Black Rose Productions Incorporated (BRPI) is a multi-faceted company with offices in New York, Boston and New Jersey founded by current president, Tito Batista. BRPI is in the business of Publishing, Film and Video Production, Music Production, Web Design and Hosting and Artist Management. Black Rose was established in 1969 with a federal registration United States Trademark Reg. No. 1,214,374. It is located at 409 Rt. 112 in Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. BRPI is directly responsible for the management of several musicians that performed the musical cues for NBC’s Emmy award winning T.V. show, “The Cosby Show”, featuring Bill Cosby and is directly responsible for Robert Gallo¿s music and television career through Bill Cosby. BRPI has previously held a fifteen-year publishing relationship with BMG Music Publishing Hong Kong Global, Japan and Holland and consists of over two thousand titles in all genres of music, including Pop, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Hip Hop, Rap, Blues, Gospel, Reggae, and Country. Black Rose also managed, published and produced the artist and sound tracks utilized in the playboy video ‘The Girls of Rock n Roll’ on Hot Rocks on the Playboy channel. BRPI is responsible for the number one record released on PolyGram, ‘Only Love’, by Vivian Chow, as well as ‘Ready Or Not’ by Yolanda Yang, which reached #1 in Hong Kong and China and Achieved Double Platinum status.
BRPI is currently managing Bulldog Evans Records LLC in the procurement, promotion and licensing of several artists, including Gor, Lance Koonah,Ana Guigui, Danny James, Zimba and many new and upcoming artists. BRPI is also releasing a new album produced by John Pandalfo with songwriter Roger T. Evans featuring the lead vocalist Brent Carter, former lead singer of Tower of Power. Black Rose Productions Incorporated is represented by the law firm of Tierney & Tierney Attorneys at Law.
Tito Batista is an advocate for minority students and all students seeking higher education in the business of music. We have assisted students from Hofstra University, Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University, Five Towns College, Huntington High School, Cold Spring Harbor High School and many other schools for over twenty years. Some of these students are currently working for Black Rose Productions Inc., and others have been assisted by Mr. Batista in the placement of employment in the music industry.
Where can we hear your stuff? iTunes
How did you get that name? Black Rose is a trademark with the federal registration #1214374 registered October 26, 
1980. First use August 26, 1977 in common law November 13, 1977. No one is authorized to use that federal registration without the written consent and licensing agreement through Black Rose Productions Inc and its president and owner of Black Rose, Tito Batista. Federal registration is maintained and represented by Edgar H. Haug, Esq. of the law firm Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP 745 Fifth Avenue New Yok, NY 1015110282002. All other business afairs are handled through John Tierney Esq. of the law firm Tierney and Tierney Attorneys At Law 409 Route 112 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.
What has been your biggest accomplishment? The procurement of a publishing relationship between Black Rose Productions Inc and BMG music publishing (Hong Kong Global, Japan, Holland). Publishing nearly 2,000 titles through that previous association.
What has been your most difficult challenge? Remaining a cutting-edge company during the proliferation of digital technology and the free distribution of artists’ intellectual properties through that media.
What makes you different? We give specialized individual attention to all our artists and songwriters. Our contacts go as far back as 30 years and we operate our day to day in the heart of a very prestigious law firm of Tierney and Tierney located at
409 Route 112 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.
What projects are you working on? The Release of a new album Black Rose featuring Brent Carter former lead singer of Tower of Power. This is an R&B album with a truly incredible vocalist covering the songs written by Bulldog Evans and produced by Black Rose Productions Inc by musical producer John Pandolfo. This album will be available on iTunes within the next 30 days.
Where are you from originally? Black Rose was registered as a federal trademark in 1980 and was originally founded in New York City in the United States of America. The federal registration was registered through the law firm of Edgar H. Haug, Esq. of the law firm Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP 745 Fifth Avenue New Yok, NY 1015110282002.
How Long have you been making music? : Tito Batista president of Black Rose Productions Inc and the owner of Black Rose the band and trademark has been a guitar player/lead singer for over 40 years. Tito Batista has been a musical producer and publisher since 1981.
What artists inspire you? I was first inspired by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, The Tutles, The Kinks, The Doors, The Eagles, Foreigner, The Vanilla Fudge, The Young Rascals, Jimi Hendrix, Traffic, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Amy Whinehouse, Whitney Houston etc.
How would you define your style of music? Black Rose prides itself in all styles and genres of music. Material must be tasteful, smooth, with great vocals, strong dynamics, and well executed. Only live musicians please!
What teams are you affiliated with? : We are not affiliated to any sports teams but we are affiliated with BMI, ASCAP, and previously BMG music publishing. Above all the teams of attorneys representing Black Rose Productions Inc and the on-going and unlawful use of our federal trademark Black Rose by many imitators with total disregard of copyright law.
Who are some artists that you have worked with? We have managed the musical group Eclipse. The group of musicians performing the cues for the NBC Emmy Award winning TV show The Cosbys. Vivian Chow the #1 record in Hong Kong and China published by Black Rose Productions Inc released on poly gram, ‘Only Love.’ The late James Cherry ten song R&B album produced by legend producer/engineer Tommy Uzzo at Mirror Image Studios. The rock album Atlantis by Danny James produced by Black Rose, The Light by Zmbyr Jazzmin produced by Black Rose now available on iTunes, Black Rose presents: Real Musica vol.1 compilation featuring, Time in America lead vocals by Brent Carter, Breakdown by Gor, Breathe by Split Leaf, Quat De Fugizza Matta Con U by Ana Guigui, Trustifarian featuring Dr. Bob, Fall in front of me by Scott Kahn, In your eyes by Layaway featuring Daniel Batista, Viva! Carlos featuring guitar virtuoso Arek Reiga, I am an American featuring Paul Val released under Bulldog Evans.
Who would you like to collab with? : Sony BMG, Universal, Bad Boy, BMG, EMI, WMG, Atlantic, Def Jam, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Tommy Uzzo, Chris Pati, John Pandolfo.
Where do you see the future of music? : The future is Black Rose the most cutting-edge musical group in the world producing some of the hottest new songs and representing the newest upcoming artists of the century. Black Rose Productions Inc is proud to introduce its new team of A&R, Marketing, Publishing, and Production staff: Cedric Etienne International A&R Director and Cheri Eleazer International A&R Representative.”
Where do you see yourself in 1 year? Leading the entertainment industry in the United States and abroad in the representation and publishing of the world’s hottest and newest talents.
Describe yourself in one word: Honest
Any shout outs? I would like to thank the good Lord, my family, my friends, and many individuals including Ron Solleveld Senior Vice President of BMI, Consuelo, Sayago Assistant Vice President of BMI, John Tierney Esq., Edgar Haug Esq., John Pandolfo producer, Chris Pati, Brian Drago, Congressman Peter King, and retired Lieutenant Willard Krousch Nassau County Police. Thank you for your on-going support.
Web Site URL: www.BlackRoseProductions.com
MySpace URL: www.Myspace.com/BlackRoseProductionsInc
Management Contact Info: Tito Batista