Ken Carson: It's a celebration with 'Overseas' streaming and exclusive X-box drop

Gaming goals and music goals at the same time? How about throwing in a birthday celebration, too? Turns out there’s ample reasons to keep turning up if you’re hip-hop artist Ken Carson with the born day vibes going strong along with a new ‘Overseas’ song drop and Xbox collaboration.

Ken Carson is doing big things with ‘Overseas’ and Xbox fire

With fire music brewing as proof with the new ‘Overseas’ drop, it’s only right Ken celebrates his born day this week with a massive Xbox Series X partnership.

On the eve of his Coachella debut, Ken Carson has additional reason to celebrate – it’s his birthday. To mark the occasion, the visionary artist shared his electrifying new single, “overseas.” As he spins tales about European tours, Ken also reflects on what he might tell his younger self. The trailblazing rising artist wrote the track with producers Lucian, Lukrative, Nick Spiders and Esko. Listen HERE. Out today via OPIUM/Interscope Records, “overseas” is Carson’s first release since last fall’s A Great Chaos, which was hailed as one of the best albums of the year.

Carson, known as X Man to his fans, has teamed up with Xbox to create the custom Ken Carson Xbox Seriex X. In addition, there will be 50 custom Xbox controllers and 5 custom Xbox Series X consoles. Fans who purchase the exclusive Xbox x KEN CARSON t- shirt, available at KenCarson.xyz, will be entered for a chance to win one of the 50 custom Xbox controllers. A custom Xbox Series X console will be given to a top fan across socials.

After performing at Coachella on April 12 and 19, Carson will join the iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers on their “Unlimited Love” tour in May. Full list of Ken Carson tour dates can be found HERE.

Since its release on Friday, the 13th of October 2023, A Great Chaos has defied expectations, storming into rap history with its 18-track narrative of Ken's whirlwind journey. Hailed as “[s]omething genuinely cool, risky, and relentless” by Pitchfork, the album debuted impressively at No. 11 on the Billboard 200. It also won acclaim from industry giants like The New York Times, Billboard, Rolling Stone and Complex, as well as placement on several “Best Of 2023” lists, and earned praise from icons such as Jay Z, Drake, J. Cole, Red Hot Chill Pepper’s Anthony Kiedis, and more. A Great Chaos is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a testament to Ken Carson’s unparalleled talent and the connection he shares with his audience. 

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.

Playboi Carti: The new 'Antagonist' tour officially goes down this fall

We’re all living the summer goals lifestyle right now but with big news coming from Playboi Carti about an upcoming tour, it’s pretty much all about counting down the days to fall - sorry all you back to school kiddies.

Playboi Carti’s new ‘Antagonist’ tour is happening this fall

Whether you’re there to see Carti in his signature flex or want to see new talent like Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang hit the stage for epic performances, each venue is definitely going to raise the stakes and expectations for greatness.

Today, genre-defying rapper Playboi Carti has announced his upcoming fall 2023 “Antagonist Tour.” Public on sale starts July 14th at noon local time (US) and 5pm (EU), with Carti Pre-sale happening today at noon local time (US) and 5pm (EU). This is Playboi Carti’s first headline tour since 2021, where he took several cities by storm in support of his first #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart Whole Lotta Red. The album, released on Christmas day in 2020, sold 100,000 units and received 160 million global streams within its first week. 

Coming off the heels of headlining several premiere festivals including Rolling Loud California (LA), Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash (Chicago), Wireless Festival (London) and more, Carti will continue to wow audiences across the globe with electric live performances and unique fan experiences on tour this fall. Opening in Denver on September 6, the tour will stop in major cities across the world including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, New York, London, Paris, Amsterdam and more. Get your tickets at playboicarti.com.

Support for the tour includes rappers Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang, which will be their first time hitting the road as an Opium Collective. Over the past few years, these rising artists have garnered a passionate fan base and widespread acclaim. Ken Carson’s most recent studio album X landed him a spot on the Billboard 200 chart, and Destroy Lonely’s breakout success this year includes the release of his highly anticipated debut album, If Looks Could Kill, which reached No.1 on Apple Music and helped earn him his first spot on the Billboard 200.Homixide Gang, a rap duo from Atlanta, released their mixtapes Homixide Lifestyle in 2022 and Snot or Not in 2023. Carson, Lonely, and HomixideGang have also been touring several major festivals including Bonnaroo, Wireless, Rolling Loud and more.

Playboi Carti “Antagonist Tour” Dates

9/6/23                   Denver, CO                         Ball Arena

9/8/23                   Salt Lake City, UT              Delta Center

9/9/23                   Las Vegas, NV                    MGM Grand Garden Arena

9/12/23                Seattle, WA                        Climate Pledge Arena

9/13/23                Portland, OR                       Veterans Memorial Coliseum

9/15/23                Sacramento, CA                 Golden 1 Center

9/16/23                San Francisco, CA             Chase Center*~

9/17/23                San Diego, CA                    Pechanga Arena San Diego

9/20/23                Los Angeles, CA                 Crypto.com Arena

9/23/23                Glendale, AZ                      Desert Diamond Arena

9/26/23                Austin, TX                            Moody Center

9/27/23                Houston, TX                        Toyota Center

9/28/23                Dallas, TX                             American Airlines Center

9/30/23                Kansas City, MO                T-Mobile Center

10/1/23                Minneapolis, MN             Target Center

10/2/23                Chicago, IL                           United Center*

10/4/23                Detroit, MI                          Little Caesars Arena

10/5/23                Columbus, OH                   Schottenstein Center

10/6/23                Philadelphia, PA                Wells Fargo Center

10/7/23                Boston, MA                        TD Garden

10/9/23                Washington, DC                 Capital One Arena

10/11/23              New York, NY                     Madison Square Garden

10/13/23              Pittsburgh, PA                   PPG Paints Arena

10/14/23              Indianapolis, IN                 Gainbridge Fieldhouse

10/15/23              Cleveland, OH                    Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

10/17/23              Raleigh, NC                         PNC Arena

10/18/23              Charlotte, NC                     Spectrum Center

10/20/23              Atlanta, GA                         State Farm Arena

11/19/23              Dublin, IE                             3Arena

11/21/23              Manchester, UK                 AO Arena

11/22/23              London, UK                         The O2

11/24/23              Brussels, BE                        Forest National

11/25/23              Amsterdam, NL                 Ziggo Dome

11/27/23              Milan, IT                               Mediolanum Forum

11/29/23              Cologne, DE                        Lanxess Arena

11/30/23              Berlin, DE                             Mercedes-Benz Arena

12/2/23                Paris, FR                               AccorHotels Arena

12/4/23                Copenhagen, DK              Royal Arena       

*Destroy Lonely will not be supporting the San Francisco and Chicago tour stops. 

~Ken Carson will not be supporting the Chicago tour stop.