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JUNE 23 2008: BMI presented Hitmakers Night. An Evening designed to honor songwriters with a long history of "hitmaking". The evening was hosted by Elsten Torrez and Randy Singer at the Van Dyke in Lincoln Road on Miami Beach, FL. Audiences enjoyed Acoustic performances by award-winning songwriters (Royal Record's very own) Randy Barlow, Sergio George, Donato Poveda, Nicolas Tovar, Jaun Carlos Perez-Soto, Joel Someillan, Archie Pena, Jean Rodriguez, Alih Jey and more. They were able to share stories of how they wrote their songs and the music business behind their hits. Ricky Melendez was included as a "BMI Hitmakers of tomorrow" performer.

MAY 2008: Randy Barlow has become the latest addition to the Royal Records family. "Barlows expertise in music and the music industry is a tremendous asset to the company" stated Roni Mualem Royal Records CEO. Since the late 80's, Barlow has been performing, producing, arranging and composing at an international level. Some of the artists that proudly carry the Randy Barlow touch include Ricky Martin, Jon Secada, Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony (Remixes), J-LO, Alejandro Fernandez, Celia Cruz, Carlos Ponce, Mandy Moore, Shalim, Thalia, Christian Castro, Jaci Velasquez, Albita. As the newly appointed creative director for Royal Records, Barlow will focus on producing what will soon be the Latin market's latest sensation, - Ricky Melendez

MARCH 2008: Grammy award winning Roberto Blades scheduled to produce for Royal Records.

MARCH 2008: Multi-Grammy Award winning performer and songwriter Jon Secada scheduled to co-write for the Ricky Melendez album.

JANUARY 2008: Ricky Melendez Signs as Royal Records' first Latin act.