BIOGRAPHYThe Knockout Queens; established in the spring of 2004 in the Bronx, NY, are a traveling boxing tournament and product of Lighthouse North Sports. The concept was created by entrepreneur/club promoter Rich Clyde as an additional form of entertainment to bring to gentlemen’s clubs, sports bars, night clubs, sports arena’s, casino’s and just about anywhere that would accommodate a 10†x 10†boxing ring.Knockout Queens is a multi-faceted brand with bikini boxing being the primary form of entertainment. The brand utilizes real live knockout queens former Ecdysiasts, Avalon, Sequenta, Kreamy and Damn to promote and market the brand.Upon partnering with Devonsincere L.M.C. Checm8 Intl. the concept was further developed; the first ring constructed and the Knockout Queens was officially born setting up in small gentlemen’s clubs locally.The popularity of KOQ boxing grew quite rapidly commanding the attention of Booz entertainment. Credited for their filming of special events, Booz Entertainment advised Rich Clyde to film the local bouts as patrons requested to purchase fight footage seen in weeks prior. The demand was so overwhelming rendering it virtually impossible to supply the demand. After the retention of a mass production company, orders were placed month after month giving birth to Knockout Queens Vol. 1 “Raw and Uncut†which was distributed independently nationally. New York Times covered the story giving a much needed boost for what was to follow.
The Knockout Queens franchise soon relocated to Miami, Fl but not before traveling up and down I-95 from Boston to Miami booking shows and archiving footage for the follow up DVD volume. The weather was more forgiving allowing the Knockout Queens ladies to promote the product effectively.
The Lighthouse North Sports soon acquired distribution via Koch/Pandisc and distributed Vol. 2.
BOXING TOURNAMENT
Knockout Queens Boxing is currently non-sanctioned and unlicensed by any governing body so the rules are that almost anything goes however in order to maintain safety during boxing matches, air filled toy boxing gloves known as “Sock em Boppers†are used in addition to head gear to protect the combatants.The brainchild of JNJ ARTISTE MGMT who after taking a good look at the UK Urban/Pop Market, felt it was time to introduce a quality vocal based girl group (as they did back in 99 with vocal trio FIERCE) who would have the ability to compete on a US dominated, UK and World platform, we believe that currently there are huge opportunities for 4FLAVA to go all the way.
So, are you with us? If so, read on...
The group 4FLAVA are a marketing dream, they are 4 talented, beautiful, sexy girls who believe in being ambitious and focused, they know where they want to go and what they want to achieve.
Visualise for a moment, these ladies on a billboard, performing in front of thousands of fans or in a TV advert for anything from ice cream (Magnum 4FLAVA!) to a new make-up range, or the formerly prestigious and now sadly departed TOTP, (remember the impact that En Vogue had with those 4 little dresses?) a Party In the Park event or even a school tour, here there is FLAVA for everyone, whatever your taste or desire our ladies have it all.
So, are you still with us? Great, now have a listen to the music and feel the full presence of 4FLAVA, enjoy.
The girls are known for their awesome live performances with banging live vocals, which some cannot decipher between the actual track and the live vocals such is pure clarity. The formular of having 4 gorgeous ladies who can sing and who are u.k based, is the what we believe can make 4FLAVA aspire into an international sensation!!..
Fresh from their unpresidented success in the BODOG BATTLE OF THE BANDS....a rock based global talent contest where the girls surprised everyone by winning the IMPRESS THE JUDGES round (http://battle.bodoglife.eu/shows/detail.php?id=31) and came 4th in the CITY FINALS!
The girls have also been recording in NEW YORK alongside the legendary producer/writer, LIONEL JOB and his mega talented son, TREVOR JUPITOR JOB, whose recent credits include, TYRESE a Multi-Platinum selling album by Tyrese. The results are some heartfelt quality songs for your listening pleasure, songs that everyone, whatever their FLAVA can relate to.
The girls have been recording in NEW YORK with the legendary producer/writer...LIONEL JOB and his mega talented son…TREVOR JUPITOR JOB...whose recent credits include ..TYRESE.... Multi-Platinum selling album..by Tyrese...the results are some heartfelt quality songs for your listening pleasure...songs that everyone…whatever their FLAVA can relate to.....I WISH(Lionel Job).....melodic......LET'S TALK(Lionel Job).....pure class.....A DAY IN THE LIFE OF LOVE(Alan Glass)....sung from the heart.........I'M YR FLAVA(WhiteChalk Music)......you just gotta dance!....the latest offerings ..COCKY...pure attitude.....GIMME A HERO featuring INERTIA..sassy and flirtatious..EYE 4 AN EYE....Urban rock.... all by the ultra talented Production Duo JUD MAHONEY & JO PERRY....GOT TO GET AWAY(Vula/Pete Martin)...an infectious UK FLAVA..... I L Y .....guaranteed.. you’ll be humming after one listen...RIDE..straight to the bank!!...SUPAMAN...it's time to party....SENSITIVITY 08..da OL SKOOL FLAVA..Urban/Pop/Rocks!!..GOING TO THE UK.?
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A native of Montgomery, Alabama the Multi-Platinum Producer Kevin "Khao" Cates has made enormous advancements in the production of arithmetic sounds and melodies crossing various genres of music. Khao's accomplishments include:
Various nominations such as Grammy for best Album(TI's The King), American Music Award, Dead Serious Award, BET hip-hop Award and Billboard Award.
He was the winner of the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award: For Best Rap Song in 2006 for T.I's "Why You Wanna".
Four Placements on the DOUBLE PLATINUM 2006 Release of T.I's King Album
He has worked with
R.Kelly
T.I.
Ruben Studdard
Lil' Kim
Young Jeezy
Snoop Dogg
Pharell Williams
Ludacris
Young Dro
Chingy
Yung Joc
Goapele
Paul Wall
Trick Daddy
..and manymany more
Million March 2 Vote and Bridging the Gap are concepts developed by a collaborative effort of Khao and Dr. Steele based on a vision to bring people together for ultimate life learning experiences. It appears that the younger generations have lost sight of the struggles and obstacles that preceded them. "Our generation takes a lot for granted", states Khao, "There is so much to learn from one another and it's way overdue. There is lack of participation from us, I thought to myself who will be our leaders of tomorrow if we don't make a stand?"
Million March 2 Vote campaign is designed to encourage all people to become aware and involved in the voting process. This campaign targets any and all people that in the past may have never voted or been unaware of the steps to take to register to vote. Information will be disseminated nationally to assist people with the entire process leading up to November 4, 2008. A website will be set up with valuable information and links to various local and state voting sites.Bridging da Gap is an International project meant to bring generations together to share information and create a society conducive to progress and awareness. Dr. Steele and Khao see the need to create a platform for the unification of youth and great leaders of the older generation. The project will include various recording artists joining together to record an entire album with proceeds going to benefit Youth Programs and development of educational programs that promote such growth. The first single launching this collaborative movement is titled "Bridging da Gap" featuring Khao and Dr. Steele.
For more about Khao visit KMG COMMUNITY