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 It was the night of the Vegas Rocks Festival and Kato was set to perform next. He had taken time off from the No Venues tour in order to be here so he was excited. He'd been touring for a few months now and it was much needed promotion as well as the chance for him to meet some new fans. He was sitting in the dressing room, putting on his shoes as well as doing vocal exercises to warm himself up. Kato took performing both seriously and lightly. He loved performing, it was one of his things and he always wanted to have fun with it. He didn't think it should be stressful because then it would seem like a job. He always had fun with it, even if he would mess up, sing a little off key sometimes, or even stumble on his lyrics. His fans loved him regardless and so he always had a smile when performing. As he stood up and walked out of the door to his dressing room, some of the crew members were assisting him in putting on his earpiece and microphone. He was one of the headliners tonight so he knew that itself was an honor but he felt like that meant he definitely needed to put on a show. Since it was Vegas, he knew he had to dazzle the fans with something crazy and fun at the same time. He'd been rehearsing both at the venue and while on tour, completeting a set list of songs and wardrobe as well. It was minutes away from his performance, he could hear the crowd getting some music in between the artists so he knew they would be pumped already.
He was ready, more ready than he could make himself. It was only a few seconds now. He strapped on his golden fingerless gloves and then straightened out his white jacket. He was too happy to jump on that stage in front of those thousands of people. He was jumping up and down, preparing himself for the night that was in store for him. Not only was he happy about the show but he had recently been reunited with his girlfriend, who he hadn't seen in a while. Hopefully, she was watching because he had a tendency to do better when the ones he liked or loved were watching. Just before he heads out, he takes a sip of water and then clutches his hands in fists by his side. All he could think about now was the fans and their screams. With a swift head movement, he headed out to the stage as it was time for him now. No going back, no do overs, nothing but a performance and his fans. It was a good night.
PART ONEKato appeared on the stage after he was announced. He was using a mechanism that would shoot him up from the bottom of the stage to the top. It was one of his favorite parts of his performances. Once his music started, his first song being 'Guilty Pleasure'. As the smoke machines started going off and the cheers got louder, Kato positioned himself so he was ready for the trick. He started to sing, although he wasn't revealed yet. His now matured and deeper voice starting off his vocals for the song, which would be a very challenging thing to do since the song was so high energy and fast paced. His back up dancers were dressed in silver jumpsuits that were similar to ones you might associate with an alien or something of that nature. They march onto the stage, doing their rehearsed choreography as planned while Kato was about to make his grand entrance.
 [Verse 1]
Hey baby tell me have you seen this swagger?
Hey baby tell me does it really turn you on?
Hey baby tell me do you wanna see something?
I'll make my haters wish that I was gone
[Pre-Chorus]
And you know you can't deny it
Throw your hands up everywhere
Throw your hands up everywhere
Yeah throw your hands up
Feels so good so don't you hide it
Throw your hands up everywhere
Throw your hands up everywhere
Just throw your hands upAs the song continues into the chorus, it stops suddenly as the lights start to flicker a little. The cheers, however, don't stop and instead grow louder from anticipation as to what is about to happen next. Suddenly, Kato is thrown in the air with his legs preparing for his landing onto the stage. The crowd goes insane, as they probably should, while his dancers continue their number. Kato joins them and also sings the chorus, his all white outfit in two. He slowly moves his hands to his shades, where he removes them while continuing to sing the next verse. He winks and gives his sexy smirk. It was sure to have captured the heart of every female in the room. When he starts to move to the front of the stage, his dancers do the same.
[Chorus]
I'm your guilty pleasure
My music in your e-e-ea-ar
Just like a whisper
I'll captivate you, ye-e-eah
Your guilty pleasure
Music in your e-e-ea-ar
Just like a whisper
I captivated yo-o-ou
Ye-e-eah
Kno-o-o-ow, You know
You kn-o-o-ow
Oh-h-h-h-h, Just let it go-o-o-o
(Your guilty pleasure)
Kno-o-o-ow, You know
You kn-o-o-ow
Oh-h-h-h-h, Just let it go-o-o-o
(Your guilty pleasure)
(Your guilty pleasure)
[Verse 2]
Hey baby watch the way I turn this club out
You'll never see a night like this aga-a-ain
OOh baby can't you tell that this is your song?
