Derrick Knight

Derrick Knight

Producer at MoonPad

Los Angeles, CA
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Moonbridge Productions LLC (501c3) CREATIVE GENIUS

Experience

2012 Jul - Present
Founder
Moonbridge Productions / LOS ANGELES
  • Producer and contractor, for various events: major and intimate.
  • Worked production on 3 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
  • Provide Music Distribution via iTunes, TIDAL, Apple Music, Spotify etc. to artists and corporations.

Moonbridge Productions (DADT Foundation) is a non-profit (501c3) organization.

2015 Jul - Present
KNIGHT OF POP ROYALTY
VELVET UNDERGROUND / LOS ANGELES

ABOUT DERRICK KNIGHT - DONT ASK DONT TELL

Velvet underground visual pop star artist, Derrick Knight electrifies and shines in the dark, live on stage. Knight, plans to be the first artist to perform on the Moon and created the MoonPad to attract likeminded artists to the vision of space travel! Shop online at the Derrick Knight Club Store after the watching the K-EARTH 101 FM radio interview at Best Buy in Los Angeles.
From electric dance numbers, to raw, personal moments, Knight keeps fans on the edge of their seats in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. His combination of West Hollywood glampop, moon boy persona, multiracial, multisexual breed comes to life on stage each night.
The spectacular new show features Knight’s hit singles from his upcoming album, including: “Mayan Rain Dance,” hiphop anthem, “Dont Ask Dont Tell,” pop candy tune, “Love Is Like the Sun” and a few special surprise treats are to be expected of course. A truly visual artist Derrick Knight's production design, presentation, supported by dancers, showcasing extravagant costumes and state-of-the-art technology in sets, lighting, video and special effects, the audience experiences Knight up close and personal, yet larger than life. Seamlessly interweaving different parts of the Derrick Knight Show - the Entrepreneur, the Dancer, the Pop Star - Derrick Knight’s West Hollywood residency truly portrays who he is, where he’s been and where he’s going.
DERRICK KNIGHT - HIS STORY
Knight has done a lot of groundwork in preparation for his upcoming debut EP Album and smash hit song: "SHOOT FOR THE MOON" premiering later this year. In the 5th grade he was voted best male chorus singer by his elementary school. Derrick competed in his middle school band and won the prestigious "1ST Chair" playing his saxophone. Derrick Knight was his high school's "Most Likely To Be Famous" in his graduating class. He opened a music venue at the age of only 14, on Highway 90 in Florida, promoted several night club events, lived in Washington Heights in New York City (Manhattan). Derrick Knight also received the City of Los Angeles' honor Certificate for his international MoonPad hostel and attracting youth to Boyle Heights, CA. Derrick Knight starred and co-directed all of his instant classic LA underground music videos. Knight is a true example of how you can't fail by living a life on purpose, with a mission and clear vision.
Recently, D. Knight met with an Executive Producer for NBC's America's Got Talent, however declined because of hospitality issues and various conflicts of interests that compromised his integrity as an artist. Knight worked production backstage at 3 Billboard Music Awards - working side by side with the Host of the past several Billboard Awards: Ludacris (talent liaison to him for Dick Clark Productions. In development, there were many other attendances and appearances at various other award shows, sneak peaks, red carpet premieres, birth days parties and special events). Derrick Knight also launched a music distribution label and podcast station last year profiling other artists and likeminded creators he meets on his path. Subscribe and tune in to watch his YouTube Channel videos Search: @DERRICKKNIGHTSHOW
Currently, his music catalog and online shop is everywhere worldwide and sold internationally! Now, he opens the "electric" store, the Knight Club shop with fan club merchandise and his personal Knight Club Collection of cool and futuristic swag. Derrick Matthew achieves another milestone: seeing his name up in West Hollywood lights, projections and jumbo magic screens. This over-the-top show is inside the REVOLVER Night Club at a historic cornerstone on Santa Monica Blvd. in star-studded West Hollywood, California and this is the only opportunity to see him perform live until further notice. (All profits from "DONT ASK DONT TELL" single donated to APLA Health)
PRESS
“Derrick Knight's Grand Plan To Perform on the Moon!” – LA Weekly
“Derrick Knight is the Ultimate Show man!” – Google
“Derrick Knight proves that he’s the hardest-working underdog in showbiz.” – WEHO News
CURRENT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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"DONT ASK, DONT TELL" - now available everywhere! Download MUSIC
2012 Jul - Present
Producer
MoonPad / California

MoonPad is responsible for unleashing the unlimited potential for creativity in each guest.

MISSION STATEMENT

MoonPad was created to promote the important message of communal living on the Moon and intergalactic space travel. The space at MoonPad is a welcoming pad for open minded artists and mental astronauts. The MoonPad’s positive environment gives artists a nurturing atmosphere that fosters creativity.

2009 Apr
Entertainment Division
WKO Firm

Creative Director

APRIL 2009 - 2012

  • Responsible for acquiring new clients and talent. Manage Calendars.
  • Negotiating with talent agents to get the best deal possible for us.
  • Create forms, waivers, review contracts and outline when necessary.
  • Contact media and press releases and all public relations for events.

Education

2010 - 2017
LIFE CLASS
SUPER SOUL SUNDAY

Passionate student of Oprah Winfrey and watches Super Soul Sunday religiously. Spiritual seeker, writer, developer, artist, and philosopher. Adopted Oprah as his role model and guided by teachers like Marianne, Williamson, Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, Gary Sukav, Michael Bernard Beckwith - just to name a few. (OWN) Oprah Winfrey Network.

2005 - 2009
PENSACOLA STATE
BUSINESS AA

Disciplined in business and marketing also participated in a cheerleading scholarship and did lots of other student body, community volunteering events.


USA
LIFE / Cheerleading, Marketing, Basics

Imagination is everything, its the preview of life's coming attractions. Reach for the stars!

"God Bless the Universe." - Mateo Moon, PRESIDENT OF THE MILKY WAY GALAXY (Moon Base)

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