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[NEWS] UK Writer Producers DC Joseph sign with Germany Music Publisher AMV Talpa

Songwriter Wayne C. McDonald and multi-instrumentalist Dex Nicholson are DC Joseph, the hotly tipped team who are fast-becoming one of the most in-demand producer/writer combos in the UK. They have recently entered in to a long term exclusive song writing agreement with AMV Talpa in Germany.

Jens-M. Wegener, MD of AMV Talpa, explains: "Wayne and Dex are fitting perfectly into AMV’s strategy of putting international top writer-teams from different musical genres together to form a powerhouse of song writers. With their unique blend of sounds and songs DC Joseph immediately became the missing link to add to our Roster."

Wayne stated, "AMV Talpa are forward thinking, and always looking at making the bigger picture even better. They are unique in the fact that they are not just reactive. They are active - full stop!! That was the definitive attraction in this marriage of creative minds and talent. Onwards and upwards."

Dex adds, “The reason for doing this with AMV Talpa is we feel like we are going to be a huge priority for them and we will not get lost in a roster of hundreds of struggling writers like many of the major publishing house her in the UK. We want to really have someone really proactive on board to complement our manager and work as a team to drive us in to the international market and this feels like a good fit”.

DC Joseph has just become the first UK producers to ever work with Grammy Nominated American RnB star Musiq Soulchild. DC Joseph are currently in the studio putting the finishing touches to the third CD from long term collaborators, hip-pop group Sirens on Kitchenware Records, who are hoping to emulate their labels’ recent UK #1 album with The Editors. DC Joseph wrote and produced three songs for Beverley Knights’ recently released “100%” album. DC Joseph also penned the “Candy Shop” single for EMI America/Papa Joe’s priority signing An-Ya. The project boasts production from heavy hitters Teddy Riley, Lil Eddie, Cutfather, Timbaland associate Jerome Spence, and American Idols’ top dawg, Randy Jackson.

DC Joseph are in the studio working on new material for Lemar at Sony Music, and his new protégés Effie and Shaun Anthony, Selah (RCA), Akon’s Konvict Music. Award-winning Wayne C. McDonald is also recognised as one of Europe’s leading R&B tastemaker DJ's, hosting a weekly specialist radio show and regularly spinning at venues around the World.

Wegener commented on the result as follows: "Of course we are proud that with J Albert & Son we will represent one of the most prolific independent publishers worldwide for GSA. The new writers of our partner write songs of the highest international level. And AC/DC is one of the few truly great bands in the world. I particularly look forward to the co-operation with Sony Music in Germany, who have been outstandingly marketing AC/DC for years." 

[NEWS] Mozart signs worldwide co-publishing deal with AMV Talpa

At the Songwriters' Summit, co-organised by AMV Talpa and held at the MUSEXPO 2009 in London, the German top producer Marc Mozart and AMV Talpa announced a long term exclusive publishing cooperation. Mozart & Friends, the team of 10 international songwriters and producers managed by Marc Mozart, will (retroactive from) 1 January 2009 co-publish all the already written and produced copyrights of Mozart's publishing worldwide with AMV Talpa. At the same time, AMV Talpa announced exclusive author contracts with Alf Tuohey, Jason Worthy, Alexander Gernert, Manuel Loyo, Alexander Krause and Patrick Florian Macheck.

Since 2000 90% of the titles produced by Marc Mozart have stormed the TOP 10 Charts in various European countries. And the new team MOZART & FRIENDS (www.mozartandfriends.com), created in 2007 has since come up with more than 30 chart tracks. Mozart and his producers delivered hit songs and productions for Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht, Monrose, No Angels, LXB feat. Snoop Dogg, Stefanie Heinzmann and the new album by Cinema Bizarre to be released worldwide. After the successful co-operation of  Marc Mozart in New York with Sean „P.Diddy“ Combs - amongst others- his breakthrough was assured years ago with songs and productions for the No.1 album of the "Popstars"-band Bro'sis.

AMV Talpa's Director Jens-M. Wegener said after signing the contract: „Marc Mozart and his team belong to the top 3 in Germany for the writing and producing of pop hits. His international reputation is excellent too. We are very proud that Marc chose us. All the publishers in Germany would have been happy to sign a contract with Marc.“

Mozart commented on his decision to choose AMV TALPA as follows: "To me, Jens-Markus Wegener is the most innovating music publisher in Germany. AMV Talpa has a world class network of proactive international publishing partners, where our authors are the highest priority. With AMV Talpa's support we will further expand our international songwriting partnerships and invest even more in building the careers of young authors and producers. The AMV Talpa team in Hamburg fills me with enthusiasm with their passion and innovative ideas. I feel at home and understood there."

