Ola Karter : I was born & raised in Statesboro, Georgia . I represent Luh Haiti , which is my hood . I got 15+ siblings . I grew up in a single parent home , which i was raised by my mama . I always been into music since i was about 5 years old . When i was about 10 years old , i had recorded my first with my cousin boyfriend at his studio . But i never thought about being a rapper till like a couple years ago . I started rapping in 2014 with Hoolie Tribe . But i was never serious about rapping though . Until late 2015 , i had talked to another artist out of Chicago and he was telling me i had what it takes to make it and just keep grinding and getting better . So ever since then i have been taking my music serious .
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Ola Karter : I actually had about 3 rap names but this stuck with me because it describe me as a person . Knowing that ” Ola ” means Self Made & Boss . In Europe , it means True Bro , and women think they are handsome . And alot girls think i’m handsome , no lie . I been my own man since i was young . I never asked people to help me do this or that . I always did stuff on my own . Carter(Karter) means smart , determined , serious minded , intellectual , and gifted . Which describes me alot . Because i believe in myself with anything i do .
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Ola Karter : I think sharing your music online is good for you as Artist . It let alot hear you and understand where you coming from as a Artist . And as a Artist you also could gain other insight from it too . Yes i give my music away for free right now at this point of time . Because i feel i would want to gain much from a fan or a friend that i could use to make my music better as a Artist . I always take advice and try to use it to my best ability to be a better Artist everyday .
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
Ola Karter : As Artists , be patient don’t try to rush getting gigs & airplay . And also be humble and grind for it . Also be willing to pay whatever it is to get that gig or airplay if you want your music heard by multiple people from other cities & states .
Ola Karter : Not really . I handle by trying to keep going even though i messed up . Never stop going if you ever make a mistake .
Ola Karter : I actually never been on tour . But i look forward to going on tour with some artists .
Ola Karter : I gather my songwriting inspirations in my phones . My process is i freestyle the whole beat to get the vibe i want to use the beat . Then i freestyle my hook to the song . Then i freestyle & write my vesrse as i freestyle out loud . And i like to also write most songs in a dark room alone . So that i could picture the song more .
Ola Karter : I have a website in the works as we speak now that should be up in the next week or two . My music are on Spinrilla , Soundcloud , Livemixtapes , & Etc .
Ola Karter : Probably Fanastia , Monica , & Jhene Aiko .
Ola Karter : I would save some of it . I would spend some on opening a business . I would also put some into charity to help cancer patients .
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Ola Karter : I got a new software that i record off of sometimes . I got a new mic coming in and some more items . But as of right now , i’m working with a HD mic , Windows computer , mic stand , & headphones .
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Ola Karter : I promote my music through my social media . And i also have people on my team that promote my music . But we also building as a promoting team .
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Ola Karter : I would want to perform with Meek Mill , Ace Hood , Young thug & some more people . The reason is because i like those people music and i have seen them perform and they shows be lit (hyped) .
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Ola Karter : I got 2 projects coming up . One mixtape called ” My Life Prixeless ” which is my 1st mixtape ever which is gone be epic . Second mixtape called ” Double Standards ” basically more of a lit mixtape with more of fun & hype . I got a label project with Third World Entertainment coming out called ” Prixeless Dreams ” which will be on spinrilla , soundcloud , and many more .
Ola Karter : I would probably be on some college basketball team . I still be in the streets every now & then but kinda fell back a little bit . But i would be more concentrate on college than i am now .
Ola Karter : Yes . The first album i ever brought was Lil Wayne : The Carter album . In my head , i was like damn he so raw with his style of rap and the metaphors being used . And i like the way the first song set the tone for all of the other songs . Which made it a good album because every song was good . And after that , he became my favorite rapper .
Ola Karter : I take it one day at a time . I try to handle my personal responsibilities before my business responsibilities so they won’t interefere with my personal responsibilities .
Ola Karter : They can look forward to more music and music videos . I got mixtapes coming out . Also salute to Luh Haiti . And Follow my instagram : @Ola.KarterFollow my twitter : @CarterDashureFollow my soundcloud : Ola KarterAnd show support & love to me as i would to you . FreeDeejae FreeTrouble . I appreciate y’all for having me on this interview and looking forward to being back soon . Thanks
