Ken Carson (rapper)

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Ken Carson
Ken Carson in 2022
Ken Carson in 2022
Background information
Birth nameKenyatta Lee Frazier Jr.[1]
Also known as
  • Teen X
  • X-Man
  • Boy Barbie
Born (2000-04-11) April 11, 2000 (age 22)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2015–present
Labels

Kenyatta Lee Frazier Jr.[1] (born April 11, 2000),[3][a] known professionally as Ken Carson (previously stylized as Ken Car$on), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his studio album X which peaked at number 115 on the Billboard 200 and for being signed to Opium, the record label belonging to Playboi Carti.[5]

Career[]

2015-2019: Beginnings[]

Frazier initially signed to 808 Mafia in 2015 as a rapper after meeting record producer TM88,[6] and would begin releasing music on SoundCloud as early as 2017. After gaining popularity in the underground rap scene, he would be discovered by fellow Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti and signed to his label Opium in 2019.[7][8]

2020-present: Boy Barbie, Teen X and X[]

Main article: X (Ken Carson album)

After signing to Opium in 2019, Frazier would release two extended plays in 2020, Boy Barbie and Teen X.[9] At the start of 2021, he would release a sequel EP called Teen X: Relapsed, before releasing his debut studio album Project X later that year.[10][11] In February 2022, he appeared as a guest on the track "Gëek High" off American rapper Yeat's album, 2 Alivë.[12] He released his second studio album X on July 8, 2022.[13] It peaked at number 115 on the Billboard 200.[5] In September 2022, he and fellow Opium rapper Destroy Lonely gifted Playboi Carti a ring for his 26th birthday.[14]

Musical style[]

Ken Carson's musical style on his studio album has been described as "[having] electronic production that is energetic in nature," with Ken having "focused" flows and being "intent on making his audience get up from their seats."[15] He has also been compared to his record executive Playboi Carti and his album Whole Lotta Red.[11]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[16]
Project X[17] —
X
  • Released: July 8, 2022
  • Labels: Interscope, Opium
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 115

Mixtapes[]

Title Mixtape details
Lost Files 2[18]
  • Released: July 12, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Lost Files 3
  • Released: January 29, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays[]

Title Mixtape details
Boy Barbie[19]
  • Released: May 12, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Teen X[20]
  • Released: August 14, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Lost Files
  • Released: January 20, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Teen X: Relapsed[21]
  • Released: January 31, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Notes[]

  1. ^ Frazier has claimed to be born in 2002; however, multiple sources have confirmed he was born two years earlier.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Information on Ken Carson's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely come to Fonda". Daily Trojan. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Project X the EP 4/11 my birthday :,)". Twitter. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "Get to Know Atlanta's Rising VFILES Loud Artist Ken Car$on)". Respect (magazine).
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Billboard 200 Week of July 23, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  6. ^ "Ken Carson (Friday)". Creative Loafing. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "Ken Carson Is a Leader of the New School". Complex. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  8. ^ "Playboi Carti Gives Rare Interview on New Music, Fatherhood, More". XXL. August 17, 2022.
  9. ^ Cite error: The named reference uDiscover was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  10. ^ "Ken Car$on drops long-awaited debut album 'Project X'". Our Generation Music. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ken Car$on: Project X". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Gëek high (feat. Ken Carson)". Spotify. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  13. ^ "Stream Ken Carson's New Album 'X' f/ Destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang". Complex. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  14. ^ Takanashi, Lei (October 5, 2022). "Some of September's Biggest Jewelry Purchases From Lil Uzi Vert, ASAP Rocky, Drake, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  15. ^ "Ken Carson Makes A Statement With New Album "X"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  16. ^ Peaks on the Billboard 200:
  17. ^ "Project X - Album by Ken Carson". July 23, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  18. ^ "Lost Files 2 - Album by Ken Carson". July 12, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  19. ^ "Boy Barbie - EP by Ken Carson". July 12, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  20. ^ "Teen X - EP by Ken Carson". May 12, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  21. ^ "Teen X: Relapsed - Album by Ken Carson". January 12, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
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