APPLAUSE MAGAZINE: “Dapo Torimiro Steps Gingerly Into Spotlight”

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“OVERBOARD is definitely one of my favorites.” – Jessica Jarrell via AOL TEENS NETWORK “JSYK” (Just So You Know)

Source:  http://www.jsyk.com/2010/06/24/jessica-jarrell-checks-in-from-justin-biebers-my-world-tour/#continued

Jessica Jarrell Talks To MTV News About Performing “Overboard” on Tour with Justin Bieber

Source:  http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/06/24/justin-bieber-jessica-jarrell/

FNF Pre-Grammy Party!

Good times at the FNF Pre-Grammy Party tonight at the Paramount Pictures Lot in Hollywood, CA!

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Dapo Torimiro in Hits Magazine

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Jordin Sparks Sings at 2009 Tree Lighting Ceremony at The White House

American Idol’s Jordan Sparks is one of the many performers who will take part in the 2009 National Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3. Jordin Sparks rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. In addition to Sparks, other nationally known entertainers and a military band perform and the President brings a message of peace to the nation and the world.

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Justin Bieber Sings for President Obama on TNT’s “Christmas in Washington”

Multi-Talented Singing Sensation Justin Bieber to Join Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Sugarland, Rob Thomas and Usher in TNT’s CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, Hosted by George Lopez

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Concert Premieres Exclusively on TNT Sunday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

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ATLANTA, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber is scheduled to perform in TNT’s spectacular holiday celebration CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, premiering Sunday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). He will join a scheduled slate of Grammy®-winning artists that includes Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Sugarland, Rob Thomas and Usher. George Lopez is slated to host the one-hour event.

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Bieber is a multi-talented, 15-year-old soul-singing phenomenon who first rose to prominence after he posted dozens of homemade videos online, putting his impeccable spin on songs from such artists as Usher, Ne-Yo and Stevie Wonder. The self-taught singer and musician, who also plays the drums, guitar, piano and trumpet, racked up more than 50 million views purely from word of mouth. Seven months after Bieber started posting his videos online, former So So Def marketing executive Scott “Scooter” Braun flew the then-13-year-old singer to Atlanta to meet with his colleagues, including Usher. A week later, Usher flew him back to Atlanta, and in October 2008, Bieber officially signed with RBMG – Island, a joint venture between Braun, Usher and Antonio “L.A.” Reid, chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group. His debut album, My World is an intimate look into the mind of a budding young renaissance man. A virtually untapped well of natural artistic talent, Justin Bieber is primed to be a solid force in music for many years to come.

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Album News: Toni Braxon’s 2/2/2010 Album

SOURCE: Atlantic Records

Toni Braxton Joins the Atlantic Family; New Single, “Yesterday,” Available Now on Grammy-Winning Superstar’s Official Website; Label Debut Sees Collaborations With Star-Studded Array of Producers and Special Guests; Eagerly Awaited Album Due in February 2010

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NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – October 30, 2009) – Atlantic Records is proud to announce the addition of legendary R&B superstar Toni Braxton to its storied roster. The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer will unveil her hugely anticipated label debut on February 2nd, 2010.

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The as-yet-untitled album looks to be Toni’s most powerful and personal musical statement to date. Braxton personally chose to collaborate with a veritable who’s-who of red-hot producers and songwriters, including Frank E (Madonna, T.I., Plies, Flo Rida), Steve Mac (Leona Lewis, Il Divo), Lucas Secon (Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls), Harvey Mason & Oak (Chris Brown, Joe, Mario), Troy Taylor (Trey Songz, Kevin Lyttle), Dapo Torimiro (John Legend, David Archuletta, Brandy), and David Foster (Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion). What’s more, the album features a guest appearance from Toni’s new Atlantic labelmate, R&B/hip-hop sensation Trey Songz, who lends his distinctive vocal stylings to the aforementioned single, “Yesterday.”

Dapo Signs Exclusive Worldwide Co-Publishing Agreement with Walt Disney Music Publishing

From left to right: David Agnew (President/Walt Disney Records, Exec. VP/GM Disney Music Group), Julie Enzer (Senior VP/GM Disney Music Publishing), Dapo Torimiro (songwriter/producer), Barbara Vander Linde (VP/Creative Disney Music Publishing), Tom Maffei (Pulse Management)

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 21, 2009 – The summer is heating up for rising songwriter/producer Dapo Torimiro, who has signed an exclusive worldwide co-publishing agreement with Walt Disney Music Publishing. An accomplished musician, Torimiro is sought after by the industry’s top-notch artists and as a talented songwriter is currently working on film, television and recording projects across multiple formats.

