Kimo Kaulani
Kimo Kaulani . (born 1973 in Hilo, Hawaii) is an American record producer, songwriter, composer and singer.
Career
Kimo 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. During this time Kimo worked closely with notable industry power players.
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 Kaulani also formed Ki 2 Music in 2000 as his personal publishing company through BMI.
After a move from New York to Beverly Hills in 2007, Kimo and his longtime production partner Geri King formed Audio Blueprint, Lotus Media Design and Khepera Records in 2008. All of which are under their parent company 141 Entertainment.
Kimo and Audio Blueprint are sponsored by and proudly endorses Sennheiser Microphones, MXL Microphones, Neumann Microphones, Sony Pictures Digital (Acid Pro, Sound Forge and Vegas Pro), Sony Electronics, Cakewalk, Mackie, M-Audio, Black Diamond Strings, Waves, Akai Pro, Carvin Guitars, Line 6 and ToonTrack.
Production
- Geri King - Masquerade (May 2009)
- Geri King - Running Away (2008)
- Geri King - Always (2004)
- Geri King - Deja Vu (2002)
- Geri King - Tenderly (2001)
- Cindy Blackman - Music for the new Millennium (2004)
- Smooth - Catch 22 (2006)
- Maroon 5 - If I Never See Her Face (Remix)(2009)
- Young Maestro - Earthquake (mixing) (2009)
- Young Maestro - Eastside II Dangerous (mixing) (2008)
- Angel On Earth - Angel On Earth (2005)
- Cittin Pretty - Girl Thang (2003)
- Farrell / Nicolls - Angel Eyes: A Midnight Obsession (2005)
- Connie Johnson-Brown - Can't Breathe Without You (2004)
Film & Television Credits
Sound Department
- 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
- The Ringo Bingo Kid (2007) (V)
Music Department
- The Ringo Bingo Kid (2007) (V) (music supervisor)
References
1. Allmusic.com Retrieved on 2009-01-14
2. Kimo Kaulani at IMDB Retrieved on 2009-01-14
3. Grammy Nomination Song of the Year