The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers [ASCAP], recently announced that songwriter, rapper and producer Pharrell Williams will headline their “I Create Music” expo later this month. 

Williams, the front man for altenative rap group N.E.R.D., will host a Master Session on Saturday, April 30 at 2:15 p.m. Other panelists for the weekend-long event include producer and Black Eyed Peas songstress Fergie, veteran producer Jermaine Dupri, songwriter Johnta Austin, R&B singers Kelly Price, Melanie Fiona, rap producers No I.D., Boi-1da, Drumma Boy Noah 40 Shebib and music legend Sheila E.

“I Create Music,” the first and only national conference focused on songwriting and composing, will take place at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles April 28 to 30. For more information visit ascap.com.

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