The Kenneth DeVon Show

Kenneth DeVon BiographyOne of the most visible advocates of change, leadership, and direct action; an entrepreneur, humanitarian, trendsetter, and innovative, Kenneth DeVon Eakins, Jr. also known as Kenneth DeVon discovered his passion for music at the age of 8, being raised in Houston, Texas. As a young boy, music has always been apart of his life and being educated in Performing Art Schools only enhanced his many gifts. Growing up in a very musical family, the grandson of the national recording Soul Singer Sam Cooke, Kenneth realized that his desire to continue his passion for music was genetic. All of his life, music has been his central focus. His mother would always tell him as a little boy “ there’s some so special about you.” Kenneth began to realize as he matured both musically and professionally that music was only one aspect of him and that his purpose is molding himself into one of the greatest, respected, and admired public figures today.Kenneth is now studying Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music of Boston. During all of his years of education, he has received numerous awards and recognition. While attending Berklee, Kenneth has maintained an overall 3.6 grade point average, demonstrating excellence in achievement. Kenneth is also the President of the esteemed Black Student Union at Berklee. Kenneth has a sincere passion for people and he realizes the importance for students being empowered, impacted, and being united in order to be effective as a student union, with the aspiration of bettering their campus environment for generations to come. Kenneth has been responsible for hosting many panels, forums, and events on the Berklee campus to support networking and social needs to the college. Kenneth has also been an Ambassador for the college by attending many music business conferences such as the “Billboards Touring Conference” and the “Billboard TV& Film Conferences.” Kenneth has also performed in the Berklee’s “ Singers Night,” “Vocal Styles Concert” as well as a background vocalist for local Recording Artist Danielle Scott.Currently, Kenneth is in his 4th semester at Berklee and has finished two internships with Atlantic Records as an Urban College Representative as well as with Ive Got Entertainment as an A&R as well as assisting in the areas of Marketing, Public Relations (PR), and Event Planning. As an entrepreneur, Kenneth has established two companies. Lapeka Companies, Inc, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of Cosmetics, Skin Care, Fragrances, and Hair Care Products for all Ages, Races, and Genders. He is also the Founder/CEO of DeVon Management Group; this company leads its Gospel/Contemporary Christian Artists with top management to their continued successes.There is one thing that I can say about Kenneth DeVon “ Intelligent”. It is motivating to many individuals to see an African American pave the way for others, but especially the Berklee community. Kenneth DeVon philosophy of life is “Great people build Greater people,” he believes he is called to this generation and knowa that his knowledge and understanding from being at Berklee College of Music will build and develop higher professionalism as a person and accelerate business development, bringing common ground to every aspect of the music industry. Kenneth continues to keep his focus and determination as he continues life’s journey and keeps as his motivation “ With God all thing are Possible!”..