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Songs Loft Admin is the official admin profile for SongsLoft — a free artist community created to help musicians promote their music, events, videos, live streams, merchandise, and public artist pages. SongsLoft was built by David “Rain” Banta, a multiplatinum Billboard #1 recording engineer, producer, pianist, arranger, and longtime Hollywood music professional. After decades of working with artists, studios, publishers, and major music companies, David created SongsLoft to give artists a free place to be seen, connect with other musicians, find live music opportunities, and grow their audience. This page represents the SongsLoft team, updates, announcements, featured artists, venue resources, community news, and new features being added to the platform.

🎹 Online Music Lessons with David “Rain” Banta I’m now offering primarily online lessons for musicians, singers, rappers, songwriters, producers, engineers, pianists, and artists who want to get better at making music. I teach practical, real-world skills in: 🎧 Recording & mixing 🎹 Piano & music theory 🎤 Vocal and artist development 🎼 Songwriting, arranging, and production 🏠 Home recording setup and workflow 📀 How to make your music sound more professional I’ve spent decades working full-time in the Hollywood music business as a multiplatinum Billboard #1 recording engineer, producer, pianist, arranger, and music educator. My credits include music connected to Robbie Williams, Take That, Tupac/Thug Life, Coolio, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, MC Ren, The Pharcyde, Do or Die, Crucial Conflict, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Lewis Capaldi, and many more. I also taught recording engineering at UCLA Extension, Musicians Institute, and Pinnacle College, and I’ve helped generations of artists, producers, engineers, singers, rappers, and songwriters understand how records are really made. Lessons are available online, so you can study from anywhere. See who I am and check out my SongsLoft profile here: [ADD YOUR SONGSLOFT PROFILE LINK] Message me if you’re interested in lessons.

Andre “D.J. DreGhost” Bell is a Grammy-winning, multiplatinum producer, DJ, artist developer, and creative force whose work has helped shape the sound and spirit of hip-hop culture. Known for his sharp ear, street-level authenticity, and deep respect for the artists he works with, DreGhost brings decades of music industry experience to every project he touches. As part of The Wordz Project, DreGhost represents the bridge between music, message, and movement. His work reflects the power of real voices, real stories, and artists who use their platform to speak truth. Whether behind the boards, behind the turntables, or helping guide the next generation of talent, DreGhost’s impact reaches far beyond the studio. With a career connected to major records, legendary artists, and community-driven music culture, Andre “D.J. DreGhost” Bell continues to stand as a respected producer, mentor, and ambassador for authentic hip-hop.

Biography Flesh-n-Bone is a rapper, songwriter, and member of the legendary hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Known for his intense delivery, raw emotion, and powerful presence, Flesh brought a hard-edged voice to the group’s unique blend of harmony, street storytelling, and rapid-fire lyricism. As part of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Flesh-n-Bone helped contribute to a sound that became one of the most recognizable in hip-hop history. His style reflects the realities of struggle, survival, loyalty, faith, and redemption — themes that connect deeply with the message of *The Wordz Project*. In *The Wordz Project*, Flesh-n-Bone represents the voice of transformation. His presence adds weight to a project built around real stories, spiritual truth, and the power of words to reach people in the middle of pain and change. Through hip-hop, testimony, and honesty, Flesh helps carry the project’s mission of bringing light, faith, and hope to real-life struggles. Flesh-n-Bone’s contribution to *The Wordz Project* reflects the heart of the movement: using music and testimony to speak truth from the streets while pointing toward healing and redemption.

Layzie Bone is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, and member of the legendary hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Known for his smooth delivery, streetwise storytelling, melodic flow, and leadership within the group, Layzie helped shape a sound that changed hip-hop and reached audiences around the world. As one of the founding voices of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Layzie Bone brought a powerful mix of rhythm, harmony, and real-life experience to the group’s music. His style reflects the struggle, ambition, loyalty, pain, and faith that helped make Bone Thugs-N-Harmony one of the most influential groups in rap history.

