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4 Top Music Professionals to Connect — August Spotlight

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From concert promoter to creative right consultant, this edition spotlights four Music2Deal professionals actively shaping the international music business.


Each brings deep expertise, regional insight, and a strong track record of collaboration.

Béco Dranoff – Music Producer & Cultural Curator | Sao Paulo, Brazil

Béco Dranoff is a Brazilian-American award-winning music producer, curator, and cultural executive with over 25 years of experience in international music production, artist development, and cultural exchange, specializing in promoting Brazilian music to global audiences.

Based in New York, Béco has built a career across A&R, record production, festival curation, music supervision, and cultural programming. He co-founded Ziriguiboom Discos with Belgium’s Crammed Discs and later founded Brasil Discos, playing a key role in introducing Brazilian artists to international markets. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading artists and institutions, developing extensive expertise in cross-cultural music projects and global audience engagement.

As the A&R executive and co-producer of Bebel Gilberto’s first three Grammy-nominated albums, and music supervisor for the Academy Award-nominated documentary How to Survive a Plague, Béco continues to lead projects that strengthen connections between Brazilian music, culture, and international creative industries.

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Dino Sirius – Music Producer & Songwriter | France


Dino Sirius is a multi-platinum, double-diamond-certified music producer, songwriter, and artist with expertise in pop music production, songwriting, and cross-genre collaboration across R&B, hip-hop, dance, house, and soul.

Based in Paris, Dino has built a career spanning songwriting, recording, vocal performance, and music production. With more than 13 million records sold, he has collaborated with a wide range of artists, developing commercially successful projects while combining creative versatility with a contemporary production approach. Over the years, he has established strong experience in crafting distinctive sounds that resonate with diverse audiences and international markets.

As a producer, composer, lyricist, and vocalist, Dino continues to support artists throughout the creative process, from songwriting and recording to final production, while helping develop music with lasting commercial and artistic impact.

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Basta Shakwane – Music Executive & Artist Development Leader | South Africa

Basta Shakwane is a music executive and founder of Paragon Music Entertainment, with expertise in artist development, management, and strategic business growth within the African music industry.

Leading the independent South African company, Basta oversees talent development, rights administration, commercial partnerships, and business operations, while fostering sustainable career opportunities for emerging and established artists. Through his leadership, he has developed strong experience in building professional structures that support long-term artistic and commercial success across local and international markets.

As the creator of The Paragon Way™, Basta continues to champion ethical leadership, accountability, and excellence, while empowering artists and music industry professionals with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global music landscape.

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Sonya Gregory-Hayes – Artist Manager & Music Executive | USA

Sonya Gregory-Hayes is an artist manager and music executive with expertise in artist development, strategic partnerships, music licensing, and career growth within the independent music sector.

As co-founder of Sawyer Basement Records and manager of R&B singer-songwriter Nikki Hayes through LNJ Entertainment, Sonya has developed strong experience in expanding artist visibility through television, live performances, media opportunities, and sync placements. With more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and public relations, she has built expertise in creating strategic campaigns, securing national exposure, and supporting artists through key stages of their professional development.

Through Sawyer Basement Records, Sonya continues to cultivate partnerships that empower independent R&B artists while fostering sustainable growth, creative collaboration, and long-term value within the global music industry.

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4 Top Music Industry Needs— July Spotlight

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Pitch Now: Four current Needs you can reply to — composers, artists, producers, record labels, publishers, media companies, DJs, songwriters, entrepreneurs, bands. Offer directly via the Needs below.

Composers, Artists and Producers for the Italian Music Market Wanted By John Toso

Italian Way Music, founded by John Toso in Italy, is seeking independent composers, artists, producers, and labels with original, high-quality music suitable for international licensing, publishing, and commercial markets. The focus is on creators who value professional music development, have strong artistic identity, and are prepared to expand their visibility through global partnerships, digital distribution, and broadcasting opportunities.

This opportunity suits creators looking for worldwide reach through flexible publishing and royalty-based collaborations, with their works positioned across professional channels including film, television, radio, advertising, compilations, and digital media. Ideal for those asking: “How can my original music gain international exposure while benefiting from professional support and long-term commercial opportunities?” Suitable projects are expected to align with worldwide licensing formats and quality standards for global audiences. Serious submissions only.

