pop star world would be lucrative, but he insists his integrity comes first.

He says, "It's a different world all that. "It would have been like winning the lottery. But it would also have been like taking whatever scant wisdom I've developed in this short life and throwing it away."

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Elton Announces Dates for Australia Tour

ONE of the world's greatest performers, Sir Elton John, is heading back to Australia.
The legendary musician will join a list of superstar acts including Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Billy Joel touring the nation before Christmas.

It has been four years since the Grammy award winner toured Australia and he has promised his two-hour non-stop show will be greater than any of his past events.
It will be his 12th tour of Australia.

Sir Elton, who has sold 250 million albums over 35 years in the business, will release a new record, The Captain and the Kid, next month.

The album is a sequel to his 1975 classic Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy and was written with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin.

Tickets for the tour go on sale on September 14, with the program opening in Brisbane on November 26 and concluding in Perth on December 11.

Source news.com.au

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FEAR FACTORY Drummer Talks About The Band's Songwriting Process

Simon Milburn of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera.

A few excerpts from the chat follow:

On the response to last year's "Transgression":

"I think it's been good. It's been kind of interesting. We've had some reaction from Europe that was mediocre and then we've had other reactions that were that this was the best record that we've ever done. It's kind of weird this time. This time, it's almost like it's varied depending on who you ask. Usually, every record you pretty much get the same kind of feel — everybody's really excited about it, they think it's great. But on this one, it was almost either you loved it or your hated it. It was weird. So go figure. It was pretty interesting."

On Herrera's personal opinion of the last album:

"I would've personally liked something more heavier throughout. But I'm just one person in the band. I'm probably more the metalhead in the band. So for me, I'm more into the heavier, more fearsome, fast stuff. So I would've maybe liked it to be a little harder and heavier. There are a few tracks that are very heavy, very FEAR FACTORY-esque. But of course, there are some other tracks that are very different, which is something that we also do a lot as well. We kind of change things up a little bit sometimes. I kinda like that. I like the fact that we can do a wide array of metal and still make it sound like FEAR FACTORY, y'know?"On what he would change about "Transgression", if given a chance to do so:

"If anything, I would've probably liked Burt to interact more with us as we were writing the record. That's probably the only thing I would change that we're probably gonna change for this next time around. I think I'm so used to writing around guitars and writing with guitars, that it would be nice for me for a change to actually write around what Burt was singing. A lot of times, Burt does his lyrics and vocals so late in the game that I've already kind of committed to my parts, because I try to… during pre-production, I really concentrate on what I'm doing and try to make things more interesting and add other little nuances that I do on the songs that really kind of add to each song's character. A lot of times when I'm doing that, I'm not doing that with vocals either. If I had the vocals, I think I could actually write my parts a lot better. So that would probably be the one thing I'd like to change … maybe have a little bit more networking between the drums and the vocals as much as there is between the drums and guitars, which is what we're known for, y'know?"

On why it has been difficult to get Bell involved in the writing process:

"I don't really know what the definite answer is. I guess it could just be that Burt's state of mind is on touring and not so much on writing at that time. If I had to take a guess, maybe that would be it. I know part of the problem last time is that he didn't ask for music and we just assumed that he really didn't want to start yet. So part of the problem has really been us as well, y'know? It's kind of like the 'don't ask, don't tell' thing but at the same time, I definitely want to make it more of a focal point that Burt starts writing a little bit earlier. It's just one of the things. It's like, i'll be doing records for the next ten years and I'll probably still learn something new every time. It's always different. Even if you're working with the same people, there's always different situations in life that you gotta work around and that's what makes it different."

On Bell's near-electrocution on May, 2006 in Luxembourg:

"Well, essentially what happened is, we were told before we went on stage that there was a power problem in the venue. So we were like, 'OK, well, we'll see what happens.' So, we start playing and I think halfway through the second song, the power went out. Then, I think after the fourth or fifth song, Burt got shocked from the mic, and then I think a song later, Christian got shocked because he's doing back vocals. Then nothing really happened for two songs and then I think it was during 'Archetype', Burt got shocked again. It shocked him so hard that he fell to the floor. After that, he was like 'That's it. I can't take any more.' But at that point, we had already pretty much done the entire set. We had done about an hour and twenty minutes at that point. So it's not like it was gonna be a huge issue for us to not continue to play anymore. But I didn't blame Burt. I was like ‘Well, how can I argue with that?' So essentially, that's what happened. Luckily, he didn't get shocked enough the first time, because the first time, we would've only been like two or three songs into the set. Fans would have been really disappointed, and we probably had some legal issues with the venue. I'm not glad that it happened to Burt, but I'm glad it happened when it happened and we were able to just say 'We can't do this anymore', and I'm sure the fans could understand as well."

