TEACHING:
No More Idols: 10 years ago (2011), this album took MC Rage, Chase & Status to the top of the UK Charts at No 2 and No 1 on the UK Dance charts earning double-platinum status. Then in 2013 at the top of the charts again with Brand New Machine reaching No 2 (UK Charts) and No 1 (UK Dance Charts).
With 1.1 billion streams. Millions of tickets sold worldwide; an excellent handful of awards - How can you not celebrate this kind of success of singles and albums including special guests Nile Rodgers, Cee Lo Green, Rhianna and a strong support by the press?
Patrick Williams (MC RAGE) is my fellow Rokebian - An original from Rokeby Comprehensive School formerly based at Pitchford Street, Stratford, London. Patrick follows in the lineage of hugely successful Rokebians: Mark Robson (West Ham), Trevor Brookin (West Ham), Ronnie Herel (DJ/Radio Presenter) and Lee McQueen (Alexander McQueen, Fashion Icon) to name a few. Inspirational!!! Congratulations!!!
Special thanks to: God. Patrick Williams "Always about, but never around." @rebelclash (MC Rage). #Update
Coming soon, I am excited to celebrate the artistic achievements by co-founder and chief editor of the award-winning Occhi Arts and Entertainment magazine David Emmanuel Noel:
visit: davidemmanuelnoel.com occhimagazine.com occhiartsentertainment.com
Special thanks to: God. David Emmanuel Noel
photo: © Gary Thomas Kypa 2018
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Mo Pleasure is one the world’s top musicians in popular music and I am here to celebrate his 35 years of phenomenal success in the music business. He has earned the tile as an A list composer, arranger, recording artist, singer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and musical director from working with the King of Pop Michael Jackson to movie star Bette Midler and so on;
To think that his career began in 1986 playing bass for the iconic Ray Charles, to any young person venturing into the creative industry here is an example of a great lesson of knowing how Pleasure’s early approach and discipline to music primarily reaches the top.
So if you are looking to stretch your ambition, leave the playtime and jokes and disbelief behind - stay focus and absorb from one of the best musical goal models around. His work speaks for itself. Congratulations Mo!!! photo & artwork © Gary Thomas KYPA 2021. Special thanks to: God. Mo Pleasure #update
Photography:
1991, 30 years ago the legendary velvet voice of Luther Vandross earned his first grammy award for 'Here and Now' written by David L. Elliott (the eldest son for Dionne Warwick) and Terry Steele. Pictured here with his daughter Cheyenne Elliott backstage in my dressing room at the Royal Albert Hall celebrating Dionne Warwick's 10th Anniversay 'Don't Make me over Tour' (2018) - I salute Luther's achievement and may his beautiful music live on.. Congratulations!!! Special thanks to: God. David L.Elliott, Luther Vandross (RIEP), Cheyenne Elliott, Dionne Warwick, Deanna Warwick, Brittani Warwick, David Nathan, Sandra Chia and the Royal Albert Hall. #update
Photography:
2021 marks 35 years ago Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald’s number 1 smash hit ‘On My Own’ and their biggest hit single for both artists was originally written for Patti’s longtime friend and soul sister Ms Dionne Warwick.
The song was penned and produced by legendary hit makers Burt Bacharach & Carol Bayer Sager. Congratulations Patti and Michael!!! Special thanks to: God. Patti Labelle. SSE Wembley Arena and David Nathan for introducing me to Ms Patti Labelle backstage and her son Zuri Kye Edwards. #update
Photography:
2021 marks 35 years ago my client Dr Shaun Wallace embarked and completed his pupilage - the final stage of becoming a Barrister and a successful goal model. photo ©️ Gary Thomas KYPA 2021. Congratulations!!! Special thanks to: God. Dr Shaun Wallace ‘The Dark Destroyer’ (ITV hit quiz show The Chase and if you missed any of the spin-off series ‘Beat the Chasers’ it is available on ITV Hub which features the latest episode 7. Celebrity 2 dated 29th May 8.30pm). https://twitter.com/realitytvawards/status/1402568894418587656?s=10 #update
Creative Project Management:
2021 marks 30 years ago Boyz II Men came into prominence and their legendary status has placed them among the music industry elite. Congratulations!!! 5 years ago I got to work behind the scenes with multi-platinum singer, record producer & songwriter B. Howard. Who could imagine an inspiring moment like this? 2 years ago together backstage behind the scenes they were my subjects for a feature in Music Week and I celebrate their contribution to the creative industry!!! Look out for more special moments like this..Special thanks to: God. Boyz II Men. B.Howard. Eventim Apollo. photos ©️ Gary Thomas KYPA 2016. 2019. #update
Creative Project Management: “Did Not See This Coming”. KCWII is known to execute GRAMMY, DOVE, Stellar, CMA, BET, Soul Train and Rhythm of Gospel Award Winning Artist Management - Clients include Jennifer Hudson, Usher Raymond, Earl Bynum, Kierra Sheard, Shane & Shawn of Kangaroos (ROOS) Shoe Brand, Kelly Rolland, Karen Clark-Sheard, Crystal Aikin, The Clark Sisters. With excellent skill sets, such as being a master Event Planner, Interior Designer, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist & Fashion Consultant and more; I am humbled to be commissioned to produce Fine Art portraiture for this multi-talented individual @kcwii dated 27th November 2020. Special thanks to: God. @Efremgraham. KCWII. @kcwii views reached 1900+ #update