http://mikimpublishing.com Mon, 20 May 2013 15:14:12 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://mikimpublishing.com Welcome to MIKIM PUBLISHING! Thank you for your interest in MIKIM PUBLISHING. Mickey Stevenson has written and produced such memorable hit songs as:  “DANCING IN THE   STREET”, “IT TAKES TWO”, “HITCH HIKE,” “PRIDE AND JOY,” “DEVIL WITH THE BLUE DRESS,” “MY BABY LOVES ME,” and “ONCE IN MY  LIFE,”  just to name a few. During the glory years of Motown’s greatest popular success, Stevenson, was a powerful presence around the halls of the legendary Detroit-based record label, where only Berry Gordy himself wielded more power over Motown's creative output. Berry played a hunch and hired the streetwise Stevenson as his first A&R (Artist and Repertoire) director, even before the job had been properly defined.  From that point on, Mickey's familiar imprimatur appeared on a plethora of Motown smashes as writer, producer, or both. Once officially installed, Mickey quickly made himself invaluable.  His search for talent was relentless.  After building the house band, “The Funk Brothers,” finding gifted, talented artists, writers, and producers, was the order of the day; making Stevenson’s auditions, endless. Because of his talented discoveries, he maintained no less than ten a percent (10%) and as high as a thirteen percent (13%) on the national charts for years. Mickey's responsibilities as A&R man included such artist as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, The Four Tops, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas to name a few.  As the A & R man, Stevenson had to provide the material for collaboration with the label's creative geniuses, and that also involved solving a myriad of problems so Berry - an expert at delegating authority - didn't have to.  The entire creative division of Motown was his responsibility until he resigned to form his own operation,  The Stevenson International Entertainment Group.  Stevenson today remains a major player in the entertainment industry.  As a writer and producer of musical shows, such as “Swann,” “T.K.O.,” “Raisin’ Hell,” and “Sing It From The Heart,”  Stevenson holds the unique honor of being nominated for the prestigious Image Award 14 times and is a six-time .  His honors included “Best Original Musical” and his theatrical account of the sensational musical, “Sing It From The Heart,” intimately portraying the lives of legendary singers, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Josephine Baker, Dorothy Dandridge, Eartha Kitt, and Mahalia Jackson.  Recognizing that new talent is constantly Stevenson today continues to assist- up -and -coming artists to create, develop, and  prosper in the industry.   He landed a multi-million dollar deal for singer, songwriter, producer, Novel, who has produced such artist as, Joss Stone, India Arie and, Monica, Novel had the opportunity to work with superstars B’eyonce and Alicia Keys, while awaiting the release of his own album. Stevenson is presently working with a new generation of energetic producers and song writers like new found talent Justin Holley, who have successfully mastered today’s sound of new electronic beats while combining them with a taste of old school flavor. If you need further information on Mickey Stevenson, please visit www.StevensonIntl.com or key in Mickey Stevenson in your Internet browser search mode. ]]> ashley Tue, 05 May 2009 02:23:42 +0100 http://mikimpublishing.com ashley Tue, 05 May 2009 02:23:02 +0100