( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Exclusive Nashville Event
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As longtime fans of Rico Love since his unforgettable performance at the Essence Festival in 2015, we were disappointed to miss the recent “Song Craft Sessions” held in Nashville. The exclusive event offered aspiring music makers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s most acclaimed hitmakers.
Presented by UBS, a global leader in financial services, the event provided 20 lucky participants with a chance to step into Rico Love’s creative world and learn his songwriting process from scratch to finish. Over a full day, aspiring music makers received firsthand guidance from one of the industry’s most acclaimed hitmakers.
The experience wasn’t limited to just Rico’s expertise. Special guests included music powerhouses Jim Jonsin (Beyoncé, Usher, Mary J. Blige), Tay Keith (Drake, Travis Scott, Eminem), and Mams Taylor (Snoop Dogg, Travis Barker, T-Pain), further enriching the learning environment.
Rico Love boasts an impressive career. He has been recognized as a four-time Songwriter of the Year and a multi-GRAMMY-nominated songwriter/producer. His contributions to artists like Usher, Nelly, Trey Songz, and Kelly Rowland are undeniable.
Beyond his songwriting and production skills, Rico Love has served as the GRAMMY Vice Chairman for two years. He holds the prestigious position of Chairman of the GRAMMY’s Black Music Collective. His influence extends beyond the studio, as he is the musical director for two major television shows, “The Black Hamptons” and “Carl Weber’s Family Business: New Orleans.”
This event offered aspiring music makers a unique gateway to connect with industry heavyweights and gain invaluable insights. Participants learned from Rico Love’s songwriting process, collaborated with him, and potentially built connections that could propel their careers forward.
While this specific session has passed, aspiring musicians can stay tuned for future opportunities like this one. Events like “Song Craft Sessions” highlight the importance of continuous learning and networking within the music industry.
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