Music & Media International, Inc., founded in October 1997 by Billy Meshel former president of Arista Music Publishing and BMG Music Publishing U.S.. MMI, based in West Hollywood California, with offices also in Orange County California, operated by Billy Meshel, CEO and John Massa, President.
BILLY MESHEL – BIO
Songwriter/Recording Artist
1959-1961, Staff Songwriter, LEEDS MUSIC CORPORATION, New York
1960, Recording Artist, IMPERIAL RECORDS, New York
1962-1965, Staff Songwriter, SOUTH MOUNTAIN MUSIC/DON COSTA, New York
1965-1967, Staff Songwriter, Creative Director, HUGO & LUIGI/H&L MUSIC, New York
1967-1970, Staff Songwriter, Creative Director, LF MUSIC, New York
Compositions written by Billy Meshel include “Do You Ever Think Of Me” by Little Esther Phillips, “L. David Sloane” by Michelle Lee, “Whole Lot Of Lovin’” by various artists, “Dear Mrs. Appleby” by David Garrick, “50 Tears For Every Kiss” by Cliff Richard, “Aye No Digas” by Chris Montez, “Time To Change” by The Brady Bunch.
Music Publishing Executive
1970-1976, Director of Creative Affairs, FAMOUS MUSIC CORP., New York
1976-1985, Founder, President, ARISTA MUSIC, INC., Los Angeles
1985-1988, President, BMG MUSIC PUBLISHING, Los Angeles
1988-1997, President, Partner, ALL NATIONS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Los Angeles
1997-Present, Owner, CEO, MUSIC & MEDIA INTERNATIONAL, INC., Los Angeles
Billy Meshel has worked with songwriters, artists and publishing catalogs, such as Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, Bob Merrill, Mike Chapman, Exile, The Statler Bros., Eddie Rabbitt, Randy Travis, Merle Haggard, Larry Gatlin, Lobo, Jim Stafford, The Hollies, The Hues Corporation, Air Supply, Alan Parsons Project, The Sex Pistols, Hoagy Carmichael Publishing, Danny Elfman, The Allman Brothers, G.Q., The Eurythmics, Holland-Dozier-Holland, The Platters catalog, Michael Omartian, The Estate Of Robert Johnson.
JOHN MASSA - BIO
1985-1988, Copyright/Licensing Manager, ARISTA MUSIC/BMG MUSIC
1989-1997, Vice President, ALL NATIONS MUSIC PUBLISHING
1997-Present, President, MUSIC & MEDIA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
John Massa and his staff are responsible for the day-to-day operations of Music & Media International, Inc., including licensing, financial, catalog/song acquisitions, administrative matters, including copyright, royalty accounting, financial reporting, contract administration, film/television/commercial license negotiations, software design and royalty receivables and payables. In addition, Massa supervises and coordinates the copyright and financial due diligence of catalog acquisitions and songwriter signings.