Record Deals
Tekframe Entertainment is currently looking for the following quere of artist:
NEW LISTING--High Energy LATIN INSTRUMENTALS needed by a national restaurant chain to play in all locations. Compositions should be rumba and/or flamenco based with acoustic or Spanish guitars. Deadline is May 17, 2005.
NEW LISTING--METAL BANDS a la Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Mastadon, etc. wanted by very well connected, well-known industry Metal bassist, who is now managing up and coming metal bands to shop to Metal labels. Deadline is June 29, 2005.
NEW LISTING--SINGER-SONGWRITERS with a "Jazzy vibe" a la Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum, Harry Connick, Jr., etc. wanted by VP of A&R at Major Jazz Label. This Executive really wants to hear new, fresh voices and original talent. Deadline is June 16, 2005.
NEW LISTING--BRIT ALTERNATIVE POP/ROCK ARTISTS a la Radiohead, Coldplay, Travis etc. sought by Director of A&R at Major label. Deadline is June 14, 2005.
NEW LISTING--TRULY GREAT ROCK BANDS/ARTISTS--with classic sensibilities--a la U2, Neil Young, etc., sought by A&R Executive at successful Independent label with Major label distribution. Deadline is July 7, 2005.
RAP/HIP-HOP ARTISTS--with male and female vocals--that are commercially friendly and without profanity, needed by an independent label that is under the worlds largest manufacturer and distributor of high school yearbooks and graduation rings. The line publishes 10-15 songs per year in a retail compilation CD that is sold through local businesses, direct marketing and online. Currently their product is in over 18,000 high schools all over the United States. They also publish interactive media for the US military, law enforcement and colleges. This is an excellent opportunity for massive exposure nationally. They are looking for original material, either fully produced or raw, for inclusion in either their retail CD or yearbook catalog. The artists will earn royalties from the retail CD. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by Tekframe Entertainment and must be received no later than May 5, 2005.
HIP-HOP/URBAN INSTRUMENTALS a la Kanye West, The Neptunes, Timberland, Lil Jon, Underdogs, etc. still needed by President of Entertainment/Production Company for film and TV placement. The company is currently getting placements on networks like MTV, Showtime, UPN and VH1. They are looking for broadcast quality tracks (great sounding home demos are fine) and are insisting on a super high bar. Please submit one to three songs per CD/cassette/online. All submissions will be screened by a representative of the company on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY--NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. PLEASE ENCLOSE A S.A.S.E IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE. As always, we will notify those forwarded. Submissions must be received no later than May 17, 2005.
ALTERNATIVE RAP GROUPS a la Black Eyed Peas, De La Soul, The Fugees, The Roots, etc., wanted by hot new Independent Urban Label distributed through a major. Since this is a new venture, the powers that be at this new label are looking for up and coming, fresh talent and want us to be selective in what we send. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyrics, photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by Tekframe Entertainment and must be received no later than May 19, 2005.
RAP/HIP-HOP ARTISTS a la the usual suspects, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Nelly, etc. wanted by East Coast College radio station. They want to increase their current playlist and need good, solid demos for airplay. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD/cassette, include lyric sheets, along with photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by Tekframe Entertainment and must be received no later than June 7, 2005.
NEW LISTING--HIP-HOP/RAP SONGS a la Usher, Snoop Dog, Faith Evans, Missy Elliott, etc. needed by President of Production Company for film and TV placement. He is open to all styles and tempos, but absolutely no samples that need to be cleared are allowed! Submissions must be broadcast quality, great sounding home demos are fine! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD/cassette, photo and bio are optional. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by the president of production company at Tekframe Entertainment and must be received no later than June 9, 2005.
NEW LISTING--HIP-HOP SONGS a la the wide range of Will Smith, Faith Evans, The Roots, etc. wanted by successful Producer/Hit Songwriter who is now creating a new music production library for film and TV placement. He asked that recordings be as pristine as possible. Meaning home recordings are okay but must be of excellent broadcast quality. This library will definitely compete with the big boys, so the bar is "super-high." Please submit one to three songs online or per CD (no cassettes), include lyric sheets, photo and bio are optional. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by Tekframe Entertainment and must be received no later than June 24, 2005.
Bells Records is looking for the following quere artist:
PRODUCER/ENGINEER needed by well-connected Production Company to help record-developing Pop/Urban crossover female artist with label interest. They are seeking production chops, instrumentation ability and arrangement skills, a la the Neptunes, Linda Perry, Kanye West and the Matrix. Rates are negotiable, you do not need to have your own studio or provide the initial songs, just the skill, ambition and desire to succeed. Please submit two to three songs that showcase your ability, online or per CD/cassette. You must include bio that highlights your experience! All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY--NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. PLEASE ENCLOSE A S.A.S.E IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE. As always, we will notify those forwarded. Submissions must be received no later than May 6, 2005.
NEW LISTING--PROGRAMMERS/ARRANGERS--OF ALL STYLES- a la David Foster, Walter Afanasieff, Mutt Lange, Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, etc., still sought by Published Songwriter and Producer to hire on a "work for hire" basis. Fees will be negotiable depending on experience. They said you could definitely submit cover tracks, as long as it is a remake and you produced it. Having said that, all styles/genres sought but programming and production will be what's truly being looked at and listened for here. You must have own studio equipment and the knowledge of how to use it. Location is unimportant, as long as you can send your work by Internet or snail mail. Only send your best work for this one! No need to submit tracks. Please submit two to three songs/tracks online or per CD/cassette. Please include bio! All submissions will be screened by a Bells Records Represenative. --NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. PLEASE ENCLOSE A S.A.S.E IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE. As always, we will notify those forwarded. JAZZ COMPOSITIONS -- of all styles--with and without vocals, sought by Ex-VP of a major Performing Rights Society who is now the President of a publishing company to use for Film and TV placement. Broadcast quality needed (meaning they will use your version, they will not re-record the song--great home demos are fine!) Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyric sheets (if applicable). All submissions will be screened by TAXI on a YES/NO BASIS ONLY--NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI. PLEASE ENCLOSE A S.A.S.E IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RESPONSE. As always, we will notify those forwarded. Submissions must be received no later than May 11, 2005.

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Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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