NEW YORK, NY. (Top 40 Charts/ QTRAX) - EMI
Music Publishing has signed an extension to its digital distribution licensing agreement with QTRAX, the free and legal ad-supported peer to peer music network.
"EMI Music Publishing came on board with QTRAX very early because we believed that this concept could provide real value to our songwriters. As such we are extraordinarily pleased that it has come to fruition and that is now going to become a reality," said EMI Music Publishing Chairman & CEO Roger Faxon.
"The entire music industry has had to change with the times and the behavior of the listening public. We at EMI Music Publishing are committed to making sure that our songwriters benefit from their creative output, and that fans have the opportunity to access digital music legally in as many ways as possible," Faxon continued.
"Roger Faxon demonstrated great vision and leadership in supporting us in our infancy and we are thrilled to have EMI Publishing on board with a renewed agreement," said Founder and Chairman of QTRAX Allan Klepfisz.
About EMI Music Publishing (https://www.emimusicpub.com)
EMI Music Publishing is the world's most creative music publisher with more than one million copyrights including some of the best-known songs ever written, such as "New York New York", "You've Got A Friend", "Lady Marmalade", "Always On My Mind", "Three Times A Lady", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Singin' In the Rain". Its current hit-making writers and producers include Arctic Monkeys, Beyonce, James Blunt, Kelly Clarkson, Jay-Z, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Pink, Usher, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Amy Winehouse.
TVT Records is the First Label to Distribute Music on QTRAX
TVT Records recently renewed its long- standing agreement with QTRAX and is the first label to launch music on the ad-supported P2P service. Fans will be able to download tracks from top TVT acts like Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins, Pitbull, Sevendust, Just Jack, and the Cinematics for FREE. Multi-platinum and Grammy nominated hip-hop duo the Ying Yang Twins will be the first QTRAX ARTIST OF THE MONTH. The group recently released their hot new single "Drop." The track is already an online phenomenon with a record-breaking 15 million streams on their MySpace page in 8 weeks. Now fans can download it at QTRAX for FREE. The download is legal and artists, label and songwriters will be paid.
"With QTRAX our fans get to enjoy the music for free, and we get paid, that is cool with us," said D Roc of the Ying Yang Twins.
Leading independent TVT Records first signed with QTRAX in 2006 and has now renewed its deal with the world's first free and legal peer-to-peer (P2P) service. QTRAX showcases an innovative ad-supported delivery model that easily directs revenue back to artists and rights holders.
"TVT has long been a forceful advocate of the ad supported model." Said Steve Gottlieb, President of TVT Records, "When we signed almost two years ago we never imagined it would take so long for the rest of the industry to embrace the future."
Mr. Gottlieb continues, "Consumers have made it clear they want music to be free. The ad supported model is the only way to both satisfy consumer expectation that music be free and to compensate the artists and other rights holders appropriately..."
"TVT Records is a pioneer in digital music distribution and has truly been at the forefront of the evolving music market online," said Founder and Chairman of Qtrax Allan Klepfisz. "We are thrilled to be able to offer TVT's catalogue of top artists and songwriters," continued Klepfisz.
About Ying Yang Twins
Named after the Chinese symbol for light and dark (Yin and Yang), the Atlanta duo Ying Yang Twins (Kaine and D-Roc) established themselves as urban music's most dominant twosome. Ying Yang Twins have a long history of chart topping hits: from their collaboration with Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz on "Get Low" to their Grammy nominated "Wait (the Whisper Song)", the group has been a fixture on the Billboard charts, video channels, radio airwaves, clubs and fans computers since the beginning of their career. Their platinum selling albums "U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) and "Me & My Brother" helped define the sexy, fun, Southern club sound that came to dominate hip-hop. Their look, feel and sound is unique to this singular duo who have toured the globe spreading their innovated Dirty South flava to fans on every continent.
In 2008, Ying Yang Twins teamed up with the producer Isaac "Ike Dirty" Hayes III the son of R&B legend Isaac Hayes, and released their explosive new single "Drop". The sleek electro beats and Kaine & D-Roc's signature provocative rhymes display the innovation and grittiness the group is known for. The track is already an online phenomenon with more than 15 Million streams on the group's MySpace page and Top 25 on iTunes Hip Hop chart.
The Ying Yang Twins are preparing for the release of their 6th album tentatively entitled "ATL Holes."
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.yingyangmusic.com
About TVT Records
TVT Records, founded in 1985, is the leading and largest independent record label in the U.S. Headquartered in New York City, TVT was launched by Steve Gottlieb and has been a leader in introducing to the world such impact artists as Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule and Lil Jon. TVT Records was Billboard Magazine's number one independent record label for five consecutive years (2001 - 2006). While the label filed for Reorganization earlier this year it remains active and competitive. The label's current roster includes Li Jon, Ying Yang Twins, Pitbull, Default, Ambulance LTD, Yo Gotti, Teedra Moses, Keke Wyatt, The Polyphonic Spree, The Cinematics, The Holloways, Bobaflex, New Year's Day and more.
Resource: https://www.tvtrecords.com
About QTRAX (https://www.qtrax.com)
QTRAX (https://www.QTRAX.com) is the world's first legal and free peer-to- peer (P2P) music service. QTRAX showcases an innovative ad-supported delivery model that easily directs revenue back to artists and rights holders. QTRAX is available for browsing now and soon will provide fans with access to a colorful and diverse catalog with millions of high-quality digital music files representing the broadest artist-based fan-directed array of products available anywhere. Based in New York City, QTRAX is a subsidiary of Brilliant Technologies Corporation (OTC: BLLN), a publicly traded technology holding company.
