The foundation of Missing Link Music lays in company President JD Dallam’s lengthy career in the music publishing industry. Beginning at Hit and Run Music Publishing, JD worked directly with the Tommy Boy Records publishing division and developed a deep understanding of catalog administration.

In 1994, while working in the Ad Copy/Direct Marketing department of Sony Music, JD was introduced to two multi-platinum R&B producers who needed help collecting royalties. JD took it upon himself to administer their respective catalogs, which at the time included classic R&B hits for Joe and Tony! Toni! Toné! He went on to register hundreds of their songs domestically and worldwide, negotiating various mechanical and multimedia licenses, and collecting their royalties in a timely and effective manner, while believing that the copyright should remain 100% with the songwriter. Clients were so impressed with Missing Link Music’s services that they began referring the company to their colleagues within their inner circle; many of whom were credited writers and producers that had limited resources for collecting royalties on their own.

Over the next few years, Missing Link Music grew rapidly through referrals to where it is today- songwriter advocate and leader in music publishing and copyright administration. Missing Link’s approach has always been to encourage its clients to outsource the paper work to them, allowing the song writer to stay creative while resting assured that their rights are completely protected

Today Missing Link Music is a full service administration company, offering progressive deal points while providing the same benefits and creative opportunities as a traditional publisher. Our network of major label A&Rs and TV/Film music supervisors ensures that our roster remain commercially active in every way possible.