Dylan Berry
Dylan R. Berry | |
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 Dylan Berry, Program Director for SoundCloud Radio | |
| Born | October 30, 1974 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Music composer, radio host, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2001-present |
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Dylan R. Berry (born October 30, 1974) Is an Aria Award nominated, Hollywood Music in Media Award and Mark Award winning Music Producer, Creative Director, serial Entrepreneur and entertainment industry investor who is listed in the top 1% "most prolific” media music producers by IMDb.[1] Berry has managed, published and produced hundreds of hours of media music for top-rated television shows including the Academy Awards, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Scream Queens and the MTV Music Awards.[1] He has created branded music for over 7 major networks including Starz, Time Warner Sportsnet, Time Warner News Network, Root Sports Network, ESPN Sports Center and all 10 of the Encore Network stations, for which Berry won a Hollywood Music in Media Award.[2] Berry has also composed and coordinated music for the Oscars, Spike Awards, Victoria Secret Fashion Shows and many more.[1]
Berry is a Partner in NordicLA with Kristian Riis, member of Nephew (band), the leading cultural export for the creative industries bridging talent in the Nordics to Los Angeles. He is the current Program Director, Host of "SoundCloud Radio” on Dash Radio hosting their celerity interview shows (formerly Bompop.TV) as well as the Emerging Artist Hour which showcases the best emerging talent and services SoundCloud's 240M music makers worldwide since SoundCloud acquired www.bompop.tv in March 2020. Dylan is also the founder of Noiz Society, a secret society of leaders in the music industry in Hollywood and beyond and owner of SmashHaus.
Career
Hollowstone Music
From 2001 to 2009, Berry was President and Owner of Hollowstone Music, where he composed music for television channels such as History and National Geographic. Under Hollowstone Music, Dylan wrote over 100 hours of music alongside his business partner, Noah Lifschey. The company was later sold in 2009.[3]
Levels Music Group
Following Hollowstone Music, Dylan launched Levels Music Group, a partnership with Levels Audio, where he composed music for television and award shows including The Academy Awards, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, The Sing-Off, Surviving the Cut, Downfall, the Comedy Central Roast Series, The MTV Music Awards and many others.[3]
Smash Haus Music Group
Dylan Berry is listed in the top 1% "most prolific" composers in media music on IMDb and has composed music for 30+ TV Networks including Time Warner Sportsnet, Time Warner News, Encore, Starz, ESPN Sportscenter and more.[1]
Berry currently owns and operates Smash Haus Music Group, a company which deploys proprietary technologies throughout the media industry providing original music at scale for media production companies for use in media, television and branded content.
He is credited with providing music for television shows and specials including Academy Awards, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance Here Comes Honey Boo Boo America's Got Talent, Amish Mafia, Kevin Hart's Laugh at My Pain, The Sing Off and America's Best Dance Crew, among others.[1]
Noiz Society
Dylan Berry is also founder of Noiz Society,[4] an exclusive group, secret society of famous and influential talent, industry and entrepreneurs in the music industry.
Record Production Work
Berry is an Aria Nominated, Mark Award and Hollywood Music in Media Award-winning record producer.
Currently a member of the trip hop, dub revival group Frivolous Drivel with Greco Rossetti.
Former partner and founder of the production team, The Filthy Fidgets with business partner and co-producer Stefan Litrownik. Together the team is credited with producing for notable acts such as Imagine Dragons, One Direction, Andy Grammer, The Living End, Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Emblem3 and Billy Ray Cyrus.[5]
Bompop Media
Bompop Media is a media production company in Hollywood, California that produces high-impact, celebrity and industry-based, behind-the scenes-media for TV, web and radio. Bompop Media syndicates this content globally through a network of strategic partners in the social and content creator space.
Berry is the host and founder of Bompop Media, which broadcasts BompopTV & Bompopradio a weekly influencer and industry-related talk show that features celebrity talent, supports emerging talent while exploring the roots to realities of working in Hollywood and the Entertainment industry. Bompopradio is a partnership with collaborator, TV personality and notable influencer DJ Skee, who was voted by Forbes and Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the most influential tastemakers in music and media.[6]
In early 2016, Bompopradio transitioned to BompopTV, an audiovisual web series which explores the depths and realities of leading creators, personalities and tastemakers in music and entertainment. Later that year, Berry was awarded 3 YouTube Silver play buttons. He also ranked in the top 1% most prolific contributors on IMDb with over 500+ Film and TV credits.
Dylan hosted 2016 and 2017 Hollywood Music in Media Awards of which he had one two years earlier for his work on Encore Network Theme Packages.
SoundCloud
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In March 2020, BompopTV was acquired by SoundCloud. Following the acquisition, Dylan was made the program director for Dash Radio's 'SoundCloud Radio', a 24/7 music station catering to 240mm music makers worldwide. He is currently the host of the 'Emerging Artist Hour' which airs every Friday at 12PM PST / 3PM EST on SoundCloud Radio.
Influences
Berry cites Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles as a huge inspiration for his creative life specifically, but also mentions his general love for hip-hop and rock music as key influences in his career.[citation needed]
Awards
Hollywood Media in Music Awards
| Year | Recipients | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2014 | Dylan Berry, Stefan Litrownik, Craig Cleek (Encore Network) | Original Song/Score - Special Feature | Won[2] |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Dylan Berry (II)". IMDb. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "2014 HMMA Winners". Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "Dylan Berry". LinkedIn. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
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- ^ "Artists". Filthy Fidgets. Retrieved February 3, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Greenburg, Zack. "30 Under 30 In Music: Honorable Mentions". Forbes. Retrieved February 3, 2016.