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Overview of Opium Record Label and Artists
Mar 15, 2025
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Lecture on Opium Record Label and Artists
Introduction to Opium
Founded by
: Playboy Cardi in 2019.
Location
: Based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Distribution
: Inner Scope Records.
Artists
: Playboy Cardi, Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, Homicide Gang.
Aesthetic
: Known for a signature style of trap music, dark fashion, and mysterious ambiance.
Playboy Cardi
Real Name
: Jordan Terrell Carter.
Early Career
: Began in 2011 on SoundCloud as Sir Cardier.
Career Milestones
:
2013: Changed name to Playboy Cardi.
2014: Joined Awful Records.
2017: Released mixtape "Playboy Cardi".
2018: Released debut album "Die Lit".
2020: Released album "Whole Lotta Red".
Influence
: Known for energetic performances and unique vocal styles.
Ken Carson
Real Name
: Kenyatta Lee Frasier Jr.
Career Highlights
:
First artist signed to Opium.
Known for electronic production and high-energy performances.
Popular song "Yale" boosted by Tiktok.
Destroy Lonely
Real Name
: Bobby Wardell Sandag III.
Background
: Began music at 14, known for dark, ambient sound.
Career Highlights
:
Signed to Opium in 2021.
Popular song "No Stylist".
Homicide Gang
Members
: Keon Thomas (Bino) and Demetrius Chapman (Mei).
Music Style
: Aggressive trap.
Career Highlights
:
Signed to Opium in 2021.
Notable Releases and Tours
Ken Carson's Albums
:
"Project X" and "A Great Chaos".
Destroy Lonely's Projects
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"No Stylist" and "If Looks Could Kill".
Tours
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Rolling Loud performances.
Card's Antagonist Tour.
Collaborations and Features
Popular Collaborations
:
"Hell Yeah" by So Fago featuring Ken Carson.
"Fighting My Demons" from Ken's "A Great Chaos".
Features
: Artists often collaborate within the label.
Marketing and Public Image
Social Media Presence
: Limited posts, maintains a mysterious image.
Fashion Influence
: Regularly features in high-fashion collaborations.
Challenges and Controversies
Leaks
: Frequent music leaks, impacting planned releases.
Legal Issues
: Notable arrests and controversies among members.
Conclusion
Opium, though young, is influential in the hip-hop and trap music scenes.
Continues to expand with new music and artist collaborations.
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