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Tom Wylde Joins Infernal Rock Radio At 4th Year Anniversary

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:13:08 +0000

Producer and programming director Tom Wylde, formerly host of the Metal Nation show at Hard Rock Radio Live, has joined Infernal Rock Radio as host of Wylde Radio, now on Sunday afternoons and Monday nights. Originating in Chicago, Wylde Radio features independent label and underground hard rock/metal bands. Also celebrating his 4th year in the underground rock industry, Tom Wylde states he's "proud to join the crew" at Infernal Rock Radio ( http://www.infernalrockradio.com ).

Wylde has recently been named one of the Top 5 Shoutcast hosts in the world, according to Shoutcast.com, the agency in charge of radio ratings.

Review of 'Love Kills' by This Is A Shakedown!

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:32:19 +0000

The Electro-rock band that-shakes-you-down and makes you sweat comes from Cleveland, Ohio where This is A Skakedown! has already been nominated as the hottest group in the area. Having conquered the tallest place in the local scene podium, the quartet seems determined to push on. A few days ago, I read on their myspace page that the band is ready to write another album, but I think that would be too much to enjoy, seeing as how Love Kills is taking with it a smooth fresh breeze of renovation in the rock-pop culture. The band has all the numbers to be globally recognized and to start thinking 'internationally'.

Love Kills is an album that runs at 100 mph with apparently no stops along the way, until the 10th track, which is a cover of Frank Sinatra's Funny Valentine, performed with a slow punk-metal feel. Circles, the album's opening track, already tells you from the first beats what you are about to face: a new power rock band with a strong groove and a remarkable sound. The band was born to make you move and the dance elements are prominent throughout the album. Tracks like Love Kills, Can't Stop, Oh!, and Come and Cut My Heart Out make it virtually impossible to sit still. If I had a friend who was a rock fan, I would recommend Love Kills. On some tracks, I can see 'evocations' of U2. Take for example the guitars in Electric Sound, where even the vocals reminded me of Bono Vox. 80's influences can be seen as well in the progressive sound of Radio.

Regardless of the dance elements on the album, great bands don't forget about rock. Tracks like You Make Me Wanna and The Beat show that This Is A Shakedown! hasn’t forgotten about the rock essentials. The horrible beauty of Caving In closes the scene and helps to remind you of what you have been listening to for the past 43 minutes. Again this is a great album, with lots of great tunes. This is a Shakedown! is a strong rock band supported by a fair rhythm section that rotates around a great front-man. I would give Love Kills a 10/10 because every song is a worthwhile listen, and they all contain the good elements of rock & roll.

http://www.myspace.com/thisisashakedown
http://www.reversedimageunlimited.com

by Nicholas Guida, MusicDish e-Journal
http://www.musicdish.com/mag/?id=12452

MusicDishTV: Kerchoonz Unveils the K-Box Portable Speaker

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:33:36 +0000

WATCH THE VIDEO...

Kerchoonz has released a new, portable device that turns surfaces into speakers. About the size of an iPhone, the K-Box plugs into anything - laptop, phone, mp3 player, TV, iPod, etc. equipped with a headphone jack. Once placed on a flat surface, the K-Box uses its cutting-edge gel audio technology to transform the surface underneath into a speaker with excellent audio quality. The K-Box can be purchased from http://www.Kerchoonz.com

Didier Kussu Blasts Sony Music And Others On Michael Jackson

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:46:46 +0000

LONDON, July 2, 2009

Written by Didier Kussu

United Entertainment & Media Limited founder, Didier Kussu argues fans to stop buying Michael Jackson's music and related products.

Millions of fans, leaders, musicians and friends mourn the "King of Pop", but the worst thing you can do at this time is to purchase Michael's music or any
expensive memorabilia because you are making other people rich, rather than
contributing to something positive for Michael Jackson or his 3 children. Michael Jackson needed financial support while he was physically alive.

Unfortunately, with all of his hard work and dedication not to mention the inspiration and happiness that he brought to millions through his music and lyrics, Michael Jackson has died with a mountain of debts. According to my source in 2002 Sony has refused to put out Michael Jackson's CHARITY single "What More Can I Give? Because of the failed sales of Invincible album (2 million copies sold ONLY!) and Michael with his own words has gone far to even call Sony's Tommy Mottola "the devil". Sony still controls Michael Jackson's catalog including the hit albums Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous, HIStory, Blood on the Dance Floor and Invincible.