“Dapo is immensely talented and we look forward to a long association with him,” said Barbara Vander Linde, Vice President, Creative for Disney Music Publishing.

Steven Vincent, Vice President, Music and Soundtracks, Disney Channel, said, “We have a great track record with Disney Music Publishing and we’re pleased Dapo has joined our talented roster of songwriters who understand the Disney brand and how to extend a story through music for an audience of kids, tweens, and families on Disney Channel and Disney XD.”

Torimiro said, “I was looking for a publishing company that not only opened me up to opportunities to write and produce for the industry’s top recording artists but also let me work on my other love: creating music for film and TV.”

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Dapo Announced as Songwriter on CAMP ROCK 2!

Dapo announced as a songwriter (along with Kara DioGuardi and others) on Disney’s CAMP ROCK 2 starring the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. (2010)

Disney Channel will begin production later this summer on “Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam,” the sequel to the hit Disney Channel Original Movie “Camp Rock,” with Demi Lovato, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas reprising their starring roles. Joining the cast are Matthew “Mdot” Finley and Chloe Bridges. Also returning to the sequel’s cast are Meaghan Martin, Alyson Stoner, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Roshon Fegan, Daniel Fathers and Maria Canals-Barrera. “Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam” is scheduled to premiere in 2010 on Disney Channel.

“Camp Rock has had tremendous success around the world – on television, on DVD and as a soundtrack” said Gary Marsh, President, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide. “Our goal with this sequel is to raise the stakes and dig deeper into these wonderful characters and their musical journey.”

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The movie’s soundtrack will feature a mix of pop, rock, R&B and hip-hop songs written by songwriters Mitch Allan, Adam Anders, Lyrica Anderson, Antonina Armato, Aris Aronchitis, Peer Astrom, Kara DioGuardi, Andy Dodd, Toby Gad, Nikki Hassman, Jamie Houston, Tim James, Jeannie Lurie, Chen Neeman, Kovasciar Nyvette, Steve Rushton, Dapo Torimiro and Adam Watts.

Joining the cast are Matthew “Mdot” Finley as Luke Williams. Mdot is an accomplished R&B musician who has performed as the opening act for Ciara, Yung Joe, Dem Franchise Boyz, Lil’ Romeo and Mos Def, and was named Best R&B Male at the Urban Threshold Music Awards in 2006.

Chloe Bridges joins in the role of Dana Turner, daughter of the rival camp owner. Bridges is a noted classical pianist whose film and television credits include “Forget Me Not,” “The Longshots” and “The Comeback.”

The executive producer is Alan Sacks (”Welcome Back, Kotter,” “The Color of Friendship”). The producer is Kevin Lafferty (”Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie,” “Jump In!”).

NEA International Producer of the Year: Dapo Torimiro!

Dapo Torimiro wins INTERNATIONAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards at Howard University in Washington D.C. last night.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

BHF Magazine: “Musical Maestro”

Nigerian Songwriter/Producer Dapo Torimiro Breaks Onto the R&B/Pop Music Scene With Hot New Songs for John Legend, Brandy and David Archuleta read article

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Fun in the studio with Keke Palmer and Lyrica Anderson

Writing session with Keke Palmer & Lyrica Anderson today!

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Dapo is TRUE LOVE’s “Man of the Moment”

IN TUNE MAGAZINE: A Musically Diverse Newcomer From Nigeria Storms Up The US Pop Charts

[The Write Stuff] By Debbie Galante

Dapo Torimiro may be an unfamiliar name, but if his current hot streak continues, that won’t be the case for long. The Nigerian-born artist – who’s been compared to Stevie Wonder and Seal as a performer – got his first big break last fall by placing the song “Quickly,” a duet featuring John Legend and Brandy, on Legend’s current album Evolver. On the heels of that release came David Archuleta’s self-titled debut album, featuring Dapo’s “Running.” Brandy’s album Human, released in December, also featured a Torimiro song, “Torn Down.” In additino to working on a solo album and doing film scores (Christmas at Water’s Edge), Torimiro expects to have songs on future releases form Fantasic and Elliott Yamin as well.

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