Read the entire interview at http://www.themetalforge.com

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A Quick update on CARNAL FORGE

Swedish thrashers CARNAL FORGE have issued the following update:"The pre-production of the new album has been a long, long process but in the end it has been really worth it. We have gone through all the arrangements and vocal parts in a way that we never have done with CARNAL FORGE before. The result is just utterly brilliant. We have also tried some stuff that we never did in CARNAL FORGE. We have a couple really heavy songs. One is so slow it almost falls apart... haha...

"Some wonder why it takes so goddamn long time this time around, but the thing is that we live in three different cities, so we have met for pre-production work once, maybe twice a month to work together. On all other albums with CARNAL FORGE, the vocals were made in the studio. But I promise you it's worth the wait... Soon we'll start the real recording...

"The follow-up to 2004's "Aren't You Dead Yet?", which will likely be mixed by Andy Sneap (NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, MACHINE HEAD), will feature the following cuts, among others: "Godsend Gods End", "Hate Junkie", "Ante Mori", "End Game", "Testify For My Victims", "Biological Waste Matter", "Questions Pertaining The Ownership Of My Mind", "Subhuman", "Forever Guilt", "Burning Eden" and "The Dead".

CARNAL FORGE's upcoming CD will be the group's first with singer Jens C. Mortensen (LEECH, REVOLVER, SLAPDASH), who replaced Jonas Kjellgren in 2004.

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GANGgajang Hit Home

The Australian Band GANGgajang have toured the world over since their debut offering 20 years ago in 1985, but have never actually performed in Brisbane's landmark hotel "Regatta".

In fact, singer-songwriter Mark Callagham from the band has only ever admitted to have 'drunk there' many times, but not performing there once.

Here's a light article on the subject and more...

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"There's been many times when I've drunk there – or even been drunk there – but we've never played at the Regatta," said Callaghan, who'll front up with his band, Resin Dogs and Sarah McLeod for the Regattafest next weekend.

"Good old sunny Brisbane on the river. It'll be good to be back. We've played shows at the Gold Coast and Bribie Island and the Cleveland Seafood Festival, but we haven't actually done a Brisbane city show in a couple of years," said Callaghan from his Sydney music publishing office, where he administers the songwriting activities of a flock of Oz composers including Grinspoon and Groove Terminator.

As the manager of Shock Music Publishing, Callaghan says he "signs songwriters and tries to further their careers".

"But I'm still finding the time to do some songwriting and strut my stuff in the band."

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Paris Hilton's Debut Album

What is it with 'celebrity turning into pop singers' that I can't stand? As a songwriter, I try so hard to sit on the fence with material that's been 'put out' by Hollywood stars - even if the songs ARE good.

Paris Hilton has just released her debut album and it hit the stores on August 22nd. Critics haven't been so kind and it's no wonder why. Seems like it's a necessity to endorse every single track with a hip producer or a 'sound' that's working for the moment. To me, this is NOT the mark of a true artist. Paris Hilton may disagree, but with all the hype surrounding her, it really is hard to take her seriously.

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Calvin
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Hilton's debut CD a lesson in blandness

What else can you say when you're asking a critic to assess the debut by ultimate celebutante Paris Hilton? (Paris hits store shelves today.)
Colleagues will doubtless take the opportunity to shoot apples in a barrel and savage this album -- which has yielded one cross-Canada number- one hit with Stars Are Blind so far -- because they feel obligated to differentiate an act that sells itself with sex appeal and fame over, um, all the others. Truthfully, there is little to no difference between Hilton and many acts on the charts.

Don't believe it?

Then go ahead and dump on her for hiring some name brand hip-hop producers to craft catchy beats behind her infantile sex-obsessed lyrical teases (Nelly Furtado, Gwen Stefani, Madonna).
Perhaps you take exception with her hiring top notch songwriters to co-write (Avril Lavigne, Cheyenne Kimball, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce).