I feel bad that thousands of radio stations are now playing Michael's music
when is dead but while he was alive and he desperately needed money from his performance royalties, nobody was playing his music. Maybe the radio music director around the world could not trust playing Michael Jackson's music because of the allegations of child molestation. That's why, they wanted to keep their good reputations by playing songs about how to be a killer, I am a really queen bitch, party like a rock star etc. in order to teach our kids how to lead the world as killers, bitches and rich super-dupa-dumb-party-sexy-freaky-star!

What about playing song or video such as "Heal The World" or Earth Song? Do you think that when a kid is watching or listening to these particular songs, he or she will have a picture or Michael Jackson molesting someone or the kid will be affected by the images and the lyrics of he song. Or maybe, you believe showing naked women with big boobs, ass and killer, getting high, money lyrics are the best for the future of our kids and the planet in general.

Has Prince or Simply Red also been accused of child molestation? NO, but why we don't hear their music on the radio like we used to? Prince is not anymore with Warner since the nineties, he famously took a stand against Warner Records back then when he went on strike and appeared with the word "slave" drawn on his cheek. He recently had an album out but how many radio stations are playing his new music? Are you waiting for him to die and start claiming how great he was?

Don't get me wrong, Didier Kussu is a first class marketing strategist. Yes, I am a business executive too and Kussu Productions and its affiliated companies do have a good relationship with most of the giant in music and entertainment industries. It is true that if we can make these artists, we should be able to break them as well. However, can we really make a non-talented artist a world star? Based on my own experience, I don't think so, we can push an artist to certain point but if that individual does not really has the talent, we cannot artificially make him or her a star in a long term. I would like to remind other colleague that we have a great responsibility in this industry and we all should be aware of the consequences for the future generation, because many underestimate the power of images, movies as well as what we hear on a daily basis.

I urge fans to buy Prince's music and support the effort of many other creative artists around the globe, whether indie or established, signed or unsigned, it doesn't matter. Because music is one of the most valuable asset in our lives and it takes a lot in order to produce good music, be it time, money, energy, you name it...

Well, Michael Jackson was officially acquitted at trial that means INNOCENT but still demonized by the media. However, The hardest part, Thomas Mesereau Jr., the lawyer who defended Jackson said, was for Jackson to be accused by a child. It had happened once before in 1993 but that case was settled without a trial. "He didn't really trust adults," Mesereau said. He looked to children as the people who wouldn't hurt him.

If the accusation against Michael was not based on truth, I hope that those who accused him for child molestation will one day confess either to Michael
Jackson's family or to the press, because this is the right thing to do. There are laws from the creator himself that no one can escape, it doesn't matter how long it takes or how many generations. And I know that the Jackson family is strong and wise enough to forgive them.

Now, Michael Jackson is gone but not his music nor his debts.
How could a global coalition of fans, leaders and friends help Michael Jackson's children so that his hard work won't be in vain? Maybe a concept that I put together "as a part of my contribution" to help Michael Jackson's legacy as well as his left children so that they could enjoy the fruits of their great latest father by reimbursing the debts and keeping the catalogue rights and other assets of Michael Jackson.

The Jackson Family should consider creating a social network website in which Michael's fans and friends around the world should register, interact and donate money in order to pay Michael Jackson's debts. The website may include memorabilia, merchandizes, unreleased Michael Jackson's music etc. including user activities such as:
- Uploading their own Michael Jackson's related videos (embeddable)
- Telling their own personal stories
- Uploading pictures, biography
- Sharing their memories, concert and whatsoever experiences related to Michael Jackson
- Music gadget with their personal track mix (embeddable)
- Comments and sending messages to each other etc.

That way the fans will know that they're contributing directly to a good cause and giving back to their King of Pop "Michael Jackson". Think of Barack Obama campaign's donation but on a global scale!

May Your Soul Rest In Peace, Didier Kussu.

About the Author
Didier Kussu is business consultant, entrepreneur and music executive. The self-described universal strategist is the founder of companies such as United Entertainment & Media Limited, Kussu Productions, Latin Music Publishing Group USA, Indie Songs Publishing UK, Indie-Distribution, African Music Publishing among others.

For press inquiries, please contact:
Fax: +49 208 6942 240
Email: press(at)Kussu-productions.com
Url: http://www.kussu.net

MXP4 Launches Interactive Single With Basement Jaxx And Dave Stewart As The First British Artists

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:16:21 +0000

PARIS--MXP4 today announces Basement Jaxx and Dave Stewart as the first British music acts to launch an interactive single based on its interactive digital music solution. Basement

Jaxx is using MXP4's interactive single widget to showcase its brand new single, Raindrops, which was a new entry into the UK charts at number 21 on 28th June. Fans can go online at http://www.basementjaxx.co.uk to use MXP4's REMIX IT module - to play with remixes of Raindrops and create their own music experience.