Guitarist - Louis Metoyer Omaha Native, Louis Metoyer, graduated from Burke High School winning an “Outstanding Performance” award from The Midwest Jazz Association and then attended The Musicians Institute in 1990 located in Los Angeles, California on the insistence of Jazz Guitarist, Pat Metheny. After Graduating he began teaching, recording & performing throughout LA which landed him with his first of many high profile gigs with artists like The New Edition, performing for millions of fans at major Theaters, Arenas, and Stadiums throughout the U.S. including 2 Sold Out shows on the same day at Madison Square Garden with the 2nd show simulcast on the radio for those who couldn’t attend. He has recorded on records & CDs with sales of over 33 million on Multi Platinum & Gold records including Grammy Nominated #1 Hit Singles sold around the World from artists like 4 Non Blondes, Macy Gray “I Try” single, Terence Trent D’Arby, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Darlene Love, Belinda Carlisle, Stanley Clarke, Hilary Duff, New Edition, Toni Childs, Bobby Brown, Taylor Dayne, U.K. bands Love & Rockets, and The Colours and many more. The 4 Non Blondes 90’s Rock Anthem “What’s Up” Hit Single currently has over 2 Billion views on Youtube. Combining World Concert Tours in 23 countries, International TV & Radio appearances, including domestically The Today Show, The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno & Late Night with David Letterman, (23) Movie & TV soundtrack performances, a Nationally Televised Italian Christmas Concert for Pope John Paul II at The Vatican, & President Clinton’s 50th Birthday Celebration rounding out many performances that Louis has entertained 100’s of millions of people on Planet Earth. Some “Special Guest” Stage & Recording Performances include Smokey Robinson, LL Cool J, Emmy Lou Harris, Kenny Loggins, Tanya Tucker, Bill Withers, Rita Coolidge, John Goodman, Rick James, John Entwistle (Bass-The Who), Benmont Tench (Keyboards-Tom Petty), Patrice Rushen, Wynton Marsales, Denise Williams, Kim Carnes, Davey Johnstone (Guitar-Sir Elton John), Narada Michael Waldon, Tower Of Power Horns, Darryl Jones (Bass-The Rolling Stones), The Phenix Horns (Earth, Wind & Fire), Guitarist Pat Martino, Willie & Joe of The Chambers Brothers and many more. “Music Is Medicine and I intend on writing many Prescriptions” – Louis Metoyer Cities Around The World Louis Has Performed In: ARMENIA - Yerevan | AUSTRALIA - Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney | AUSTRIA - Innsbruck, Vienna, Salzburg | BELGIUM - Brussels | CANADA - Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto | DENMARK - Copenhagen | ENGLAND - Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne | FINLAND - Helsinki | FRANCE - Lyon, Marseille, Nancy, Paris, Strasbourg | GERMANY - Berlin, Bremen, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich, Nurnberg, Stuttgart | IRELAND - Cork | ITALY - Ancona, Assisi, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Padova, Palermo, Perugia, Rimini, Rome, Salerno, San Remo, Sicily, Turin, Vatican City, Verona | JAPAN - Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kobe, Nagasaki, Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo | LUXEMBOURG - Luxembourg | NEW ZEALAND - Auckland | NETHERLANDS - Amsterdam | NORWAY - Oslo | POLAND - Warsaw | SCOTLAND - Glasgow | SPAIN - Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid | SWEDEN - Gothenburg, Stockholm | SWITZERLAND - Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich | USA - Nearly Every Major Concert Venue In The U.S. - Madison Square Garden, The Superdome, JFK Stadium, Busch Stadium, Washington DC Mall (Over 2 Million in Attendance), LA Forum, Tacoma Dome, Boston Gardens, The Spectrum, Three Rivers Stadium, Disney World, RFK Stadium, Cajon Dome, Astro Dome, Oakland Coliseum, Thomas Mack Arena, Joe Louis Arena, and many more Arenas & Theatres FILM & TV: THE OFFICE, BAYWATCH, THE GILMORE GIRLS, ROCK BAND 4, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, NEXT FRIDAY, THE FAN, AND MANY MORE...

I'm a music producer, singer-songwriter, actress, filmmaker, and storyteller who believes music has the power to move people, inspire hope, and bring us together. With a lifelong passion for writing and storytelling, I create across genres including pop, country, folk, cinematic, dance, Latin, and children's music, blending memorable melodies with honest lyrics and emotionally driven production. I love collaborating with artists and creators to craft authentic music and meaningful stories that resonate long after the last note.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Tommy Bruno is an award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and performer now based in North Hollywood, California. Tommy is best known as the guitarist for the rock band Pin Head and has spent decades performing, writing, and recording music throughout Southern California. In addition to his music career, Tommy has also worked in the technology industry with DJI, one of the world's leading drone companies, during a period when the company received major recognition for innovation in drone technology. Tommy's career represents a unique combination of professional musicianship and technical innovation. Career Highlights: • Guitarist for Pin Head • Award-winning guitarist • Songwriter and performer • Originally from Boston • Lives in North Hollywood • Technology professional with DJI

Medisyne Works is the stage name of Bernard Arnold Jr., an independent rapper, singer, and songwriter whose music blends authentic storytelling, hip-hop, melody, and real-life experiences. His music focuses on perseverance, personal growth, faith, and overcoming adversity while remaining true to himself. Whether delivering powerful rap verses or melodic vocal performances, Medisyne Works creates music designed to inspire and connect with listeners through honest lyrics and memorable songs. His mission is to encourage others through authentic music while continuing to build his catalog, collaborate with other artists, and perform for audiences everywhere. "Real music. Real life. Real purpose."

Made in LA, currently iUlisses Kerby is a rapper, performer, and emerging screen presence whose work connects music, storytelling, and lived experience. He appears as Ulysses “The Great” in the feature film *Ulysses the Great*, a drama centered on a troubled rapper facing grief, pressure, and the unfinished business of his past while trying to complete his debut album. With a natural presence on camera and a story rooted in struggle, ambition, and survival, Kerby represents the kind of artist SongsLoft was built for — someone whose voice reaches beyond a résumé and into real life. His work reflects the intersection of hip-hop, personal history, and independent film, giving fans a glimpse of an artist still actively building his story. n Arizona. Let’s make some magic.