BMI "How I Wrote That Song" L.A. Industry Panel With Cee-Lo Green, Chad Hugo & More

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BMI staged the annual Grammy-infused installment of its popular “How I Wrote That Song” panel on Saturday, February 12 at the Key Club (9039 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069) in Los Angeles. Panelists included multiple Grammy-winning rapper/singer/songwriter/producer Cee Lo Green; multiple Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Seal; Grammy award-winning songwriter/producer Chad Hugo (of the Neptunes) ; Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Claude Kelly; hit songwriter Bonnie McKee; and hit songwriter BC Jean.

BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” participants discussed their roles in composing a jaw-dropping collection of contemporary smashes, including Beyoncé’s “If I Were A Boy” (BC Jean); Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” and “Teenage Dream,” Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me,” and Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite” (Bonnie McKee); Bruno Mars’ “Grenade,” Kelly Clarkson’s “My Life Would Suck Without You,” Britney Spears’ “Circus,” Fantasia’s “Bittersweet,” Chrisette Michele’s “Blame It On Me,” and Miley Cyrus’ “Party In the USA” (Claude Kelly); Goodie Mob's“Cell Therapy,” Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy,” and Cee Lo Green’s “F**k You” aka “Forget You” (Cee Lo Green); Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Jay Z’s “Excuse Me Miss” and “I Just Wanna Love you (Give It 2 Me),” Ludacris’ “Money Maker,” Robin Thicke’s “Wanna Love You Girl” and Gwen Stefani’s “Holla Back” (Chad Hugo); and “Krazy,” “Love’s Divine,” and “Kiss From a Rose” (Seal).

Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, moderated the conversation, while Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin served as co-host. BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” was sponsored by TW Steel.

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Cee-Lo Green Performs His Hits At A One Off Show In San Diego, CA

Cee Lo Green performed live at FLUXX Live nightclub in San Diego, CA Thursday 2.10.2011 and the crowd ate it up.

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Cee Lo Green Signs With Family Tree/Primary Wave Talent Management

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Cee Lo Green has inked with N.Y.-based Family Tree/Primary Wave Talent Management, the company helmed by veteran artist manager Michael “Blue” Williams. The full-service marketing division will play a key role in all future Green ventures, including the release of his upcoming solo album, The Lady Killer, in stores Nov. 9 on Atlantic Records. The album features the current hit single and viral phenomenon, “F*ck You,” which has garnered over 13 million plays on YouTube, racking up #1 chart positions across Europe. Williams has worked with such acts as Outkast, Macy Gray, Donnell Jones and Monica. Family Tree/Primary Wave Talent Management’s roster includes Cody Simpson, Kanye West discovery Big Sean and the Trio Lords and Lady.

Cee-Lo Green L.A. Photo Shoot

Goodie Mob: Pimp C Tribute Live In Austin, TX

Goodie Mob live at Emo's in Austin, TX Saturday, Jan.16.

Goodie Mob 2010 Tour dates:
01/19 - Aspen, CO @ The Belly Up
01/20 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
02/04 - Orlando, FL @ Firestone
02/05 - Miami, FL @ Performing Arts Center
02/11 - Washington, DC @ 930 Club
02/12 - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
02/13 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
02/14 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend
02/24 - Seattle, WA @ Nuemos
02/25 - Portland, OR @ The Roseland
02/27 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia

Goodie Mob At Cypress Hill's Smoke Out Festival 2009

Goodie Mob seen here from the 1st day of performances at Cypress Hill's 'Smoke Out 2009' Festival at San Manuel Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, CA taking place Friday and Saturday October 23 & 24.

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Goodie Mob Reunion Show In Atlanta With Photos And Videos Posted

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(photos courtesy of Dominic Brady)

(video courtesy of SmokeyTunes and deadlie13)