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Aaron-Carl

...a spiritual being on a HUMAN journey...

About Me

“Music is life, and life is music…”Metro Detroit native Aaron-Carl began his music career in 1996, when he signed to Soul City Records, a label owned by Underground Resistance’s “Mad” Mike Banks. Refusing to be boxed into just one style, Aaron quickly made a name for himself by releasing his first two records – both completely different genres, at the same time. “Crucified,” a deep soulful vocal anthem, met instant critical acclaim; while “Down,” an explicit electro-house track (the b-side to “Wash It”), became – and remains one of Aaron’s biggest records to date.Aaron-Carl’s discography showcases his powerful versatility; with releases on labels such as Subject Detroit, Ovum Recordings, Metroplex, Afrosyntrix, as well as his own imprint, Wallshaker Music. He has been remixed by some of the industry’s top producers, like Ewan Pearson and Grammy award winner Peter Rauhofer / Club 69. Aaron has also remixed an array of big-name artists, including jazz legend Manu Dibango and techno pioneers Underground Resistance. In addition to producing and remixing, Aaron-Carl is an international DJ. He has captivated audiences throughout the world with his Detroit-style blend of house, techno and electro.As a vocalist, Aaron displays a well-seasoned four-octave range. “People often ask me who the woman is, singing on my records,” he recalls. (Answer: AC himself!) From the sensual, seductive whispers of “Down” and “21 Positions” to soul-stirring shouts of “My House” and “Sky,” Aaron delights in living up to his “genderless,” 10 ft. tall reputation.Owning and overseeing the successful Wallshaker Music label (including sub-label “Cherry Juice Recordings”) plus heading his own music publishing company, Symphonic Storm Music Publishing, Aaron-Carl proves himself as a definite force to be reckoned with – and shows no signs of slowing down.Aaron-Carl is represented by Real Booking Artist Agency. For international bookings, please send an e-mail to: [email protected] and Veronique sing "Alright," Live @ DEMF 2008
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/29/2004
Band Website: aaroncarl.com
Band Members: Just me, AC... Various hardware, software, and a wild imagination...
Influences: Wendy & Lisa (forever), Sade, Tori Amos, The Cure, The B-52s, Jill Scott (Ms. Realness), Prince (4 the drive), Electronic Musicians with soul -- u know who u are...Mo'Nique, Oprah (for doing her damn thing!), Frankie Knuckles, Lady Miss Kier (from one fabulous being to another), Quentin Harris, Missy Elliott (for her Gold Mind, lol)...Detroit techno pioneers -- for paving the way for folks like ME...Crystal Waters, RuPaul, Miss Dajae, Lady Bunny, Tommy Lee (ooops, influences, not fantasies!), Heatwave (Boogie Nights!), Margaret Cho (u go girl!), Kelly Rowland (a beautiful, shining star in her OWN right), Rachelle Ferrell, Diane Reeves, Minnie Riperton -- need I say more?My black, beautiful ancestors, the slaves and the oppressed... Black WOMEN, who survived the struggle, BLACK MEN who bear the scars...The activists and the brave; Harvey Milk, Matt Shepard, ACTUP (Silence = Death, I'll never forget!), Wanda Sykes (your common sense changed my life!)...My mother, Patricia A. Ingram (rest in peace, Mommy!) -- the strongest woman I've ever known... My sisters, Angie and Melva (my role models)... My brother, Andrew-David (stay strong -- we will survive)..."Mad" Mike Banks -- in more ways than u know......and the spirit of true House music -- which will never die.
Sounds Like: House one day, techno the next, electro/ghetto/booty if I feel like it... Whatever you hear, I hope it moves you -- just like it moves me... When u feel it, u will Understand!
Record Label: Wallshaker
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Chicago Experience

Let me first start out by thanking Sean Smith (Smooth Agent Records) for providing the atmosphere, and inviting me down to Chicago for this wonderful occasion...  It was truly a night to remember...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:45:00 PST

Happenings...

Hello there!I'm so glad to be able to share this news with you...  In just a couple of days -- Friday to be exact, THE video for "I Wanna Go Down" will finally be debuted here in Detroit.  A...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:19:00 PST

Q&A from the forum, re: STORM

from the Wallshaker Forum Board:Hey Mr. Ace, I just heared snippets of your new Album Bittersoulfulsweet,i like it very much i will buy it for sure ! Aaron where can i get your first Album Storm ? (ca...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:50:00 PST

For those who love the p*ssy...

I just had to share this with u...  MUAH! ...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:01:00 PST

Buy vs. Steal

I was once told by a friend of mine that "we don't make the kind of music people BUY, but the kind that people STEAL."  I remember disagreeing, only to be reminded of the many websites out there ...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Fri, 30 May 2008 11:06:00 PST

Lost & Found - My DEMF Experience

Alas!  DEMF Weekend is finally over and I've had a chance to recover.  I must tell you about my festival experience  from the performance to the afterparty.  Let me first say that God ...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Wed, 28 May 2008 07:36:00 PST

So Excited!

I am SO HAPPY... The moment is nearly here. "Bittersoulfulsweet" is finally being dropped THIS SATURDAY!!! Just to tease you a little bit -- hey, y'all know me... :-) I'm gonna list the tracks:Bi...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Thu, 22 May 2008 04:32:00 PST

The Murphy’s Law Experience

Oh goodness, Murphy's Law was in full effect yesterday.  For those who don't know what it is, Murphy's Law simply states "If something can go wrong, it will go wrong."  And yesterday was a p...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Sun, 18 May 2008 10:22:00 PST

The NEW Aaron-Carl Experience... Stream It LIVE...

Hey there:I'd like to invite you all to listen (yeah, it's free, damnit!) to the NEW Aaron-Carl Experience, tonight, broadcast live all over the world.  www.aaroncarl.com will take you there, OR ...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Fri, 02 May 2008 01:30:00 PST

I’m Just Gonna Speak from my Heart

Hello there:Lately, I know you've probably seen all the "friend's status" changes from me.  Many times a day, it seems to yo-yo between Happy and Sad...  I wanna write this to you, just to e...
Posted by Aaron-Carl on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:42:00 PST