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After a 17 year hiatus from the music industry, Burke has returned to producing and djing. His first track “Thank You Jesus” was inspired by his
love of music and all he has endured. Label: House Music ChannelClick here to read full story.
Byron E. Burke has worked in the music and consulting industry for over twenty seven years. He began at the age of 13 as a gifted trumpet player, DJ, as well as a choreographer and member of a popular dance group called the Shy Boy’s from the Westside of Chicago.
By the age of 16, he was recognized as one of the top teen DJ’s in Chicago which led him to sign his first record deal with the legendary DJ International Records .
When he turned 19, Byron became the Vice President for Burstinglaw (Burke, Stingily, Lawson) Music Productions in Chicago, Illinois. His unique ability to compose, produce and critique songs, stage performances, including marketing & promotion strategies, has made him a pioneer in the music industry.
Byron was the creative force behind the legendary house music band from Chicago named Ten City (1988-1994). He co-wrote, produced and remixed songs on the “Foundation” and “State Of Mind” albums for Atlantic Records, including “No House Big Enough” for East/West Records, and “That Was Then, This Is Now” for Columbia Records.
Foundation: (Atlantic) - 1989 State of Mind: (Atlantic ) - 1992
That Was Then, This Is Now (Columbia ) - 1994No House Big Enough: (East / West) - 1993
These albums produced ten Top 20 Billboard Magazine dance songs, five Top 10 Billboard Magazine Sales Chart Singles, 10 Top United Kingdom Pop Chart Singles, including a Gold Plaque from Tusk Music, South Africa and a Silver Plaque from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), United Kingdom.
In January 1999, Byron decided to further his education by attending a continuing studies program at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. called “Business 16, Startups - From Idea to IPO” This 10 week course taught methods on how develop, acquire funding and run a successful start up company.
Today, Burke leads BB Media Global Group, leveraging his experience to help clients embrace the new concepts and ideas that help drive new customers and see long term growth by using biblical principles.
BB Media Global Group is a boutique media and business development consulting firm that strengthens & reinforces brand awareness. We conduct research and analyze global social and economic trends for our clients that will attract new customers, build customer loyalty, and reduce cost by implementing well-organized marketing & business techniques for start-ups, as well as established corporations throughout North America & Europe.
Some of the business development ventures Byron works with include
The DJ Hall of Fame & Museum; The House Music Channel, DJ International Radio EU, Lady Flava, DJI Studios & Mustang Mike Drag Racing
In addition to his duties at BB Media Global Group, he began his undergrad studies at DePaul University School of New Learning (SNL) in January 2010 to obtain his BA in Business Development & Entrepreneurship. On December 16, 2010, he became an inducted member of DePaul’s Golden Key International Honor Society chapter for academic excellence as well as a 2011- 2013 DePaul University SNL Dean Scholarship recipient.
Understanding the importance of education and life long learning, Byron continues to expand his knowledge base by taking online courses with Coursera. In 2013, Byron earned verified Signature Track certificates from the University of Maryland (Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship w/ Distinctions), and 2014 from Northwestern University (Law and the Entrepreneur).
CONTACT
Management/Bookings: North AmericaRalph C. Email: [email protected](708) 318-4798
Press:Stephanie K. Vazquez.Email: [email protected]
SOCIAL NETWORKS
https://facebook.com/ByronBurkeLive
https://twitter.com/ByronBurkeLive
http://instagram.com/housemusicchannel
https://www.mixcloud.com/wealthmajor