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| image =<!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[Image:Chrome logo3.png|145px|Logo of Downtown Records]] -->
| image =<!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[Image:Chrome logo3.png|145px|Logo of Downtown Records]] -->
| parent = [[Downtown Records]]
| founded = 2007
| founded = 2006
| president = Justin Kalifowitz
| country = [[United States|U.S.]]
| country = [[United States|U.S.]]
| url = [http://www.downtownmusicpub.com/ downtownmusicpub.com]}}
| homepage = [http://www.downtownmusicpub.com Downtown Music Publishing]}}


'''Downtown Music Publishing''' is home to a wonderfully eclectic roster of songwriters and writer/artists including Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue fame, British Writer/Producer Trevor Horn, Afro-beat legend Femi Kuti and the critically acclaimed songwriter, artist, and actor Mos Def. Award winning songs in the Downtown catalog have been recorded by some of the world’s most well-known artists including Aretha Franklin, Black Eyed Peas, Celine Dion, Grace Jones, Hall & Oates, The Isley Brothers, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Seal, Tina Turner and Yes.
'''Downtown Music Publishing''' is home to a wonderfully eclectic roster of songwriters and writer/artists including [[Nikki Sixx]] of [[Mötley Crüe]] fame, British Writer/Producer [[Trevor Horn]], Afro-beat legend [[Femi Kuti]] and the critically acclaimed songwriter, artist, and actor [[Mos Def]]. Award winning songs in the Downtown catalog have been recorded by some of the world’s most well-known artists including [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Black Eyed Peas]], [[Celine Dion]], [[Grace Jones]], [[Hall & Oates]], [[The Isley Brothers]], [[Jay-Z]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Miley Cyrus]], [[Seal (musician)|Seal]], [[Tina Turner]] and [[Yes (band)|Yes]].


Downtown’s dedicated licensing administration team offers a complete line of publishing and rights management solutions for leading independent film production companies, digital media outlets, selected boutique publishers and other copyright owners. The Company’s global marketing team boasts senior executives with a broad range of backgrounds in music supervision, label A&R, producer management, domestic and international music publishing, and performing rights.
Downtown’s dedicated licensing administration team offers a complete line of publishing and rights management solutions for leading independent film production companies, digital media outlets, selected boutique publishers and other copyright owners. The Company’s global marketing team boasts senior executives with a broad range of backgrounds in music supervision, label A&R, producer management, domestic and international music publishing, and performing rights.

<ref>[http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB119508767828793513.html"Music Test: Can a Firm Profit from Free Tunes?"], Smith, Ethan, ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', [[November 15]] [[2007]]
</ref><ref>[http://www.ascap.com/playback/2008/summer/radar/downtown.aspx"On the Edge of Downtown"], Jones Wright, Lavinia, ''[[Playback]]'', [[Summer]] [[2008]].</ref><ref>[http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-downtown25-2008jul25,0,4617632.story "Downtown Records Rides Crest of Paradigm Shift"], Lee, Chris, ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', [[July 25]] [[2008]].</ref><ref>[http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ie91c1931d83c8dc82403ed78d184eb2e "Downtown Inks Producer/Writer Armato"], Butler, Susan, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', [[January 17]] [[2008]].</ref><ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117997993.html?categoryid=16&cs=1"Downtown Publishing Synchs Big"], Ryder, Caroline, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', [[January 5]] [[2009]].</ref>




== Partnerships ==
== Partnerships ==

'''Downtown Music Publishing''' also has strategic ventures in place with several independent record companies including [[Dim Mak Records]], [[Fool's Gold Records]], [[Eleven Seven Music]] and [[Turn Up The Music]]. In addition, '''Downtown Music Publishing''' is the exclusive publishing administrator for [[RCRD LBL]], an online singles label in a blog format founded by [[Downtown Records]] and [[Peter Rojas]].
'''Downtown Music Publishing''' also has strategic ventures in place with several independent record companies including [[Dim Mak Records]], [[Fool's Gold Records]], [[Eleven Seven Music]], [[Cooking Vinyl]], Mad Decent, and [[Turn Up The Music]]. In addition, '''Downtown Music Publishing''' is the exclusive publishing administrator for [[RCRD LBL]], an online singles label in a blog format founded by [[Downtown Records]] and [[Peter Rojas]].




