BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor the multiple award-winning songwriter/rapper/producer and actor Busta Rhymes with the BMI Icon Award at its 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 7. The private event, held at the LIVNightclub Miami Beach, will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative (Atlanta) Catherine Brewton. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

The National Battle of the Bands contracted with nine minority-owned businesses for the 2021 edition of the annual marching band showcase, which generated a total of $106,290.56 in revenue for the small businesses. NBOTB will be supporting local minority-owned businesses once again this year in the lead up to the 2022 NBOTB, which takes place on Saturday, August 27 at NRG Stadium. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.

This immersive and mentored Academy145 songwriting bootcamp will guide artists to complete 4 collaborative and fully produced songs for sync placement with industry assistance by Academy145 publishing partners. It will take place October 24-29, 2022 in the beautiful surf town of Sayulita, Mexico. | Visit Achickwitbeatz.com for your instrumental needs & dope stuff for music lovers.