ASCAP 'I Create Music' Expo Adds Questlove, Others, To Lineup

Adds Questlove, Others To Lineup

ASCAP's "I Create Music" EXPO, scheduled for MAY 2-4 in LOS ANGELES, has added THE ROOTS' QUESTLOVE for a keynote conversation with OSCAR-winning songwriter and ASCAP Chairman/President PAUL WILLIAMS. He will also accept the ASCAP CREATIVE VOICE AWARD, given to members whose significant career achievements are equally informed by their creative spirit and their contributions to the role that a creator can play in the community. 

Others added to the bill include "This Is Us" composer SIDD KHOSLA, electronic producers TOKiMONSTA and FREDDY KENNETT (of LOUIS THE CHILD), acclaimed songwriter PRISCILLA RENEA and OSCAR- and GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter STEPHEN BISHOP.  In addition, EMMY-winning composer BEAR McCREARY will offer feedback to EXPO attendees on their original scores, set to scenes from his illustrious filmography ("The Walking Dead," "Battlestar Galactica").

"The Rise of Emo Rap" panel will look into how the SOUNDCLOUD era's top innovators are finding mainstream success by pushing genre boundaries, with EMO NITE LA's MORGAN FREED, producer CHARLIE SHUFFLER and artists LIL AARON and KREAYSHAWN. 

The "Publishing 101" panel returns, hosted by industry execs including KOBALT's SUE DREW, SONY's JAKE FAIN, UMPG's LUKE McGRELLIS and BMG's MONTI OLSON. 

Finally, "NASHVILLE Goes Global" will explore MUSIC CITY's embrace of international sounds and trends with ASHLEY GORLEY, TOMMEE PROFITT, CHRIS FARREN, STEVEN BATTEY and DAVE KUNCIO. 

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