Multi-Platinum Music Producer Khao Gets Honored At 20th Ascap Rhythm & Soul Awards

June 30, 2007 - PRLog -- New York, June 29, 2007- With over 8 million records sold, stand clear as music producer Khao makes his way to the stage. On June 25, 2007, Khao was honored at the 20th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, held in Los Angeles, for his splendid work. Being responsible for the some of the biggest hit songs of 2006 is still paying off for music producer Khao, as he was awarded for Rap Song Of The Year and R&B/Hip Hop Song of The Year at the 20th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards. The song that made this all possible was “Why You Wanna”, produced by Khao.

As one of the hottest music producers coming up out of Atlanta’s music scene, Khao brought you “Why You Wanna” and “Stand Up Guy” from T.I., he contributed to Lil Kim’s come back album Naked Truth with “I Know You See Me” and “Get Yours”. With having placements on the #1 album in the country DoubleUp from R&B King R Kelly, as well as the King Himself-T.I. (T.I.vs.TIP), Khao delivers more in 2007.

About KHAO

The Deep South has a rich legacy of producing some of history’s greatest leaders and trailblazers. So too is the story of producer, writer and artist Kevin “Khao” Cates. A Montgomery native, Khao has taken the hip hop industry by storm and has led an innovation in lyrical content and creative expressions that transcends musical genres and styles. While making moves into mainstream, Khao has garnered recognition and acclaim from today’s leading artists and industry insiders. His credits include production work with Lil Kim’s Naked Truth album, Paul Walls The Peoples Champ album, P$C’s (Pimp Squad Click) 25 to Life album, and T.I.’s Urban Legend. In 2005, Khao’s beats, lyrics and production proficiency and talent propelled chart-topping artists to sell more than 8 million copies worldwide in that year alone. With more than ten years of experience under his belt, Khao has clearly established himself as a producer on the rise.

About ASCAP Awards

Established in 1914, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world's largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 295,000 composer, lyricist and music publisher members. ASCAP also represents the repertories created by the international affiliates of 90 foreign performing rights organizations. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members.


Khao website, www.khaomusic.com

ASCAP website, www.ascap.com