R&B SONGS a la Usher, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez, R. Kelly, etc. wanted by successful Producer/Hit Songwriter who is now creating a new music production library for film and TV placement. He asked that recordings be as pristine as possible. Meaning home recordings are okay but must be of excellent broadcast quality. This library will definitely compete with the big boys, so the bar is "super-high." Please submit one to three songs online or per CD (no cassettes), include lyric sheets, photo and bio are optional. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than July 4, 2005. TAXI # S050704RB
FUNKY SOUL ARTISTS a la Lenny Kravitz, Ben Harper, Erykah Badu, etc. wanted by Executive at one of the fastest growing entertainment companies in the US, that also happens to encompass a very successful independent label. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyric sheets, photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than July 5, 2005. TAXI # S050705SL
R&B SONGS a la Destiny's Child, Beyonce, TLC, etc., wanted by VP of A&R in the Urban Division of a powerhouse Major Label for a number of heavyweight acts that he is currently working with. This A&R man is only looking for fresh and innovative new songs with memorable hooks. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyric sheets. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than July 7, 2005. TAXI # S050707RB
RAP / HIP HOP (also see Film/TV, Pop, R&B listings) RAP/HIP-HOP ARTISTS a la the usual suspects, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Nelly, etc. wanted by East Coast College radio station. They want to increase their current playlist and need good, solid demos for airplay. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyric sheets, along with photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than June 7, 2005. TAXI # S050607RA
HIP-HOP/RAP SONGS a la Usher, Snoop Dog, Faith Evans, Missy Elliott, etc. needed by President of Production Company for film and TV placement. He is open to all styles and tempos, but absolutely no samples that need to be cleared are allowed! Submissions must be broadcast quality, great sounding home demos are fine! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD/cassette, photo and bio are optional. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by the president of production company at TAXI and must be received no later than June 9, 2005. TAXI # S050609RA
HIP-HOP SONGS a la the wide range of Will Smith, Faith Evans, The Roots, etc. wanted by successful Producer/Hit Songwriter who is now creating a new music production library for film and TV placement. He asked that recordings be as pristine as possible. Meaning home recordings are okay but must be of excellent broadcast quality. This library will definitely compete with the big boys, so the bar is "super-high." Please submit one to three songs online or per CD (no cassettes), include lyric sheets, photo and bio are optional. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than June 24, 2005. TAXI # S050624HH
HIP-HOP JAZZ SONGS/INSTRUMENTALS sought by Creative Director of a new division of a Major Heavyweight Publishing company for synch license representation. He is looking for current trends in this style and if you have a few great songs, he will most likely want to hear more, so be prepared to be able to provide more material if asked. Songs must also be broadcast quality (excellent sounding home demos are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyrics (if applicable) and bio, photo is optional. All submissions will be screened by TAXI on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY--NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. Please enclose a S.A.S.E. if you would like a response. As always, we will notify those forwarded. Submissions must be received no later than June 27, 2005. TAXI # Y050627HH
HIP-HOP/URBAN ARTISTS a la Will Smith, P. Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, etc. wanted by Executive at one of the fastest growing entertainment companies in the US, that also happens to encompass a very successful independent label. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyric sheets, photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than June 30, 2005. TAXI # S050630UR
RAP ARTISTS a la Jay-Z, Eve, Ja Rule, etc. sought by very well-established Independent label who signs and develops non-traditional artists with commercial potential. They are looking for talent but also your approach should be unique and make you stand out in the crowd. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyric sheets, photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than July 6, 2005. TAXI # S050706RA
NEW LISTING--HOT, HIP-HOP/DANCE CLUB TRACKS AND BEATS a la 50 Cent, Chingy, Ying-Yang Twins, etc., wanted by Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Producer who wants to take your material and turn it into hit songs for various artists he is working with. Please submitone to three tracks online or per CD/cassette and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by this producer at TAXI and must be received no later than July 11, 2005. TAXI # S050711HH