Dave Stewart's company, Weapons of Mass Entertainment, will be engaging fans at http://www.davestewart.com and http://www.myspace.com/thedavestewart with MXP4 interactive singles such as Cindy Gomez' song 'Again and Again', which will include lyrics in three languages. The Eurythmics' single, Sweet Dreams, written with Annie Lennox, will allow fans to play DJ by switching between versions.

Dave Stewart says: "MXP4 have created a cool way to pack a load of information into a fun to use widget which is so easy to play and share."

The MXP4 solution re-invents the 'single' experience by incorporating exclusive content, and enables fans to play with music in new ways, for instance remixing different versions of a track or muting vocals to create a karaoke version. All this, along with text such as cover notes and tour dates, comes together in one seamless music experience. Artists are also using the MXP4 solution to engage with fans by launching online 'remix' competitions.

Consumers can use different MXP4 modules to:
* MIX IT: Take out specific instruments to play along or listen to different versions
* SING IT: Re-discover lyrics and play with it by muting/adding the vocals
* REMIX IT: Discover and play with remixes to create their own version
* MAX IT: Discover a maxi extended version of a song and enjoy a different music experience each time they play a song.

Albin Serviant, CEO of MXP4, says: "The adoption of our technology by such successful British artists gives us an exciting indication that the music industry is recognising the potential of the interactive music experience. The industry is evolving, whilst consumers want the opportunity to play with the music and consume it in new ways. MXP4 allows labels and artists to deliver that experience, whilst embracing new promotional and revenue opportunities. It's great to see established British artists leading the way."

Artists already using MXP4 solutions to deliver an interactive 'single' experience and engage more closely with fans include:
* black and white years: http://mxp4.com/play-with-it/blackandwhiteyears/
* The Grouch and Eligh: http://mxp4.com/play-with-it/thegrouchandeligh/
* Pony Pony Run Run: http://mxp4.com/play-with-it/ponyponyrunrun/
* Sliimy: http://mxp4.com/play-with-it/sliimy/
* Wax Tailor: http://mxp4.com/play-with-it/waxtailor/

About MXP4
MXP4 develops interactive music solutions that are changing the music experience for consumers by allowing them to play with the music. MXP4 delivers an interactive digital music experience which enables the music industry to explore new revenue opportunities and engage more closely with consumers.

Based in Paris, the company was founded in 2006 by Gilles Babinet, Sylvain Huet and Philippe Ulrich. Albin Serviant (former GM at Vivendi Mobile Entertainment and MUSIWAVE CMO) is CEO, whilst industry leading board members include JF Cecillon (former CEO of EMI Music) and Jordan Greenhall (former CEO and Chairman of DivX). The company is backed by A-list investors Sofinnova Partners and Ventech.
http://www.mxp4.com
http://www.twitter.com/TheRemixCulture
http://blog.mxp4.com/

About the MXP4 interactive single
The MXP4 interactive single is an evolution from the music only MP3 file. Fully interactive, it incorporates remixable singles, multiple track versions and text such as cover notes in a single music file.

MusicDishTV Becomes Dailymotion Official Content Partner

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:35:12 +0000

Musicdish LLC, a music marketing PR firm, has officially become integrated within Dailymotion through its music video channel MusicDishTV. Dailymotion is a platform that enables content sharing for some of the world's largest content providers, including Paramount Pictures, Comedy Central and Hulu. MusicDishTV recently joined this elite group of record labels, film studios, news media and TV channels when Dailymotion selected it as an official content partner.

http://www.dailymotion.com/musicdishtv

MusicDishTV videos will receive an 'OfficialContent' logo and thumbnail overlay, designated it as coming from a professional media outlet. The videos will also receive increased visibility through the Dailymotion site.