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Franz Ferdinand Spice Up Book Festival

I mentioned a few posts ago that Franz Ferdinand were due to appear at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on the 24th August. Well, the crowd were certainly lit up by their presence as they shared their secrets of songwriting.

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Franz Ferdinand Share Songwriting Secrets

Yesterday, the fame and glitz of pop invaded the normally sober world of literature and reading. Hundreds of fans at the Edinburgh International Book Festival yesterday were treated to an hour of analysis of the secrets of songwriting from Franz Ferdinand, the top Scottish rock band.

Alex Kapranos, the band's lead singer, and Nick McCarthy, his fellow songwriter and guitarist, revealed their literary inspirations for a career that has so far netted six million album sales, the Mercury Music Prize and numerous other awards.

The duo also disclosed their latest creative move, a song for children written specifically for a charity album.

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Scientist Give Songwriting A Go...

I can safely say that when I was in school I lacked concentration in any academic subject and quickly re-gained energy once it was time for a creative class. I would be the one who people were asking to write their song in the music class. If felt good. But I bet it didn't feel half as good as the odd one that just seemed to be good at everything - like maths, physics, chemistry, biology, history AND music. Erm, this simply wasn't fair.

My guess is that those went on to be mathematicians or scientists anyway. But what about the creativity that they possess? Where does that go?

Well, here's a nice article of an Oxford Scientist who has decided to give songwriting a go and has already had a great start by becoming a finalist in a UK Songwriting competition.

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Scientist wows judges in songwriting contest

An Oxford scientist has discovered he has a hidden talent for songwriting after reaching the final of a national contest.

Memory research scientist Dr Andy Lee is celebrating after winning a place in the final of the UK Songwriting Contest.

He earned his spot in the final of the instrumental section with his classical piano composition entitled Airborne and he was also a finalist with his piece entitled A Walk in the Clouds.

Dr Lee, 29, first started playing the piano when he was five years old, but decided to make a career in the science world because it was more secure.

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50 Cent mocks The Game's songwriting

Tuesday, August 22 2006, 12:02 BST - by Daniel Kilkelly http://www.digitalspy.co.uk

50 Cent believes that The Game's rap career will struggle without his help.The In Da Club rapper, who publicly fell out with his protégé last year, has predicted that his second album will be a flop.

"I don't think [Game's new album] is going to be interesting," 50 told XXL magazine. "I think it's going to be what it was before I wrote his hits."I wrote six records for his album, three of them were his first three singles. Can he rap? Yeah. Is he a good songwriter? No."

(oh dear)

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Don't Go Straight To The Chorus...

Hi all,

After taking some advice from a Songwriter, (who's been doing it for decades) I've started to write in the following format:

* Verse
* Pre-Chorus
* Chorus

What do I mean by pre-chorus? Here's a snippet from the Veteran Songwriting Secrets Interview:

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Snippet_Veteran_Songwriter.mp3
(right-click above and choose 'save as' and then save the file).

He tells us that an effective way of grabbing a listener is to put in a 'link' between the verse and the chorus.

It actually works like a charm :-)

In fact, he shares a whole TON of idea' and secrets that will turbo charge your creativity.

You're seriously missing out if you haven't got a copy of this...

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Grab it now while you get the chance.

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Zimbabwe: International Songwriting Competition Opens

The ISC are taking things to even higher heights with the all new songwriting competition opening in Zimbabwe.

It's all happening for 2006 and you can check out the article on it here (below).

Calvin

THE 2006 International Songwriting Competition that provides opportunities for bands, artistes and songwriters to gain exposure is now open.

The competition also gives artistes a chance for their songs to be heard by some of the most influential members of the music industry internationally.

In Zimbabwe, so far, Chiwoniso Maraire, is the only artiste who participated and emerged second in the 2005 competition.

The 2006 competition has two new categories, many new judges and has also increased the cash portion of its Grand Prize to US$25 000, which makes it the largest cash Grand Prize in any songwriting competition.

ISC gives away over US$150 000 in cash and prizes, including an Overall Grand Prize package of US$25 000 in cash and over US$20 000 in merchandise, unmatched by any other songwriting competition.

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Source http://allafrica.com/stories/200608180525.html

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