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PETER RAFELSON, President

While born New York City, Peter Rafelson grew up in the heart of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. As the son of Hollywood legend Bob Rafelson, Peter spent his formative years in the film industry. As a young adult Peter blended his love of film and music, studying film composing at music schools in both Los Angeles and Colorado. After he finished music school, Peter established himself early on as a writer and musician, working with such music greats as Jackson Browne and Elton John. Peter has written many successful songs, including the # 1 hit "Open Your Heart" for Madonna (27 million sold), as well as top ten singles for Stevie Nicks and Jane Wiedlin of the GoGo's. In addition to scoring and composing, Peter has acted in over ten feature films, including Alan Parker's "FAME" and films by director Henry Jaglom. Peter has also been involved in the theater in the West End of London, writing and directing what has been called the first cyber-culture musical, entitled "VOYEURZ", produced by Michael White (The Rocky Horror Show). Peter also produces and consults for many new technology and media companies. His consulting company, Rafelson Media Company, has clients, which include such industry giants as Microsoft, Apple, Toshiba and Compaq.

Recently Peter co-produced "Dreams", a #1 single in the UK, performed by The Corrs and released on both Fleetwood Mac's "Legacy" tribute album and on The Corrs own album, "Talk on Corners". The UK release was the most successful album of the year outside the US, as it remained in the UK top five for over ten months and sold over 7 million records. Peter also remixed The Corrs' first US single for David Foster's 143 Records. Peter is currently signing and producing recording artists for his own label, Rafe Records and developing new projects for the film, TV, and record industries. Peter now works out of his own recording studio, Rafelson Recording, and he has his own publishing company, Rafelson Music. Peter most recently has traveled to South East Asia on a diplomatic mission to develop business relations for the entertainment industry. Peter is currently a staff producer for 2K/Virgin Records, an EMI record label. Peter created and produced original TV show, "Afterthoughts" for Bravo (aired 4-2002).
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MICHAEL BROOKS, Head of Production

Three time Emmy Award winner Michael Brooks began his career in the entertainment industry over twenty years ago as recording engineer for legendary record producer Richard Perry. Working closely with such artists as Elton John, Celine Dion, Stevie Nicks, Ray Charles, Patti LaBelle, Julio Iglesias, and Neil Diamond, he garnered many gold and platinum albums for his work. As Michael expanded his business into television and film post production, he amassed a long list of credits including such hit shows as ER, Third Watch, Profiler, Clueless, and VIP. Over the years he developed a close working relationship with Peter Rafelson, with whom he produced several projects, including the soundtrack for the hit theatre production Voyeurz which ran in the West End of London. In 2002 Michael joined RMC as Head of Production where he oversees the development and production of all filmed media projects. Although this is his focus, his duties reach into all aspects of the company. Recently, RMC executive produced and provided full post production for the film A Midsummer Night's Rave (distributed by ThinkFilm) and the Bravo Network television show Afterthoughts.
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YONG BAE CHO, Vice President, International A & R

Although Young Bae Cho was born in Korea, he was educated in the U.S. and has earned degrees in both music and business from California State University at Chico. As Vice President of Rafelson Music for the past four years, Mr. Cho has helped RMC develop a consistent revenue stream from Southeast Aisa. He has been responsible for discovering and managing international artists, performers, composers, dancers, producers, engineers, and lyricists while producing and overseeing various music projects including Jung Hyun Lee, Boa, and Shinwa. Yong-Bae Cho's consistent record of top ten singles in Korea underscores his acute sense of marketing, production, and artist development. His clients include: SM Entertainment, Yedang Entertainment, Pan Entertainment, and Chusun Music in Seoul; Universal Music in Taiwan; Star Search in L.A; Linfair Records in Singapore; EEG in Hong Kong; and Avex Records in Japan.
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WYATT PEABODY, Director of Operations

With a diverse background ranging from oil exploration to publishing, Wyatt has afforded the opportunity to collect a vast repertoire of strategic corporate and international alliances. As Departments Editor and Partner in The Underground Wine Journal, he and his associates revamped a twenty-year-old publication, taking it international, while creating and developing a previously non-existent advertising program. Additionally, he has provided consultancy for a myriad of clients in intercultural communications, branding and marketing. In addition to involvement with several philanthropic organizations, he acted as director of development for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, helping to raise several million dollars since 2001.
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PETE LORIMER, Vice President, A & R

Lorimer brings with him vast experience and knowledge of the popular music marketplace to RM Records as Vice President of A & R where, among other duties, he oversees the development of the label's talent roster. After many successes with British dance band S-Express, Englishman Pete Lorimer, otherwise known as 29 Palms, quickly carved out a career for himself as an in-demand remixer and producer. He has claimed over 20 Billboard Club Chart #1 hits, working with the likes of Pink, Sheryl Crow, LeAnn Rimes, Cirrus, Brand Nu Heavies, and Gus Gus, to name a few. In the past twelve months alone, he has had #1s with Enrique Iglesias, Seal and Sting. Pete has more recently focused on writing, recording and producing his own material- with several tracks released on Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Records under the name 29 Palms. His track, "Touch The Sky", released in 2002, hit #1 in 12 European dance charts. A full-length 29 Palms album is set to be released later this year. In addition to Pete's major successes in the record business, he has also carved a niche for himself as a composer for feature films. He is currently scoring the new Tim Roth/Andie MacDowell film "The Last Signs" due for release Summer 2004. Last year saw the release of the Lorimer-scored Moonshine Films release "Hooligan." Also, Pete had the pleasure of composing music for portions of the blockbuster movie "The Italian Job." Pete has been commissioned to score two other movies for release later this year.
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BRAD HOUSHOUR, Label Manager of RM Records

Brad started his music career in Tampa Florida, where he was very active in DJing and promoting for clubs in south Florida. He then created his own annual Island Party off the coast of Clearwater Beach, which ran for several years. After gaining experience at street level promotion, Brad moved to Los Angeles where he successfully completed the Recording Arts program at the Los Angeles Recording Workshop. Brad joined RMC in 2003 and has been instrumental in launching RM Records. His Marine Corps background, experience with Asian cultures and years of being involved in the dance community have made him a perfect fit at Rafelson Media. Since it’s launch in 2004, RM Records has had several #1 hits in Billboard magazine and many top ten singles. As label manager, Brad oversees all production, marketing, promotion, and the day-to-day operations of the company. Brad is currently building RMR’s roster of artists and titles and expanding into compilations.
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HYUN DO LEE, Producer/Writer

Born in Seoul, Mr. Lee is known as a first generation Hip-Hop and R & B artist/producer from Korea. He has sold over six million units of his own albums and produced records for numerous other artists. He is currently living in L.A. and working for RMC, writing and producing for many worldwide artists. His credits include: Seung Joon Yoo, Jinu Sean, Roola, Deux, and D-Bace. His clients include: Yedang Entertainment, SM Entertainment, Warners Asia, and Rock Records.
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