Carter Lang is an American producer, songwriter, and musician, best known for his work on SZA's acclaimed 2017 and 2022 albums Ctrl and SOS respectively, 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, Omar Apollo, and SZA, and recently signed a publishing deal renewal with Warner Chappell Music.[6][7]
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| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola University New Orleans |
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Musical origins
editLang, trained in classical piano and bass guitar, formed soul-influenced band "The O'My's" in 2005 with several friends in Chicago.[8] This would lead to collaborations with local acts including Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, and Mick Jenkins.[9]
New Orleans, return to Chicago, and SZA
editLang graduated high school and parted ways with his group, moving from Chicago to New Orleans to attend the Loyola University New Orleans music business program, where he was exposed to a diverse soundscape.[10][11] After graduating from the Loyola College of Music & Media and returning to Chicago four years later, 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 a joint studio session with mutual friend Peter CottonTale, Chance The Rapper's music director.[12] After an initial collaboration at SZA's Lollapalooza set that year, he became a member of her touring band.[12] Lang is credited as a writer and/or producer on 8 tracks from her 2017 debut album, including hit single "Love Galore" and lead single "Drew Barrymore", recorded alongside several other tracks at his Lake Michigan cabin.[3][12] Amongst productions for other artists (including "Sunflower" for Post Malone and Swae Lee), Lang resumed work with SZA, co-producing and co-writing a majority of her 2022 sophomore album SOS, including top 10 singles “Good Days”, “I Hate U”, “Nobody Gets Me”, and “Kill Bill”, which went #1 on five separate Billboard charts including the Hot 100, and held the #1 spot for 21 total weeks on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[13][14] He would also work with rapper Doja Cat, creating Top 5 single "Kiss Me More" featuring SZA (later winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance), as well as promotional single "Okloser" from her deluxe album Scarlet 2 Claude.[15]
Production and songwriting credits
editCredits are courtesy of Discogs, Tidal, Apple Music, and AllMusic.
Executive-produced/co-written projects
edit| Album | Artist | Year | Label |
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| Ctrl | SZA | 2017 | TDE | RCA Records |
| Ivory (Marfil) Deluxe | Omar Apollo | 2022 | Warner Music Group |
| SOS | SZA | TDE | RCA Records |
Other songwriting credits / productions
editAwards and nominations
editReferences
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "Q&A: Super Producer Carter Lang on Collaborating with SZA, More". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "How the O'My's Found Their Soulful Sound". Rolling Stone. October 12, 2018. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ "BMI EXCLUSIVE: In the Studio with Carter Lang". December 11, 2023. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Carter Lang Interview on SZA, Lil Nas X: Behind the Boards". September 15, 2023. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Hitmakers: Yeti Beats on the making of Doja Cat & Sza's Grammy-winning Kiss Me More". Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Superstar Janet Jackson Named BMI Icon at the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards". BMI. August 31, 2018. Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "2022 BMI Pop Awards". BMI.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "2022 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards". BMI.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ 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 d "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.
- ^ "BMI Pop Awards 2024". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards". BMI.com. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ https://naras.a.bigcontent.io/v1/static/67thAwards_PressList_11072024