Quincy Jones production discography

BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP APPOINTS TUWISHA ROGERS-SIMPSON VICE PRESIDENT OF BRAND DEVELOPMENT

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.
  • In this role, Rogers-Simpson will guide the overall alignment of Burrell's business objectives and brand communications, while strengthening Burrell's stance as a worldwide brand.
  • "I am both delighted and honored to have the opportunity to join Burrell at such an exciting time," said Rogers-Simpson.
  • Burrell Communications Group was founded in 1971 with the intention of forging an authentic and respectful connection with the African American consumer.

The Family of Ken Kragen Teams with Cosmic Wire and OneOf to Release Hands for Humanity - The NFT Collection

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Friday, April 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ken Kragen (1936-2021) was known as a legendary entertainment manager, producer, philanthropist and as a creator of some of the largest charity efforts in history including "We Are the World'' and "Hands Across America." The Ken Kragen Estate has teamed up with Web3 technology leaders Cosmic Wire and green NFT platform OneOf to announce on Earthday the launch of Hands For Humanity - the NFT collection.

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  • The Ken Kragen Estate has teamed up with Web3 technology leaders Cosmic Wire and green NFT platform OneOf to announce on Earthday the launch of Hands For Humanity - the NFT collection.
  • Hands For Humanity - the 'NFT collection - is the brainchild of Cosmic Wire CEO, Jerad Finck and Ken Kragen.
  • This project was the brainchild of Cosmic Wire CEO, Jerad Finck and Ken Kragen before his passing.
  • Cosmic Wire believes that a proper client contract provides a shared experience of success for Cosmic Wire and their clients so that Cosmic Wire succeeds when their clients do.

Black Music Trailblazer Denise Jones to posthumously receive the 2022 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Jones, who passed away in December 2020, spent a lifetime championing Afro-Caribbean culture in Canada and around the world through her company Jones & Jones Productions.

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  • Jones, who passed away in December 2020, spent a lifetime championing Afro-Caribbean culture in Canada and around the world through her company Jones & Jones Productions.
  • She also established the internationally renowned JAMBANA One World Festival and was the founding Chair of the Reggae Category for the JUNO Awards.
  • The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.
  • Throughout her career, Jones received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urban Music Association of Canada, the Bob Marley Memorial Award for her work in entertainment, a Government of Ontario Community Service Award, a Ministry of Citizenship Ontario Government Award, an African Canadian Achievement Award, and a Harry Jerome Award for Excellence in Entertainment.

Dequency Executes First-Ever Music Synchronization License Smart Contract on the Algorand Blockchain

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Music synchronization licensing marketplace,Dequency, has executed the first-ever sync license on a public blockchain.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Music synchronization licensing marketplace,Dequency, has executed the first-ever sync license on a public blockchain.
  • Keatly Haldeman, CEO of Dequency: "Our vision for Dequency is to cut out the middle man in music licensing transactions so that creators maximize earned income and get paid immediately.
  • Dequency is built on Algorand, a blockchain that is known for its environmentally friendly "pure proof of stake" consensus mechanism.
  • "We are thrilled that Dequency chose Decipher as the launch pad for demonstrating their new smart contract licensing for artists and all event music was licensed on chain," said Keli Callaghan, head of marketing at Algorand.

Dequency Executes First-Ever Music Synchronization License Smart Contract on the Algorand Blockchain

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Music synchronization licensing marketplace,Dequency, has executed the first-ever sync license on a public blockchain.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Music synchronization licensing marketplace,Dequency, has executed the first-ever sync license on a public blockchain.
  • Keatly Haldeman, CEO of Dequency: "Our vision for Dequency is to cut out the middle man in music licensing transactions so that creators maximize earned income and get paid immediately.
  • Dequency is built on Algorand, a blockchain that is known for its environmentally friendly "pure proof of stake" consensus mechanism.
  • "We are thrilled that Dequency chose Decipher as the launch pad for demonstrating their new smart contract licensing for artists and all event music was licensed on chain," said Keli Callaghan, head of marketing at Algorand.