11.04.03: The Underdogs recently entered
into a label deal with Clive Davis and J Records to form Underdog
Entertainment. Harvey Mason Jr. aned Damon Thomas will develop,
produce and sign new acts to Underdog Entertainment, as well as
continue to produce artists on J Records, among other labels. J
Records will handle all marketing, promotion, sales and distribution
responsibilities for Underdog Entertainment.
The Underdogs have contributed to over 50 Singles and albums that
have reached gold, platuinum, and multi-platinum sales status and have
generated numerous top 10 singles. Clive Davis, Chairman/CEO of
the RCA Music Group comments, "Damon Thomas and Harvey Mason, Jr. are
two extremely gifted persons who have been important producers for us
since the inception of J Records. they have continually kept the
bar high, consistently delivering first-rate cuts for Tyrese, Kelly
Clarkson, Mario and others. Now, we are thrilled to more
officially partner them as they marry their terrific songwriting and
producing skills with discovering and nurturing their own up-and-coming
talent."
Publishing Company
Affiliate:
BMG
How old were you when you wrote your first song?
According to Harvey, "I started writing very early but my first song
was recorded when I was 7 by Grover Washington Jr. and was called "love
makes it better.""
Instruments Played:
Keyboards, drums, percussion, a little bass and guitar
Catalog consists of:
"Gotsta Be" B2K; "How you gonna act like that", Tyrese; "What your
name is", Mario; "Still on my brain", Justin Timberlake; "Shoulda
woulda coulda", Brian McKnight
Influences:
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Timbaland, R. Kelly, Dr. Dre, Rodney
Jerkins
Other genres you desite to
write:
Rock/Alternative
Currently working on:
Craig David, Ruben Studdard, Babyface, Dream
Greatest challenge facing
songwriters today:
Right now, people are not playing a lot of great music. We
fight everyday to keep writing songs that will be popular in 10 years
The Ultimate goal:
Create music that will be enjoyed now and in the future by people
everywhere and have our music move people or affect them in a good way.