MusicDishTV has been delivering cutting edge music videos and live performances for nearly a year through a network of video sharing platforms such as Dailymotion and YouTube. Much more than an your standard music video channel, it is the place to find out what's happening in the music world and hear brilliant new talent before it hit the radio airwaves.

http://tv.musicdish.net

Since 1997, MusicDish LLC has served as the bridge between the music industry and the artist. Through its extensive online presence, MusicDish provides artists with an edge over the ever-prevalent competition the music industry entails. MusicDish gives the artist the opportunity to take advantage of several different services: a creative approach to artist development and representation; online press release distribution & marketing; publications disclosing all the latest information involving the music industry; and cutting-edge music video channel (MusicDishTV).

http://www.musicdish.net

MPress Records Signs Seth Glier To Multi-Album Deal

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:01:08 +0000

New York, New York - MPress Records has just inked a three album deal with 20-year-old pianist/singer-songwriter Seth Glier. MPress, which has internationally distributed nine albums by art-pop songstress Rachael Sage, also produces the NEW ARRIVALS charity compilation series, and has presented artist showcases at such industry events as SXSW, CMJ, Folk Alliance Conference and MIDEM.

Glier, who hails from Western Massachusetts and was recently featured in The Boston Globe for his 100% Fan Funded Tour, is a multi-instrumentalist who has released several DIY projects since his early teens. His combination of raw talent and surprising maturity caught the attention of MPress founder Rachael Sage, who was immediately struck by his prodigious musicianship and sophisticated lyricism.

"Seth's songwriting is classic, and hearkens back to great piano-based songwriters who broke in the '70s like Billy Joel and Elton John...but he has an impressive range that grabs new audiences immediately, and his sense of melody is incredibly strong." After what Sage describes as a "very organic process" - including a featured performance slot at the label's 2009 SXSW showcase - she and MPress Label Manager JoJo Gentry decided Seth would be a perfect artist for the MPress roster.

As Gentry observes, "Seth's songwriting ability is exceptional, and he's also just a really compassionate, down to earth guy. He leaves his ego at the door, and is all about making a genuine connection with his audience, and taking risks." MPress will nationally release his self-produced effort, THE TROUBLE WITH PEOPLE, this fall.

Seth will also make his overseas debut August 7-12th, performing in week-long run of Sage's show "Sequins & Shpiel" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A seasoned touring artist who has already shared stages with John Mayer, Martin Sexton and Erin McKeown, he'll continue to tour the East Coast throughout the summer, and will launch his official Release Tour for THE TROUBLE WITH PEOPLE in October.

For more information, photos & interview requests, please contact MPress Records: Melanie Rodriguez / (212) 481-7243 • press@mpressrecords.com.
Label Website: http://www.mpressrecords.com • Artist Website: http://www.sethglier.com
Label Contact: JoJo Gentry • jojo@mpressrecords.com
A&R: Meredith Tarr

Paypa Boy Releases Debut Project 'Paypa Workz' EP On The Hygh Grade / Centron Sound Records

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:24:15 +0000

Entertainer and Rapper Paypa Boy plans to unleash upon the masses his debut effort, "Got Work," along with his single, "Best Of DA Best," via the radio waves and internet sources so everyone can listen in on his creative ways.

"Paypa Boy Came to Me Ready to roll, this kid been rocking all is life he is a natural" said Dennis "Senitor" Allen. On May 14th, Centron Sound Records released Paypa Boy debut release, a 5-song EP titled "Paypa Workz." Paypa Boy got work, musically speaking, is a debut release titled "Paypa Workz", Paypa Boy's 5-song EP feature Paypa Boy on two solo tracks, the hit song "Got Work" and "Paypa Boy" (selftitled), and the three other tracks featuring the boys from Paypa Boys' Hygh Grade label project, rolling on the song "Cold Out Here", "Stay Working", and on the Paypa Boy other hit song, "Best of DA Best" on the "Paypa Workz" EP.

Paypa Boy's musical styles range from rap and hip-hop, to dancehall, down to reggae, targeting fans of followers of Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Kanye West, 50 Cent, and Nelly. Paypa Boy instantly dives right into his musical influences. Paypa Boy's lyrical work expresses the lifestyle he's dealt with all his life, whether it be drug-dealers, gangsters, alcohol, or drugs. You name it, he's likely faced it at one point or another.

Paypa Boy knows how to express himself and he does it the correct way. Musical speaking, when you listen in on his current single, "Got Work," it instantly displays the creativeness and skills he can expose musically, and details the best qualities from what he's experienced.

But not only do you get that amazing single, you automatically get even more tunes to rock out to with "Best of Da Best", a collection of debut tunes that will rock the house from every angle possible. Paypa Boy is the newest rapper and entertainer in the business, and he is by far the one that will stand out above all the other rappers and hip-hoppers in the music industry.