So show those moves I know you do so we-e-e-ll
[Pre-Chorus]
And you know you can't deny it
Throw your hands up everywhere
Throw your hands up everywhere
Yeah throw your hands up
Feels so good so don't you hide it
Throw your hands up everywhere
Throw your hands up everywhere
Just throw your hands up
[Chorus]
I'm your guilty pleasure
My music in your e-e-ea-ar
Just like a whisper
I'll captivate you, ye-e-eah (Captivate yo-o-ou)
Your guilty pleasure
Music in your e-e-ea-ar
Just like a whisper
I captivated yo-o-ou
Ye-e-eahOnce he has the crowd's attention now, the song switches to another, a track off of his album, 'Animated' which is another high energy song. As he stops and pauses for a minute, to talk to the crowd. It was one of his favorite things to do, as an artist. He felt like it was their moment and connection so he didn't want to rush anything at all. "How you guys feelin' out there tonight?" He awaits their response, a thunderous roar of applause and cheers. "You guys ready for this show, let me hear you!" They return with another loud cheer. "What? Let me hear you!!" He chuckles before he forms into a triangle with his dancers, him being in the front. He holds out his hand, as if to point to one of the girls in the audience. His voice is heard over the arena while his shades remain off at this time. His light brown eyes are almost sparkling in the light. "Pay attention, girl." He smirks before he starts singing in his falsetto voice.
 [Verse 1]
I don't like the still, makes me feel like I'm all alone
She don't like the parties, always wanna stay away at home
Every time that I go out it's just another fight
I do everything she asks but never what I like
I just can't sit still at all
[Chorus]
I love anticipation (Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)
But she can't, she can't
She can't handle all the crazy (Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)
But she can't, she can't
I need to go somewhere else, can't stay here too long
I just hate I gotta do it without you
But I love the animation (Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)
I stay, I stay, I stay
I stay animatedOnce the chorus kicks in, he begins dancing with his dancers as they start to do another choreographed number together. This includes Kato breaking away from the group, being nearer his fans but keeping up with the dancers as well. Their dance moves are so synchronized that it looks almost near perfect. Dancing was one of Kato's many talents and he was very talented at it. The crowd is loving it, the energy is almost as if Kato's eating off of it, causing him to go harder than before. He then backs back and smiles. "Ladies and gentleman, let me bring out my first guest......my boy Dominic Brown!!!!" Dominic comes out, dancing and singing the second verse to his song while Kato assists him. All the while, they continue to sing the second verse of the song, this time walking over to his fans as they grab his pants, and whatever else they can get their hands on. He loved the attention and was using it to his own advantage.
 [Verse 2]
I'm stuck in this situation, I try and I try
She thinks if I loved her so bad then I wouldn't put up a fight
She don't know me
I'm not asking for much, just wanna show her to the world
I don't have no other motives, she's my only girl
She wants to do the same thing each night, bu-u-ut[Chorus]
I love anticipation (Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)
But she can't, she can't
She can't handle all the crazy (Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)
But she can't, she can't
I need to go somewhere else, can't stay here too long
I just hate I gotta do it without you
But I love the animation (Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)
I stay, I stay, I stay
I stay animated[Bridge]It's not so easy, to do as she pleases
When it means I can't be myself
She knew who I was, and who I would beI don't understand why it's so hard to believe
My life, my life it's no surprise
I want her to share my spotlight
I can't run and hide like she wants me to doOh no, baby no-o-o-o-o-o-o
Oh no, baby no-o-o-o-o-o-o
My life's too animated
I love the anticipation
(Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)
But she can't, she can't
She can't handle all the crazy
(Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)
And I love the animation
But she can't, she can't
She can't handle all the crazy
(Oh, who-o-o-oa, ohh)During the break down of the chorus, Kato and Dominic, along with his dancers began to start moving slow motion, before coming together for some fast paced feet movement. The pounding bass in the background, only helps to heighten the performance and then the song stops, moving on to another, letting Dominic make his way off the stage. He tells the audience to, "Clap your hands to the beat yall!" A dance beat starts to play as the lights dim and he is making his way over to a pair of stairs. They lead up to a mechanism which takes him off the ground, similar to a cherry picker. He looks down at his fans while they are admiring him. "This is one of my favorite songs and I wrote it just for you." He smirks and then starts singing to his song, 'All I See'.
