Justis Kao blends the sounds of Pop, R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Funk to create music that inspires the soul. He won Best Male Singer/Songwriter for the Los Angeles Music Awards. On Season 1 of The XFactor USA with Simon Cowell, he sang background vocals for the top 12 contestants including winner, Melanie Amaro, as well as R. Kelly, Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morissette.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Justis graduated with a degree in Contemporary Writing & Production from Berklee College of Music in Boston. Trained as a classical pianist while heavily influenced by the sounds of Gospel, Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, Justis’ music has been likened to the sounds of Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and Bruno Mars. Justis has been performing locally in Los Angeles at singer/songwriter hotspots like Room 5, Molly Malone's, House of Blues and has sung the national anthems for the Toronto Raptors, LA Kings, LA Clippers and LA Lakers at Staples Center.  He has toured nationally and internationally as an independent artist through Europe, India, Asia and South Africa.  

Production:
TERRON BROOKS - Eddie from "The Temptations", Background Vocals for Phil Collins & Matthew Morrison

LUCAS KERR - supermodel with Soul Artist Management, Boyfriend to Katy Perry in "PART OF ME" music video, upcoming in "Red Dawn" with Chris Hemsworth

“I write because I want to express through music what I often don’t know how to say. Music is the one thing that transcends all racial, ethnic, cultural and language barriers. As a singer and songwriter, I hope that my voice and music will inspire this generation to live a life full of dreams and passion.”

Terron Brooks is an accomplished singer/songwriter/actor who has a passion for sharing his gift of music with the world. Born and raised in Southern California, Mr. Brooks has had the pleasure of performing with many amazing artists as Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, David Foster, Randy Jackson, JC Chasez, Stephanie Mills, Peter Cetera, Lizz Wright, Yolanda Adams, Sheila E., and Michael Jackson. He has toured with Phil Collins(Going Back Tour) and Matthew Morrison from GLEE.(Opening Act for The New Kids on the Block/Backstreet Boys Tour) Terron has sung with artists on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His universal appeal has led him to stages all across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Terron is a Broadway performer who has been seen as “Simba” in Disney’s The Lion King and “Seaweed” in Hairspray.
Mr. Brooks has been featured on numerous film and TV soundtrack albums including Hairspray(New Line), Tears From The Sun(Sony), The Adventures of Brer Rabbit(Universal), and ABC’s Gepetto. As a guest artist for the Atlanta, Colorado, and Taiwan Symphony Orchestras, Terron has sung the classic songs of Disney.
Not only did Mr. Brooks star in the hit romantic comedy All About You with Debbie Allen and Renee Elise Goldsberry, one of the stars of Broadway's Hamilton, he co-wrote its theme song as well as contributed his originals to the movie soundtrack which was produced Rickey Minor. Youcan hear his voice on 6 tracks of Smokey Robinson's latest record Smokey and Friends.
Terron is a two-time NAACP Award nominee for supporting actor and is best remembered for his critically acclaimed portrayal of Eddie Kendricks in the Emmy Award winning NBC mini-series The Temptations.
The Los Angeles Times has described his voice as “smooth and soulful.”

Hailing from Brooklyn during a revitalization of the New York rock scene, Atomic Tom grew up surrounded by indie giants Interpol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and the Strokes. Atomic Tom crafted their inaugural album, titled The Moment, in the confines of a third-floor Brooklyn apartment with mics in the bathtub and amps piled high in the bedroom closet while fending off noise complaints and a generous detective or two.

After selling out iconic New York clubs, Atomic Tom signed with Republic Records and Sony/ATV. After their album release was delayed, Atomic Tom took their career back by filming their iPhone performance of “Take Me Out” on the New York B Train and their performance racked up 2 million views in less than a week. The stunt propelled Atomic Tom on a year-long tornado that included performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, George Lopez Tonight!, Rachel Ray, CNN, E!. 

Atomic Tom followed up their first viral single with a headlining US tour and their cover of Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me”. The release was included in the 80’s throwback film “Take Me Home Tonight” and was accompanied by a viral music video featuring Anna Faris, Teresa Palmer, Dan Fogler and Topher Grace. 

After three years and a departure from Republic Records, ERA was independently released in 2015. Their single “Someone to Love” was featured on the New Music Friday, Alt-Good and Chill playlists. Atomic Tom are back in the studio and LP #3 will drop in 2024.

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