Ken Carson: The new 'A Great Chaos' album deserves ample replays on replays on replays
Replays. Repeat mode. Whatever works for you of course because when you tap into what rap artist Ken Carson is stirring up for the culture? It’s tough. The new A Great Chaos album? Multiple listens? Vital.
Ken Carson’s new ‘A Great Chaos’ album is repeat worthy
Whether you’re stuck on the project’s ‘Green Room’ opening track or are treating the 46-minute album like a real marathon - RIP Nipsey Hustle - Carson’s signature sound is audio fire from start to finish.
Atlanta artist, Ken Carson releases his highly anticipated album, A Great Chaos. Ken Carson has been teasing fans with tantalizing glimpses of this project for quite some time, leaving fans hungry for more. Now, they can finally immerse themselves in his latest creative journey. The 18-track release captures the whirlwind that his existence has become and the joy he takes in navigating that whirlwind with preternatural ease. Listen to the album HERE via OPIUM/Interscope Records.
A Great Chaos includes collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and fellow Opium artist and frequent collaborator Destroy Lonely. Together the trio teams up on the pulsating “Like This” – a soon to be anthem filled with distorted riffs and bold lyrics. Ken and Lonely also pair up on “Singapore, and “Paranoid.” The lead single “Jennifer’s Body,” is a glitchy work of art that encapsulates the eerie, enigmatic allure of the cult classic movie. Weaving a web of unconventional genres and ethereal soundscapes, the track will instantly capture listeners “Jennifer's Body, my bitch is a hottie, my bitch is a boy eater.”
Last year the electrifying artist released his label debut album, X, which was equal parts enigmatic and prolific as he carved out his own space in the industry. On the project he showcased more versatility than ever before while honing the signature sound that propelled him to prominence. The project received notice from Complex, Pitchfork, HipHopDX, and other taste making outlets, and debuted on the Billboard 200. Listen HERE.
2023 has been a whirlwind for Ken Carson. He continued to build his fan base by performing at major festivals including Bonnaroo, Wireless, Rolling Loud, Lollapalooza, and more. He was also featured on Amazon’s AMP “The Come Up: The Next Generation Of Hip-Hop Coming Out Of ATL” where he was highlighted on the cover of VIBE Magazine, and most recently his breakout hit “Yale” off his 2020 EP Teen X, was certified Gold by the RIAA. This marks the first such honor for an Opium signee and confirms what fans have long known: “Yale” is an unforgettable song, a pure distillation of what makes Carson such an inimitable artist. Watch the video, which has collected more than 6.2 million views, HERE.
Next month Ken is set to head on tour with his Opium label-mates on Playboi Carti’s “ANTAGONIST Tour.” The international leg kicks off in Dublin on November 19th before the US run kicking off in January 2024. With A Great Chaos,Ken is set to reach new heights as he continues to push the boundaries of creativity and capture the hearts of fans worldwide.
