Carter Lang is an American producer, songwriter, and musician, best known for his work on
SZA
Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she began making music in the early 2010s, releasing two extended plays before signing with the hip ...
's acclaimed 2017 album
''Ctrl'', as well as his contributions to Chicago's burgeoning R&B/Hip-Hop scene. Lang has received several Grammy nominations for work on projects from
Post Malone,
Doja Cat,
Lil Nas X, and
SZA
Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she began making music in the early 2010s, releasing two extended plays before signing with the hip ...
, and recently signed a publishing deal renewal with
Warner Chappell Music.
Lang, trained in classical piano and bass guitar, moved from Chicago to
New Orleans to attend
Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans is a Private university, private Jesuit university in New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally established as Loyola College in 1904, the institution was chartered as a university in 1912. It bears the name o ...
, where he was exposed to a diverse soundscape. After graduating and returning to Chicago, Lang began producing for members of Chicago Hip-Hop collective
Savemoney
Savemoney (sometimes stylized as SaveMoney or SAVEMONEY) is a hip hop collective originating in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded by Chicago rapper Vic Mensa.
Members
* Vic Mensa
* Chance the Rapper
* Nico Segal
* Towkio
Preston Oshita ( ...
, with whom he grew up with. Lang was subsequently introduced to recording artist
SZA
Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she began making music in the early 2010s, releasing two extended plays before signing with the hip ...
in 2015 through mutual friends, becoming a member of her touring band, as well as writing and/or producing 8 records from her 2017
debut album, including hit single "
Love Galore".
Production and songwriting credits
Credits are courtesy of
Discogs,
Tidal,
Apple Music, and
AllMusic.
Awards and nominations
References
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
Loyola University New Orleans alumni
Record producers from Illinois
Songwriters from Illinois
American hip hop record producers
Musicians from Chicago
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