Byron Burke

90.5 FM Brooklyn, New York

90.5 FM Brooklyn, New York is an internet startup changing the world by creating a global network of the best internet and community radio stations.

• Startup type: Company
• Status: Active
• Stage: Beta

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 and dj on the Westside of Chicago, as well as a chorographer and member of the Shy Boy’s dance group. By the age of 16, he was recognized as leading dj in Chicago and signed his first record deal with DJ International Records under the group named “B Rude, Inc”.

By the age of 19, Byron became the Vice President for Burstinglaw 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. 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.

These albums produced ten Top 20 Billboard Magazine dance songs, five Top 10 Billboard Magazine Sales Chart Singles, ten 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, From Idea to IPO” This 10 week course taught methods on how develop, acquire funding and run a successful start up company.

Today, Byron 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.