Professional Certification:
N\A
Professional Resume:
February 1997 - Present - (Crazybaby Records, Inc., Fort Pierce, FL)
Founder/Chairman (100% Ownership)
Ken Jackson is the founder and primary shareholder of Crazybaby Records, Inc. Ken built Crazybaby Records from the ground up after working many years in the music industry as a freelance studio recording engineer/record producer. Since 1996 Ken was instrumental in the production and marketing of several successful underground projects for artists in the South Florida music market. With total independent sales well over 100,000 units (from the back of the van), Crazybaby Records, Inc. is now set to enter the mainstream music scene. In the summer of 2006, Ken was instrumental in the development, production, and commercial release of the CD entitled Long Overdue from Stuart, FL based recording artist The MADD Assassinz. Sales of that release are already over 10,000 since March 28, 2006. Ken continues to be the driving force behind Crazybaby Records, Inc.
After graduating high school in 1983, I enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving in Yokosuka, Japan, I had dreams of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, but I never wanted to be a star. I wanted to be a star maker. I was always fascinated with the guys in suits standing behind the stars. It seemed to me that when the stars weren't shining, these guys were still in the spot light standing behind other stars. I realized that the real power was in management and production.
I returned the U.S. in 1987. I settled in Hawaii and it was there that I launched DMT International (Diverse Musical Talent) Management. The company was focused on artist development and management. We provided talent for many shows and parties around the Island of Oahu, mainly in the downtown Waikiki district. Although we had limited success, I was still not content. I wanted more. After 3 years I realized that I would have to relocate to California where the entertainment industry called home so I moved to San Diego. There I joined up with an already established artist management company J. Tyler & Associates. This allowed me the opportunity to network with major players in the business. We established ourselves as a local entertainment powerhouse and while there I constructed my first project studio. Although I am not a trained musician, music production came naturally to me. We worked with numerous local acts producing and recording demos and even releasing a couple of very well received singles in the San Diego area.
In 1993, I came to Fort Pierce take a break. I ended up staying and since then I have joined with my current partner Steve Beverly. Steve helped in producing a talent show held at the Club Med Sandpiper Resort in Port St. Lucie. The show was an overwhelming success however the timing was not right for us. Now, here we are 9 years later and Crazybaby Records is our formula for success.
I started this company because of my strong desire to achieve. Many people would have given up by now. But I am not a quitter. I understand that anything good comes in time with a lot of hard work and dedication. Many of our greatest success stories achieved that success only after many years of tireless perseverance. I am totally committed to the success and growth of this company and I hope that you can see my vision. I love music.
"SUCCESS COMES TO THOSE WHO SEEK IT"
Sales & Market development Intermediate Currently used/20 years
Music Production, Multi-media
Development & Video Production Expert Currently used/20 years
Sound Design, Engineering Expert Currently used/20 years
Education - High School Graduate - 1983 Somerville, NJ
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:
Member: (BMI) Broadcast Music, Inc. - BMI is a performing right organization: It collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed.
Member: National Notary Association - Established in 1957, the NNA is recognized nationally and internationally as an advocate of both sound notarial practices and the office of the American Notary itself.
Florida Commissioned Notary Public – Commission expires 05/08/2010
Certified Loan Signing Agent
NOTABLE PROJECTS
2006
The Madd Assassinz Album project – Producer/Exective Producer. This project sold over 15,000 units at the street level. Which was definitely a lift for Crazybaby Records, Inc. considering Crazybaby studios were destroyed by the 2004 hurricanes. Crazybaby Records was forced to operate from a home based location.
2002
Engineer - Da House of Beatz album - 56 N 1 Entertainment
Engineer - Sean John Fashion (7 commercial spots f/Big Azz Ko of Bad Boy Records)
Engineer/Programmer - Don't Come Crying (f/P Rowe of Prophet Jones) Motown Records
Engineer - Why (single f/P Rowe of Prophet Jones) Motown Records
Engineer - FPC is the Ghetto (f/P Rowe of Prophet Jones (Motown Records)
Co-Producer/Engineer/Executive Producer - Down N Dirty in Da South Compilation
1999
Producer/co-writer - Our Crazy World Compilation
Engineer - Sybil Bell (Gospel demo project submitted to Warner Chapell)
Producer - Gettin Loot - (Lp) - Look Twice of Crazybaby Records
Producer - Lady Killas Compilation - (various artists rap)
Co-Producer - SIMONE LP - Artist (Simone Bardowell of Out of Control Records, NYC)
Executive Producer/Co-Producer - Artist JEDDI (976-2000 Lp)
1997-98
Executive Producer/Engineer - Let s Communicate - R&B single - Artist TIFFANY GHENT
Executive Producer/Owner - The Asylum Recordings/Crazybaby Records
Co-Producer BHG/IRRIDESCENCE COMPILATION - Compilation - Artist One Shot (Hip-Hop)
Producer - Help me Get There - Single - Artist AP (Hip-Hop/R&B soloist)
Producer - Love, figure it out - Single - Artist Erupt (R&B group)
Producer - Crazybaby Records Compilation - LP - Artist Various (R&B, Hip-hop, Dance)
1993-94
Producer/Director - Club Med Talent Showcase - Variety Show - Artist (Various)
Manager/Co-Producer - Imani - Ep - Artist Imani (R&B group)
Engineer - Evnflo - Ep - Artist Evnflo (R&B group)
Manager/Producer - MICHELLE - Ep - Artist Michelle Espada (Dance/R&B soloist)
1991-92
Owner/Manager - DMT Management - San Diego, Ca. - Artist Management, Club Promotions
STUDIO & GEAR
Macintosh G5 iMac (main studio system)
Macintosh G4 cube (video edit & graphic design suite)
Digidesign MX002 Control surface
Korg padKONTROL (midi trigger pad)
M-Audio Radium 49 (midi controller)
Behringer Autocom Pro XL compressor
Behringer Tube Ultragain mic preamp
Behringer B2031A monitors
Marshall MXL 700 condensor microphone
Panasonic AG DVX100B 3CCD Camcorder
Nikon D50 Digital SLR camera
Pro Tools LE (Digital Audio Workstation)
Garageband 2.0
Reason 3.0
iMovie HD
Final Cut Pro HD (Digital Video Composting)
The studio is now based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
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