Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/positivepower21/episode-380-khao-cates YOU ARE LISTENING TO EPISODE 380 with Khao on PositivePower21.org and Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide! Bridge DA Gap. Bridge DA Gap is a movement .... www.Bridgedagap.org - Kevin “Khao” Cates, ENTREPRENEUR / PHILANTHROPIST / MUSIC PRODUCER, is the founder and creator of KOOLRICULUM, as well as Bridge Da Gap, a social-emotional platform combining Hip-Hop music, education and mentoring to reach students and teach life skills applicable in today’s socially challenged environment. His 501c3 non-profit organization’s platform is implemented in schools across the United States as well as in the Bahamas. Kevin, a native of Montgomery, Alabama, is a multi-platinum, Grammy nominated producer, who lives by the motto, “Don’t just be successful, be significant!” With over 30 million combined records sold, Kevin has revolutionized the sound of hip-hop music by producing sounds and melodies that cross various genres of music. He has also positioned himself as a major player in the music industry while maintaining full control of his production and publishing, which is almost unheard of in the music industry. Kevin has brought the world mega hits such as T.I.’s “Why You Wanna” and R. Kelly’s “Double Up.” Additionally, he has produced for several major recording artists. Some of the artists include: T.I., Reuben Studdard, Lil’ Kim, R. Kelly, Pharell Williams, Young Jeezy, Snoop Dogg, Clipse, Ludacris, Young Dro, Chingy, Yung Joc, Goapele, PaulWall, and Trick Daddy. In 2009, Kevin produced records on the Rick Ross album “Deeper than Rap” and in 2010, he produced multiple records on Ludacris’ “Battle of the Sexes” album. Both albums debuted at #1. He is the executive producer and music producer of “Video Girl,” starring Meagan Good, Lisa Raye, and a host of others; he was the partner and music producer of “You, Me and the Circus” {an Omar Epps film starring Columbus Short and Marlon Wayons, directed by Ty Hodges}. Kevin has produced music as part of a youth financial literacy curriculum, Money Matters, on behalf of the Charles Schwab Foundation. Along with production, entrepreneurship, and scoring films, he is also an A&R; (Artist & Repertoire) at Sony Records, responsible for scouting new talent and artist development. Some of Kevin’s music industry accomplishments and awards include: 2006-2007 and 2008-2009 nominations – Producer of the Year (Dead Serious Awards), Lead Producer – “King” Album for T.I. – known as the best selling album in 15 years for Atlantic Records – debuted at #1 with 522,000 copies, 2006 best selling album and 1st to go platinum that year; 2006 BET Hip Hop Awards – CD of the Year; 2006 Billboard Awards – Rap Album of the Year; 2006 Ozone Awards – Best Rap Album; 2006 Blast Award – #1 Foreign Hip-Hop Album; 2006 Nomination Favorite Rap Album –American Music Awards; 2006 Nomination Best Rap Album – The Grammy’s; 2007 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards – Best Rap Song and R&B;/Hip Hop Song for T.I.’s “Why You Wanna”; Certified Gold – Single Sales by RIAA; Charted on the Australian, Ireland, Tokyo, UK, Switzerland, South African (#1) and U.S. Billboard charts (#4); 2006 Blast Awards – #16 Foreign Hip-Hop Single/ Song. Today, Kevin, along with his team of producers, is in charge of the Sector 7 Music and Sound division. 2006-2007 and 2008-2009 nominations – Producer of the Year (Dead Serious Awards) Lead Producer – “King” Album for T.I. – known as the best selling album in 15 years for Atlantic Records – debuted at #1 with 522,000 copies, 2006 best selling album and 1st to go platinum that year 2006 BET Hip Hop Awards – CD of the Year 2006 Billboard Awards – Rap Album of the Year 2006 Ozone Awards – Best Rap Album 2006 Blast Award – #1 Foreign Hip Hop Album 2006 Nomination Favorite Rap Album – American Music Awards 2006 Nomination Best Rap Album – The Grammy’s 2007 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards – Best Rap Song and R&B;/Hip Hop Song for T.I.’s “Why You Wanna” Certified Gold – Single Sales by RIAA Charted on the Australian, Ireland, Tokyo, UK, Switzerland, South African (#1) and U.S. Billboard charts (#4) 2006 Blast Awards – #16 Foreign Hip Hop Single/Song 2006 Dirty Awards – Best Video

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