Category Archives: Billboard Magazine

My Contributor Pages at Billboard and Fuse.tv

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jeffbenjamin

This site would be inundated with posts if I included all the work I get to do at Fuse and Billboard each week. Now, I will use this site for news, have my contact information and highlight exciting projects. Currently, … Continue reading →

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Single Review: “Like Money” Wonder Girls featuring Akon — Billboard Magazine

Posted on July 19, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

My review of popular K-pop group Wonder Girls and their latest English single “Like Money” (listen here) featuring Akon in Billboard. With its accessible dance production and familiar feature in Akon, I liken the song to the Havana Brown/Pitbull collaboration … Continue reading →

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Single Review: “Boom Boom” Rye Rye — Billboard Magazine

Posted on April 28, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

Billboard.com recently put further emphasis on posting single reviews typically only in the magazine. My thoughts on female rapper Rye Rye’s “Boom Boom” single was chosen for the site. Click Here For Article

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The Next Wave — Billboard Magazine

Posted on April 21, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

As a sidebar to the “Pop Rocks!” cover feature looking at the new sound of Top 40 led by alternative artists Gotye and fun., I reported on five alternative acts poised to break into the mainstream. The feature has proven … Continue reading →

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Ready To Moondance — Billboard Magazine (Carly Rae Jepsen Feature Article)

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

I had been observing the popularity of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” track skyrocket following a lip-synch video done by Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale, and friends. While most song fads die down quickly, the song was rising … Continue reading →

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Kickstarter Kicks In — Billboard Magazine

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

A story that caught Billboard’s Music Editor Benjamin Meadows-Ingram was mash-up duo The Jane Doze’s campaign on Kickstarter to get them to SXSW 2012. The group offered really unique incentives for donations which allowed them to earn the money they … Continue reading →

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IPads and Making Music — Billboard Magazine

Posted on January 21, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

My contribution to Billboard’s 2012 Best Bets list cover story. At No. 23 of 40: iPad apps that could change the way we interact with music. My piece is among staffed writers and established contributors. See the full article after … Continue reading →

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Thicke With Soul — Billboard Magazine (Robin Thicke Feature Article)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by jeffbenjamin

 My featured R&B article on Robin Thicke’s in Billboard magazine’s “Happening Now” section. Focused on his new album “Love After War,” his touring plans, and where his career stands after five albums. Article scan after the cut.

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Jason Mraz Fine-Tunes 4th Album for 2012 Release — Billboard.com

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jeffbenjamin

In what was a very quick (and unattributed) contribution for Billboard’s inaugural Grammy Voters Guide, I also showed enough knowledge about Jason Mraz’s career that he ended up telling me exclusive news about his upcoming fourth album that was not reported … Continue reading →

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Valley Of The Dolls — Billboard Magazine (Pussycat Dolls Feature Article)

Posted on November 12, 2011 by jeffbenjamin

When Perez Hilton reported about the supposed new Pussycat Doll line-up, even including a photo, I decided to investigate further. Turns out he was wrong and I got to the bottom of the story with creator Robin Antin. Turns out … Continue reading →

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