In July 2008, '''Downtown Music Publishing''' and [[The Film Department]] (TFD) announced the formation of a new film music company and partnership, TFD Music. Through the partnership, '''Downtown Music Publishing''' will serve as the exclusive worldwide administrator for the TFD Music copyrights and master recordings, and offer music supervision and soundtrack consulting services for motion pictures. <ref>[http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i39993a2e41be15520b079a2b9bd0bea4 "TFD Music Opens"], Harding, Courtney, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', [[July 9]] [[2008]].</ref>
In July 2008, '''Downtown Music Publishing''' and [[The Film Department]] (TFD) announced the formation of a new film music company and partnership, TFD Music. Through the partnership, '''Downtown Music Publishing''' will serve as the exclusive worldwide administrator for the TFD Music copyrights and master recordings, and offer music supervision and soundtrack consulting services for motion pictures. <ref>[http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i39993a2e41be15520b079a2b9bd0bea4 "TFD Music Opens"], Harding, Courtney, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', [[July 9]] [[2008]].</ref>


In July 2009, '"Downtown Music Publishing"' became the exclusive sub-publisher in North America for UK-based independent record label [[Cooking Vinyl]], and licensing group Downtown Music Services now represents the [[Cooking Vinyl]] master catalog for sync.




Revision as of 17:14, 11 August 2009

Downtown Music Holdings
Parent companyDowntown Records
Founded2006
Country of originU.S.

Downtown Music Publishing is home to a wonderfully eclectic roster of songwriters and writer/artists including Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe fame, British Writer/Producer Trevor Horn, Afro-beat legend Femi Kuti and the critically acclaimed songwriter, artist, and actor Mos Def. Award winning songs in the Downtown catalog have been recorded by some of the world’s most well-known artists including Aretha Franklin, Black Eyed Peas, Celine Dion, Grace Jones, Hall & Oates, The Isley Brothers, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Seal, Tina Turner and Yes.

Downtown’s dedicated licensing administration team offers a complete line of publishing and rights management solutions for leading independent film production companies, digital media outlets, selected boutique publishers and other copyright owners. The Company’s global marketing team boasts senior executives with a broad range of backgrounds in music supervision, label A&R, producer management, domestic and international music publishing, and performing rights.


Partnerships

Downtown Music Publishing also has strategic ventures in place with several independent record companies including Dim Mak Records, Fool's Gold Records, Eleven Seven Music, Cooking Vinyl, Mad Decent, and Turn Up The Music. In addition, Downtown Music Publishing is the exclusive publishing administrator for RCRD LBL, an online singles label in a blog format founded by Downtown Records and Peter Rojas.


In July 2008, Downtown Music Publishing and The Film Department (TFD) announced the formation of a new film music company and partnership, TFD Music. Through the partnership, Downtown Music Publishing will serve as the exclusive worldwide administrator for the TFD Music copyrights and master recordings, and offer music supervision and soundtrack consulting services for motion pictures. [1]


In July 2009, '"Downtown Music Publishing"' became the exclusive sub-publisher in North America for UK-based independent record label Cooking Vinyl, and licensing group Downtown Music Services now represents the Cooking Vinyl master catalog for sync.


Awards

In 2008, Downtown Music Publishing received the following ASCAP Awards for "This Is Why I'm Hot" from the Mims album Music Is My Savior:

  • 'Most Performed Songs of 2007'[2]
  • 'Ringtone Song of the Year'[3]
  • 'R&B/Hip Hop Songs of the Year'[4]
  • 'Rap Songs of the Year'[5]


References

  1. ^ "TFD Music Opens", Harding, Courtney, Billboard, July 9 2008.
  2. ^ [1] 2008 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
  3. ^ [2]ASCAP's 21st Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
  4. ^ [3] ASCAP's 21st Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
  5. ^ [4] ASCAP's 21st Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
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