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DEF JAM SONGWRITING OPPORTUNITY!!!
I never post blogs. As many may know, this is my first one. That should tell you the serious nature of this:
I was at the Hit Factory, and DJ Khaled's (President of Def Jam South) studio in Miami this weekend
and was briefed on some available opportunities for Songwriters.
I have a team of producers that I've worked with over the years and am partnered up with on several collaborations. One of them is The Monarch, a newly signed production team to The Runners (Rick Ross, Danity Kane, Day 26, Ludacris, DJ Khaled, R. Kelly, Keyshia Cole, T.I., Jeezy...etc) We have a song Co-Produced with The Runners on Rick Ross' new album called "Lay Back" being released 4/21 as well as other Placements with Mario, Nina Sky, etc. coming this year.
Def Jam/Universal has just signed a new female artist and DJ Khaled is giving us the go ahead to start Co-Producing the WHOLE album. The catch is, we have to have a BIG sound...(can't sound like it was done by one guy..) Therefore, we have the beats, but need a very TALENTED and SEASONED few songwriters to provide Lyric and/or Melody.
If any songwriters are interested in being involved in this opportunity, please send ONE song that you've written that showcases your BEST songwriting NO LATER THAN TUE APRIL 7TH! We are already in Pre-Production and will choose a select few to get in on the ground floor on this project.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE! Thanks Family!
-Syllabus
Quick Summary and Revision of the immediate needs:
1. In order for us to gauge you all's songwriting style, post a song that represents your songwriting at its very BEST as a REPLY to this discussion forum.
2. The songs you post are MORE THAN LIKELY not going to be used for this project. So send whatever you have that best represents you.
3. If we can agree on a few writers, we will contact you from there with the next step. If you don't hear back by Monday April 13th, you did not make the cut.
Sorry for the confusion everyone.
UPDATE:
Thank you to everyone that participated! Your involvement has helped out tremendously and I think we have a good chance that someone from JKSWA will get picked! I think that pretty much wraps it up for right now. We've got all we need until further notice. If I open this back up before Friday, I'll send out an Inbox blast.
Jack I wanna submit one for you too. Not sure if you've worked with The Runners yet but it'll be a good excuse to come out to Miami :)
Once again, Thanx Family!!!
FINAL UPDATE:
Congratulations to the following Songwriters:
Rachaurd
Stephanie Ankner
KoKo Deville
Amir
Great work guys! You've been selected to go on with the next phase. Please message me your contact info IMMEDIATELY!!! I will provide directions from there. To those that didn't make the cut, KEEP GOING! There were sooo many good writers. Believe in yourself 'til you achieve your desires!!!
I love y'all and the JKSWA!!! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
-Syllabus
I was at the Hit Factory, and DJ Khaled's (President of Def Jam South) studio in Miami this weekend
and was briefed on some available opportunities for Songwriters.
I have a team of producers that I've worked with over the years and am partnered up with on several collaborations. One of them is The Monarch, a newly signed production team to The Runners (Rick Ross, Danity Kane, Day 26, Ludacris, DJ Khaled, R. Kelly, Keyshia Cole, T.I., Jeezy...etc) We have a song Co-Produced with The Runners on Rick Ross' new album called "Lay Back" being released 4/21 as well as other Placements with Mario, Nina Sky, etc. coming this year.
Def Jam/Universal has just signed a new female artist and DJ Khaled is giving us the go ahead to start Co-Producing the WHOLE album. The catch is, we have to have a BIG sound...(can't sound like it was done by one guy..) Therefore, we have the beats, but need a very TALENTED and SEASONED few songwriters to provide Lyric and/or Melody.
If any songwriters are interested in being involved in this opportunity, please send ONE song that you've written that showcases your BEST songwriting NO LATER THAN TUE APRIL 7TH! We are already in Pre-Production and will choose a select few to get in on the ground floor on this project.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE! Thanks Family!
-Syllabus
Quick Summary and Revision of the immediate needs:
1. In order for us to gauge you all's songwriting style, post a song that represents your songwriting at its very BEST as a REPLY to this discussion forum.
2. The songs you post are MORE THAN LIKELY not going to be used for this project. So send whatever you have that best represents you.
3. If we can agree on a few writers, we will contact you from there with the next step. If you don't hear back by Monday April 13th, you did not make the cut.
Sorry for the confusion everyone.
