Aubrey Kayo

KAYO, real name Aubrey Alladin, is no stranger to being in front of the camera; matter-of-fact, this is where he prefers to be. To most teenagers the idea of being on stage with Lil Flip, Alicia Keys, Marcus Houston, Monica, Da Brat, Choppa and Mike Jones is only a fantasy; to KAYO, this has already been a reality. Not only has this now 19 year-old entertainer shared the stage with these superstars, but is the hardest working teen in Show Business, period! He has driven thousands of miles on his own dime, just to perform or make an appearance in hopes to being discovered. Having been in the music business since he was five, as a young adult, one can classify Kayo as a veteran when it comes to entertaining and performing. KAYO is continuing to develop his style on a journey to becoming a more rounded artist. KAYO, born in VA and raised in Dallas, TX is truly a gem. Fully devoted to his family, Kayo spends all of his spare time, writing, recording, rehearsing, dancing and working on his music. KAYO would like to put out another album that will feature big named producers other national recording artists; being signed to a label that will back him in a major way. In addition to music, Kayo for acting and hopes to star in television Reality TV and feature films one day. KAYO not only has quite a buzz down south, but also within the Music Entertainment Industry as a whole having performed at the 2006 Urban Network Entertainment and Marketing Summit in Palms Springs, the Jump Off in Atlanta, the EBONY Black Family Reunion Tour, and at Greg Streets Car Show in Dallas, where he shared the stage with top-notch artists like Nelly, Jeezy, and Rick Ross, just to name a few. D'Lyte, Radio Personality on the Core DJ Syndicated Radio Show says, "I have been a huge fan of KAYO's over the years. I have watched him grow into a pro! Kayo just has that "IT FACTOR". He is extremely talented and shares the same level of talent as rap super stars Drake, Lil Wayne and TI. I can't believe this kid is not signed yet; he's like the Hip Hop version of Justin Bieber". KAYO's dynamic stage presence, precise flow and hip dance moves captivates all audiences. Guys want to be him and the girls - well the girls want him all to themselves! His immense sound and youthful energy combined creates a powerhouse entertainer waiting to be unleashed to the world. Giving back to the community is extremely important to Kayo 13. His performance at countless benefits and charity events is an example of this; Scottish Rites Hospital, Six Flags Amusement Park in Arlington, Buckner Children's Homes in Dallas, countless High schools, Malls, local Boys and Girls Clubs, in addition to various YMCA's and other community recreation centers in Texas. KAYO 13 stays busy performing at community events such as the Malcolm X Festival, the Kwanzaa Fest with Alicia Keys and Paul Wall, in addition to the Dallas & Okalahoma Juneteenth Celebrations which pull in thousands of people. KAYO in his efforts to speaking on behalf of the youth also participates in the Bridge Da Gap Movement. The Bridge DA Gap Movement is a youth development program that uses an innovative approach to reach students and teach life skills applicable in today's socially challenged environment. The program uses educational tools that are designed to: 1) examine the social issues that our youth face today; 2) find ways to effectively handle the resolution of modern day problems; and 3) deliver practical tools that will help young people to build a solid foundation for reaching their desired goals. The Bridge DA Gap DVD consists of two instructional videos per chapter taught by Multi Platinum/Grammy nominated producer Kevin "Khao" Cates and renowned movie/television actress Megan Good, who consider themselves the big brother and big sisters of the participants. The videos can be incorporated seamlessly into any teaching program. Kayo has won many trophies and large cash prizes over the years and has built a reputation of fear to compete against him in the Industry. People refuse to allow him to enter any talent shows, because he has beat almost every performing artist who has competed against him. From Houston, to Atlanta, New York to Miami - Kayo has performed on countless stages and moved many crowds. His most favorite shows were the NBA Hoop-It-Up Summer Tournament in Dallas, the NFL Experience in Houston, just like most young men his age Kayo is an avid sports fan; and BET's Wild Out Wednesday performance which gained him national recognition. Kayo's fans know if they ever miss a show they are sure to see him perform at Kwanzaa Fest held every year in Dallas, TX The performances KAYO appreciated the most were the Old School Hip Hop Festival in Houston as it afforded Kayo an opportunity to perform on stage with pioneers such as Special Ed, Doug E Fresh, and Dana Dane, just to name a few. "These rappers paved the way for kids like me", he says sincerely. Another show that Kayo remembers well was at the Skatium in Arlington, because he got a chance to open up for one of his favorite rappers, Lil Bow Wow. "No disrespect to anyone, but I am not trying to be like Bow Wow, I am trying to be like me", he says. Last but not least but KAYO felt as though his journey as an artist would not be complete until he rubbed the tree stump at the World famous Apollo