Carrtoons

Evolving his trademark “ Modern Motown“ sound, the uber-talented New York multi-instrumentalist & producer continues to expand his already diverse musical repertoire in jazz, soul & hip-hop resulting in some damn funky tunes!

When Wichita Recordings sent us this record, they didn’t rush us.

They let it sit with us for a while. Let it slowly work its magic. They sure are smart cookies at that label coz they knew they had a gem on their hands here & that we would keep returning to it – keep wanting a hit of the mellow yet compelling grooves that flow through ‘Homegrown‘. So here we areto tell you all about it!

Ben Carr, aka CARRTOONS, is the hotly-tipped multi-instrumentalist & sought-after producer from New York whose music brings the electric bass to the forefront. Trained in jazz performance, his unique fills, phrases & compositions bring colour to his powerful bass lines & memorable melodies.

Evolving his trademark Modern Motown sound, CARRTOONS continues to expand his already diverse musical repertoire in jazz, soul, hip-hop, and more. The youngest son of jazz violinist Richard Carr (Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins), Ben received his college degree in Jazz Performance, made his debut with Mad Satta, and opened for artists like Thundercat, Nick Hakim, Gabriel Garzon Montano, and Mac Ayres. Over the last few years, he has become one of the most sought-after producers in music through his eye-catching Instagram videos, powerful bass lines, and memorable melodies. His unique fills, phrases, and compositions made him an instant favourite, leading to recent collaborations with Robert Glasper, Alex Isley, Kiefer, and Butcher Brown. His continued strides in music, along with astonishing growth across several platforms is clear indication of Ben Carr's promise and potential. More than just an album; Homegrown characterizes the hard work, seeds sown, and natural growth of a gifted musician. An artist you will want to watch!

This release features buzzing rapper Rae Khalil, Grammy winning singer Nigel Hall (Cabbage) and a host of rapidly rising young stars. RIYL: J Dilla / Thundercat / Mac Ayers / Knxwledge