UPDATE:
Thank you to everyone that participated! Your involvement has helped out tremendously and I think we have a good chance that someone from JKSWA will get picked! I think that pretty much wraps it up for right now. We've got all we need until further notice. If I open this back up before Friday, I'll send out an Inbox blast.
Jack I wanna submit one for you too. Not sure if you've worked with The Runners yet but it'll be a good excuse to come out to Miami :)
Once again, Thanx Family!!!
FINAL UPDATE:
Congratulations to the following Songwriters:
Rachaurd
Stephanie Ankner
KoKo Deville
Amir
Great work guys! You've been selected to go on with the next phase. Please message me your contact info IMMEDIATELY!!! I will provide directions from there. To those that didn't make the cut, KEEP GOING! There were sooo many good writers. Believe in yourself 'til you achieve your desires!!!
I love y'all and the JKSWA!!! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
-Syllabus
Tags: LET'S_GO!!!
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Permalink Reply by Myles Warden on -
here ya go!
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Permalink Reply by angel on -
hey syllabus
can you help me pick one between four on my playiist?
sugar mama
follow me around
angel song
chocolate coma
thank you!
xxangelxx
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Permalink Reply by angel on
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hey syllabus
can you help me pick one between four on my playiist?
sugar mama
follow me around
angel song
chocolate coma
thank you!
xxangelxx
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Permalink Reply by Syllabus on -
Hey Robyn, gonna send that "Autograph". Thanks :)
Robyn Z. said:Dear Syllabus,
This truly is a great opportunity for all songwriters that are here, so first I want to thank you for posting such a beautiful opportunity.Without knowing the artist and Genre of music , This makes the descicion hard... very hard, as I have sat here and pondered since you posted your blog... "what is my best song"?! and then all these people come to mind of who's heard what outside of my camp and how they have reacted..I know what people have listened to the whole way through, etc etc.. l know cannot be alone in how I am feeling right now?! HELP ! LOL
Everyone is always entitled to their own opinions and going to have their favorites , as I will too. This truly is a tough call. I want to wish everybody the very best of luck with this....Here Goes.... xoxo
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Permalink Reply by angel on
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i want to pick the best for the type of artist she is since i dont know her style im'gonna give you
a few examples of artists that match my songs.
angelsong / jennifer hudson like voice
follow me around /is perhaps cool for her too but its a great "twitter" theme lyrically!
sugar mama is for a very HOT self assured artist with rihanna's creativity
chocolate coma is a beyonce submission
my manager is gonna pick one in a minute but id like ur input and then ill upload the mp3!
i know you are busy so forgive me for even askin if thats not cool. but you'll have onsde soon.
xxangelxx
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Permalink Reply by Syllabus on
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Thanks angel, I will have to check them out later and get with u on how to post them here. Time is tickin' and I've got 36 more songs to listen to :(
angel said:i want to pick the best for the type of artist she is since i dont know her style im'gonna give you
a few examples of artists that match my songs.
angelsong / jennifer hudson like voice
follow me around /is perhaps cool for her too but its a great "twitter" theme lyrically!
sugar mama is for a very HOT self assured artist with rihanna's creativity
chocolate coma is a beyonce submission
my manager is gonna pick one in a minute but id like ur input and then ill upload the mp3!
i know you are busy so forgive me for even askin if thats not cool. but you'll have onsde soon.
xxangelxx
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Permalink Reply by Mr Chips on -
hi just uploaded a track
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01 Listen1.mp3, 4.1 MB
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Permalink Reply by Tolu on -
www.myspace.com/rbsingertone
http://mixmatters.com/next_hot_artist/Next_Hot_Artist-Final.html
Song Tolu - (Shorty To Go)
Lets Rock Out!!
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Permalink Reply by Syllabus on
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Make sure u read the instructions fully please...no URL's
Tolu said:www.myspace.com/rbsingertone
http://mixmatters.com/next_hot_artist/Next_Hot_Artist-Final.html
Song Tolu - (Shorty To Go)
Lets Rock Out!!
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Permalink Reply by angel on
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thank you for the opportunity.
look forward to being on the team.
xxangelxx - Attachments:
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Follow Me Around.mp3, 7.7 MB
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Permalink Reply by Tolu on
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Sorry About That Here Are The Tracks!
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01_Shorty_To_Go_Tolu.mp3, 8.2 MB
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Dr._Love_Tolu.mp3, 4.7 MB
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Leave_With_Tonight_Tolu.mp3, 2.5 MB
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