ASCAP to honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice

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Antonio Ferme editorASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) announced that Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice will receive the ASCAP Voice of the Culture award, presented to those who’ve had a major influence on music and culture.The three artists will be recognized at this year’s ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, a for-now virtual celebration that recognizes top songwriters, composers and publishers behind the most performed R&B/hip-hop, rap and gospel songs of the

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