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Carter Wilson – !!!!! @thacarterwilson

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Carter Wilson’s debut masterwork “!!!!!” demonstrates how the cliched celebration of juvenile ignorance is carefully woven into an urgent, yet subtle, reflection of one’s personal and generational journey towards disillusionment. Thirteen minutes in and the listener encounters a voice sample reminding us that “when you live in an illusion, you remain in a state of perpetual infantilism, childishness. . . you never grow up!” This is the conceptual backdrop of the entire album; in fact, one word that was thrown around during the creation process was neoteny, a term which is defined as “the retention of juvenile features in the adult animal”. The album is an exposition of this phenomenon in the context of human psychology, an auditory illustration of neoteny on loop.

Carter Wilson (born March 7th, 1994) is an American artist from Oakland, CA. He creates heady music, blending vivid lyrical imagery with intricate rhyme schemes and colorful melodies. His early musical influences include Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and Andre 3000.

Raised by two university trained sociologists, Carter operates with a sense of urgency. He understands the power of expression and the role that it plays in the liberation of consciousness. This understanding is the foundation of his creative intention.

His smoke-stained voice is delicately jagged, slapping across the walls of his small bedroom studio. He’s wearing a burgundy KOMPANY hoodie featuring a logo he designed himself. His low eyes are green and glossy. The energy is peaceful and deliberate, dipped in the reddish glow of the multi-colored lights strung up around the window.

Having spent considerable time in a variety of stifling contexts, Carter learned from an early age that the only safe space was his own mind. At age 15 he began actively manifesting his development as an artist under the moniker CAPTAINCY which helped him identify with his creative autonomy. In 2017 he decided to create under his given name, an act he describes as “living as the artist that I am”.

His desk is covered in cannabis containers, various colored bus transfers, a cup of pens, empty Yerba Mate bottles, a Pax vaporizer, a box of pastels, a hand-carved wooden mushroom, and a thick book titled The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind by Julian Jaynes.

He doesn’t seem to mind the mess as he stares at the ceiling like he’s watching clouds. An instrumental loops loud in the background. His left foot’s been softly tapping on beat this whole time.

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Understand TNC Laid Has “Been Thru Some Things”

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Raised in Philly and currently based in Atlanta, recording artist TNC Laid let go of his long kept pain in the latest release. Been Thru Some Things is an outcry as well as a message. While climbing the ladder of success by starting his own label, moving to a new city to be a pioneer for his hometown and landing his first major acting role for Black Mafia Family Season 3, Laid has been through a lot to get to this new level. Even though he lost people along the way, Laid continues to push on and be that guiding light of hope for a better day. Stream your copy of the single here and connect with TNC Laid on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. Be on the lookout for his next anticipated project Time To Myself and check out the Potent Henry production and the Shot By NA directed official video below.

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Dee-1 Calls Raheem DeVaughn To “Purify My Eyes”

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Fresh off his Breakfast Club appearance after having “Lines Drawn” with help from Billboard and successfully migrating From The Hood To Harvard, NOLA native Dee-1 taps Soul singer/songwriter Raheem DeVaughn for “Purify My Eyes.” Continuing his theme of counter-culture centered messaging the timely track, which was produced by Anonymous, urges listeners to replace images of corruption and cynicism with lifegiving content to reprogram our thinking for the better.

“This is easily one the most important songs I have ever done because it provides Hip-Hop with a solution-based perspective meant to combat some of the problems we face as a culture. It’s honest, raw, and transparent. I’ve been friends with Raheem Devaughn for a long time, so to finally collaborate on a song feels great. When I played the record for him, he fell in love with it and instantly added his parts; which took the song to another level,” say’s the David Found His Slingshot author in a exclusive statement to Medium Creative Agency.

Award-winning rapper. educator, host, activist, business owner, and keynote speaker are synonymous with Louisiana’s Dee-1. The Nasir “Nas” Jones Hip Hop Fellow at Harvard University is a Billboard Top 10 charting, game-changing MC with a persona to match his penmanship. He’s transitioned from being a middle school math teacher in The Boot to a Hip-Hop heavyweight with much more to accomplish. He has released 10 albums and 21 projects thus far in his career.

Dee-1’s music is part of a bigger lifestyle movement called Mission Vision, which centers around three core principles: Be Real. Be Righteous. Be Relevant. In 2020, Dee received the prestigious NAACP “Power of Influence Award,” highlighting his community activism and commitment to inspiring the youth. In 2021, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on “The Manhattan Project,” but he lost to Michelle Obama. Later that year, Dee was appointed to the “Louisiana Council for the Success of Black Men and Boys” by Governor John Bel Edwards, making him the first rapper in Louisiana history to become a governor’s appointee.

After addressing critics and fans alike in the official music video for the Danny Beats-produced single for “Lines Drawn” and following his viral interview on Sway In The Morning centered around industry hypocrisy, Emmy-nominated educator turned entertainer Dee-1 released his latest project to date From The Hood To Harvard. The 8-track body of work includes guest features from Skyy Brooks as well as P3RK and is anchored by supporting records “Impostor Syndrome” & “Dr. Freshh.”

Stream “Purify My Eyes” on your DSP of choice below and watch Dee-1‘s interview with The Breakfast Club | HERE.

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Chelsea Pastel Releases Motivative New Single “Price Going Up”

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To celebrate “Greener” pastures, following the announcement of her joining Kid Cudi’s ‘Insano World Tour,’ Cleveland native Chelsea Pastel releases the Cassius G-produced single “Price Going Up.” Marking CP’s explosive entrance into 2024, the empowering anthem resonates with anybody pushing forward with resilience and determination. With infectious beats and powerful vocals, she asserts her presence as a rising star to watch. Setting the stage for an exciting year ahead, the brand-new track is a bold declaration of Chelsea’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

“I jumped off that porch, I’m not going back to that house and I mean just that. I’m never looking back. I took a leap of faith and where I land is where I’m staying,” says the talented triple threat in a press statement to Medium Creative Agency about her latest release.

Born and bred in Forest City, Chelsea found her passion for music early on, which led her to enroll in the Cleveland School of Arts. After graduating, Chelsea begin to make a name for herself throughout the Midwest and beyond. Her unique sonic style, catchy hooks, and lyrical prowess have earned her the title of Cleveland’s Next Up talent.

Apart from accolades, which include spotlight spots regionally on WKYC and Dirty Glove Bastard as well as national recognition on top-tier entertainment networks like BET, Chelsea is a self-taught instrumentalist who often handles her production, writing, and engineering. Her unique brand of ballads can be best classified as a fusion of Rap and Pop with a touch of Rock accented by old-school flavor.

Press play on “Price Going Up” on your DSP of choice below and watch the visual for “Greener” | HERE via Pastel Productions LLC / Vydia.

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