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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a not-for-profit performance rights organization that protects its members' musical copyrights by monitoring public performances of their music, whether via a broadcast or live performance, and compensating them accordingly.

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Actually Beyonce has won twenty eight ASCAP awards in total. She won her first ASCAP Pop Music Award in 2002 for being the songwriter of the year. She won her first ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Award in 2002 for best soundtrack song of the year.


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Do club owners need an ascap license?

Yes, club owners typically need an ASCAP license if they want to play copyrighted music in their establishment. ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) licenses cover the right to play ASCAP music in public venues, ensuring that songwriters and publishers are properly compensated for their work.


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How much does it cost to join ascap?

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I Definetly want to know the Artist that wrote the song for The level Sweet Tooth's Bedroom so What is the track listing for the music in twisted metakl 4?

Please note that songs listed here (and in the movie credits) cannot always be found on CD soundtracks. Please check CD track details for confirmation. ---- * "Dracula" (Si Non Oscilla, Non Tintinnarr Mix) (Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey) (Remix by Charlie Clouser (as Charles Clouser)) (C) 1998 WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), Demonoid Deluxe Music (ASCAP) & Gimme Back My Publishing (ASCAP) Administering by Bug Music, Inc. All rights on behalf of Demonoid Deluxe Music (ASCAP) Administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) All rights reserved. Used by permission. Performed by Rob Zombie Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Special Markets * "Grease Paint And Monkey Brains" (Rob Zombie, Sean Yseult (as Sean Reynolds), Jay Yuenger (as Jay Noel Yuenger), John Tempesta) (C) 1995 WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) & PSYCHOHEAD MUSIC (ASCAP) All rights on behalf of Pyschohead Music (ASCAP) Administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Performed by Rob Zombie Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Special Markets * "Superbeast" (Girl On A Motorcycle Mix) (Rob Zombie, Charlie Clouser (as Charles Clouser), Scott Humphrey) (Remix by Charlie Clouser) (C) 1998 WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), Demonoid Deluxe Music (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), Charlie Clouser (BMI) & Gimme Back My Publishing (ASCAP) Administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) All rights on behalf of Charlie Clouser (BMI) Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) All rights reserved. Used by permission. Performed by Rob Zombie Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Special Markets * "Time's Running Out" Performed by Curtis Written by Aaron Carter and Stephen James Barry Published by Tola Music (ASCAP) Appears courtesy of Moonshine Music * "A More Violent Approach" Performed by One Minute Silence Written by Eddie Stratton, Brian Barry, Chris Icnatiou & Glen Diani Published by Music of V2 America, Inc./BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Courtesy of Big Cat Records/V2 Records Inc. * "South Central" Performed by One Minute Silence Written by Eddie Stratton, Brian Barry, Chris Icnatiou & Glen Diani Published by Music of V2 America, Inc./BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Courtesy of Big Cat Records/V2 Records Inc. * "And Some Ya Lose" Performed by One Minute Silence Written by Eddie Stratton, Brian Barry, Chris Icnatiou & Glen Diani Published by Music of V2 America, Inc./BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Courtesy of Big Cat Records/V2 Records Inc. * "Chaos" Performed by Skold Written by Tim Skold Published by Careers-BMG Music, INc. (BMI) Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment * "Alien Magnet" Performed and Written by Ghoulspoon Published by and appears courtesy of Immune Records * "Lighting Strikes" Performed by Cypress Hill Written by Louis Fresse, Senen Reyes & Larry Muggerud (as Lawrence Muggerud) Published by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)/Hits from Da Song Music/Phreakas ADA Phunk Music and Soul Assassins Music Courtesy of Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records by Arrangement with Sony Music New Media Licensing.


Who do i contact for permission to play copyright music in my shop?

You need to contact ASCAP. The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers.