Next Era Music Group, LLC. is an independent record label. Headquarters are based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Divisions include Next Era Compilations, Next Era Gospel, Next Era Jazz, Next Era R&B and Next Era Speaking. The management team of Next Era Music has over 50 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry. The team includes: Michael Haynes, Keith Douglas, Andre' (A.C.) Haynes, and Richard Knapp.

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Michael Haynes
Chief Executive Officer

"Even in business, always treat people like you want to be treated".

A hard worker and successful businessman, Michael Haynes ultimate goal is to lead the life that God has in store for him and for God's people. Born and raised in Tyler, Texas he was sustained to be a great leader in his community. Michael was educated in various trades such as Industrial Engineering and Accounting. In 1986 he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from City University, Los Angeles California.

Michael received his first occupation as a Cost Accounting Manager overseeing a budget of $500,000,000 for 96 departments making him one of the most well respected managers in his city. He understood that it took drive and determination to mandate such a big responsibility and in that mastered his skills and vision for something on a higher scale. In just 3 years his knowledge advanced him as a Mortgage Broker arranging interim, short term, and permanent residential & commercial loans then moving up to an Investment Broker Agent for companies in creation of capital for startups, expansions, or acquisitions through the issuance of public and privately held securities. He advised companies on matters related to the issue and placement of stock.

In just ten years leading up to 2005, Michael decided that everything that was placed in his hands had already been fulfilled and from there decided to create his own company NevStar Capital, Inc. as an Investment Banker Agent/Underwriter for corporate and individual investors seeking to invest in commercial and residential real estate investment projects. Creating Next Era has been something for him in which was taken from his ministry. In both he feels that music is evolved from which becomes a major part of his life. Being a Pastor has opened his eyes up into new opportunities for his vision and for his people.

With Next Era he plans to take out of the music industry the satisfaction of creating inspirational genres of music that appeals to the music audience. People who personally know him can learn that business can be fun, fulfilling, and rewarding when the company's and public's interests are both addressed.

  "Because I am a Pastor, I have an obligation to insure that Next Era's music not only satisfies our clients' music appetite; but also serves the mental and emotional well being of the buying public."  

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Keith Douglas
President

"We have created a universal and informational highway that is destined to be the future," says Keith Douglas, President of Next Era Music Group and RKD Music Management. Music and Entertainment is just the beginning of what Next Era has in store for the industry. The time is now."

From Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California, Keith Douglas knows he has what it takes to make his mark in society. Moving from Chicago to Los Angeles at a very young age in 1979, he was destined to learn new ways to help provide for his mother and siblings by placing himself into the economy. He then saw where he wanted to take his journey and from there he learned the system at hand.

Upon his teenage years, Keith was well equipped to carry on multiple duties and landed his first real job as a Department Supervisor in a hardware store and from there graduating from Adelphi Business College in Business Administration. He then learned that his expectations were far more higher and from there moved to MCI, World where he became Assistant Marketing Director giving aid in marketing, customer service, sales, advertising, promotions and public relations. With his interest to venture out and see what the market had to offer, he started to learn the music business. From the ground up, he attached himself to money driven individuals that fed him knowledge to the industry. He later drifted off and became Road Manager for various main stream R&B artists.

With years of experience and patience, Keith decided to develop his own company with his law partner Joseph Gellman something that will not only speak to the music industry but allow opportunities as well. From there RKD Music Management was born. He has been in the music business going on 15 years now managing, advising and giving aid to the inquiring and talented minds of today. RKD Music was created to help serve upcoming and established music artists to create a bridge to help them walk into the path of their success. The main purpose of RKD Music is to manage, brand, educate, teach and counsel the talent and their gifts to withstand a difficult industry. Keith is also a partner with the Bobby Robinson, Jr. Corporation (GAC) which is affiliated with ICM and William Morris Agency.

His artists include platinum artist Dave Hollister, Holy Boy (Gospel), Jason Malachi (Pop) and Melody (R&B, Pop). He has earned over several awards that shows his charisma and leadership as well as management skills. He has currently worked as Executive Producer for the movie soundtrack 'My Brother's Keeper' with Sinbad, Vanessa Bell Calloway and comedian Alex Thomas that was released Summer of 2007. He is also responsible for music on the movie 'This Christmas' soundtrack releasing November 2007 with Chris Brown, Loretta Devine and Idris Elba.

Keith was a spokesman for the West Coast Gospel Conference 2007 and several other music industry conferences. He is a member of the Grammy Recording Academy of America, GMA (Gospel Music Association) and partner of GAC (General Artist Corporation). Nominated for 2007 BET Gospel Album of the Year: The Book of David-The Transition.

"Quitters never win, winners never lose."

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Andre' (A.C.) Haynes
Vice President

In 1997, Andre' (A.C.) Haynes joined the music industry by forming Upstream Entertainment, which is a Las Vegas based company specializing in Consulting, Intellectual Properties, Publishing along with more categories in the works. 

After a few years of success, he focused his efforts on special events and began promoting concerts and tours. Some of his talent included Aaron Neville, Beyonce and Clint Black. He found himself being needed in cities not only in Las Vegas, but Hollywood and Vail. Some venues included Buffalo Bill's Casino in Las Vegas, Arena Theatre in Houston, Amphitheatre in Mesa and more. After developing a niche for special events A.C. began booking live entertainment and providing marketing assistance to organizations including Arena Football League (AFL), International Basketball League (IBL), United States Indoor Football League (USIFL), Sandy Valley Motocross (SVMX) and more. With his understanding in promotions and entertainment, A.C. has help put Next Era on a pedestal ready to compete in the entertainment industry. 

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Richard Knapp
Media

Richard Knapp received a B.A. in Mass Communications from University of Miami. In 28 years Richard has accomplished more then most of his peers did in 56 years including receiving over seven Emmy Awwards, Telly Awards, an Ohio State Award and a Corporation For Public Broadcasting Award. Richard has worked as Executive Director, General Manager, Producer and Director for companies including Vail Valley Community TV in Colorado, WPIX-TV in New York, Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey, National Broadcasting Company in New York and more.