 [Verse 1]
You're all I see
When it gets darker and hard to breathe
You're all I see
I've waited for too long, the ecstasy
Star crossed love, I never knew how it felt
But when you're gone, I don't remember no one else
No one else
[Chorus]
You're all I see
Everyone else don't matter to me
We'll be together
Ooh, you're all I see
There's not a view that can distract me
You're all I see
Everyone else don't matter to me
We'll be together
Ooh, you're all I see
There's not a view that can distract me
[Verse 2]
She's all I see
Out in the open our love can be, yeah
She's all I see
Me and her while I'm on bended knee
Ooh, beauty comes but girls like her don't
And forever young
Is just a myth so let's go
Let's go-o-o-o
[Chorus]
You're all I see
Everyone else don't matter to me
We'll be together
Ooh, you're all I see
There's not a view that can distract me
You're all I see
Everyone else don't matter to me
We'll be together
Ooh, you're all I see
There's not a view that can distract me
[Bridge]
We're too far in this now (We can't turn back)
I can still feel the warmth of your lips (On mine)
With me you'll never frown, girl
So we'll let our worries fall, fall, fall
Oooh
[Chorus]
You're all I see
Everyone else don't matter to me (Don't matter)
We'll be together
Ooh, you're all I see
There's not a view that can distract me
You're all I see (Distract me)
Everyone else don't matter to me
We'll be together (Ohhh)
Ooh, you're all I see
There's not a view that can distract me
You're all I seeWhen Kato finishes singing, the crowd is still on fire from the performance. They had quieted down a little while he was singing but that didn't stop them from completely cheering when he would hit his high notes and harmonize with the back up singers. Afterwards, he was lowered back onto the ground where he made his way to a chair where he was then handed his guitar. He cleared his throat as he was gently strumming on it, taking a few minutes to talk to his fans. "So, I wrote this song with my good friend, Kate or Kamikaze Kate as some of you may know her. She was my mentor actually, and she helped me get to where I am today so you guys give her a hand." The crowd cheers and then Kato chuckles. "You guys are all so amazing, I love Vegas. I'm so glad to be here and performing for you all. We're gonna have a good time tonight you know that right?" Another loud cheer as he smirks. "So this is 'One Of You'." He beings to strum the acoustic version of the song, never heard before unless you've been a participant at his shows. It was a very emotional song, and very Rock inspired. His vocals are very soft and yet strong when he sings them. Kato has a unique voice, unlike other guys. When he was younger, his voice was high and girlish but now that he had matured, it was deeper and a little nasally as well but he grew into it very well. You can hear his emotions through the song, clearly a very personal song for him.
[Verse 1]
Exhibiting myself on the bridge where we used to sit
We'd throw stuff in the river and sometimes you would spit
A pair of local youths pointlessly wasting time there
Girls would walk past giggle and laugh and little we would care
But today I found a display on the ground
Leftovers of someone laying there grunting and groaning
Tried to cover the sound of the lover around
But I was walking past and I heard her dirty moaning
Yeh .... how dare you abuse our bridge
[Chorus]
I should be pissed I know
After seeing such a show
But I don't want to break up what we had and used to do
My cheeks may have turned rouge
This secret may be huge
But there's only one of you
[Verse 2]
So the next day at school I see you hold her tiny hand
I ask you and your girlfriend where this long-term friendship stands
I get no fucking answer you're just looking at the floor
Oh has the end now happened are we kindred souls no more
And tonight I brace with no light on my face
Even in these shadows I can tell that something's coming
I hold my guitar play a bold sad bar
I'm hoping that nobody hears my empty bits of strumming
Yeh .... how dare you choose that bitch
[Chorus]
I should be pissed I know
After seeing such a show
But I don't want to break up what we had and used to do
My cheeks may have turned rouge
This secret may be huge
But there's only one of you
[Bridge]
On the bridge pondering the end
I see her holding another hand
Go past just run before this moronic guy's mind warps
I catch hold of the cheating bitch
Are you here for sex on the bridge
Live fast die young and have a beautiful looking corpse
JUMP!
