Byron Burke

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 from the Westside of Chicago.

Byron Burke signed his first record deal with DJ International Records under the group named “B Rude, Inc” that featured Byron Stingily as the lead singer for one event.

By the age of 19, Byron became the Vice President for Burstinglaw Music Productions (Burke-Stingily-Lawson) 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. In addition to his duties at BB Media Global Group, he’s began his Undergrad program at DePaul University in January 2010 to obtain his BA in computer science.

His start up business ventures include The House Music Channel and WTGX 90.5 FM Brooklyn, NY