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Nick Carter Green Chicago IL How did you get your start as an artist? I first got my start at the age of 8. It was grandfather who helped me record my first demo which was actually an R&B demo where I rapped on a few songs. A few years later, at the advice of a childhood friend, I really leaned more towards hip hop. We use to play around and do rap battles with each other and he would say that I had a really nice flow. He sort of urged me to take it a step further and start recording. I’ve been doing it ever since. Congrats on Getting your Video “Ghost” in rotation on MTVU, how does it feel to get recognized for your talent? Amazing. It’s one thing to record your own songs and have them played for your family and friends. It’s a completely different experience when you have hundreds or thousands of people hear your music. Getting on MTVU gave me further validation that I’m on the right track. Who are your musical influences? My musical influences span across genre lines as I was exposed to everything coming up from Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, to even Alternative and Country music. Being from Chicago, Kanye West, Common, Twista, and Lupe Fiasco are some of my biggest influences. Having watched the evolution of Lil’ Wayne from a young teen with Cash Money to where he is now, he definitely tops the list as well of musical influences. What project are you currently promoting? Currently I am promoting my mixtape XIX, which is available for download on my website at www.NickCarterGreen.com. I’m also preparing the release for my second single, “Don’t Wanna Lose,” which the video will be premiering this spring. Where can we find you online? My main website is www.NickCarterGreen.com, but you can also check me at www. XCIentertainment.tumblr for the updates as well. If you want to catch me on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube, I’m always @NickCarterGreen. OZONE MAG // 17