Welcome to our monthly media round-up
Each month we highlight some of Songtradr’s recent music placements in TV, film, advertisements, and more.
Featured Placements
Tea company TAZO and American R&B star SZA link up to announce The TAZO Tree Corps, a paid workforce dedicated to building and maintaining the urban tree canopy in 5 major US cities where climate change disproportionally impacts communities of Black, Indigenous, and people of color. The launch video on all major social media platforms features an earthy, beat-driven track by Hawaiian-based music producer EDP-Beats.
Track: Quais De Seine
Artist & Writer: Eric Dubois Prod
With Tyler Blevins continuing to redefine what it means to be a gamer under his online alias Ninja, Adidas leaped to recognize him in their IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING series. Other guests include Beyoncé, footballer Mohamed Salah and NBA star Damian Lillard. Synced to the 30-second short film is a sprightly electronic track by Cuesongs artists JiKay and MNKN.
Track: Hide and Seek
Artist: JiKay and MNKN
British sprint champion Dina Asher-Smith speaks on the importance of mental resilience in the latest edition of Samsung's #VoicesofGalaxy series. As the athlete recalls developing her inner strength to beat the odds and win Olympic Bronze and Commonwealth Gold medals, a gorgeous starry drone gives way to an upbeat instrumental composed by Future Royalty.
Track: Back In The Game
Artist: Future Royalty
Writers: J. Isaac, C. Coggins and D. Moore.
Skincare products require equally radiant music to market them. AHC Beauty Southeast Asia uses a perfectly cool and breezy instrumental track composed by Ohio duo Half An Orange to advertise their new Luminous Glow Eye Cream.
Track: Blink 182 [Instrumental]
Artist: Half an Orange
Writers: A. Spellman and M. Maloof
Notable Artist Signings
Binoy
Born and raised in Kenya, Binoy leans wholeheartedly into his pop sensibilities, writing and co-producing tracks about heartbreak, self-discovery, and youthful infatuation.
Kenyon Dixon
Coming at us from Watts in Southern California, Kenyon Dixon's vulnerable R&B provides epic date night vibes. The rising star has already shared the stage with Jill Scott, Nick Jonas, Justin Timberlake, and many others.
Philanthrope
German producer Philanthrope takes listeners to chillhop heaven with layers of horn-heavy jazz, starry piano, groovy hip-hop, and elegant soul music.
Featured Playlists
Distribution Artist of the Month
If headbanging with one hand up high is something you desire, our distribution artist of the month – Cleveland metal band Vanik – has you covered.
Songtradr Selects | April Edition
This month's Songtradr Selects playlist is curated by our Music Director, Breanna McFarlane, otherwise known as the "Nicki Minaj of Burbank."
