Hit-Making Songwriter Balewa Muhammad of The Clutch Gives Up and Coming Artists Industry Tips in Toronto

You may not recognize Balewa Muhammad by name or face, but you've likely heard his music on the radio.

Muhammad, a Universal Music Group Publishing Songwriter and Producer made an appearance in Toronto as a guest of UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada & The Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) for a songwriting workshop.

Muhammad, who starting writing songs in college as he says "by accident," co-wrote Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty," and had songs on several albums in the last year that have appeared on Billboard's Top 200.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he is a member of The Clutch songwriting team which includes R&B Artist, Keri Hilson. Muhammad also co-wrote THE WAY I ARE (Timbaland feat Keri Hilson), ICE BOX (Omarion), ANONYMOUS (Bobby Valentino), OH (Ciara feat Ludacris), TAKE ME AS I AM (Mary J), SAY WHAT (Donell Jones), GIMME MORE (Britney Spears), PROMISE RING (Ciara), and U KNOW WHATS UP (Donell Jones).

The sold-out event was held at Toronto's Harbourfront Community Centre on February 26 and moderated by UMAC Director, Artist Relations & Fierce Music Inc. boss Derek Brin who co-wrote DADDY THING (Jaheim) with Muhammad. The panel also included UMAC President, Will Strickland and Singer/Songwriter, Aileen de la Cruz.

Check out the video of the first part of his workshop here.


See Part 2 at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_P66enNXM4&feature=related

See Part 3 at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtvXGMS4910&feature=player_embedded