Roger Meltzer is the Founding CEO and Director of A&R at Capsicum Records, a Hartford-based independent label renowned for its reggae-in-fusion sound, described by DJs as "Roots on the bottom, and pop on top." A former staff writer, producer, and arranger at Philadelphia International Records, Meltzer was mentored by industry legends such as Kenny Gamble and Thom Bell. His songwriting prowess has led to 47 chart appearances, including three titles in TropicalFete’s Top 100 International Caribbean Countdown in 2013. Beyond his production work, Meltzer hosts "The Capsicum Show," a weekly program broadcast on UFDV Radio and simulcast on multiple stations in the U.S. and U.K. With over 36 years in the music industry, he frequently lectures on copyrights and royalties for nonprofit organizations. ([tropicalfete.com](https://tropicalfete.com/bio-intro-for-roger-meltzer-for-42614-seminar-copyrights-and-royalties-what-you-dont-know-can-hurt-you/?utm_source=openai))