Kevin L. Evans

Kevin L. Evans
Born (1962-02-22) 22 February 1962
Verdun, France
Origin Los Angeles, California
Occupation(s) Music executive, songwriter, executive producer, producer
Years active 1987–present
Labels RCA Records, All American Communications, A&M Records
Associated acts Barry White, James Brown, Robyn, Michael Jordan, 'N Sync, Amy Grant, Freddie Jackson, Yolanda Adams, SWV, Janet Jackson
Website http://mrkevinevans.com/

Kevin Lamar Evans (born February 22, 1962) is an entertainment executive. Evans was Senior Vice President/Head of Urban Music Division at RCA Records; President, Urban Music Division at All American Communications; and Head of Gospel and Urban Music A&R at A&M Records.[1][2]

Career

Evans signed artists such as Tyrese, Angie Stone, Rome, Kevon Edmonds, Freddie Jackson and Chantay Savage.[3]

Evans held executive positions at RCA,[4] A&M, Scotti Brothers/All American And Light Records, where he was an A&R executive overseeing artists such as Janet Jackson, Barry White, James Brown, Amy Grant, 'N Sync, Robyn, SWV, Shirley Caesar, James Cleveland, Yolanda Adams, Commissioned, Fred Hammond, Beau Williams, and Douglas Miller. During his tenure at A&M, Evans produced the "If I Could Be Like Mike" Gatorade jingle starring Michael Jordan.

Accomplishments

Evans is responsible for A&R, signing, and executive producing artists who have sold over 50 million records worldwide. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including Impact Music Executive of the Year in 1997 and Gavin Magazine’s Urban Music Executive of the Year in 1998.

Evans co-wrote the chart topping single titled "Hold On", which was originally released on Yolanda Adams 2007 holiday album "What a Wonderful Time". The song was then released on Hidden Beach Recordings's 2008 Historic Compilation Inspired by Barack Obama's Ground breaking Presidential Campaign Titled "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement". The song was also featured on the WOW Gospel 2008 Compilation series distributed through Verity/Jive/Sony and the EMI Music Christian Music Group. This album was certified Gold in the US in 2008 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[5]

Discography - R & B, pop, rap and jazz

Discography (gospel)

Personal life

Evans attended Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga., where he majored in Communications. He also attended Columbia School of Broadcasting. He was engaged to film actress Pam Grier.[11]

References

  1. K-Ball "On Her Way" To R&B Fame. Billboard Magazine. 1 November 1997. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. Upbeat Tone Set at Impact Confab. Billboard Magazine. 3 May 1997. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. Evans, Kevin ="Album Credits"
  4. Reynolds, J.R. (February 1996). "Chantay Savage Embraces R&B". Billboard: 31.
  5. Yolanda Gets Busy. Billboard Magazine. 26 May 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  6. Yancey, Erika="Yancey's RCA Debut Set Marked By 'Mature' R&B" http://books.google.com/books?id=IQ8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA19
  7. Evans, Kevin= "All Music"
  8. "Nicole "Faithful" Franklin to release "Taking It Back" Sept 29th". Retrieved 14 September 2011.
  9. Evans, Kevin= "All Music"
  10. Moseley, Eunice. "Singer/songwriter finds her place in Urban Country Gospel, releases debut CD, ‘Stand Still'". Retrieved 14 September 2011.
  11. Pam Grier Talks About Her Engagement. Jet Magazine. 13 April 1998. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
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