[Chorus]
I should have lived I know
Should have told her where to go
But I don't want to think about what she would say and do
I may be playing the stooge
This secret may be huge
But I just couldn't hurt youHe would continue on playing, going into his other song, 'No Other Place' which was a different turn from the last song. It was still R&B inspired but with Pop influence as well. He stresses the syllables on the middle words, stretching them out as example in the first line, he emphasizes on the 'you' and then on the 'weren't', moving on to the next line quickly and swiftly but keeping his composure in his calm manner. The nice romantic beat follows as he continues into the chorus of the song, with what sounds like an added mix of his vocals for quantity sounds. Although his voice tips on the line of falsetto and tenor, he finds the middle ground being able to switch from high to medium notes. He continues to sing of love and not wanting to leave the side of his beloved and saying how they will escape into their own life with just the two of them, singing 'Gotta pull it all together and don't waste no more time/We'll be living our own world, our life (Oh yeah)/Like there's no other place around/(It's just the two of us)', the guitar ceases as you hear the light drumming in the background and he continues on to the next verse. At this point, the crowd is already swaying as the lights are dimmed with the spotlight on him. It was visible that the crowd had out their cell phones in order to portray the moment of the classic ballad.
[Verse 1]
Each morning I wake up and see you by my side
Can't remember the days when you weren't mine
I'm just tryna take it slow, I get enchanted by your glow
Is it possible? Could I really be in love?
I find myself never wanting to be away from you
Am I crazy? I think so, maybe, don't know what Imma do
I would kill to see you smile, Wanna hear that sexy sound
That escapes your lips, when I do something wrong
[Chorus]
No time exists in between our lips
And that's the way it goes
Yeah what's good for you, is good for me
Nobody else matters
Gotta pull it all together and don't waste no more time
We'll be living our own world, our life (Oh yeah)
Like there's no other place around
(It's just the two of us)
Like there's no other place around
(Something like a fool for your love)
No other place
[Verse 2]
Everyone is calling me to come on
I don't rush because I know what I want
I can put it off each time, make them angry when I lie
But it's all for you, I just don't feel anything
When I'm gone away from you, I'm lonely
Can't nobody make me feel that way when you're loving me
I just hate to see you down, I know I can't always be around
Don't fear, baby I'm always here
[Chorus]
No time exists in between our lips
And that's the way it goes
Yeah what's good for you, is good for me
Nobody else matters
Gotta pull it all together and don't waste no more time
We'll be living our own world, our life (Oh yeah)
Like there's no other place around
(It's just the two of us)
Like there's no other place around
(Something like a fool for your love)
No other place
[Bridge]
How can I force myself to stay away?
And how will I know that you will do the same?
It's times like these that I need you here, so I don't think the worst
If I could, I would just take you with me but
I'm not that selfish
[Chorus]
No time exists in between our lips
And that's the way it goes (It goes)
Yeah what's good for you (good for you), is good for me
Nobody else matters
Gotta pull it all together and don't waste no more time
We'll be living our own world, our life (Oh y-yeah)
Like there's no other place around
(It's just the two of us)
Like there's no other place around
(Something like a fool for your love)
Like there's no other place around
(It's just the two of us)
Like there's no other place around
(Something like a fool for your love)
No other placeHe continues on with the somber moment of the concert, going into another fan favorite, 'Little Hints' which is all about emotion. "Another special guest of mine is gonna come out here and help me sing this. The beautiful and talented, Ms. Kourtney Steele!" The crowd cheers while she walks out there, dressed in a cute pink outfit with a frilly skirt at the end. She waves. "Hello Vegas! It's good to be here!" He can hear the crowd as they sing along with him. It really was a beautiful moment as they were bonding and connecting right before each others' eyes. He was really getting into the song, loving the moment and the mood right now. Kato was able to really play on the emotions of his songs, making for a great performance. He sings only his part and then goes on to a new song, 'IMPRINT' which was a little more upbeat than 'Little Hints' but still had that great sad tone to it. His voice was a little more bouncy as well, as he was switching up his singing often and the beat was more diverse than the last song.
