It has been said that an artist is only as good as his story.
If that is true, then rapper/producer Money Karlo is on track for stardom.
Money Karlo, was born Michael Macon on the Westside of Atlanta. Raised on the Southside of Atlanta, by his adoptive single mother, he grew up exposed to all kinds of music but felt inclined to R&B, Hip-‐Hop and Pop music. By the age of six, he was already finding his voice, when he received a cassette player as a gift. He began to record himself and was fascinated by what he heard. It inspired him to create his own songs and keep recording. However, his love for production was still yet to be seen.
In 2000, at the age of 19, he helped write the hook to a song called “Walk Like A Soldier” and recorded the record with the group 404 Soldierz. The record was a hit regionally and the group started doing shows with superstar rappers Cash Money, Master P and others. The success of the song, traveling to places he had never been, performing in front of thousands of people was enough to get Money Karlo hooked on a career in the music industry and fostered his love for being an artist. However, his career as a producer began almost by accident. At a scheduled studio session, his producer was running late and the owner gave him permission to create his own beat. By the time the producer arrived, 30 minutes later, Money Karlo had already made a great beat and found another way to demonstrate his musical talent. The owner offered him a job at the studio and he gladly accepted.
As a producer, his signature drum patterns and arrangements have enabled him to expand his career in a way that few rapper/producers have. He has worked with some of the biggest artists in the industry Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Gucci Mane, Future, 2Chainz, iloveMakonnen, and several others. While creating hits for them, he cultivated his own sound. He focused on making a sound that expresses his versatility and records that connect at an emotional level.
“My music is like an experience, you can really feel it,” he says.
Influenced by life and the city he loves so much, Money Karlo creates a unique sound for himself that borders on the familiar as well as the innovative. His latest release Pandemic Music, is a blend of Hip-‐Hop, R&B, Pop and even a bit of Country music. Each track gives the listener a different feeling but it leaves you with the impression that you have just experienced something that is game changing. For Money Karlo, it is his chance to be himself.
“Music is my escape from the real world into an alternate universe. It’s like I teleport into another world and when I come back hours have passed.” Welcome to the journey.
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