NNEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ MAKE ENTERTAINMENT/ IMAGE DISTRIBUTION) - KEVON EDMONDS is without question, one of R&B/Pop Music's most adored vocalist and songwriter for well over a decade. Kevon began branding his recognizable sound ("Heat of the Moment", "Ready or Not", "
Can't Stop", "24/7") within the subgenre of the American Pop
Music culture known as R&B music.
As the Founder and Lead Singer of the world renown Pop/R&B vocal group, AFTER 7,
Kevon Edmonds has successfully delivered a Multi-Platinum selling LP, 2 Gold LPs, 3 Gold Singles, 11 Top Ten
Radio Singles, which include two No 1 charting radio singles on Billboard's Hot 100 R&B Chart and 3 Gold Movie Soundtracks!
Kevon Edmonds is also credited with co-executive producing his debut solo project, aptly titled, 24/7 alongside sibling and music icon, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. The title track, "24/7" rose to No 2 on R&B radio formats nationwide, quickly crossing over to POP radio. 24/7 also certified Gold Status (500,000+ units sold) adding to Kevon Edmonds' collection of Platinum and Gold selling records!
Now this great talent has chosen his most personal songs yet for his highly anticipated second, as-yet-untitled, sophomore solo CD. KEVON EDMONDS recently signed a recording and distribution agreement with MAKE ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE DISTRIBUTION with plans to release a new collection of songs in March 2009.
The famed Indianapolis-born wordsmith and vocal impresario is lending his own voice to an eclectic blend of smooth, soulful, ground-breaking lyrical & instrumental production from today's hot producers/songwriters, Greg Curtis, Kadis & Sean, DamienDuke, Jason Edmonds of "The Order" and Dave Edmonds aka "NuDAE" and of course, Producer Icon, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
The MAKE ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE DISTRIBUTION staff is gearing up to launch, market and promote KEVON EDMONDS to a new generation of music listeners, as well as his core audience who purchased the singer's 24/ 7 CD (his first solo album) as part of their all-time favorite classic music collection.
Edmonds is a modern testament to timeless quality.
When asked about his upcoming solo project, Edmonds explained, "I simply want to create a body of work that will take listeners on a musical journey; the style of music that will allow people to get in touch with their highs and lows and their joys and pain of living through song. At the same time, I am hoping to bridge the gap between good old R&B and R&B of today."
The IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT Distribution Staff is confident that KEVON EDMOND'S musical style will appeal to a digital/mobile consumer, as well as traditional retail outlets around the world. The company has a strong global distributorship throughout South America, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
European retailers are creating a "buzz" via emails and telephone calls by inquiring when Kevon's product will be made available to their outlets and services. MAKE ENTERTAINMENT is currently preparing a creative marketing/promotion and internet campaign designed to begin in the first quarter of 2009. The staff is also scheduling Features and Profiles on Kevon in Urban, General Market and International media as well as pre-taping television interviews to coincide with the new product release in March 2009.
Kevon Edmonds has also taken great interest in the National Campaign for The March of Dimes and its mission to improve the health of babies. The legendary organization and Edmonds are exploring opportunities to work together in the near future.