[Verse 1]
I've never been the one to believe in love at first sight
But she might have changed my mind tonight
The way she flips her hair, the way she bats those eyes
I just stop and stare, she just hypnotizes..me
I'm not lying when I say that I have never seen someone as beautiful as you
Whatever you want me to say, whatever you want to hear
Ooh baby, I promise that I'll do
It's the little things she does that make me realize I'm in love
[Chorus]
We don't have to speak out loud
I can hear you from here
We don't need to prove ourselves
Our future's so clear
Touch you just like this, seal it with a kiss
I swear, it's just the little hints [Verse 2]
When you look my way and smile I know we'll be alright
You'll protect me from harm like my own shinning knight
The way he says my name, the way he goes out his way
I just can't help myself, he's were I want to be
I know loving you won't be a mistake and my heart you wont break
Whatever you want me to say, whatever you want to hear
Ooh boy, I promise that I'll do
It's the little things he does that make me realize I'm in love[Bridge]
We are so beyo-o-o-ond this thing called lo-o-o-ove
I'm in love with you, I'm in lust with you
I wanna be by your side, even after I die
And I know, you've heard it all before
But it wasn't me standing at your door
We don't have to rush, I just wanna know what's up?
You don't want the fancy things because I am your everything
[Verse 3]
I'll be the one that always holds you tight
Never take you for granted, I'm your Mr. Right
You don't have to believe me baby
Anything you do will drive me crazy
But I don't wanna leave with you with me
Whatever you want me to say, whatever you want to hear
Ooh baby, I promise that I'll do[Chorus]
We don't have to speak out loud
I can hear you from here
We don't need to prove ourselves
Our future's so clear
Touch you just like this, seal it with a kiss
I swear, it's just the little hints Kourtney thanks the crowd after her performance, "Thank you Vegas, I had a great time!" She smiles at them as Kato nods his head. "Thank you Kourtney. Kourtney Steele everyone!!!" Kato then began strumming a little lighter with a more souful tempo added in with a little bass. His voice was raspier and more sexy, a plus from his maturing voice. The ladies seemed to enjoy it the most though. His white and gold shoes were resting on the legs of the stool as he was getting himself comfortable.
[Chorus]
Cause I'm making my imprint, yeah I'm making an imprint
You'll never forget what I say
You can love me or hate me, but admit that you're thinking
Of my songs when I'm long gone away
[Verse 1]
You don't know yet, what I'll do for you
I can take it, Any harm aimed at you
That's what I'll do, hmm, that's what I'll do
When the time comes, you'll look back and hear, what I said now
You'll know what I said now
You're feeling blue, you're feeling blue, it's very true, but it ain't worth it
Just take it slow, you never know, what they know, but we ain't perfect
Hold my hand, take my hand, I'm the friend that you need lately (You need lately)
I'll be your armor and the little stuff, that won't phase me
Because..
[Chorus]
Cause I'm making my imprint, yeah I'm making an imprint
You'll never forget what I say
You can love me or hate me, but admit that you're thinking
Of my songs when I'm long gone away
[Verse 2]
They'll never understand, you and me
A special bond between two people's psyche
All your little secrets, I'll keep
You can say what I say and the day, won't seem so long
You don't know yet, what I'll do for you
I can take it, Any harm aimed at you
That's what I'll do, hmm, that's what I'll do
When the time comes, you'll look back and hear, what I said now
You'll know what I said now
You're feeling blue, you're feeling blue, it's very true, but it ain't worth it
Just take it slow, you never know, what they know, but we ain't perfect
Hold my hand, take my hand, I'm the friend that you need lately (You need lately)
I'll be your armor and the little stuff, that won't phase me
Because...
[Chorus]
Cause I'm making my imprint, yeah I'm making an imprint
You'll never forget what I say
You can love me or hate me, but admit that you're thinking
Of my songs when I'm long gone away
Cause I'm making my imprint
Cause I'm making my imprint
Cause I'm making my imprint
[Chorus]
Cause I'm making my imprint, yeah I'm making an imprint
You'll never forget what I say
You can love me or hate me, but admit that you're thinking
Of my songs when I'm long gone away
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