So make sure to check out his skills and give your proper judgment and opinions on what you think of the almighty Paypa Boy, and his creation "Got Work," once it's unleashed.

http://centronsoundrecords.com/paypaboy.aspx
http://www.myspace.com/paypab

Bethany & Rufus Introduce New Band To Europe

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:18 +0000

Roots music duo Bethany Yarrow & Rufus Cappadocia (Bethany & Rufus) will be introducing their new extended band in a tour of clubs and major jazz festivals throughout Germany and Italy over the summer. The two new members add complex textures to the duo's infectious sound: Gaston Jean-Baptiste, known as "Bonga", regarded as a master of the Afro Haitian drum, and singer/flautist Yacouba Moumouni, leader of the jazz-ethnic band from Niger, Mamar Kassey.

Here is a list of some of their upcoming gigs...

Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 8:00 PM
Unterfahrt Club Munich, Germany
Einsteinstr. 42
81675 München, Germany
+49 89 4482794
www.unterfahrt.de
A live music venue where the sounds of choice are... Jazz!

Saturday, June 27 - 28, 2009 - 8:00 PM
Suedtirol Jazz Festival Bolzano, Italy
http://www.suedtiroljazzfestival.com/news-jazzfestival/?lang1=en
10 days of music and summer atmosphere in South Tyrol, with 60 concerts all over the region

Saturday, July 4, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Radio Bremen Festival
Bremen, Germany
http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/330279

Sunday, July 5, 2009 - 12:00P
Oldenburg Outdoor Festival
Oldenburg, Germany
http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/330281

Having recently returned from the Festival Daoula in Bamako, Mali; Bethany & Rufus have expanded their group formation to include Yacouba Moumouni (Niger) and Haitian Percussionist 'Bonga' Jean-Baptiste. The expanded group came into being on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of their Label Daqui. Yacouba was appearing with his ground breaking group from Niger, Mamar Kassey, on the same stage as Bethany and Rufus . Yacouba joined Bethany & Rufus for one of the songs and the rest is the kind of magic chemistry that can never be planed.

The following summer the expanded group along with Bonga was invited to perform at Les Nuits Atypique and while doing a promotional spot on Radio France for the festival they were invited to perform on the Live a FIP radio series in March of 2009 that will be released as a Live CD September 10 2009 as a co- production with Radio France and Daqui Records.

It was in the process of rehearsing that the group really came into focus. Bethany as the daughter of legendary 60's Folk singer Peter Yarrow (Peter , Paul & Mary) draws from the many songs that her father collected as part of the seminal folk movement of the 60s. Yacouba has dug deeply into the folkloric Hausa, Djerma, Peul and Songhai traditions of Niger and Bonga is the descendant of a very rich lineage of Vodou ceremonial drumming and song. Bonga has also traveled extensively through Haiti collecting and learning the different manifestations of Haitian song and folklore. Rufus has taken the cello into previously unknown realms and is noted for his collaborations in African, Arabic, and American music forms and also has a solo CD Songs for Cello on the Daqui label. Individually all of the members of the group have been instrumental in expanding the role of traditional forms in their respective musics. It is with this background that they have come together to create a sound that although based around the song forms of American traditional music reaches back to a common root that has inspired everyone involved.

Check out their myspace @ http://www.myspace.com/bethanyandrufus for an updated tour schedule.

Free License Use Program "Flup" Aim To Help Reduce Film Production Budget

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:35:30 +0000

"Exclusive interview with Didier Kussu"

By Robyn Young for Film Music Magazine

FMM: Who founded Kussu Music Publishing in 1994?

DK: Kussu Music Publishing was founded in 1994 as a publishing arm of Kussu Productions Inc. a music content company with global businesses in music publishing and recorded music, includes artist development, management and music library as specialties.

FMM: What services do you provide?

DK: For Music Users: Since we own or control both the masters and publishing rights from several catalogues, we are in a unique position to provide Pre-cleared music for any project. This makes our company more attractive to clients, because we are fast and our Sync and Master Use Licensing process is simple and easy. We also work closely with agents and partners in many countries including the US, such as Crucial Music, Noma Music among others. These partners license portion of our music catalogue to third party users.

For Music Creators and Copyright Holders/Owners: With our deep relationships, experience and knowledge in music and film industries, we of course offer many avenues of exposure to songwriters, artists, indie labels and publishers for their songs through television shows, motion pictures, soundtracks, multimedia, commercials etc. as well as global administration incl. worldwide registration of songs, making royalty payments to songwriters and composers in respect of the usage of their music, tracking the use of the music they own and ensuring that proper payment is made for all licensed uses, sub-publishing worldwide and other music rights management activities.