[NEWS] AMV Talpa and Sundance produce new songs with Patrick Nuo 

„Welcome to Hollywood“ - under this motto the worldwide successful Frank and Christian Berman (e.g. "Rhythms del Mundo" with Coldplay, U2, Kaiser Chiefs, etc.) have been producing the new album of Swiss pop star Patrick Nuo in the mountains of Malibu sine May, after the signing of a long term exclusive contract between Nuo and AMV Talpa. The Swiss, who scored hits with his outstanding voice with the songs „5 Days“ and „Beautiful“, already proved to be extraordinary versatile at the recording of the demos. In the meantime he has developed into a songwriter with a distinctive style with an ear for fabulous hook lines. He is supported by a team of internationally renowned lyricists like Alan Glass (Joe *bleep*er, Lighthouse Family, No Angels, Mis-Teeq), Sandi Strmljan (No Angels, Lindenberg) and Alex Christensen, who are all absolutely enthusiastic about Patrick Nuo's qualities.

„Patrick is a great artist and songwriter. I have been a fan for a long time and am very pleased he now works closely with us. “, enthuses AMV Talpa A&R manager Jörg-Ingram Hiller.

„We have been looking for the ideal partner to produce Patrick's own songs at high international level for a long time, to play a role on the world market. In AMV Talpa we have found an independent and internationally present partner, who commits in a unique way to the songwriter und performer Patrick Nuo. That's hard to find these days. The new production will be brilliant!", commented Nuo's Manager Oliver Wirtz (Sundance) on the signing of the contract.

„Patrick is one of the few stars with international potential we have in Germany. I am convinced that we will achieve success in America together“, confirmed Manager Jens-Markus Wegener after the persistent pursuit of a long term contract.

We excitedly wait for the first results.

[NEWS] CINEMA BIZARRE on US tour with Lady Gaga 

At the special request and personal invitation of the artist Lady Gaga, currently No. 1 in the USA and UK, the German band Cinema Bizarre will be the special guest on the full US tour.

Cinema Bizarre, who were recently awarded as the most successful German newcomers in the EU at the European Border Breakers Award, will not only play their own set, but also a double feature in Lady GaGa's show.

The Cinema Bizarre / Lady GaGa tour totals 20 gigs from LA via Seattle, San Francisco, Tampa and New York. Cinema Bizarre will round off the tour with their own headlining gigs in  Los Angels and New York on 20 and 24 April, booked by the American booking agency The Agency Group, before the start of their own tour in autumn around the release of the 2nd album"toyZ", released in Europe via Universal Music and in the USA by Cherry Tree / Interscope. 

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[NEWS] CHRIS NORMAN publishes exclusively via Edition Ingram/AMV Talpa

Chris Norman (ex-Smokie) has signed a long term administration contract for his back catalogue with Edition Ingram/AMV Talpa. Besides this, the artist and the publisher Jörg-Ingram Hiller (AMV Talpa) have agreed to work closely together on the production of new songs. For his „Best Of“ album (currently in the charts), Norman wrote new titles with Sandi Strmljan (Lindenberg, No Angels). The current single is „Endless Night“ and is a cover of the famous song of the musical „The Lion King“, created in close cooperation with the singers and musicians of the musical.

Chris Norman's comments on the cooperation: „I am glad to work on new songs with high pressure. And they turned out really well.“

Jörg Hiller said: „I already admired Chris in his Smokie days. He is still - as before - one of those rare artists with an irreplaceable voice. And his new compositions are fabulous!“

[NEWS] Edition SL Allstars joins AMV Talpa

CRADA produces hip-hop at international level, and has recently docked at AMV Talpa via  Edition SL AllStars.

The author and producer who was trained at the 'Popakademie' already tasted his first success in Germany with „Ersguterjunge“ with Chakuza, Saad and Samy Deluxe and Raptile. He is close to commercial breakthrough with new projects he is currently creating with the Americans Talib Kweli, Anthony Hamilton and Rasul.

"New partnerships and cooperation are always inspiration, development and progress for artists.

It is not different for us as an agency and new publishers. We look forward to a great cooperation with AMV Talpa and are highly motivated by the new perspectives and opportunities“, commented manager Philipp Senkpiel (Label Starting Lineup, Edition SL Allstars) the signing of the contract with AMV.

„CRADA is not only one of the best hip-hop producers in Germany, but I also strongly believe in his cross-over potential.

I am excited that Philipp and his artists have chosen a long term cooperation with us“, said a pleased Jens-Markus Wegener of AMV Talpa.

[NEWS] AMV Talpa News January 2009 – Cinema Bizarre & Eisblume