Kimo Kaulani
Encyclopedia
Kimo Kaulani is an American
record producer
, songwriter
, composer
and singer.
In 2000 Kimo Kaulani & Production partner Geri King
formed Nuendo Music Group, (which later became Red Skye Records). Red Skye Records was a record label distributed by Sony Music. The label had several successful releases and artists internationally over its 6 year span. Kimo and his production partner have garnered nominations for a Dove Award, a Grammy Award Nomination
, and several International Award nominations.
Kimo's accomplishments have been recognized by several of the music industry’s leading software and equipment manufacturing companies such as Steinberg/Yamaha, MXL Microphones, Sony Pictures Digital
and M-Audio
.
Kimo Kaulani also formed Ki 2 Music in 2000 through BMI
and in 2010 formed Hilo Boy Music through SESAC
as his personal publishing company.
After a move from New York to Los Angeles in 2007, Kimo and his longtime production partner Geri King
formed the music production company Audio Blueprint, recording facility Studio 7 Recording, graphic design company Lotus Media Design and record labels Khepera Records, Sonic Flux Music and Endless Soul Music all of which are under their parent company 141 Entertainment,Inc.
In June 2011, through merger and acquisition, 141 Entertainment, Inc was closed and the new parent company was formed as The Denar Group, Inc. The new parent company brought Dream Chase Pictures into its fold to join the existing group of companies.
United States
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record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and singer.
Career
Kimo Kaulani began working in the music industry in as a keyboardist for a Capitol Records Recording Artist for 2 years. After leaving Capitol Records, he formed Solopro Music Inc. The company provided production services and songwriting for established and developing artists.In 2000 Kimo Kaulani & Production partner Geri King
Geri King
Geri King , is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, composer and record producer.-Biography:R&B Recording Artist Geri King was introduced to the world in 2000 with her debut EP “Tenderly” shortly after she signed with the New York based Independent record label Nuendo Music Group...
formed Nuendo Music Group, (which later became Red Skye Records). Red Skye Records was a record label distributed by Sony Music. The label had several successful releases and artists internationally over its 6 year span. Kimo and his production partner have garnered nominations for a Dove Award, a Grammy Award Nomination
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
, and several International Award nominations.
Kimo's accomplishments have been recognized by several of the music industry’s leading software and equipment manufacturing companies such as Steinberg/Yamaha, MXL Microphones, Sony Pictures Digital
Sony Pictures Digital
Sony Pictures Digital is an operating unit of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc....
and M-Audio
M-Audio
M-Audio is a business unit of Avid Technology that designs and markets digital audio and MIDI interfaces, keyboards and MIDI controllers, synthesizers, loudspeakers, studio monitors, digital DJ systems, microphones, and music software...
.
Kimo Kaulani also formed Ki 2 Music in 2000 through BMI
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
and in 2010 formed Hilo Boy Music through SESAC
SESAC
SESAC, originally the Society of European Stage Authors & Composers, is the smallest of the three performance rights organizations in the United States. SESAC was founded in 1930, making it the second-oldest performing rights organization in the U.S. SESAC is also the fastest-growing PRO in the...
as his personal publishing company.
After a move from New York to Los Angeles in 2007, Kimo and his longtime production partner Geri King
Geri King
Geri King , is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, composer and record producer.-Biography:R&B Recording Artist Geri King was introduced to the world in 2000 with her debut EP “Tenderly” shortly after she signed with the New York based Independent record label Nuendo Music Group...
formed the music production company Audio Blueprint, recording facility Studio 7 Recording, graphic design company Lotus Media Design and record labels Khepera Records, Sonic Flux Music and Endless Soul Music all of which are under their parent company 141 Entertainment,Inc.
In June 2011, through merger and acquisition, 141 Entertainment, Inc was closed and the new parent company was formed as The Denar Group, Inc. The new parent company brought Dream Chase Pictures into its fold to join the existing group of companies.
Production
- Geri King - Masquerade (producer, composer, songwriter)(2011)
- Geri King - Out Of My Head (producer, composer)(2011)
- Geri King - For The Holidays (producer, composer, songwriter)(2010)
- Wu Tang International - Wu-Nited States Swords of Glory (producer, composer, mixing) (2010)
- Watchmen - Wu Management presents: Watchmen (producer, composer) (2010)
- Savage Emceez - One of Us (mixing and mastering) (2010)
- Geri King - Running Away - Giacca Astuti remix (producer)(2008)
- Maroon 5 - If I Never See Her Face (Remix)(2009)
- Young Maestro - Earthquake (mixing) (2009)
- Geri King - Running Away (producer, composer)(2008)
- Young Maestro - Eastside II Dangerous (mixing) (2008)
- Smooth - Catch 22 (producer, composer)(2006)
- Angel On Earth - Angel On Earth (producer, composer)(2005)
- Farrell / Nicolls - Angel Eyes: A Midnight Obsession (producer)(2005)
- Geri King - Always (producer, composer, songwriter)(2004)
- Cindy Blackman - Music for the new Millennium (mastering)(2004)
- Connie Johnson-Brown - Can't Breathe Without You (producer, composer)(2004)
- Cittin Pretty - Girl Thang (producer, composer)(2003)
- Lenny Kravitz - Believe In Me - Remix (producer, composer)(2002)
- Geri King - Deja Vu (producer, composer, songwriter)(2002)
- Geri King - Tenderly (producer, composer, songwriter)(2001)
Sound Department
- He Who Finds a Wife 2: Thou Shall Not Covet (2010) (audio editor) (sound effects editor) (sound designer)
- He Who Finds a Wife (2008) (V) (audio editor)
- Voyeur: In Hindsight (2008) (V) (sound editor) (sound effects editor)
- The Ringo Bingo Kid (2007) (V) (sound editor)
Composer
- He Who Finds A Wife 2: Thou Shall Not Covet (2010)
- The Ringo Bingo Kid (2007) (V)
Music Department
- He Who Finds A Wife 2: Thou Shall Not Covet (2010) (music supervisor)
- The Ringo Bingo Kid (2007) (V) (music supervisor)