FMM: How large is your database of artists?

Actually, we have over thousands artists and songwriters from around the globe, that's including both exclusive and non-exclusive roster. And over hundreds of music producers, publishers and indie labels.

FMM: When was KMLN launched?

DK: Kussu Music Licensing Network was officially launched on May 4, 2009, and we are still adding new music everyday.

FMM: What is FLUP?

DK: FLUP simply means, "Free License Use Program", this program is designed to help reduce film production budget by licensing music from established and indie artists "free of charge".

Listen, dear Robyn, it is just the fact that nearly every sector of the economy has been affected one way or another by recession. But the music and film industry have already been hit so hard by internet piracy over Peer‐to‐Peer (P2P) networks prior the economic slowdown. However, the digital revolution does also present new opportunities for the entertainment industry. With the introduction of new media technologies, greater opportunities for film producers emerge as well as for the distribution etc.

But lets face the reality, the 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival was not what it used to be. The market isn't booming and overall prices for movies have remained low. New research form NPD and Nielsens reveal that 63 percent of Americans have played video games within the past six months, while only 43 percent admitted to having gone to see a movie in the theater. The new strategy of "FLUP", Free License Use Program introduced by Kussu Music Publishing, through Kussu Music Licensing Network's website (KUSSU.NET) is a natural reaction to help both our larger community of affiliated songwriters, labels and publishers as well as the film industry to cut production costs of TV Shows, Series, Movies etc. It is a win‐win situation, songwriters and publishers will receive performance royalties, artists get promoted and the production companies save money and have less headaches.

FMM: How does one qualify for FLUP?

DK: Any project that will help promote the artist through the placement of his or her song. And when it airs the writer and publisher will get their performance royalties. As I've already mentioned, it is a win-win situation, the industry is not in a good shape now. Therefore such concept is needed. To be concrete about how does one qualify for FLUP, it is mostly made for established projects such as Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, CSI, Ugly Betty, WEEDS, Valentine, Sex And The City, Saturday Night Live, Dexter, Brothers and Sisters, Supernatural etc. but also new independent or major projects, shows, films with good concept. It is not about how successful a project is or will be you know, we are very flexible and open and every License under FLUP will be decided on case by case basis. However, we are focusing on project that will help our artists and writers get more exposure and generate future royalties.

FMM: What kind of technology are you using for your work process?

DK: The technology behind KUSSU.NET has been implemented by "YOULICENSE", we are grateful to be working with them, they have an excellent team of experts. The song search engine has been built like "GOOGLE", Music users will be able to search by Genre, Mood, Subject, Language, Instruments, Style, Lyrics, Similar Artist, Vocal Type, Writer, Composer or any other individual Keyword(s) of their choices. Full track preview available for all songs and clients will be able to license and download (wav files), CD quality tracks online.

All tracks are Pre-cleared and ready for use in your project. Beside indie and established artists and genres such as Pop, Hip Hop, Dance, R&B and Rock, Kussu Music Licensing Network offers "Hard To Find Specific Music"; such as Oriental/Middle Eastern music, different types of African, Eastern European music, French Pop, Hip Hop, Russian Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, German Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Electro as well as a variety of Latin music.

FMM: Are there any specific film or TV productions that you would like to quote as "successfully licensed to"?

DK: The songs from our music catalogues are used by different production companies, advertising agencies etc. on a regular basis worldwide including TV productions such as My Boys/Sony Pictures, Ugly Betty/ABC Family, WEEDS/Lionsgate, Dexter/Showtime, Lincoln Heights/ABC Family, Fat Girls/FOX Searchlight, Greek/ABC Family just to name a few.

About Didier Kussu
Didier is a low profile business consultant, entrepreneur and music executive. He is the founder of companies such as United Entertainment & Media Limited (UEM, London), Kussu Productions Inc., Indie Songs Publishing Scandinavia and Indie Songs Publishing UK, African Music Publishing, the world largest African music publisher, Indie Distribution, Latin Music Publishing Group USA and Latin Music Publishing Group Europe, Universoul Vibes, Murder Riddims Records and Murder Riddims Publishing, among others.

For further information, please contact:
Email: flup(at)Kussu.net
http://www.kussu.net

For other licensing inquiries, please send email to:
licensing(at)Kussu.net

For press inquiries, please contact:
Fax: +49 208 6942 240
Email: press(at)Kussu-productions.com

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http://www.uemlimited.com

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