THE CARTER is a dynamic group of siblings that manifest limitless talent, drive, energy, and a fearless passion for music.

THE CARTER demonstrates a stimulating fusion of Hip Hop, R&B bass, & Pop Melodics, with a diverse and urban fashion style, striking dance moves, and global-ready songs. Mekke’l, Tyson and Braxton are highly skilled to sing, dance, rap, act, direct, model and the group even writes & produces their own music. Their sound resonates with compelling lyrics, lush harmonies, and messages that speak to listeners of all ages and demographics.

Early Life

Mekke’l, Tyson and Braxton are from the Pro Football Hall Of Fame city of, Canton, Ohio. They were born into a musical family and were always surrounded by entertainment everywhere they went. At the ages of six, seven, and eight, Mekke’l, Tyson, & Braxton headed out to Los Angeles, California with their parents to pursue careers in music and acting. Over the years, the triple threats were seen on national television in commercials for highly esteemed brands such as McDonald’s, Subway, Little Tikes, and Razor. They grew up on nationwide tours with their uncles & 90’s rap group “Bone Thugs N’ Harmony”. Mekke’l and Braxton were managed by their father, rapper Donte Carter (Ta Smallz), who was also known for choreographing & dancing on tour for New Kids On The Block, and managing rap group Bone Thugs & Harmony.

The Cater – Label of Life

THE CARTER received mentoring from Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson, who helped curate and develop the group into the next generations “Jackson 5”. They filmed this process on Joe’s reality show until the unfortunate passing of The King Of Pop in 2009. They have been brand ambassadors for Tommy Hilfiger and french fashion designer, Christian Audigier who was known for his clothing lines “Ed Hardy” & “Von Dutch”.The actors were managed by Linda Henrie, momager of David Henrie in Disney’s “Wizards Of Waverly Place”, and worked on several projects for Disney and Nickelodeon. In 2008, they recorded a song called “Go” with Lil Chuckee of Young Money which received attention on World Star Hip-Hop, XXL, YoungMoney.com and other pop culture sites. They were noted for being gifted at such a young age.

Today

THE CARTER has recently been mentored by 6x Grammy Award Winner Malik Yusef of GOOD MUSIC. Mekke’l wrote a song for Kenny Latimore called “Real Love This Christmas”. That hit TOP 5 on the Billboard charts. The siblings have have been working with creatives like NO I.D., Pharrell Williams, Ty Dolla $ign, Vic Mensa, Young Guru, Skip Sailor, Travis Kr8ts, and one of Chicago’s Drill Music pioneers The Legendary Fya Man. THE CARTER has finished their first EP “Free The Carter EP” that will be releasing spring/summer 2020 and is currently working on their Debut Album “Universal Service” as well as each of their solo projects!

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