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More Opportunities to Pitch

Explore the 3 additional active Needs below: artists, producers, record labels, publishers, media companies, DJs, songwriters, entrepreneurs, bands.

Polish Artists, Record Labels, Publishers and Media Companies Wanted By Marta Karasińska

Marta Karasińska is a business services professional based in Poland. She is looking for international record labels, artist managers, publishers, brands, and digital creators seeking to expand into the Polish and CEE markets. Suitable partners are those seeking expert local guidance to build stronger connections and commercial opportunities within the Polish territory.

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Artists,  Labels, Producers, DJs, Songwriters, Entrepreneurs Wanted By Anissa Boudjaoui

Anissa Boudjaoui Sutton, founder of Pump It Up Magazine and The Sound of L.A., is an entertainment business professional based in Los Angeles, working with independent artists, producers, labels, and creative entrepreneurs seeking professional growth and international visibility. Her platform offers artist development, promotion, PR campaigns, media exposure, branding, digital marketing, and strategic partnerships to help talent build credibility and expand their reach across global markets. Suitable collaborators include artists, DJs, songwriters, and creative businesses looking for long-term support, promotional opportunities, and stronger positioning within the entertainment industry.

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Artists, Bands and Labels Wanted By Miriam Guigueno

Dr. Music Promotion is a Germany-based music PR agency and label service provider specializing in Pop, Rock, and Metal, offering professional support for emerging artists, bands, songwriters, and music businesses seeking international growth. The company provides promotion, distribution, booking, management, publishing, playlist, radio, TV, tour, and digital marketing services through a global network built since 2006. Suitable collaborators are artists and labels looking for comprehensive industry support, creative PR strategies, and worldwide exposure opportunities.

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  • Open the Need and review notes on genre, format, and deliverables.
  • Send a focused pitch: summarize your (Music) Offer in 2–3 lines (who you are, what you offer, why it fits).
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AI Will Not Replace Creativity. It Will Redefine How We Create.

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Every technological revolution in music has been accompanied by the same question:

“Will this replace musicians?”

Today, the debate revolves around Artificial Intelligence. Thirty years ago, it was about digital samplers. Before that, it was synthesizers, drum machines and digital recording.

History has shown us something interesting: technology rarely replaces creativity. Instead, it changes the way we express it.

Early in my career, I worked as a sound designer for companies such as Angel City Audio and Valhala, creating sound libraries and sample collections for Korg and Roland instruments. At the time, many believed that sampling technology would make musicians obsolete.

It didn’t.

The opposite happened.

It gave producers, composers and musicians new creative possibilities while preserving what has always mattered most: artistic vision.

Later, while producing orchestral soundtracks for television, including projects for Brazil’s TV Globo such as Hilda Furacão, we combined digital samplers with real orchestras and live musicians. Technology became part of the creative process, not a substitute for it.

Today, AI represents another extraordinary leap forward.

Independent creators now have access to production tools that were once available only in world-class recording studios. That is a remarkable democratization of music production.

But access to technology has never been the same as artistic identity.

Artificial Intelligence can suggest harmonies, generate arrangements, create sounds and even produce complete tracks.

What it cannot replace is the artistic intention behind every creative decision.

The personality of an artist is not found in the software they use.

It is found in their choices.

In their taste.

In their cultural references.

In the emotions they decide to communicate.

This is why I believe AI should be embraced as a creative partner rather than a creative replacement.

A good example is the growing number of artists who deliberately choose to combine modern production techniques with live performances to create distinctive sonic identities. The goal is not to reject technology but to use it intentionally, ensuring that every artistic decision reflects a unique creative vision rather than simply accepting the first result generated by an algorithm.

The real challenge for today’s creators is no longer learning how to use AI.

It is learning how to remain recognizable in a world where everyone has access to the same tools.

Because audiences rarely connect with technology.

They connect with authenticity.

As the music industry continues to evolve, our greatest competitive advantage will not be the software we use.

It will be our ability to transform technology into something deeply human.

Technology will continue to evolve.

Creativity will continue to define us.

How do you use AI in your creative process?
Do you see it primarily as a creative assistant, a production tool, or something that could fundamentally change the role of composers and producers? I’d love to hear your perspective and continue this conversation with the Music2Deal community.

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