Carter Lang
American producer, songwriter, musician
Carter Lang is an American producer, songwriter, and musician, best known for his work on SZA 's acclaimed 2017 album Ctrl , as well as his contributions to Chicago's burgeoning R&B/Hip-Hop scene.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] Lang has received several Grammy nominations for work on projects from Post Malone , Doja Cat , Lil Nas X , and SZA , and recently signed a publishing deal renewal with Warner Chappell Music .[ 6] [ 7]
Lang, trained in classical piano and bass guitar, moved from Chicago to New Orleans to attend Loyola University New Orleans , where he was exposed to a diverse soundscape.[ 8] [ 9] After graduating and returning to Chicago, Lang began producing for members of Chicago Hip-Hop collective Savemoney , with whom he grew up. Lang was subsequently introduced to recording artist SZA in 2015 through mutual friends. He became a member of her touring band and is credited as a writer and/or producer on 8 tracks from her 2017 debut album , including hit single "Love Galore ", recorded alongside several other tracks at his Lake Michigan cabin.[ 3]
Production and songwriting credits
Credits are courtesy of Discogs , Tidal , Apple Music , and AllMusic .[ 10] [ 11]
Awards and nominations
References
^ "Carter Lang – Electric Feel" . Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ "Warner Chappell Music Extends Global Publishing Agreement with Grammy-Nominated Producer Carter Lang" . November 12, 2021. Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023 .
^ a b Saponara, Michael (January 16, 2018). "Carter Lang Talks Crafting 'CTRL' With SZA, Working With Vic Mensa & Why Chicago Keeps Winning" . Billboard . Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ "Carter Lang – Electric Feel" . Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ "Interview: Producer Carter Lang on Making SZA's "CTRL" and His "MacGyver" Home Studio" . June 20, 2018. Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023 .
^ Robinson, Kristin (November 12, 2021). "Warner Chappell and Electric Feel Partner to Strike Publishing Deal with Carter Lang" . Billboard . Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ "Warner Chappell Music extends global publishing agreement with Carter Lang" . www.musicweek.com . Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ "School of Music Industry | Music and Media" . Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023 .
^ "Loyola College of Music & Media named Top 20 Music Biz Schools - OffBeat Magazine" . May 11, 2020. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023 .
^ "Carter Lang Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More" . AllMusic . Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023 .
^ "Carter Lang" . Discogs . Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023 .
^ "Carter Lang Interview - Hit Pop Songwriter & Producer" . Songwriter Universe | Songwriting News, Articles & Song Contest . January 16, 2019. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ "Carter Lang" . grammy.com . Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ " 'Being a good producer is having the ability to adapt to the environment or the people that you're with.' " . Music Business Worldwide . February 15, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ Cohn, Gabe (November 23, 2021). "Grammy Awards 2022: The Full List of Nominees" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via NYTimes.com.
^ Eggertsen, Chris (May 7, 2021). "The Players Behind Doja Cat's 'Kiss Me More' Feat. SZA: See the Full Credits" . Billboard . Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ Shannon, Delisa (March 30, 2022). "The Making of SZA's 'Good Days' " . Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
^ Grein, Paul (November 1, 2023). "SZA, Usher & Summer Walker Lead 2023 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Full List" . Billboard . Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023 .
^ "2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards" . BMI.com . Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2024 .
^ a b c "2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List | GRAMMY.com" . www.grammy.com . Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023 .