Hello exposed vocals my name Brandon Churchill but go by Day By Day The Unsigned Celebrity’s and we rap and sing but we help management new up coming rap artist name Carson Key he only 19 with bunch of talent this music interview is for him our client here is his bio and answers to question thank you Bio: Carson Key is a 19 year old American Hip-Hop artist. Born and adopted in Boca Raton, FL. He discovered his love for music at the age of 14 shortly after his 16 year old sister passed. Surprisingly, before this he only listened to alternative rock, etc. Though grieving with the loss, he stumbled across the critically known famous rapper Eminem. Carson never appreciated rap until this. He found Eminems lyrics to be more powerful, and full of meaning. He then started writing himself just as an escape; shortly after he fell in love with the art. Carson Key now has worked with many famous artist such as: Cam Meekins, Shawty Boy, Chato HD, Mango Foo, and more! His last single “Neverland” has surpassed 6 million streams across the net! 1 million alone on spotify! Carson Key is currently working on new music with these artist listed above, and it’s only a matter of time before this young artist gets to the top!
Carson Key:
I was born in Boca Raton, FL. but I grew up in Fredericksburg, VA.
At the age of 14 my 16 year old sister passed away in a car accident in front of me. Rap is what helped me cope. At first I only wrote, just to vent myself. Then shortly after I fell in love with the art.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Carson Key:
I never have been a fan of creating another persona for myself. I am who I am.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Carson Key:
I do, I post my songs to Youtube or soundcloud sometimes without distributing them to itunes, spotify, etc. just because sometimes you need to show love to the people who been showing you love! Though I hate itunes; they killed the whole industry. People don’t buy albums anymore, they just buy that 1-2 songs they like on the album.
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?
Carson Key:
Marketing is key. I don’t care how good you are. I don’t think there is a lot of talent left in this industry, I have over 6 million streams on my latest single and no label has even looked at me yet. Labels don’t look for talent, they look for people who know other people.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
 Carson Key:
haha. of course, everyone does! The last mistake I made was when I forgot the words to my songs so I started mouthing the lyrics pretending that the mic was shot so they would replay the song. Another tip is just looking to whoever is in front row. Those are usually the biggest fans and you can see them mouthing your lyrics so you can stay with them,
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Carson Key:
Unfortunately, I have not yet.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
Carson Key:
I sit down, smoke a blunt and listen to whoever inspires me. examples: Hopsin, Young MA, NF, Huey mack, etc. I like a lot of underground artist. This may be because of what I said earlier.. I don’t think there is much talent in mainstream rap anymore. If i do get writers block I will decide what type of song I want to do.. love song, trap, whatever. Then I listen to only that style of music for 2-3 days.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
Carson Key:
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carsonkey.com I have my music on everything though! Youtube, spotify, soundcloud, i tunes,.google play, amazon, everywhere.
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
Carson Key:
 It’s not embarrassing to me, because I just like talent and the art. But people get surprised when they see how much I listen to Justin Bieber.
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
Carson Key:
 I wouldn’t take anytime off, I would invest it into my own label!
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Carson Key:
My mic is MXL v67 not impressive. I have been working with a $300 home studio my whole life. Much like the famous rapper Hopsin! We work with what  we got.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Carson Key:
I’d rather not give away my marketing ideas that I’ve worked years on. Though for any new artist soundcloud would be a no brainer. I don’t like spinrilla, etc. Personally, but that’s because I have never released a mixtape and I never will.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Carson Key:
Charlottesville, VA. with Wiz Khalifa. Because, I love his energy and just how positive he is all of the time. Also… Who doesn’t want to smoke a joint with the Cap.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
 Carson Key:
I’m currently working with SODMG artists Shawty Boy, and Chato HD. As well as Cam meekins, and YRN artist Mango Foo.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Carson Key:
I would be dead.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
Carson Key:
My first actual album was by switchfoot. I heard “Meant to live” and I was sold!
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
Carson Key:
Music is my main responsibility! Yes, I have a day job but I would quit it in a second if it got in the way of my future.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?
Carson Key:
Fans know I do this from the heart, I will release a track about church one day then smoking weed the next. Because this isn’t an image to me. It’s my life, and no one is perfect! Fans have told me the reason they love me is because of this, they never know what will come next! Â Social media links.
Twitter: @carson_key
IG: @carsonkeyofficial