Sony Music Publishing hosted its second annual SMP x BeatStars Hitmaker Week, a global songwriting camp held from April 1-5 in Miami, Florida at Circle House Studios.
The event brought together an expanded group of sixty-seven songwriters/producers and artists from around the world for collaborative sessions, educational workshops and more.
Renowned artists from across genres attended the event, including Farruko, Brray, Nardo Wick, Rob 49, ScarLip and more.
The camp represents a joint effort across SMP’s global territories including Latin America, US Latin, UK, US, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Canada and more.
President & CEO, Latin America and US Latin, Sony Music Publishing Jorge Mejia said, “With writers from all over the world present, plus the participation of several Sony divisions, The BeatStars camp was a great example of what only Sony Music Publishing as a global company and as part of the One Sony ecosystem can do.
We look forward to listening to some of the great releases created at this camp, and to further collaborating with our Sony sister companies in future!”
EVP, Head of A&R, Sony Music Publishing Walter Jones said, “The collaboration between SMP and BeatStars continues to deliver opportunities for songwriters to reach artists and other creatives from all regions.
This camp highlights the reach we offer as a global company, and BeatStars as a key resource to creatives everywhere. We are proud of the turnout as these camps continue to grow bigger and better, and we are excited to hear the results.”
As the exclusive supporting partner of the second annual SMP x BeatStars Hitmaker Week, Meta hosted ‘Meta Loves Music – Facebook and Instagram for Songwriters & Producers,’ an educational session which informed attendees on Reels best practices, new features, general music product updates and more to help them build community, connect with fans and share their music.
Several attendees sat down with Meta at the event for a series of #SongwritersonReels interviews, where they shared their experiences at Hitmaker Week and discussed their latest creative endeavors.
Alexa Cabellon, Head of North America Music Publishing Partnerships, Meta said, “Our partnership with Hitmaker Week demonstrates the unique value that Meta brings to support songwriters, producers, and artists around the world.
By providing best practice education, content production showcasing songwriters and artists, and cutting-edge product experiences, we empower creators to share their stories, connect, and grow their communities through music on our platforms. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with SMP in the future.”
Sony Music Publishing highlighted its commitment to empowering creators and advancing collaboration across Sony through its Hitmakers Week activation with Sony Electronics and its brands For The Music and Sony Alpha.
With the activation, Sony Electronics hosted a 360 Reality Audio workshop for attendees, provided audio equipment, including professional headphones and mics, for the studios and shared spaces, captured content with Sony Alpha cameras, and supplied talent with Sony’s MDR-MV1 studio headphones, WH-1000X noise canceling headphones and LinkBuds S noise canceling earbuds to further enhance the songwriting process and support the creators’ vision.
Sony Music Publishing’s Director, Creative A&R Will Skalmoski and Manager, Creative A&R Simone Dixon said, “It was a thrill for us to bring together Sony Music Publishing and BeatStars talent for our second Hitmaker Week. Thank you to all the participating songwriters and artists for collaborating with us.
It was inspiring to see everyone connect with each other and create in new ways, and we are excited for the new releases, relationships and creative opportunities that result from this camp.
We are grateful to our partners, Meta and Sony Electronics, and to our leaders and colleagues across SMP for making this event possible. We look forward to what’s next for Hitmaker Week.”
Founder/CEO, BeatStars Abe Batshon said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to continue our successful partnership with Sony Music Publishing for Hitmaker Week.
Watching BeatStars producers evolve from crafting tracks in their bedrooms to collaborating in-person with some of the industry’s leading talents is truly inspiring.
This journey not only showcases their growth but also the power of bridging digital innovation with traditional music production.”
Artist attendees included: AR The Mermaid, BEAM, Brray, Chicken P, El Snappo, Farruko, Fresco Trey, HonestAv, Hurricane Wisdom, Jhosy, King Hendrick$, La Gabi, LIL TIM, Loe Shimmy, Micro TDH, Moonchild Sanelly, Nardo Wick, OMB Peezy, OT7 Quanny, Rob 49, SaveAJ, Scar Lip, Skillibeng, Slimeroni, YBN Lil Bro and YTB Fatt. Songwriter/producer attendees included: 1srael, Anonymass, Bankroll Got It, Based1, BeatDemons, Buhguul, Carter Bryson, Carter Z , DeLorean Black, Dizzy Banko, Dxntemadeit, Egonbeup, Elias Beats, Faraon, ForeignGotEm, Forthenight, Gentle, Hitkidd, IOF, Juko, Karus, Kxvi, Leave The Club, LilH, London, Navi, Noble , Oscar Chase, RedMosk, Shyy, Swir Beats, Tony Coles, Wheretfisray and Zazu.
