Transcript Byron Burke Media Kit

MEDIA KIT
After a 17 year hiatus from the music industry, Burke has returned to
producing and djing. His first track “Thank You Jesus” was inspired by his
love of music and all he has endured. Label: House Music Channel
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Byron E. Burke has worked in the music and
consulting industry for over twenty seven years.
He began at the age of 13 as a gifted trumpet
player, DJ, as well as a choreographer and
member of a popular dance group called the Shy
Boy’s from the Westside of Chicago.
By the age of 16, he was recognized as one of the
top teen DJ’s in Chicago which led him to sign his
first record deal with the legendary DJ
International Records .
When he turned 19, Byron became the Vice
President for Burstinglaw (Burke, Stingily, Lawson)
Music Productions in Chicago, Illinois. His unique
ability to compose, produce and critique songs,
stage performances, including marketing &
promotion strategies, has made him a pioneer in
the music industry.
Byron was the creative force behind the
legendary house music band from Chicago
named Ten City (1988-1994). He co-wrote,
produced and remixed songs on the
“Foundation” and “State Of Mind” albums
for Atlantic Records, including “No House Big
Enough” for East/West Records, and “That Was
Then, This Is Now” for Columbia Records.
Foundation: (Atlantic) - 1989
No House Big Enough: (East / West) - 1993
State of Mind: (Atlantic ) - 1992
That Was Then, This Is Now (Columbia ) - 1994
These albums produced ten Top 20 Billboard
Magazine dance songs, five Top 10 Billboard
Magazine Sales Chart Singles, 10 Top United
Kingdom Pop Chart Singles, including a Gold Plaque
from Tusk Music, South Africa and a Silver Plaque
from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), United
Kingdom.
In January 1999, Byron decided to further his education by
attending a continuing studies program at Stanford University in
Palo Alto, CA. called “Business 16, Startups - From Idea to IPO”
This 10 week course taught methods on how develop,
acquire funding and run a successful start up company.
Today, Burke leads BB Media Global Group, leveraging his experience to help
clients embrace the new concepts and ideas that help drive new customers and
see long term growth by using biblical principles.
BB Media Global Group is a boutique media and business development
consulting firm that strengthens & reinforces brand awareness. We conduct
research and analyze global social and economic trends for our clients that will
attract new customers, build customer loyalty, and reduce cost by implementing
well-organized marketing & business techniques for start-ups, as well as
established corporations throughout North America & Europe.
Some of the business development ventures Byron works with include The DJ
Hall of Fame & Museum; The House Music Channel, DJ International Radio EU,
Lady Flava, DJI Studios & Mustang Mike Drag Racing
In addition to his duties at BB Media Global Group, he began his undergrad
studies at DePaul University School of New Learning (SNL) in January 2010 to
obtain his BA in Business Development & Entrepreneurship. On December 16,
2010, he became an inducted member of DePaul’s Golden Key International
Honor Society chapter for academic excellence as well as a 2011- 2013 DePaul
University SNL Dean Scholarship recipient.
Understanding the importance of education and life long learning, Byron
continues to expand his knowledge base by taking online courses with Coursera.
In 2013, Byron earned verified Signature Track certificates from the University of
Maryland (Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in
Entrepreneurship w/ Distinctions), and 2014 from Northwestern University (Law
and the Entrepreneur).
CONTACT
Management/Bookings:
North America
Ralph C.
Email: [email protected]
(708) 318-4798
Press:
Stephanie K. Vazquez.
Email: [email protected]
SOCIAL NETWORKS
https://facebook.com/ByronBurkeLive
https://twitter.com/ByronBurkeLive
http://instagram.com/housemusicchannel
https://www.mixcloud.com/wealthmajor