Kevin "Khao" Cates, a native of Montgomery, Alabama, is a multi-platinum, Grammy nominated music producer, who lives by the motto, "Don't just be successful, be significant." Khao is also the founder and creator of KOOLriculum, Inc. (http://www.koolriculum.com/) , an innovative technology driven media company that delivers content using music to teach youth in grades Pre-K through12 academic competencies across subjects; he is also the founder of Bridge DA Gap (http://www.bridgedagap.com/) , a non-profit social-emotional program and curriculum, combining Hip-Hop music, education and mentoring to reach students and teach life skills applicable in today's socially challenged environment.